Asia

Lebanon

Carlos Ghosn says downfall felt like being 'hit by a bus'

The former Nissan boss is facing fresh questioning by French magistrates after fleeing to Lebanon after his arrest.

26/05/2021

Iraq

One killed amid clashes between protesters and Iraq security forces

Hundreds of Iraqis took to the streets in Baghdad to protest a rise in targeted killings of prominent activists and journalists.

25/05/2021

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Taiwan extends lockdown, as soldiers disinfect metro and businesses shutter

Taiwan announces it will extend its nation-wide coronavirus alert level to mid-June in an effort to contain a domestic Covid-19 outbreak. All schools and non-essential public places, including entertainment venue will be closed, as streets are noticeably empty

25/05/2021

Green News

Climate change is destroying the oldest cave paintings in the world

Archaeologists have observed 44,000-year-old paintings appear to be blistering and peeling off the cave walls.

25/05/2021

Gaza

EU boosts humanitarian assistance for Palestinians to €34 million

In a statement published on Tuesday, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič said that "following the announcement of a ceasefire, urgent humanitarian access is now vital, to relieve the suffering of the many innocent victims".

25/05/2021

Japan

US warns against travel to Japan, even for vaccinated people

With the Olympics just two months away, Tokyo was quick to deny that there is any need to avoid travelling to Japan.

25/05/2021

Myanmar

US journalist working for Myanmar magazine detained at airport

Frontier Myanmar says its managing editor Danny Fenster was detained at Yangon International Airport on Monday.

24/05/2021

Myanmar

UN envoy warns of possible civil war in Myanmar

A civil war "could happen", Chrisrine Schraner Burgener told a virtual UN news conference.

24/05/2021

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Palestinian sets up tent over house destroyed by Israeli air strike

As thousands of Gazans slowly tried to piece back together their lives, top UN staff visited the territory after an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire Friday halted 11 days of mutual bombardment, where they warned of the deep psychological trauma of the violence

24/05/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar's Aung Suu Kyi makes first in-person court appearance

Suu Kyi's only previous court appearances have been by video link and she had not been allowed to meet in person with any of her lawyers.

24/05/2021

India

India COVID-19 death toll passes 300,000

The health ministry Monday reported 4,454 new death in the last 24 hours, bringing India’s total fatalities to 303,720.

24/05/2021

Iran

Iran says inspectors may no longer get nuclear sites images

The comments by Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, aired by state TV, further underscored the narrowing window for the U.S. and others to reach terms with Iran.

23/05/2021

China

21 die in extreme weather in Chinese cross-country race

Freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday.

23/05/2021

United Arab Emirates

Photos appear to show Dubai Princess Latifa alive and well

Dubai Princess Latifa released video saying she was being imprisoned in a heavily guarded villa in February 2021

22/05/2021

Tech News

China's Zhurong rover roams the surface of Mars for the first time

China's Mars Rover, Zhurong left its module for the first time for a successful drive around on the surface of the Red Planet.

22/05/2021

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Japanese forces hold annual fire power exercise

The Japanese Self Defence Forces (JSDF) held their annual fire power exercise on Saturday

22/05/2021

Nepal

Austrian climbing guide says at least 100 COVID-19 cases on Everest

Lukas Furtenbach of Austria is the only prominent outfitter to halt Everest expeditions due to virus fears

22/05/2021

China

Second China earthquake

A second powerful earthquake shook parts of central China on Friday night causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure

22/05/2021

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Israeli police clash with protesters at Al-Aqsa

Clashes broke out between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police following Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem that is sacred to Jews and Muslims.

21/05/2021

Israel

Aid reached Gaza as Israel-Palestinian ceasefire enters second day

The ceasefire agreement came into effect on Friday, officially closing the worst round of violence since 2014, which has killed at least 230 Palestinians and 12 Israelis.

20/05/2021

India

India: Why are black fungus cases spiking in COVID-19 patients?

The use of steroids and immunosuppressants in treating COVID-19 patients is among the reasons behind the rise in black fungus cases observed in India, according to a Dehli doctor.

20/05/2021

Cult

Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Discover the secrets of silk kelaghayi scarves made in Azerbaijan. Their intricate motifs and rich colours have made them famous worldwide for their beauty. Woven and decorated with skill and artistry, they have even been recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

20/05/2021

Destinations

This beautiful tourist region in Afghanistan is about to be bulldozed

Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor is a historically and geographically rich region - but China is about to build a road right through it.

20/05/2021

Money

Cryptocurrency crash: What just happened and what lies ahead?

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin all plunged in value following a crackdown in China. But what does that mean for investors?

20/05/2021

Israel

Sheikh Jarrah: Small neighbourhood making big impact in Gaza conflict

One of the sparks that lit the fuse of the latest conflict in Gaza came from a small neighbourhood in East Jerusalem, where Israeli settlers are working to evict Palestinian families.

20/05/2021

Israel

Israel unleashes strikes after vowing to press on in Gaza

The latest strikes came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against U.S. pressure to wind down the offensive against Gaza's militant Hamas rulers, who have fired thousands of rockets at Israel.

20/05/2021