Asia

Philippines

Dozens still missing as Tropical Storm Nalgae lashes the Philippines

Officials say at least 60 people are still missing feared dead after Tropical Storm Nalgae hit the Philippines causing devastating mudslides and destroying homes.

29/10/2022

Iran

Iranian security forces shot at protesters in Zahedan, activists say

Iranian security forces reportedly opened fire on Friday on demonstrators in the southeastern city, killing at least six people including a 12-year-old boy.

29/10/2022

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Indians celebrate the Hindu god Beereshwara Swamy with a cow dung fight

As Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists come to an end, villagers celebrate the Gorehabba Festival by spreading cow excrement in the streets.

28/10/2022

Partner content

The weird and wonderful world of Dubai gardens

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Gardens in Dubai serve many purposes. Some are cleverly designed to meet the demands of the community and high climates, while others are big-ticket attractions. Among them, Dubai Miracle Garden is blooming with 150 million flowers, while Dubai Garden Glow is planted with 10 million LED lights.

28/10/2022

Iran

Spanish man trekking to Qatar World Cup likely detained in Iran

Human rights groups say Santiago Sánchez, who went missing while trekking from Madrid to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, is being held in an Iranian detention centre.

28/10/2022

Football Now

The Volunteers - The face of the 2022 World Cup

In partnership with Media City

Over 20,000 volunteers from over 100 countries will participate at this winter's World Cup in Qatar

27/10/2022

Explore

Göygöl: city with the oldest operating winery in Azerbaijan

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

The history of Azerbaijan has a rich tradition of winemaking, going back centuries in the territory. Contemporary winemaking started in Göygöl in 1860 by German immigrants and continues to flourish to this day.

27/10/2022

Destinations

Tiktokers banned for creating a ‘nuisance’ at Nepal’s sacred sites

“I tell them to stop, not to damage my fields, but they dance," complains one farmer. "They tell me they are not doing anything wrong.”

27/10/2022

Culture news

No TikTok: Sacred sites in Nepal start to ban the video-sharing app

Sacred sites in Nepal have started to ban TikTok as the social media app gains popularity in the country.

27/10/2022

Iran

Protesters march to Mahsa Amini’s grave in Iran

Hundreds of protesters poured into the streets to mark 40 days since the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, whose tragedy sparked Iran's biggest antigovernment movement in over a decade.

26/10/2022

Qatar 365

Sculptures and sports history provide backdrop to Qatar World Cup

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar World Cup is now just weeks away and more than a million visitors are expected to travel to the tournament. To welcome the fans, an exhibition all about football has opened in one of the world's largest sports museums.

26/10/2022

Earth News

China to build the world’s largest wind farm in Taiwan Strait

Once completed, the new wind farm will have a power generating capacity equivalent to all of Norway’s power plants combined.

25/10/2022

Iran

Spanish man reported missing in Iran while trekking to Qatar World Cup

Santiago Sánchez's family says they last heard from him on October 2, the day after he crossed the Iraq-Iran border.

25/10/2022

West Bank

Six killed, several wounded by Israeli forces in West Bank raids

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's spokesman, Nabil Abu Rdeneh, issued a statement in which he described the raid in Nablus as a war crime.

25/10/2022

Qatar

World Cup 2022: Qatar rejects human rights concerns as 'slander'

The Emir of Qatar said on Tuesday that criticism raised about his country's treatment of migrant workers and the LGBT community ahead of the World Cup was "slander".

25/10/2022

Myanmar

At least 50 killed in Myanmar airstrike

The target was a concert held by an ethnic minority group in conflict with the ruling military, opposition groups and media reported.

24/10/2022

Scenes

Meet the Tribal Athletes running for recognition in India

In partnership with Media City

"No one knows that we Siddis live there. Children are very talented, but no one recognises it. Their talent dies there."

24/10/2022

Culture news

Indian holy city lights 1.5m lamps to retain Diwali world record

As dusk fell on Sunday, over 1.5 million oil lamps were lit and kept burning for 45 minutes on the banks of Saryu River in the northern city of Ayodhya, India

24/10/2022

Nature

Asian tigers, leopards, elephants near cities ‘defy’ extinction trends

Animals usually struggle to survive near humans. But for Asian tigers, elephants, and leopards, the opposite can be true.

24/10/2022

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John Sanei furture stragetist: "prepare for all eventualities"

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Future strategist and bestselling author John Sanei says that society should "prepare for all eventualities" when contemplating the future, despite adding that there is no way to actually "future-proof the future." John was speaking at the Dubai Future Forum at the Museum of the Future.

24/10/2022

Iran

Students clash with police as Iran protests enter sixth week

They were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

24/10/2022

China

China's Xi Jinping wins third term as leader of ruling Communist Party

Xi, China’s most powerful leader in decades, has used the party congress to increase his dominance and promote allies in what many believe has turned into a rule for life.

23/10/2022

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China's former leader helped off stage at party congress

China's former leader, Hu Jintao, was helped off the stage during the closing session of the 20th National Congress in Beijing, sparking speculation about his health.

22/10/2022

China

Ex-leader removed from China party congress as Xi eyes more power

Meanwhile, PM Li Keqiang and three other members of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee will not be reappointed in a leadership shuffle on Sunday.

22/10/2022

Health news

AI is helping scientists spot depression with 'roughly 80% accuracy'

Researchers say artificial intelligence could spot signs of mental health disorders before patients seek help for them.

22/10/2022

Nature

China's sponge cities are a ‘revolutionary rethink’ to stop flooding

Faced with flooding and drought, these new kinds of eco-cities offer a way to incorporate the water cycle into town planning.

22/10/2022