Asia

Destinations

Busan: Why you should visit South Korea’s second city

Our guide to the best attractions and most delicious food in Busan, South Korea’s second city.

25/06/2023

Sport

Japanese judoka on amazing form in Ulaanbaatar

Japan takes all four gold medals up for offer on day two in Mongolia

24/06/2023

Football Now

Women's World Cup 2023: Who are the main contenders?

In partnership with Media City

There is just one month to go until one of football’s biggest competitions kicks-off, but who could win it in Oceania this summer? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

22/06/2023

World

Empowering the 'Harmonious Generation'

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is boldly transforming its out-of-school education system, offering after-school activities in special centers known as Barkamol Avlod, which translates to "harmonious generation" in Uzbek

22/06/2023

Partner content

Sharjah – The Culture Capital

Partner content presented by Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

Sharjah is the third most populated city in the United Arab Emirates and often referred to as the culture capital of the Arab World, having been officially awarded this status in 1998 by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

21/06/2023

The Exchange

How changing your dinner menu will help save the planet

In partnership with Media City

As pressure from the UN and EU to achieve net zero increases, many hospitality firms are developing some radical sustainability programmes

21/06/2023

West Bank

Continued tension between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank

A surge in violence in recent months has killed at least 130 Palestinians and 24 people on the Israeli side so far this year, according to The Associated Press,

21/06/2023

Food and Drink

Taiwanese queue for sticky rice dumplings ahead of Dragon Boat Fest

People in Taiwan are getting sticky fingers preparing "Zongzi" to mark the Dragon Boat Festival. The dumplings are made of glutinous rice and various fillings wrapped in bamboo leaves - a traditional Chinese dish dating back centuries.

20/06/2023

Earth News

India's hospitals overwhelmed as heatwave death toll reaches 170

Officials are investigating the deaths and how many were directly caused by the soaring temperatures.

20/06/2023

Earth News

How will the UN's historic 'high seas' treaty protect marine life?

Greenpeace’s Chris Thorne has called the treaty “a win for all life on this planet.”

20/06/2023

Destinations

Bhutan: It's now cheaper to visit this tiny Himalayan eco-nation

The nation has slashed its notoriously high 'sustainable development' fees - but its eco philosophy remains.

20/06/2023

China

US and China reach 'common ground' after Blinken visit

The United States and China have agreed to stabilise their badly deteriorated ties during a critical visit to Beijing by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met Monday with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

19/06/2023

China

China and US must choose between 'cooperation and conflict' - Beijing

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with top diplomats in Beijing as he continues his two-day mission to try and cool US-China tensions.

19/06/2023

China

Foreign ministers of US and China hold rare one-to-one meeting

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang talk for nearly six hours in Beijing - but appeared to agree on little.

18/06/2023

Sport

A Big Finish To The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam in Astana!

An elated crowd for a fantastic event in Kazakhstan with a great ending to an incredible competition

18/06/2023

Philippines

Philippine ferry catches fire at sea but all 120 passengers brought to safety

Photos and video released by the coast guard show flames and black smoke billowing from two decks at one end of the ferry. Coast guard personnel onboard another vessel used a water cannon to put out the fire while a fishing boat and one other vessel can be seen nearby.

18/06/2023

China

Blinken arrives in Beijing on mission to cool soaring US-China tension

Blinken is the highest-level American official to visit China since President Joe Biden took office and the first secretary of state to make the trip in five years.

18/06/2023

Sport

Kazakh Gold in Astana, with Italy also succeeding

Kasakhstan take Gold in their home country at the World Judo Tour with Italy's Assunta Scutto winning her second Grand Slam Gold

16/06/2023

India

Two dead, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall

The Indian army has been called in to help residents flee the destruction of the worst cyclone in more than 25 years

16/06/2023

Football Now

Pep Guardiola: The greatest of all time?

In partnership with Media City

With successful stints at three of Europe's biggest clubs and a remarkable ability to work closely with some of the world's best players, Pep Guardiola's impact on football cannot be overstated. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

15/06/2023

Syria

How did Europe help Syria become a major narco-state?

Captagon, a little-known upper, creates three times more trade for Syria's regime than the Mexican cartels combined, according to official figures.

15/06/2023

Qatar 365

Discover how Qatar is rejuvenating its cultural heritage sites

In partnership with Media City

In this latest episode of Qatar 365, we’re exploring how Qatar is preserving its heritage sites, turning an ancient settlement into a tourist attraction and the attention to detail when it comes to protecting historical objects uncovered from its desert landscape and beyond.

14/06/2023

Culture news

Harry Potter fans prepare for opening of new theme park in Tokyo

22 years after the first Harry Potter film was released, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is about to enjoy a new lease of life at the Warner Bros theme park in the Japanese capital.

14/06/2023

China

Euroviews. Could the COVID pandemic have been avoided if China were a democracy?

Not only could China have potentially prevented the global coronavirus pandemic — its authoritarian regime is now also impeding our ability to learn from it, thereby increasing the risk of future pandemics, Oliver St. John writes.

14/06/2023

Japan

Japanese army trainee kills fellow soldiers at military firing range

An army trainee in Japan has opened fire on his fellow soldiers at firing range, killing two of them

14/06/2023

Culture news

South Korea celebrates 10 years of K-pop mega group BTS

Fans of K-pop megastars BTS flocked to hotspots around Seoul on Monday to mark the supergroup's 10-year anniversary, with South Korea unveiling a special commemorative stamp series to celebrate.

13/06/2023