Asia

Thailand

Thailand court sentences son of Spanish actors to life in prison

Sancho, a chef and a YouTuber, has avoided the death penalty for a murder he denies committing but could spend his life in prison pending an appeal.

29/08/2024

Earth News

South Koreans win legal case against government in Asian first

It is the first ever legal case in East Asia challenging national climate policies so it could set a precedent.

29/08/2024

Culture news

Ancient 3,500-year-old jar shattered by toddler at Israeli Museum

In response to the accident, the museum has invited the family back for a guided tour to "sweeten" their mortifying experience.

28/08/2024

Israel

Hamas reports at least 10 fighters killed in Israel's West Bank raid

An Israeli government spokesperson says several suspected militants were also arrested in its 'counter-terrorism' operation.

28/08/2024

Lebanon

Guterres calls for de-escalation of attacks between Israel and Lebanon

The UN secretary-general made his call as cross-border attacks along the unofficial line of separation intensified.

27/08/2024

Lebanon

Strikes on Hezbollah 'not the end of the story,' Netanyahu says

The heavy exchange of fire on Sunday threatened to trigger an all-out war that could draw in the US, Iran and militant groups across the region.

26/08/2024

Afghanistan

UN denounces Taliban's ban on women's voices being heard in public

The Taliban’s ban on women’s voices and bare faces in public provide a “distressing vision” for Afghanistan’s future, a top UN official said Sunday.

25/08/2024

Lebanon

Israel strikes south Lebanon as Hezbollah launches barrage of rockets

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon early on Sunday whilst Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets and drones at it.

25/08/2024

Gaza

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza ahead of ceasefire talks

Among the dead were 11 members of a family, including two children, after an airstrike hit their home in Khan Younis.

24/08/2024

Nature

Papua New Guinea: This expedition is revealing secrets of the ocean

Hours of scuba diving and sending cameras thousands of metres down will help the government to preserve biodiversity.

24/08/2024

Yemen

Greek-flagged oil tanker on fire and appears to be adrift in Red Sea

The Sounion has 150,000 tons of crude oil aboard and is a “navigational and environmental hazard,” the EU's Aspides naval mission said on Thursday.

24/08/2024

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Severe floods in Bangladesh cause multiple fatalities

Floodwaters in eastern Bangladesh have left people stranded and caused several deaths, including a pregnant woman.

23/08/2024

Mobility

World's first facial recognition airport scheduled to arrive in 2025

Travellers might no longer need to present their boarding passes to board flights at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport as soon as next year.

23/08/2024

Europe News

Modi arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelenskyy after Russia trip

The visit comes just weeks after the Indian Prime Minister met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, a trip that was strongly criticised by Zelenskyy.

23/08/2024

Markets

Trading mixed as Bank of Japan governor warns markets are unstable

Trading in Asian markets were mixed and muted on Friday morning ahead of a key Fed Chair speech - and as the Bank of Japan governor warned global markets are unstable.

23/08/2024

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Humanoid robots enter everyday life

More than 20 lifelike humanoid robots were on display at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, including models from EX Robots and Astribot Co.

22/08/2024

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Record rainfall floods Tokyo for the second day in a row

Heavy rain drenched Tokyo for the second consecutive day, causing widespread flooding and severe disruption.

22/08/2024

Yemen

French vessel rescues 29 mariners from oil tanker under attack

The Greek shipping ministry identified the oil tanker as the Sounion, suspected to have been hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

22/08/2024

Travel News

Giant black screen built to block views of Mount Fuji has been removed

Authorities say the screen will be reinstalled if tourists return in large numbers.

22/08/2024

Business

Feud between fast-fashion rivals heats up as Shein sues Temu again

Online fast-fashion giant Shein has filed another lawsuit against competitor Temu, accusing the China-founded shopping platform of stealing its designs, copying its product images and engaging in other types of fraud.

22/08/2024

Markets

How China's sluggish property market is hitting global mining stocks

Major global mining stocks have underperformed in the past three months due to a sharp decline in iron ore and copper prices, as China's weak demand is likely to persist.

22/08/2024

Gaza

Hezbollah fire over 50 rockets hitting Israeli-annexed Golan Heights

The attack comes after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with key mediators from Egypt and Qatar to press ahead with a ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

21/08/2024

Iran

At least 28 killed in Pakistani Shiite pilgrims bus crash in Iran

A bus carrying 51 Pakistani Shiite pilgrims to Iraq crashed in Yazd province on Tuesday night, killing at least 28 people and injuring 23, 14 of whom are in serious condition.

21/08/2024

Qatar 365

From dragon boats to ice baths: Water activities play a big role for many expats in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Water activities play a big role for many expats living in Qatar. For some, joining a dragon boat club is as much about being a part of a community as it is improving their overall health. Others look to water as a healing tool.

21/08/2024

Culture news

Take a sneak peak inside Nintendo's highly-anticipated Kyoto museum

Video game maker Nintendo has announced it will open its much-awaited museum on 2 October in the Japanese city of Kyoto.

21/08/2024

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WATCH: Residents dig through rubble after airstrike kills 10

An Israeli airstrike on the Mustafa Hafez school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed at least 10 people, including displaced civilians.

21/08/2024