Asia

Indonesia

Watch: Indonesia sues government for Jakarta air pollution epidemic

UNICEF Indonesia has reported that "air pollution is one of the leading risk factors for death among children under the age of five" in the country.

05/07/2019

Iran

Why was British singer Joss Stone 'deported from Iran'?

British soul singer Joss Stone said she was deported from Iran after arriving in the Islamic Republic as part of a worldwide concert tour.

04/07/2019

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Heavy rains in Japan force more than 1 million people to evacuate

Authorities urged residents in parts of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures to move to safety immediately

04/07/2019

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Japan: Temporary 'poop'-up museum flush with visitors

There are a lot of strange museums out there, but how would you feel about a poop museum?

04/07/2019

North Korea

North Korea says U.S. 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk

North Korea says U.S. 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk

04/07/2019

Partner content

International cooperation the key to prosperity and to building a Creative Qingdao

Partner content presented by Information Office of Qingdao Municipal Government

The brightest minds from home and abroad gathered in Qingdao for the Conference on Building a Creative Qingdao.

03/07/2019

Green News

The environmental cost of climbing Mount Everest

The Nepalese government is considering imposing tough new measures against mountaineers spoiling the peak.

03/07/2019

World

Bigger picture: UAE art exhibit shows a new side to family photographs

Created by Spanish artist Maria José Rodrigues Escolar, the exhibit is part of the Lest We Forget initiative and puts together family photographs - alongside artworks based on them - originating from the UAE and Spain in the late 20th century.

03/07/2019

Japan

Watch: Ninja-themed cafe opens in Japan

Owners of the company said that their goal is to put on events that Japan, and indeed the world, has never seen before.

02/07/2019

China

Climate change: The next financial crisis?

Euronews' Isabelle Kumar hosts a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions.

02/07/2019

Japan

Which countries continue to hunt whales?

Japan has resumed whale hunting after pulling out of an international moratorium - but which countries will it be joining?

02/07/2019

Iran

Iran exceeds limit of enriched uranium: state media

Iranian state media has quoted Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as confirming that the limit had been breached.

01/07/2019

World News

Hong Kong leader condemns violence after protesters storm legislature

Protesters in Hong Kong tried to storm the Legislative building amid marches to mark the anniversary of the handover to Chinese rule.

01/07/2019

Japan

Japan to restart commercial whaling

Japan is to resume commercial whaling in July after leaving the International Whaling Commission

30/06/2019

Korea

Watch back: Trump meets North Korea's Kim in demilitarised zone

U.S. President Donald Trump is to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday at the demilitarised zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas.

30/06/2019

Business

Apple may move production of Mac Pro from US to China

Reports of the move came the day before the US and China announced at the G20 summit in Japan that they would re-start trade talks.

29/06/2019

Japan

China and US agree to restart trade talks

US President Donald Trump said the talks are "back on track".

29/06/2019

Japan

G20: 19 members recommit to Paris climate agreement, without US

All members of the G20 but the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris climate agreement.

29/06/2019

Japan

Watch: Chief Executive of Nissan apologises for Ghosn misconduct

"As a representative of our company, I would like to deeply apologize to our shareholders for the financial misconduct and the serious wrongdoing by our former executives last year."

28/06/2019

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Koi feeding and rickshaw rides: G20 spouses get a taste of Japan's culture

The spouses of G20 leaders enjoyed a varied cultural programme in Osaka and the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan on Friday on the sidelines of the ongoing summit.

28/06/2019

World

Why is honey in Oman creating a business buzz?

In the Al-Hajar mountain chain of northern Oman, what appears to be just a pile of logs is actually an apiary of beehives. This is a centuries-old method of beekeeping which has been passed down from one generation to the next.

28/06/2019

World

Rising Syrian songwriter-rapper Moh Flow talks challenges for regional artists

Singer-songwriter Moh Flow is hoping to hit the big time with his most recent releases from an upcoming album called Faith.

28/06/2019

Iran

Iran warns talks are 'last chance' to save nuclear deal

Talks with world powers are the “last chance” to save the nuclear deal, Tehran warned — but the US wants to choke off all sales of Iranian oil.

28/06/2019

Iran

Strait of Hormuz: Why does Iran threaten to close it?

Control of the strategically-important Strait of Hormuz has been at the heart of Iran's asymmetric war strategy for decades.

28/06/2019

Iran

7 ways sanctions on Iran are impacting everyday life

From chickens to ID cards, US sanctions are changing daily life for many Iranians.

28/06/2019

Iran

Impact of US sanctions against Tehran felt across Iran as prices rise

After the withdrawal of the US from the Iran nuclear accord, the impact of sanctions imposed by Washington on Tehran have been felt across the country

27/06/2019