Asia

Japan

IAEA backs Japan's plan to discharge treated water from Fukushima

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday backed the Japanese government's plan to discharge treated water from the Fukushima plant into the sea

04/07/2023

Israel

Seven people have been injured in suspected car-ramming in Tel Aviv

At least seven people have been injured in a suspected car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv. It comes as Israel launches its most intense military operation in the occupied West Bank in years.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The Beatles accused of snubbing Imelda Marcos

On this day in 1966, the Fab Four inadvertantly snubbed the wife of the Philippines' president, causing outrage across the Asian nation.

04/07/2023

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Watch: drive-through recycling in Beirut

Festering landfills often overflow in crisis-hit Lebanon, waste is burnt illegally at informal dump sites and rubbish floats off the coast in the Mediterranean Sea.

03/07/2023

Scenes

Meet the artists setting the art scene ablaze in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

03/07/2023

Culture news

Walking in movie scenes: Studio Ghibli exhibition opens in Bangkok

The iconic scenes from Studio Ghibli's famous animations are brought alive at an exhibition in Bangkok. Visitors are immersed in the 3D world of ten movies including Spirited Away.

03/07/2023

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Elephant leaves Sri Lanka and returns to Thailand after diplomatic row

A 29 year old Thai elephant that was gifted to Sril Lanka 20 years ago, flew back to his birth country in Thailand after a row about the animal's alleged mistreatment.

02/07/2023

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Rubbish picking competition in Bangkok collects 170 kgs in an hour

Bangkok residents took to the streets in their running shoes to collect rubbish. Around 170 kgs of garbage was collected in an hour .

02/07/2023

Syria

Israel's forces attack Syria as Syrian air defence missile explodes

Israel carried out airstrikes on areas near the central Syrian city of Homs early Sunday causing material damage but no casualties, the Syrian military said in a statement.

02/07/2023

Israel

Tens of thousands of Israelis protest against proposed judicial reform

Protests against the government's proposal to reform the judiciary have gained more momentum in Israel.

01/07/2023

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WATCH: Farmers in Nepal celebrate annual rice festival

Nepal celebrates the annual rice festival in which farmers and their families play in muddy fields prepared for the plantation of rice, the main staple food for the country.

01/07/2023

Destinations

The trials and triumphs of exploring Uzbekistan by high-speed train

I slashed my journey times by 60% on Uzbekistan's high-speed trains.

01/07/2023

Partner content

Uzbekistan’s ambition to become global chemicals giant in full flow

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Uzbekistan’s expansion into a major global player in chemicals and gas is one step closer to fruition.

30/06/2023

Football Now

How do footballers keep busy during retirement?

In partnership with Media City

The natural progression may be to move into coaching, but for many footballers, retirement can be daunting, so what are the alternatives?

29/06/2023

Culture news

War-torn Iraq's precious modern art-works saved by locals

Many masterpieces by Iraqi painters were destroyed during the years of conflict, but now the country's artistic heritage faces another threat: rampant counterfeiting and illicit trafficking.

29/06/2023

Culture news

Guitar maker Fender opens its 'first flagship store' after 77 years

Favourite of Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, guitar maker Fender is opening a store in Tokyo. The brand sees the Asia Pacific region as the biggest market for music in the coming years.

29/06/2023

China

Euroviews. The EU and China have to forge a more resilient relationship — now

The polycrisis engulfing the world today reveals a broken multilateralism that beckons both Brussels and Beijing to have the will to embark on a journey towards change, Lucie Qian Xia writes.

29/06/2023

Tech News

Watch: Japanese scientists develop wearable robot with 6 bionic arms

Masahiko Inami and his team at the University of Tokyo have created a wearable - and exchangeable - multi-armed device to explore the social interaction between multiple users of the robotic limbs. The bot has six sockets that can hold fingers, arms or a claw.

29/06/2023

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WATCH: Muslims around the world perform Eid al-Adha prayer

Thousands of Muslims in Indonesia's conservative region Aceh on Sumatra island gather at a field near the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque on Thursday to perform Eid al-Adha prayer.

29/06/2023

Qatar 365

Giant Pandas and the Arabian oryx finding sanctuary in Doha

In partnership with Media City

Qatar, a nation known for its stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage, is also making strides in the field of wildlife conservation. The country is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to preserve vulnerable animal species, including the Arabian oryx and, most recently, giant pandas.

28/06/2023

Climate

Pakistan's 'heaven on earth' threatened by melting glaciers

Climate change-induced glacier melting in the Shounter Valley, Pakistan, is causing flash floods and endangering thousands of people.

28/06/2023

Business

Astana International Forum: Rethinking global cooperation

In partnership with Astana International Forum

This new platform of international dialogue gathered more than 4,000 delegates and guests, including the Emir of Qatar, the President of Kyrgyzstan

28/06/2023

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WATCH: Hundreds of thousands of Muslims brave heat at Hajj pilgrimage

Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday braved intense heat to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

28/06/2023

Israel

Israel approves plan to build over 5,000 new homes in West Bank

Israel’s far-right government gave the go-ahead for the construction of thousands of new homes in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

27/06/2023

Lifestyle

What to know about Hajj, Islam's sacred pilgrimage

Why are millions of Muslims arriving in Saudi Arabia this week? Here's what you need to know about Hajj, Islam's sacred pilgrimage.

27/06/2023

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WATCH: Myanmar torches illegal drugs on International anti-drug day

Myanmar junta authorities said they torched almost half a billion dollars worth of illegal drugs on Monday, but warned they were failing to stop a surge in production and trafficking of narcotics.

26/06/2023