Asia

Football Now

Can relegation be a good thing in football?

In partnership with Media City

The impact of relegation could go as far as to threaten the very existence of a club. But is it all bad news, or are there actually times when going down could be a good thing? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

04/05/2023

Israel

Israel kills Palestinians suspected of shooting British-Israeli women

Israeli forces have killed three Palestinian men it suspected were involved in a shooting that killed a British-Israeli woman and her two daughters.

04/05/2023

Culture news

Meet the 10-year-old kabuki actor stepping into the spotlight

A French-Japanese child has made his first appearance to rapturous applause this week under his new stage name - Onoe Maholo.

04/05/2023

Qatar 365

Exploring Qatar's traditions: Sadu weaving, sword making and falconry

In partnership with Media City

Qatar is keeping old traditions alive - from sword making to textile weaving to falconry. Qatar 365 examines what it means to protect and preserve the emirate's cultural heritage while striving for modernisation.

03/05/2023

Travel News

Japan has just made it easier for skilled workers to apply for a visa

High-flying graduates are also targeted by Japan's simplified visa rules.

03/05/2023

Culture news

Two Iranian actresses face action for not wearing hijabs in public

Leading Iranian actresses Afsaneh Bayegan and Fatemeh Motamedarya face prosecution for appearing in public without a hijab. The pair have been high profile supporters of the national uprising since the start of the protests against the Iranian regime 8 months ago.

02/05/2023

Israel

Palestinian prisoner dies in Israel after long hunger strike

A high-profile Palestinian prisoner died in Israeli custody on Tuesday after a nearly three-month hunger strike, Israel’s prison service announced, at a time of already soaring tensions between Israel and the Palestinians.

02/05/2023

Health news

Air pollution linked to dangerous heart conditions in major study

Using data from 2,025 hospitals in China, researchers found air pollution raises the risk of irregular heartbeat.

01/05/2023

Culture news

Check out Louis Vuitton’s first bridgeway fashion show in South Korea

Louis Vuitton stages its first major show in South Korea, as more fashion houses are looking to strengthen their hold on the country's luxury market.

01/05/2023

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's president could stay in power until 2040 after referendum

Counting has begun after a referendum in Uzbekistan that, if passed, would allow the current president to stay in power until 2040

01/05/2023

Syria

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkish forces killed IS chief in Syria

Turkish forces have killed the leader of the Islamic State group during an operation in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said late Sunday.

01/05/2023

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WATCH: Belly dancer Yousha Hussain breaks taboos in Pakistan

Yousha Hussain decided that he wanted to become a belly dancer in Pakistan after watching Hindi movies growing up.

30/04/2023

Israel

Israelis rally for 17th week against judicial overhaul plans

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested judicial overhaul proposals Saturday in the 17th weekly rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition.

30/04/2023

Afghanistan

Afghan women protest in Kabul demanding the Taliban aren't recognised

“Recognition of Taliban — violation of women’s rights,” the women chanted during the march, which lasted no longer than 10 minutes in the capital.

29/04/2023

Nature

Can China protect 30% of its land with new ‘ecological red lines’?

China has drawn up no-development zones to protect its ecosystems and resources - but enforcement is patchy.

29/04/2023

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Balloons take to the skies in a colourful festival in Java

Dozens of homemade balloons fly during the days-long Ansor Kertek Balloon Culture Festival, which is back in full swing this year after a Covid hiatus in 2020 and 2021.

28/04/2023

United Arab Emirates

Emirati ‘Sultan of Space’ becomes first Arab to walk in space

Sultan Al Neyadi completes 'the first Arab spacewalk in history' wearing a space suit that bears the Emirati flag.

28/04/2023

Football Now

The European Super League two years on: Is it still an option?

In partnership with Media City

No promotion, no relegation. Just a closed shop for Europe’s elite clubs. But is the European Super League still possible? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

27/04/2023

South Korea

President Biden issues stark warning to North Korea on nuclear threat

"A nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies and partners is unacceptable, and will result in the end of whatever regime were to take such an action," Biden said during an afternoon Rose Garden news conference with South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol.

26/04/2023

Israel

Israel's Independence and Memorial Days see divisions surface

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary has stoked widespread discontent and spurred weeks of protests. The demonstrations have brought cities to a standstill and continued as the country celebrated its 75th Independence Day.

26/04/2023

Israel

Euroviews. On Israel's 75th birthday, the fight for our democracy continues

Today, in Israel, millions of people from across its diverse communities are gearing up for the long-haul struggle to defend our democracy and secure the next 75 years for future generations, Erel Margalit writes.

26/04/2023

Singapore

Singapore executes man accused of coordinating cannabis delivery

Singapore on Wednesday executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery, despite pleas for clemency from his family and protests from activists that he was convicted on weak evidence.

26/04/2023

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Watch: Israel remembers its war dead on Memorial Day

Israelis remembered citizens who have died in war and conflict on Memorial Day.

25/04/2023

Culture news

Netflix doubles investment in South Korean film and TV

After a meeting between Netflix's CEO and South Korea's President, more investment will see bigger and better South Korean shows coming to the platform.

25/04/2023

Mobility

Japan's ispace aiming to be first company to land on the Moon

If the landing on Tuesday is successful, Japanese company ispace will become the first private business to have a presence on the Moon.

25/04/2023

Eco-Innovation

This solar oven is cutting costs and bakery emissions in Lebanon

Did you know you can power an oven with the heat of the sun?

23/04/2023