Asia

Iran

Iran releases three European prisoners

Two Austrian-Iranian citizens and a Danish man were released from prison in Iran.

03/06/2023

Climate

Temperature records shattered across Asia as heatwaves continue

The latest heatwave to hit the continent set temperature records in multiple countries including Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore as well as cities across China.

03/06/2023

India

Train crash in India leaves 280 dead, 800 more injured

Chaotic scenes erupted after the derailment on Friday night about 220 kilometres southwest of Kolkata, as rescuers climbed atop the wrecked train to break open doors and windows using cutting torches.

03/06/2023

India

Two passenger trains collide in India, killing at least 50 people

A railroad ministry spokesperson said 10 to 12 coaches of one train derailed before being hit by another passenger train coming from the opposite direction.

02/06/2023

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Watch: Singapore's dazzling i Light festival returns

This year's i Light festival in Singapore comes with the theme "A New Wave" and has 14 installations including Glacier Dreams, a large-scale projection on the facade of the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands by Turkish-American media artist Refik Anadol.

02/06/2023

Sport

Judo-loving Tajikistan is victorious at its first-ever Grand Prix

Ecstatic crowds in the Tajikistan capital Dushanbe as the judo-loving country hosted its first-ever Grand Prix

02/06/2023

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Watch: Thousands of Israelis celebrate Pride in Jerusalem

It is the first time that Pride has been held under the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

02/06/2023

Destinations

Could ecotourism give mangrove forests a boost in Indonesia?

Mangroves have been ‘levelled down’ for tourism in the past. Can conscious travel to the archipelago of over 17,000 islands help?

02/06/2023

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Thai Monks welcomed in Indonesia for Vesak celebrations

Thousands of people from across the archipelago are expected to attend at the historic site in Magelang, Central Java, where the annual Vesak celebration has also become a tourist attraction.

01/06/2023

Football Now

Meet the football clubs growing their brand through the media

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar - Football, once solely a sport, has now transformed into a multi-billion euro industry. In the modern world, growing a club's brand has become paramount.

01/06/2023

Culture news

European royals join Jordan royal wedding celebrations

European royalty is in Jordan to celebrate the marriage of the country's Crown Prince.

01/06/2023

Qatar 365

Explore Qatar's grassroots initiatives aiming to protect the planet

In partnership with Media City

In this latest episode of Qatar 365, we speak to activists and entrepreneurs leading Qatar's fight against waste.

31/05/2023

Moments

Hot headed? Control your mind with 'moving meditation’ in China

The basic principle is ‘to teach people how to overcome hardship with softness’.

31/05/2023

Culture news

Can a TV channel keep the language of Jesus alive?

A new television channel has been launched in Iraq to save the 2,000-year-old Syriac language.

31/05/2023

Earth News

The UN is racing to prevent one of the worst oil spills of all time

Eight years after the Safer super tanker got stranded in the Red Sea, the UN has reached a 'critical milestone' for averting disaster.

31/05/2023

North Korea

North Korean spy satellite crashes into the sea after failed launch

A North Korean spy satellite crashed into the sea after its unsuccessful launch, causing alerts to be issued in neighbouring Japan and South Korea.

31/05/2023

Health news

COVID origins: Top Chinese scientist says 'don't rule out anything'

The former head of China's Centre for Disease Control played a key role in responding to the pandemic.

30/05/2023

Destinations

Vietnam battles plastic blight in idyllic Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most beautiful nature site. But the UNESCO world heritage site threatened by deluge of plastic waste.

29/05/2023

Japan

North Korea notifies Japan of plans to launch satellite into orbit

North Korea notified Japan that it is planning to launch a satellite in the coming days. The action is being seen by many as a possible attempt to put Pyongyang’s first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit.

29/05/2023

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Watch: Hong Kong bun festival returns

Climbers scramble up the 14-metre-high (45-feet-high) bamboo tower covered with imitation steamed buns during Hong Kong's annual colourful Bun Festival, which makes its return to the island of Cheung Chau after three years of a pandemic-induced hiatus.

27/05/2023

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WATCH: Yemeni street artist finds voice in aftermath of violence

Alaa Rubil, now 30, has been painting murals since he was a teenager but says he only found his voice in the aftermath of violence.

26/05/2023

Japan

Suspect arrested in Japan after shooting and stabbing attack

A suspect has been arrested in Japan after four people were killed in a shooting and stabbing attack, including two police officers.

26/05/2023

Football Now

The Champions League Final: Who will win in Istanbul?

In partnership with Media City

The biggest club game in the world is right around the corner. The Champions League final, the annual pinnacle of the European club season, will take place on June 10th in Istanbul. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

25/05/2023

Iran

Iran unveils its latest missile that it says can reach Israel

Iran has unveiled its latest ballistic missile as tensions with the West continue over its nuclear programme.

25/05/2023

Travel News

Airline crew accused of discriminating against non-English speakers

The crew worked for Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific airline.

25/05/2023

The Exchange

Banking and the climate crisis

In partnership with Media City

As many countries around the world try and reach the ambitious goal set at COP26 of reaching Net Zero by 2050, just how is the banking sector adapting to the challenge? In this week's episode of The Exchange we explore how big banks across the world are investing in the green revolution.

24/05/2023