Asia

Israel

Netanyahu seeks far-right support as Israel goes to the polls again

Far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir has promised that a vote for his party would bring about a “fully right-wing government” with Netanyahu as prime minister.

01/11/2022

Tech News

'Nose print' tech could help identify and track pet dogs

Each dog's nose is as unique as a human fingerprint, says AI and biometrics company iSciLab.

01/11/2022

South Korea

South Korean police admit 'heavy responsibility' for Seoul crush

The death toll after the Saturday disaster could rise as officials said that 29 of those injured were in serious condition.

01/11/2022

No Comment

Israeli army demolishes Palestinian houses in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces bulldoze a residential building in the Palestinian city of Hebron. According to Israeli officials, residents risk having their homes destroyed if they lack the necessary construction permits.

31/10/2022

Crossing Cultures

Colourful clothmaking in Scotland and China

A co-production with CGTN

In Scotland, local plants and lichens inspire the makers of Harris tweed. In south-western China, Bai people use woad root to tie-dye their clothes.

31/10/2022

Cult

A Living Culture: Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022

In this next episode of Cult, we head over to the United Arab Emirates’ capital and the latest edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. After 2 years online, the international event is back in person, gathering cultural thought leaders from around the world to debate this year’s theme - A Living Culture

31/10/2022

Lebanon

Lebanese President Aoun leaves office and legacy of economic meltdown

Lebanon's outgoing President Michel Aoun has left the palace and acknowledged the huge amount of work the failed state needs to restore its economy.

30/10/2022

India

Scores dead as newly renovated suspension bridge collapses in Gujarat

Hundreds of people were reportedly on the bridge over the Machhu River in the town of Morbi at the time of the collapse.

30/10/2022

The Dialogue

An Arab rising: Climate activist paving the way greener for the next generation

In partnership with Media City

Environmental campaigner Neeshad Shafi talks to The Dialogue ahead of COP27 in Egypt.

30/10/2022

Philippines

Philippines storm victims 'feared tsunami and ran toward mudslide'

The death toll from tropical storm Nalgae climbed on Sunday to 48, with more than 20 others missing and many parts of the country still inundated with water.

30/10/2022

South Korea

Mourning declared as Seoul crush survivors describe 'horrific' scenes

World leaders have sent condolence messages after Saturday night's tragedy in South Korea's capital. At least 153 people including 26 foreigners died and over 130 were injured.

30/10/2022

South Korea

Seoul Halloween crush: 153 killed, scores hurt in South Korea disaster

A national mourning period has been declared after Saturday night's Halloween tragedy, when a young party crowd was crushed in Seoul's streets. Many are still reported missing.

29/10/2022

Philippines

Dozens still missing as Tropical Storm Nalgae lashes the Philippines

Officials say at least 60 people are still missing feared dead after Tropical Storm Nalgae hit the Philippines causing devastating mudslides and destroying homes.

29/10/2022

Iran

Iranian security forces shot at protesters in Zahedan, activists say

Iranian security forces reportedly opened fire on Friday on demonstrators in the southeastern city, killing at least six people including a 12-year-old boy.

29/10/2022

No Comment

Indians celebrate the Hindu god Beereshwara Swamy with a cow dung fight

As Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists come to an end, villagers celebrate the Gorehabba Festival by spreading cow excrement in the streets.

28/10/2022

Partner content

The weird and wonderful world of Dubai gardens

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Gardens in Dubai serve many purposes. Some are cleverly designed to meet the demands of the community and high climates, while others are big-ticket attractions. Among them, Dubai Miracle Garden is blooming with 150 million flowers, while Dubai Garden Glow is planted with 10 million LED lights.

28/10/2022

Iran

Spanish man trekking to Qatar World Cup likely detained in Iran

Human rights groups say Santiago Sánchez, who went missing while trekking from Madrid to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, is being held in an Iranian detention centre.

28/10/2022

Football Now

The Volunteers - The face of the 2022 World Cup

In partnership with Media City

Over 20,000 volunteers from over 100 countries will participate at this winter's World Cup in Qatar

27/10/2022

Explore

Göygöl: city with the oldest operating winery in Azerbaijan

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

The history of Azerbaijan has a rich tradition of winemaking, going back centuries in the territory. Contemporary winemaking started in Göygöl in 1860 by German immigrants and continues to flourish to this day.

27/10/2022

Destinations

Tiktokers banned for creating a ‘nuisance’ at Nepal’s sacred sites

“I tell them to stop, not to damage my fields, but they dance," complains one farmer. "They tell me they are not doing anything wrong.”

27/10/2022

Culture news

No TikTok: Sacred sites in Nepal start to ban the video-sharing app

Sacred sites in Nepal have started to ban TikTok as the social media app gains popularity in the country.

27/10/2022

Iran

Protesters march to Mahsa Amini’s grave in Iran

Hundreds of protesters poured into the streets to mark 40 days since the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, whose tragedy sparked Iran's biggest antigovernment movement in over a decade.

26/10/2022

Qatar 365

Sculptures and sports history provide backdrop to Qatar World Cup

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar World Cup is now just weeks away and more than a million visitors are expected to travel to the tournament. To welcome the fans, an exhibition all about football has opened in one of the world's largest sports museums.

26/10/2022

Green News

China to build the world’s largest wind farm in Taiwan Strait

Once completed, the new wind farm will have a power generating capacity equivalent to all of Norway’s power plants combined.

25/10/2022

Iran

Spanish man reported missing in Iran while trekking to Qatar World Cup

Santiago Sánchez's family says they last heard from him on October 2, the day after he crossed the Iraq-Iran border.

25/10/2022

West Bank

Six killed, several wounded by Israeli forces in West Bank raids

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's spokesman, Nabil Abu Rdeneh, issued a statement in which he described the raid in Nablus as a war crime.

25/10/2022