Asia

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How can therapy involving horses help people with disabilities?

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Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, the largest unfenced nature reserve in the UAE, is offering those with disabilities free equestrian therapy sessions. Improved posture isn’t the only benefit disabled riders experience – there are mental benefits too.

15/12/2021

China

Hong Kong: Several injured as major fire traps dozens in skyscraper

Dozens of people were evacuated and at least 12 were taken to hospital after fire took hold of the World Trade Centre, before it was later brought under control.

15/12/2021

Health news

Omicron resistant to two major vaccines, new study says

Two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines may not be sufficient protection against the new variant, Hong Kong researchers said, calling on individuals to seek a third booster jab.

15/12/2021

Food and Drink

Why are eels so expensive and what is the future of the Japanese dish?

Eels are a much-loved delicacy in Japan - but the animals are now so endangered that they command eyewatering prices.

14/12/2021

Health news

Japanese researchers create a 'vaccine' against getting old

Researchers at a Tokyo university say their vaccine slowed the ageing process in mice, and could even aid the treatment of ageing-related diseases.

14/12/2021

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Pilgrims get a lift with robotic suit in development by Japanese university and airline

A Japanese university and airline company have held a feasibility study of a robotic suit designed to assist with walking. It was conducted in Shikoku, southwestern Japan, which is home to a famous traditional Buddhist pilgrimage.

14/12/2021

Scenes

Meet the men sparking the beatboxing revolution in Kashmir

In partnership with Media City

“I look at beatboxing as an empty canvas on which you can portray your creativity, your skills."

13/12/2021

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What is an NFT?

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Sci-tech looks at the rapidly growing industry of NFTs and why some are selling for millions.

13/12/2021

Culture news

Norway's Magnus Carlsen takes home fifth World Chess Championship

Bonafide Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen retained his world class chess title as he recorded a fourth win over Russian challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi.

13/12/2021

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Kyoto entertainers perform New Year greeting ritual

In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, professional female entertainers known as "geiko," and their apprentices known as "maiko," have started offering early New Year's greetings.

13/12/2021

Israel

Israeli PM to make first official visit by Israeli premier to UAE

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he would travel to the United Arab Emirates, the first visit by an Israeli premier.

12/12/2021

India

Indian farmers end yearlong protests and return home

Tens of thousands of Indian farmers marked an end to their year-long demonstrations against agricultural reforms that were repealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

11/12/2021

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Israel rescue centre release sea turtles back to sea

The Israeli Sea Turtle Rescue Centre releases two sea turtles that were injured during a fishing incident earlier this year back to sea, following treatment and full recovery, in HaBonim Beach near Israel's northern city of Haifa.

10/12/2021

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Filipino protesters destroy Duterte effigy at march in Manila

Hundreds of protesters marched in Manila on Friday and marked International Human Rights Day by destroying an effigy of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

10/12/2021

Culture news

Killing time with Pakistan's lonely clock collector

Hundreds of antique clocks fill a small hall in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta, where collector Gul Kakar swears he will spend all the time he has left caring for them.

10/12/2021

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This snowboard maker is using solar energy from the desert to go green

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Dubai isn't known for its snow-capped slopes, but one of the world’s leading board manufacturers has set up shop on the edge of an arid desert and for good reason.

10/12/2021

China

'Farce': China dismisses UK, Canada diplomatic boycott of Olympics

Beijing promised 'countermeasures' in response to the move.

10/12/2021

Tech News

From his basement in Jordan, this man travels the world in his cockpit

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Malhas Airlines, non-stop from the basement….to the basement.

09/12/2021

Green News

China is now controlling the weather. What’s the environmental cost?

The Chinese government used ‘cloud seeding’ to control rain and reduce pollution in Beijing last July.

09/12/2021

Health news

No swab needed for 97% accurate COVID saliva test, researchers say

The test is not yet in commercial production, but its inventors claim it could make regular testing a part of everyday routines.

09/12/2021

China

Hong Kong tycoon, two others convicted over Tiananmen vigil

The trio had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges, and will be sentenced at a later date.

09/12/2021

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US and Kurdish forces hold joint military exercise in north-eastern Syria

Members of the US-led international coalition against the Islamic State (IS) group and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) hold a joint military exercise in the countryside of Syria's eastern province of Deir Ezzor, near the Iraqi border.

08/12/2021

The Exchange

Kidults drive boom for traditional toys

In partnership with Media City

2021 is set to be another bumper year for the toy industry. And despite some reports that video games have killed the sector, it seems the traditional toy market is bouncing back.

08/12/2021

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'Really worried': South Koreans react to new daily-Covid-case high

People queue outside a COVID-19 testing station Wednesday near Seoul Station as South Korea's number of daily new coronavirus infections hit another record, surpassing 7000 cases, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

08/12/2021

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The women making history racing camels in Dubai

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Camel racing can be traced back to the seventh century in the United Arab Emirates. Fast-forward to 2021 and a group of women are making history in the world of camel racing.

08/12/2021

Destinations

Thailand is reopening, but it doesn’t want everyone back

The country is aiming to ditch mass tourism by encouraging 'quality' visitors.

08/12/2021