Asia

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Anti-Olympics protesters gather near Tokyo stadium

Anti-Olympics protesters gather near Tokyo stadium

23/07/2021

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Japan Olympic superfan celebrates Tokyo 2020 Games

Japanese Olympic super fan Kyoko Ishikawa celebrates an aerobatic performance by the Japanese air force on the day of the opening ceremony.

23/07/2021

Tech News

India becomes the latest to look at launching a digital currency

The EU, the US, China, and Britain have announced plans to introduce digital currencies. India is the latest to join the growing list.

23/07/2021

Japan

Let the Games begin! Tokyo 2020 kicks off with manga-inspired ceremony

The 11,000 athletes have been waiting for a year but stepped out on Friday into a near-empty stadium.

23/07/2021

Moments

Olympic FOMO? Take a virtual tour of Tokyo and feel like you’re there

Sit back and enjoy Japan from the comfort of your own home with these virtual walking tours.

23/07/2021

Mobility

Virtual reality bringing spectators closer to the action at Tokyo 2020

The in-person experience of being at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is being enhanced thanks to virtual reality and augmented reality.

23/07/2021

Earth News

‘No sport can escape’: Tackling climate change at the Tokyo Olympics

Extreme weather events such as storms and heatwaves, all affect competitors and spectators alike.

23/07/2021

Focus

Uzbekistan's International Conference puts regional connectivity on the agenda

In partnership with NAESMI

How can connectivity between Central and South Asia be developed and improved? This was the main focus of a recent international conference in Tashkent. Host country, Uzbekistan, is promoting regional cooperation and the expansion of new transportation corridors to boost regional trade.

22/07/2021

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Flood aftermath: Pile up of cars on road in China

Dozens of vehicles are seen in a pile up on a motorway in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou after record rainfall caused deadly floods.

22/07/2021

Partner content

Akmo, the artist who found her voice in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Meet Akmo, a talented artist and entrepreneur originally from Kyrgyzstan. At the age of 18, she moved to Dubai and five years later she has a successful singing career and has established a thriving business.

22/07/2021

China

Hong Kong police arrest unionists for 'sedition' over children's book

The five members of the General Association of Hong Kong Speech Therapists were detained in connection with a series of books about sheep, which police said were thought to be allegorical.

22/07/2021

The Cube

Iran experiences internet shutdowns amid protests over water crisis

The Iranian province of Khuzestan has experienced internet outages amid demonstrations over a water shortage, NetBlocks says.

22/07/2021

Travel News

Man avoids travel restrictions by dressing up as his wife

The man covered his face and checked in on his wife's ID to board the domestic flight. But his trick was discovered by a flight attendant onboard.

22/07/2021

Ecotech

Could the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games help usher in a circular economy?

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a platform for emerging technologies that could bring a more sustainable future.

22/07/2021

Japan

Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke

Director Kentaro Kobayashi was accused of using a joke about the Holocaust in his comedy act, including the phrase “Let’s play Holocaust."

22/07/2021

China

China blasts dam to divert floods that killed at least 33

The equivalent of a year's worth of rain in three days swallowing up an underground line and turning streets into rivers.

22/07/2021

The Exchange

From gig economy to WFH — these trends are changing the future of jobs

In partnership with Media City

The job market is changing. Employees are increasingly looking for more flexible hours, varied contracts and different salaries. Working from home and the gig economy are helping people achieve these goals. We speak to specialists in the job field to see what the future for employment holds.

21/07/2021

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Olympic characters face stiff competition in mascot-mad Japan

Tokyo 2020's cutesy Olympic mascots are plastered across the host city, but they have competition in mascot-mad Japan, where cuddly characters promote everything from prisons to health screenings.

21/07/2021

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Deadly Floods in China

Deadly Floods in China

21/07/2021

China

Flooding in central China turns streets to rivers, kills at least 25

Hundreds of thousands of people were forced from their home after Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province, was hit by 20 centimetres of rain in just an hour.

21/07/2021

Earth News

Tokyo 2020 Olympic beds: Suitable for both sex and saving the planet

No, the beds in the Olympic village are not designed to be anti-sex - they’re just eco-friendly.

20/07/2021

India

India's COVID death toll 'could be 10 times the official count'

Researchers estimate the total number of excess deaths may be between 3 and 4.7 million since the start of the pandemic.

20/07/2021

Israel

Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories

The announcement was one of the strongest and highest-profile rebukes by a well-known company of Israel’s policy of settling its citizens on war-won lands.

20/07/2021

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Pilgrims pray next to Mount Arafat

Pilgrims pray next to Mount Arafat

19/07/2021

Partner content

Take a look at Dubai's successful start-ups born in the pandemic

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The pandemic has changed lives and perspectives and saw millions lose their jobs worldwide. However, for some in the UAE, 2020 also brought about the chance to start their own business.

19/07/2021

Japan

Carlos Ghosn: US father, son sent to Japan prison for aiding escape

They were charged with helping a criminal in the December 2019 escape of Ghosn, who hid in a big box that was flown on a private jet via Turkey to Lebanon.

19/07/2021