Asia

Culture news

Some foreign films betray sense and sensibilities for China censors

Minions 2, joins the likes of Fight Club and Star Wars which have completely different endings in China.

25/08/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar at the forefront of research

In partnership with Media City

We look at three programmes making huge advances in scientific research in Qatar: Biobank’s DNA sampling which is transforming patient care, the Qatar Genome Programme which is changing precision medicine, and a facility revolutionising the treatment of sports injuries

24/08/2022

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South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills.

South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills on Wednesday as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise.

24/08/2022

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Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi

Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi. And Baby rhino calf frolics with mom at San Diego Zoo.

24/08/2022

Scenes

Meet the choir singing a chorus of diversity in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

"Our choir is immensely diverse. I think it's one of the most diverse choirs in the world."

22/08/2022

Health news

For sake’s sake: Why Japan is urging people to drink more alcohol

The Japanese government has launched a national brainstorming campaign to boost the popularity of alcoholic drinks among young adults after a drop in tax revenues.

22/08/2022

Climate

How is climate change impacting culture in Iraqi Kurdistan?

Summer temperatures in Duhok have soared since Diyan was as young as her niece and nephew. How is the climate crisis impacting their traditions?

22/08/2022

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Pakistan: Flash floods leave Quetta residents homeless

Flash floods caused by an unusually heavy monsoon have killed nearly 800 people across Pakistan since mid-June.

22/08/2022

Culture news

Fake food creations go on display in Japan... and they look delicious

A new exhibition in Tokyo is displaying super-realistic and wacky food models made from plastic. But why is this practice so popular in Japan?

22/08/2022

South Korea

South Korea and US begin largest war games in years amid North threats

The military exercises involving potentially tens of thousands of troops come amid increasingly hostile rhetoric and heightened weapons testing activity from Pyongyang.

22/08/2022

Pakistan

Pakistan's police file terrorism charges against ex-PM Imran Khan

Tensions are high with hundreds of Khan's supporters reportedly gathering outside his home, after he was charged following official accusations of "hate speech".

22/08/2022

Singapore

Singapore to decriminalise gay sex, says prime minister

PM Lee said the repeal of the old Penal Code entry would be limited and that the government would amend the constitution to ensure that there could be no constitutional challenge to allow same-sex marriage.

21/08/2022

Saudi Arabia

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk devotes world title win to homeland

The 35-year-old who has served in Ukraine's army beat Britain's Anthony Joshua in a highly-anticipated 12-round fight.

21/08/2022

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Rains cause deadly floods in eastern Afghanistan

Heavy flooding from seasonal rains has killed at least nine people, washed away homes and destroyed livestock and farmland in eastern Afghanistan

21/08/2022

China

China declares drought emergency amid record-breaking heatwave

Industrial and agricultural hubs in central China suffer as the drought continues and an estimated one million people in rural areas are expected to face drinking water shortages.

21/08/2022

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Japanese plastic food artists get creative

Japanese fake food artists are showing off their new creations at a public exhibition in Tokyo.

20/08/2022

Culture news

Inside the world's first living musical instrument

Mikeal Hwang is a biologist and musician whose work explores the intersection of science and art. For his latest project, he has created one of the world's first live instruments using live yeast cells...

19/08/2022

Nature

Striking portraits capture the humanity of endangered orangutans

On International Orangutan Day and World Photography Day, these portraits reveal similarities between great apes and humans.

19/08/2022

India

Outrage in India as rapists freed from jail for 'good behaviour'

The group of 11 men were sentenced to life for gang-raping a pregnant woman in 2002 during religious turmoil in the state of Gujarat.

18/08/2022

Football Now

FIFA World Cup 2022: A record-breaking tournament for penalties?

In partnership with Media City

The implementation of VAR contributed to the high number of penalties at the FIFA World Cup in 2018. Could we see even more four years later?

18/08/2022

Culture news

“We didn't come to Britain from the outside. We came from the inside."

“We didn't come to Britain from the outside. We came from the inside." India and Pakistan's independence is a chance for Britain to reflect on the legacy of colonialism.

18/08/2022

Afghanistan

Kabul mosque bomb at prayer time kills 21, including prominent cleric

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack which happened during evening prayers on Thursday.

18/08/2022

Japan

Japan rocked by Tokyo 2020 Olympics corruption probe

The alleged bribery, totaling around €370,000, is believed to be linked to sponsorship of the games, and products related to the Olympics

17/08/2022

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Monsoon floods hit Myanmar commercial hub Yangon

Vehicles and commuters struggle to make their way through flooded streets in Myanmar's Yangon.

17/08/2022

Saudi Arabia

Saudi student sentenced to 34 years in prison over Twitter posts

Saudi Arabia sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison over her Twitter activity, the longest sentence to be handed down to an activist, according to human rights groups.

17/08/2022

The Exchange

New virtual economy: what does the rise of The Metaverse mean?

In partnership with Media City

Huge amounts of money are being poured into the metaverse, an alternative world where you can work, play and meet people without ever leaving your home. The Exchange looks at whether the rise of this vast virtual space will redefine the way we consume and communicate forever?

17/08/2022