Asia

China

Wuhan getting back to normal but caution remains

Three years after becoming what many regard as the ground zero of the pandemic, the Chinese city of Wuhan is returning to normal but caution remains as COVID cases rise

23/01/2023

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Beijing marks the Year of the Rabbit in lunar celebrations

The Spring Festival, or the Lunar New Year, is China's most important festival and traditionally sees people across the country return to their hometowns for family reunions.

22/01/2023

Israel

Protesters call for an end to Benjamin Netanyahu coalition in Tel Aviv

Israel demonstrations: Protesters call for an end to ruling coalition amid plans to reform judiciary

22/01/2023

Iran

'Signs of cracks' within Iran's government as protests endure

Revolutions "usually involve phases of relative calm and others of tumult," says Ali Fathollah-Nejad at the American University of Beirut.

22/01/2023

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Why more and more brides are going down the aisle in Dubai

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The Middle East destination wedding market is estimated to be worth more than €4 billion and for increasing numbers of couples their journey down the aisle is leading them to Dubai.

21/01/2023

Food and Drink

Would you eat the giant legs of this luxury Vietnamese dragon chicken?

Let's take a look at Dong Tao chickens, also known as Dragon-tailed chickens - a rare and expensive breed of chicken that are native to Vietnam.

21/01/2023

Iraq

Germany classes Islamic militants' crimes against Yazidis as genocide

German lawmakers have recognised as genocide crimes committed by so-called Islamic State militants against minority Yazidis in Iraq in 2014.

21/01/2023

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Watch: A desert covered with snow in northwest China

A rare snowfall blanketing the Taklimakan Desert of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China has created stunning and picturesque winter scenes, wowing local residents and visitors

21/01/2023

Israel

Biden's National Security Advisor reaffirms US commitment to Israel

President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan reaffirms Washington's commitment to Israel as he becomes the first senior US official to visit the country since Benjamin Netanyahu began governing in coalition with the far-right.

20/01/2023

Football Now

Football Academies: What does it take to succeed?

In partnership with Media City

Football is one of the world's most lucrative careers, but what does it take to succeed at a football academy?

19/01/2023

Sport

Deadly stampede breaks out outside Iraq stadium

A stampede outside a stadium in southern Iraq on Thursday killed at least two people and injured dozens, a health official said.

19/01/2023

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MENA Moonshots: Early-stage investment to support start-ups

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Lindsay Miller is the managing partner and board director of a boutique early-stage investor

19/01/2023

China

China races to make COVID drugs amid fears of holiday season spike

China said last Saturday that nearly 60,000 people with COVID had died in hospitals between 8 December and 12 January.

19/01/2023

Cambodia

Cambodian demining experts train Ukrainians how to clear Russian mines

Both countries are ranked among the top places in the world plagued by "massive" mine contamination.

19/01/2023

The Exchange

The circular economy: A €4.1 trillion opportunity?

In partnership with Media City

We talk to the people and players who believe the circular economy is a way to create sustainable growth and also generate profit.

18/01/2023

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Cooperation in the green economy: Xinhuanet Europe releases report on Sino-European opportunities

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Green development has become a major goal for most world powers, taking an increasingly important spot among the global economy. China and Europe are no exception, with both setting goals of green growth to reach carbon neutrality in the years to come.

18/01/2023

Afghanistan

NGOs say they will resume work in Afghanistan after Taliban reverses ban on female workers

CARE, Save the Children, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) claim to have received assurances from Taliban officials that female workers will be allowed to carry out their duties.

18/01/2023

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Dubai sees a bumper year for property sales

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Dubai sees a bumper year for property sales in 2022 with over 97,000 properties changing hands.

17/01/2023

Green News

Sinking Himalayan town puts spotlight on India's hydropower rush

Residents have had to move away as large cracks began opening up in their walls and floors after widespread construction.

17/01/2023

China

China reports a population decline for the first time in decades

The Asian giant is expected to be soon overtaken by India. Estimates put India's population at more than 1.4 billion and continuing to grow.

17/01/2023

Football Now

What legacy will the 2022 World Cup leave for Qatar?

In partnership with Media City

One of the best World Cups of all time, but what legacy will it leave on the country of its hosts, Qatar?

17/01/2023

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Thousands of Muslims gather in Bangladesh for religious gathering

Bangladesh is hosting the 56th edition of the annual gathering of Bishwa Ijtema. The event takes place in the town of Tongi, by the banks of the River Turag, after two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

16/01/2023

Scenes

Meet the young drone pilots from Thailand who are aiming high

In partnership with Media City

I like to do extreme sports and drone flying because it makes me happy. I can float like a bird every time I fly

16/01/2023

Nepal

Flight data and cockpit recorders found at Nepal plane crash site

A spokesperson for Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority said the boxes, which were found on Monday, would be handed over to investigators.

16/01/2023

Nepal

68 dead, 4 missing after plane crashes in Nepal resort town

At least one witness reported hearing cries for help from within the fiery wreck, the country’s deadliest airplane accident in three decades.

15/01/2023

China

China reports nearly 60,000 Covid-19 deaths since December

A large exit wave, sparked by the dumping of many restrictions seems to be weakening, with infection numbers falling, according to a health commission official.

15/01/2023