Asia

Start Me Up

Gulf Coast countries offer enticing e-commerce opportunities

With high average household incomes and young tech-savvy populations, GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries are primed for e-commerce and demand is growing

17/06/2022

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Protesters set trains on fire in India

An angry mob set at least four trains on fire and damaged a railway station in India's southern city of Secunderabad on Friday.

17/06/2022

Syria

US-led military coalition captures senior IS leader in northern Syria

Media reports have identified the suspect as Syrian national Ahmad Hani al-Kurdi.

16/06/2022

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Young entrepreneur sets up vending machines offering edible insects

A vending machine selling edible insects has been set up at a camping facility in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. Its menu consists of 18 types of deep-fried insects, including crickets and grasshoppers. Fancy a snack?

16/06/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s food scene: From traditional cuisine to digital innovations

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 has been trying local dishes, having a masterclass with a celebrity chef and exploring the latest gourmet developments.

15/06/2022

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Indonesian painter prepares exhibition of his 100 smallest paintings

Artist Iwan Ridwan is busy composing 100 small paintings of influential figures to feature in his new exhibition set for August 2022. Their size varies from 4 x 6 cm to 0.8 x 1.15 mm, and he is able to complete three to four paintings a day.

15/06/2022

Culture news

BTS taking a break: How did the K-pop band conquer the world?

As the members of BTS say they are taking a break due to "exhaustion", we look at how the band rose to international stardom.

15/06/2022

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Will artificial intelligence lead to job losses?

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Experts argue that technology will lead to workforce disruption rather than destruction and that AI will help employees be better at their jobs.

15/06/2022

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Staying safe in the air and other expert advice on air travel

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Staying safe in the air and other expert advice on air travel

15/06/2022

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Going beyond sun, sand and sea, Dubai transforms the beach club scene

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Beach clubs in Dubai go beyond sunbathing, they host music events, fitness classes, fashionable restaurants and chic boutiques. We take a look at the beach club ecosystem and discover the small businesses thriving there.

14/06/2022

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What does the future of shopping with AI look like?

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The retail experience is evolving with artificial intelligence (AI) changing how items can be bought and sold.

13/06/2022

Culture news

Why has the new Pixar film been banned in so many countries?

Is this the latest battle between national censors and international studios?

13/06/2022

Start Me Up

Steven Bartlett gives advice to startups on growth and scaling up

Since the WeWork story highlighted the risks of rapid business growth, the benefits of scaling up without excessive investment are appealing to startups.

13/06/2022

Conscious Travel

Old airplanes are being upcycled into bags, keychains and restaurants

The airline industry creates an enormous amount of waste, here are some of the creative ways it’s being recycled.

13/06/2022

Eco-Innovation

This gorgeous sustainable school keeps students cool in 45 degrees

Deep in the Indian desert, this amazing elliptical school is a sustainable masterpiece.

12/06/2022

Afghanistan

Taliban detaining and torturing civilians in Afghanistan, says HRW

The New York-based watchdog says that the Taliban security forces in northern Afghanistan have unlawfully detained and tortured residents accused of association with an opposition armed group.

10/06/2022

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Work in Dubai: UAE unveils new unemployment insurance scheme

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The UAE has announced an employment insurance scheme for the first time. The new legislation aims to attract and retain talent and provide greater job security. Target takes a look at how public and private sector employees should benefit.

10/06/2022

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Pride parade in Tel Aviv draws tens of thousands

Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Tel Aviv in the annual Pride parade, in an explosion of glamorous expression.

10/06/2022

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Parts of Shanghai will be locked down as part of a test campaign.

Shanghai will impose new containment measures on residents in several parts of the city this weekend as part of a mass testing campaign.

10/06/2022

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Bangladesh Muslims protest at India officials' comments

Thousands of people marched in the Bangladeshi capital on Friday to call on Muslim-majority countries to sever diplomatic relations with India.

10/06/2022

Travel News

Japan reopens to international tourists with strict rules

After two years of locked borders, Japan is reopening to small groups of 'test tourists' on chaperoned package tours.

10/06/2022

Tech News

Watch: Scientists test 'living skin' on robot that can heal when cut

The skin is water-resistant, has self-healing properties, and can move and stretch with the movement of the robotic body parts.

09/06/2022

Green News

'The sea is clean': People in Gaza finally swim on their beaches again

"We couldn't come before because the sea was polluted and if we did, our children used to come back home with viruses and skin diseases," says one Gazan local.

09/06/2022

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Singapore's i Light Festival is back after a 2-year hiatus

Fireflies', an inflatable whale and colourful artworks for Singapore's festival of lights to encourage sustainability.

09/06/2022

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Activists in Seoul mark World Oceans Day

South Korean environmental activists protest against Japan's plan to dump radioactive water from Fukushima into the sea on World Oceans Day.

08/06/2022

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Traditional bullfighting in Pakistan

Traditional bullfighting was held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan with the participation of over 100 farmers.

07/06/2022