Japan Modesty: "Judo is a sport with a moral code and it will help you greatly in life" In partnership with IJF
China Euroviews. China is stamping its mark on the post-COVID-19 world as a new global order begins to emerge ǀ View China's provocative moves in Hong Kong, and the ensuing US response, reinforce the bilateral US-China rupture and formalises the establishment of a new global order that will define the remainder of the 21st century. 04/06/2020
Philippines Euroviews. Children have become collateral damage with the Philippines’ “Drug War” scarring a generation ǀ View Filipinos cannot expect justice from the perpetrators of this slow-rolling massacre in the name of an anti-drug campaign. The UN’s top human rights body should send a strong rebuke to the Duterte administration when it meets in Geneva this month. 04/06/2020
No Comment Robot dog hounds Thai shoppers to keep hands virus-free A scurrying robot dog named K9 dispenses hand sanitizer to curious children and wary shoppers in the Thai malls 04/06/2020
China Hong Kong outlaws insulting China's national anthem Hong Kong's legislature has outlawed insulting China's national anthem just as activists planned to commemorate Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre despite a ban. 04/06/2020
No Comment Pupils wearing face masks return to school in Singapore With new infections slowing and no major outbreaks outside dorms, the government began easing measures Tuesday 02/06/2020
No Comment Robots deployed to shopping malls to prevent COVID-19 spread This shopping centre in Bangkok, Thailand, is turning to technology in the fight against COVID-19. 28/05/2020
South Korea Restrictions return in South Korea after new spike in COVID-19 cases The world has been looking to South Korea as a model for how to handle COVID-19. But a fresh spike in cases is putting that reputation at risk. 28/05/2020
China China 'bullying' is damaging its reputation in Europe, analyst says China is pushing ahead with a new national security law in Hong Kong. 27/05/2020
No Comment Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27. 27/05/2020
No Comment Swarms of desert locusts tear through Rajasthan in northern India Vast swarms of desert locusts are tearing through India’s northern state of Rajasthan, posing a severe threat to agriculture and livelihoods. 26/05/2020
Israel Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu begins corruption trial Israel's prime minister was sworn into a new term in office just days ago but now faces a historic graft trial. 24/05/2020
China Hong Kong police fire tear gas on protesters Pro-democracy supporters in Hong Kong have criticised the national security law and say it goes against the “one country, two systems” framework. 24/05/2020
World How are UAE initiatives helping low-income families amidst pandemic? Charitable initiatives have been launched at the federal level of government in the United Arab Emirates, to support the population of 9.6 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic. 22/05/2020
World Solidarity in Lebanon: Local initiatives respond to rising poverty levels Thousands of Lebanese people are struggling to survive amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s deepening economic crisis. Inflation, coupled with insufficient state support, has made daily living a challenge for much of the population. 22/05/2020
Japan Judo Values: Courage In partnership with IJF Judo demands skill but also fearlessness and determination to compete. In this episode of Judo Values we focus on the core value of courage. 22/05/2020
Partner content Coronavirus: UAE moves to mitigate economic fallout Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai In this episode, Target looks at what the UAE is doing to cushion the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 22/05/2020
Pakistan 'Fire everywhere': Pakistan plane disaster survivor on crash The plane crashed on Friday after a "technical failure", authorities reported. Two passengers survived. 22/05/2020
China Hong Kong protests resume as China attempts to curb opposition's power A pro-Beijing politician had to be escorted out of the chamber of the Hong Kong Legislative council after a protest broke out over a new bill tabled by China to limit opposition powers in the semi-autonomous territory. 22/05/2020
Partner content The rise of robots, automation and e-commerce in the post-pandemic world Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai In this episode of Business Line the team examine how the economic crisis prompted by the coronavirus pandemic is likely to see companies accelerate plans to adopt innovative Artificial Intelligence technologies. 21/05/2020
Iran Iran hopeful of avoiding conflict with US over Venezuela-bound oil “We are hopeful that nothing would happen there,” said Tehran’s ambassador to the EU, addressing the possibility the US could try to block the oil tankers. 20/05/2020
United Arab Emirates UK artists take pulp fiction to the Arab world Renowned artists, the Connor Brothers, highlight how humour can be used to help discuss sensitive topics. They maintain this ethos whilst taking their artwork to the Arab world. 20/05/2020
World News Cyclone Amphan: India and Bangladesh battered by 160kph winds Millions were evacuated but some refused to go because of fears they would pick up COVID-19 at the rescue shelters. 20/05/2020
Saudi Arabia Euroviews. Saudi Arabia is deliberately denying prisoners medical aid. How long will Europe stay silent? ǀ View I am asking the UK and other European Governments to show that they are guided by strong moral principles and ask Saudi Arabia to release my mother, brothers, and all political prisoners that they are currently holding. 19/05/2020
Taiwan Taiwan wants to share its COVID-19 expertise. Beijing objects. Every year, Taiwan lobbies to be able to participate in the World Health Assembly. This year, the coronavirus pandemic might strengthen its case. 18/05/2020
No Comment Scuffles and shouting break out in Hong Kong's legislature Hong Kong's legislature was plunged into chaos on Monday after a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected chair of a key committee. 18/05/2020
Israel Israel: New government sworn in after year and a half of stalemate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz announced last month that they would join forces to form a new government. 17/05/2020