Asia

Scenes

Meet the Qatari farmer growing medicinal plants in the desert

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“Torba preserves traditional native plants of the Gulf region. We have heritage seeds and plants, and we grow many other plants from around the world.”

25/07/2022

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Sandstorm sweeps through China's Haixi region

A massive sandstorm hit northwestern China's Qinghai province recently.

25/07/2022

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Hundreds flock to the beach as temperatures soar in southern China

Images of people cooling down at the beach and under the shade as a heatwave strikes Xiamen city in southern China.

25/07/2022

Myanmar

Myanmar junta executes democracy activists amid international outcry

The hangings are believed to be the first executions in the country for more than 30 years.

25/07/2022

Iran

Flash floods in Iran kill at least 21 people with more missing

The drought-stricken Fars Province was hit by flash floods that swelled the Roudbal river sweeping away cars, killing over 20 people

23/07/2022

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InClassica 2022: Stars Lit up Dubai at 11th Edition of World’s Biggest Musical Observatory

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Following a raucous reception at the 10th-anniversary celebration which took place last year, the InClassica International Music Festival recently returned to Dubai for its 11th edition.

22/07/2022

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Afghan tourists enjoy the peace in Bamiyan's sites

Afghan tourists enjoy a holiday riding boats at the Band-e Amir lake and walking through the ruins of where the famous Buddha statues once stood before being blown up by the Taliban in 2001.

22/07/2022

Syria

Four children killed in deadly Russian airstrike in Syria

A human rights group says the airstrike was carried out by a Russian warplane following four other Russian airstrikes in a town further north.

22/07/2022

Culture news

Is the best-selling manga of all time about to end?

Over its 25 year history, One Piece has become one of the most successful entertainment exports from Japan. Now, the creator looks to be considering its end.

21/07/2022

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Sri Lankan protesters disappointed with choice of new president.

Sri Lankans demonstrated outside the presidential office on Wednesday as lawmakers chose Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the new president.

20/07/2022

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan parliament elects Ranil Wickremesinghe as president

Ranil Wickremesinghe a six-time prime minister, is a seasoned politician with wide experience in diplomatic and international affairs.

20/07/2022

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Fidgety Putin kept waiting for Erdogan ahead of talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin was left waiting and fidgeting for 50 seconds by Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan ahead of talks in Tehran on Tuesday.

20/07/2022

Iran

What was discussed at the Russia-Turkey-Iran summit?

Iran's Supreme Leader endorsed the Ukraine war at the trilateral summit between Russia, Iran and Turkey, while Ankara sought support for its own goals.

19/07/2022

Scenes

The Kashmiri female taekwondo athlete aiming for the Olympics

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"Every day when I wake up, I think of representing my nation at the Olympics. That has always been my goal and that's the only thing that motivates me every day. I'm working hard for it and I know that I will reach there."

18/07/2022

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Laughing matter: Thousands of Bali yogis join mass chuckle

Thousands of people gather for a laughter yoga session on Indonesia's resort island of Bali to heal themselves with giggles and pray for world peace.

18/07/2022

China

Flash floods in China kill at least 12, imperil thousands

Some 1,300 people had been evacuated as of Saturday, state-owned media reported.

17/07/2022

Sri Lanka

PM Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed interim president of Sri Lanka

He maintained he was committed to safeguarding democracy and promised to establish law and order in the protests-stricken country.

16/07/2022

Gaza

Israel strikes Gaza Strip hours after US President Biden's visit

The strike on Saturday hit a Hamas weapons manufacturing facility, IDF claimed.

16/07/2022

Iran

White House claims Iran showcased its drones to Kremlin officials

US officials released imagery of Shahed-191 and Shahed-129 drones on display and in flight at the airbase earlier in June and July, while the Russian delegation's aeroplane was spotted on the ground.

16/07/2022

Iran

Outcry as several Iranian filmmakers arrested by authorities

The international film community reacted with outrage to the arrest of Mohammad Rasoulof, Jafar Panahi and Mostafa Al-Ahmad, as Tehran accelerates its clampdown on dissent.

15/07/2022

Saudi Arabia

Joe Biden and Saudi crown prince begin big meeting with fist bump

The US president arrived in Jeddah on the third day of a four-day visit to the Middle East. The Saudi leg is one of the most delicate trips he has faced on the world stage.

15/07/2022

World News

G20 finance leaders in Bali to tackle Ukraine and inflation

Top financial officials from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations met on the Indonesian island of Bali on Friday seeking strategies to counter the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine, inflation and other global crises.

15/07/2022

Saudi Arabia

Biden to visit Saudi Arabia despite Khashoggi killing criticism

US President Joe Biden promised to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" on his campaign trail two years ago, but energy and security concerns have forced a changed stance.

15/07/2022

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa resigns after fleeing to Singapore

Singaporean authorities say Rajapaksa has been "allowed entry on a private visit" but not to seek asylum. It is thought he might travel on to the United Arab Emirates.

14/07/2022

Israel

US and Israel vow never to let Iran get nuclear weapons

The US president met the Israeli prime minister but neither can agree how to proceed.

14/07/2022

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Fintech: Dubai looks at the financing technology of the future

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Rising inflation and political uncertainties are destablizing the global economy. But one sector has fared better than others: financial technology or Fintech. Dubai is seizing the opporutnity to bank on its promises.

14/07/2022