Asia

North Korea

North Korea mobilises military as suspected COVID outbreak surges

While it's clear COVID-19 is spreading at an alarming speed, there are questions about the accuracy of North Korea's fever tally.

16/05/2022

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A thousand candles lit up in Bangkok to mark Buddha's birthday

Thailand commemorates Visakha Bucha Day, Buddhism's most sacred day of the year which marks Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, held on the full moon of the third lunar month in the Buddhist calendar.

15/05/2022

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Singapore temple offers pet blessings for Buddhist festival

Hundreds of Buddhists brought their pet dogs, cats, rabbits and even crustaceans to a temple in Singapore on Saturday to receive blessings from monks and nuns.

15/05/2022

Lebanon

Lebanese go to polls to elect new parliament amid economic meltdown

Expectations are low that the outcome will significantly alter the political landscape, despite a new crop of candidates from a nationwide protest movement.

15/05/2022

Israel

Israeli police to probe conduct at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral

Israeli police say the investigation will be concluded in the coming days, adding that the organisation would "draw lessons from the incident".

14/05/2022

India

Police arrest company owners after building fire kills 27 in New Delhi

At least 12 people were injured and 50 rescued from the four-storey commercial building, which contains mainly shops, fire authorities said.

14/05/2022

Destinations

Is this new €480 billion smart city the future of sustainable living?

The Saudi Arabian smart city will be powered by renewable energy and surrounded by the Sarawat Mountains.

14/05/2022

Israel

Israel police beat pallbearers at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral

Shireen Abu Akleh was shot in the head during an Israeli military raid in the West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday.

13/05/2022

United Arab Emirates

UAE leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies, aged 73

The monarch, who oversaw much of the UAE's economic growth, had been in poor health for a number of years.

13/05/2022

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Israeli riot police at journalist's funeral procession

Recent days have seen an outpouring of grief from across the Arab world over the death of AL Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Large crowds attended her funeral Friday amid a heightened Israeli police presence.

13/05/2022

Destinations

Which are the best islands to visit in the Philippines?

Here's why you should visit the Southeast Asian archipelago with the world's best diving.

13/05/2022

Nature

'Giant' stingray accidentally discovered by fishermen in Cambodia

While the discovery was welcomed, marine biologists warned that the biodiversity of the area was under threat.

13/05/2022

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Panic buying grips Beijing supermarkets after lockdown rumours

Beijing residents rush to supermarkets as Chinese officials try to curb mounting panic over a rumour the capital would be placed under stay-at-home orders.

12/05/2022

Focus

Saudi Arabia's Future Aviation Forum: Post-COVID take-off tops agenda

In partnership with Future Aviation Forum

The pandemic, sustainability, innovation and new technologies are the key themes during the inaugural Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

12/05/2022

Destinations

Abu Dhabi: The ultimate destination for foodies and thrill seekers

Swim with sharks, drive an F1 car, or relax on a white sand beach in the UAE's action-packed capital.

12/05/2022

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Palestinians honour slain journalist during memorial service in Ramallah

Palestinians planned a memorial service Thursday for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was killed while covering an Israeli raid in the West Bank, but have rejected US-led calls for a joint investigation into her death.

12/05/2022

Travel News

More than 100 passengers escape plane that caught fire during take-off

The Tibet Airlines flight veered off the runway before bursting into flames at China's Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport this morning.

12/05/2022

Green News

Birds are falling from the sky as severe heatwave scorches India

Health officials in Gujarat have asked animal hospitals to set up special wards for heat stroke.

12/05/2022

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Name of slain Al Jazeera journalist carved on beach in Gaza

The name of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is seen carved on a beach in Gaza, following her death after she was shot dead as she covered an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank.

12/05/2022

North Korea

North Korea declares first COVID-19 outbreak, imposes strict lockdown

Although the hermit state claimed it successfully kept the virus out for more than two years of the pandemic, experts widely doubt it.

12/05/2022

Destinations

From sea turtles to rugged peaks, this ‘secret Arabian gem’ has it all

From the thriving capital of Muscat, to the Grand Canyon of the Middle East, Oman is a true Arabian gem.

12/05/2022

The Exchange

Why sustainable and stylish is the new look

In partnership with Media City

The fashion industry is a €2.8 trillion behemoth that includes everything from clothing to bags, shoes to sportswear. But it all comes at a high environmental cost.

11/05/2022

Travel News

Arabian Travel Market: Where to go in the Middle East that’s not Dubai

What is the future of travel in Arabian countries? We find out from the experts.

11/05/2022

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Giant endangered stingray released into Mekong River in Cambodia

An endangered giant freshwater stingray inadvertently hooked by Cambodian fishermen is released unharmed to the Mekong River.

11/05/2022

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Vigils in West Bank for killed Al Jazeera journalist

Dozens gathered in the West Bank city of Hebron to condemn the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot and killed while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin early Wednesday.

11/05/2022

Israel

Al Jazeera journalist dies after being shot covering Israeli raid

Al Jazeera journalist dies after being shot covering Israeli raid

11/05/2022