Asia

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan government officials test positive for coronavirus

The 79-year-old former and first president Nursultan Nazarbayev tested positive for coronavirus.

18/06/2020

Israel

EU urges Israel not to annex settlements in the West Bank

Josep Borrell says that the seizure of land would seriously damage Europe's relationship with Israel.

18/06/2020

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North Korea blows up its joint liaison office with South Korea

The South Korean defence ministry released surveillance footage of the explosion in Kaesong, which is located just over the border in North Korea.

17/06/2020

China

Beijing faces new lockdown as cases spike in Chinese capital

A spike in cases near Beijing's biggest fruit and vegetable market has got the Chinese authorities spooked.

17/06/2020

Syria

'Economic terrorism': Will new US sanctions on Syria bring down Assad?

The Syrian economy is already melting down. Now the toughest US sanctions yet target anyone who does business with the Assad government.

17/06/2020

World News

20 Indian troops killed in Himalayas clash with Chinese army

The clash in the Ladakh region Monday was the first deadly confrontation between India and China since 1975.

16/06/2020

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Smaller artists 'make a city's music scene,' says singer John Legend

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John Legend, a musician and songwriter who shot to fame with the release of his debut album "Get lifted", spoke to Euronews on a visit to Dubai.

16/06/2020

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Beijing braces for second wave after 49 new COVID-19 cases confirmed

Beijing has closed the Xinfadi market, ordered tests to be carried out on all its workers and put surrounding neighbourhoods in lockdown.

15/06/2020

Spotlight

Japan's Paralympic Games aim to leave lasting legacy

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Spotlight explores the efforts being made in Japan to ensure the Paralympics have a lasting impact for those living with a disability.

15/06/2020

China

Beijing tightens controls amid fears of second coronavirus wave

The Chinese capital rushes to contain a new outbreak of COVID-19 cases seemingly linked to a food market, just as EU countries reopen their borders.

15/06/2020

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Hong Kong's Ocean Park reopens to visitors

Hong Kong amusement park Ocean Park reopened Saturday after shutting down four months ago because of the coronavirus outbreak

13/06/2020

China

Coronavirus: Fears of second wave as cases spike in China

The largest wholesale food market in #Beijing was shut by authorities this weekend, after the discovery of the first locally transmitted cases of #coronavirus in the Chinese capital for 50 days.

13/06/2020

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Hong Kongers sing protest anthem one year after major clashes

Thousands sang and chanted as they marked the first anniversary of major clashes in Hong Kong between police and pro-democracy demonstrators.

12/06/2020

Japan

Judo Values: the importance of honour

In partnership with IJF

In this episode of Judo Values three of the sport's stars explain why honour is so important.

12/06/2020

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Beirut wakes up to damage after clashes as currency hits new low

Lebanese riot police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Beirut who had poured into the streets to protest as the national currency tumbled to a new low.

12/06/2020

World

What will prompt Gulf energy companies to merge post-pandemic?

Worldwide lockdowns, shrinking demand and a supply glut have sent shockwaves through the oil & gas sector, plus oil-reliant economies in the Middle East.

12/06/2020

World

As solar energy rises in the Middle East, will the sun set on the oil & gas sector?

As a plentiful source of energy, the sun’s rays have the potential to energize our daily lives with less damage to our planet than fossil fuels.

12/06/2020

China

Twitter removes Chinese state-backed disinformation network

The network included 23,750 accounts which mostly tweeted about Hong Kong pro-democracy protests and the COVID-19 pandemic for the Chinese diaspora, researchers said.

12/06/2020

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Humanitarian hub plays key role in COVID-19 response

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Focus explores Dubai's International Humanitarian City to see the vital role it is playing in the response to COVID-19 and other humanitarian crisis.

11/06/2020

Israel

Germany warns Israel against West Bank annexation plans

"Annexation would not be compatible with international law," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in Jerusalem, calling instead for "a negotiated, consensual two-state solution".

10/06/2020

Green News

Climate change is now the greatest threat to ultra-rare snow leopards

UNEP have launched a new monitoring programme to save endangered snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan.

09/06/2020

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Protesters in Hong Kong mark one year since millions marched

A few hundred demonstrators held flash-mob protests during lunchtime at multiple malls in Hong Kong on Tuesday.

09/06/2020

China

Satellite data suggest COVID-19 started much earlier: Harvard research

A sharp increase in hospital attendance in the Chinese city of Wuhan was first observed in August 2019, researchers from Harvard Medical School have said.

09/06/2020

Lebanon

Lebanon: Clashes and tear gas in Beirut as protests turn to riots

Opposing groups and police clashed as demonstrators tried to revive Lebanon's nationwide protests that began late last year amid an unprecedented economic and financial crisis.

07/06/2020

Israel

Israel: Jewish-Arab protest against plans to annex parts of West Bank

The protest in Tel Aviv came weeks before the Israeli government is expected to push forward on annexation as PM Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to do.

07/06/2020

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Over 100 detained in first protests since lockdown eased

Authorities had warned people not to join the protests, citing government regulations prohibiting gatherings during the coronavirus outbreak.

06/06/2020