Asia

Afghanistan

Civilian deaths in Afghanistan reach record-high in 2018: UN

"the level of harm and suffering inflicted on civilians in Afghanistan is deeply disturbing and wholly unacceptable."

24/02/2019

India

Bootleg liquor kills scores in India

At least 150 people have died from drinking toxic illegal alcohol in Assam in northeast India.

24/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia appoints first female ambassador amidst Khashoggi fallout

Princess Reema bint Bandar has been named as the kingdom's envoy to the US.

24/02/2019

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Louvre Abu Dhabi brings Rembrandt to Middle East for first time

The UAE museum is currently exhibiting more than 90 works from the Dutch Golden Age.

23/02/2019

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Dubai: a hub for international business

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With its numerous summits, conferences and expos in this episode of Target we explore Dubai as a top business destination.

22/02/2019

World

Winter at Tantora: music festival brings Yanni and other stars to Saudi Arabia

The Winter at Tantora Festival is bringing international music stars to perform at Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

22/02/2019

World

Why is Al-Ula paving the way towards tourism in Saudi Arabia?

The Al-Ula governorate in Saudi Arabia is an area packed with prehistoric sites and landmarks.

22/02/2019

Iran

Euroviews. Leaders continue to be idealistic with the Iranian regime ǀ View

European leaders seem blind to reality in pursuit of idealistic goals, labouring under the false hope that Iran will moderate its behaviour in return for economic aid.

22/02/2019

Japan

Japan successfully lands spacecraft on asteroid

Hayabusa 2 touched down on the Ryugu asteroid and will bring back the biggest number of samples from space since astronauts landed on the moon

22/02/2019

Global Japan

The satellite keeping a safe eye on Earth

In partnership with The Government of Japan

From mapping the planet and tracking climate change to helping with disaster management, Global Japan looks at how Japanese satellite technology is being used to capture changes taking place on Earth.

21/02/2019

Israel

Israel to take 'digital bible' into space and leave it on the Moon

The privately funded venture will include a copy of the Bible and Israel's national anthem.

21/02/2019

North Korea

Daughter of North Korean defector forcibly 'repatriated': Ex-diplomat

"Jo Song Gil's daughter was repatriated to North Korea and she is under the control of North Korean authorities," another defector said on Tuesday.

20/02/2019

China

Drones turn China's Lantern Festival hi-tech

The drones created shapes including a pelican, a lantern, and letters spelling out "Happy Lantern Festival" in the southern city of Haikou.

20/02/2019

China

Sparks fly for Lunar New Year in ancient light show

Molten steel is heated to 1,600 Celcius and flung against a cold brick wall, sparking a spectacle of white-hot light.

20/02/2019

Vietnam

Trump and Kim become Hanoi style icons ahead of summit

One salon is even offering free Trump and Kim cuts until the end of the summit, with Kim's proving the most popular.

20/02/2019

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Qingdao: the city at the forefront of China's booming film industry

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Is this year the turning point for China’s film industry? Based on how Chinese film has made international headlines this lunar new year holiday, this may well be the case, and for one city in particular: Qingdao.

19/02/2019

United Arab Emirates

France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

17/02/2019

Lebanon

Raya Al Hassan: The Arab world's first female interior minister

The first female interior minister in the Arab world told Euronews her appointment is a "unique experience that needs to be mainstreamed and generalised in other countries in the region".

15/02/2019

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City with a conscience: Dubai's desert utopia

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In this episode of Focus we travel to the outskirts of Dubai to visit a community at the forefront of environmentalism and sustainability.

15/02/2019

World

World Government Summit: Leaders prioritize climate change solutions

The 7th edition of World Government Summit was held in Dubai, gathering world leaders alongside experts in the sectors of technology, economy, environment and wellbeing.

15/02/2019

World

How does switching between languages impact your body?

UAE-based researchers are exploring how switching between languages affects the body and brain.

15/02/2019

Iran

An attack on Iran would be 'suicide', warns foreign minister Zarif

When asked if there would be a military clash between Iran and the United States or Israel, the politician replied: "Well, certainly some people who were successful in creating a war last time are hard at it again."

15/02/2019

United Arab Emirates

Drones temporarily ground all Dubai Airport flights

Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily grounded on Friday morning due to suspected drone activity

15/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Human rights campaigners call for tech firms to act over Saudi app

The calls came after it emerged that both platforms have hosted a Saudi Arabian government app that allowed men to track women’s activity.

14/02/2019

Syria

British ISIS schoolgirl found in Syria says she wants to go home

Shamima Begum, a British citizen who ran away at 15 years old to join the so-called Islamic State in Syria, has said that while she doesn't regret leaving, she now wants to return home.

14/02/2019

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Budding industry: Valentine's Day blooms in conservative Afghanistan

Afghans celebrated Valentine's Day in Kabul on Thursday (February 14), shopping for fresh red roses and gifts for their loved ones from a downtown market.

14/02/2019