Asia

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Large parts of Sylhet remain partially submerged from flooding

Water levels were receding in major rivers in Bangladesh's northeast regions, but the city of Sylhet, which was badly hit by the floods, remained partially submerged on Sunday

03/07/2022

China

Airbus secures mega-order from four Chinese airlines

The orders, for Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, total nearly €35.4 billion at list prices.

03/07/2022

Syria

Iranian foreign minister opposes "any military action" in Syria

Iran's foreign minister vows on a visit to Damascus "to prevent any military operation from happening," after Turkey threatened to launch a new offensive on Kurds in the country's north. "We oppose any military action under any justification in Syria," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells the press.

03/07/2022

Israel

Israel shoots down Hezbollah drones aimed at gas platform

Three unmanned aircraft launched by the Lebanese militant group were heading towards an area where an Israeli gas platform was recently installed in the Mediterranean Sea.

03/07/2022

Iran

Iran: At least five people killed in magnitude 6 earthquake

The earthquake hit early Saturday morning and has left dozens of people injured.

02/07/2022

Earth News

Scientists develop heat resilient plants to survive climate change

Newly developed heat-resistant plants could help prevent food crises during heatwaves.

01/07/2022

Israel

Yair Lapid becomes Israel's interim PM ahead of November election

Polls suggest the centrist leader will face a difficult battle against ex-leader Benjamin Netanyahu, the divisive figure at the heart of the prolonged political crisis.

01/07/2022

China

China's Xi defends Hong Kong rule on 25th anniversary of handover

China's leader defended his vision for the territory at events marking the 1997 handover from Britain, which accuses Beijing of trampling on human rights.

01/07/2022

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Dubai is looking to become one of the smartest cities in the world

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Robots are fast becoming a part of our daily lives and Dubai is using its position as a future-thinking city, driven by technology, to become one of the smartest cities in the world.

30/06/2022

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Rice harvest in Indonesia

Rice grown on terraces located on the Indonesian island of Bali, and declared a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, is harvested in the shadow of Batukaru Mountain, one of the highest peaks of Bali.

30/06/2022

Afghanistan

'We respect women a lot': Taliban holds 3,000-delegate men-only summit

Critics and civil society groups said it will not have legitimacy if Afghan women, who number around 20 million, do not attend.

30/06/2022

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The old western part of Iraq's northern city of Mosul

Buildings, houses and the destroyed 12th century Great Mosque of al-Nuri in the old west side of Iraq's northern city of Mosul are filmed by a drone.

30/06/2022

Philippines

Dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, who succeeds Rodrigo Duterte, sees the return of the Marcos family to power 36 years after his father's tyrannical rule ended.

30/06/2022

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Inside Dubai’s booming food scene

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From fine dining to affordable food, Dubai has become a magnet for foodies. With some of the emirate’s award-winning chefs celebrating their first Michelin stars, City Scenes samples some of the dishes elevating Dubai’s culinary reputation.

29/06/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s most adrenaline-charged adventures

In partnership with Media City

From Kayaking through mangroves to indoor snow dunes, Qatar 365 takes a look at what Qatar has to offer for those seeking adventure in the extreme heat.

29/06/2022

Scenes

The jungle environmentalist saving elephants in Thailand

In partnership with Media City

"We must find a way to coexist with nature as our populations rise. As wild spaces shrink, we will bump up against nature."

27/06/2022

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Quake-hit Afghan village struggles back to life

A ruined village in eastern Afghanistan is struggling back to life as aid trickles into the isolated region.

26/06/2022

Sport

Judo: Women shine on Day 3 of Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam

On the final day of Mongolia's inaugural Judo Grand Slam, it was time for the heavyweights -- and the competing women rose to the occasion.

26/06/2022

Mobility

Will the world soon be powered by space-based solar energy?

China has made a significant step forward in their bid for space-based solar power. But what is it, is it feasible and could it be the future?

26/06/2022

Sport

Day 2 of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam sees Japan and Mongolia go for gold

Day 2 of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam sees Japan and Mongolia go for gold with Japans Nabekura winning Gold for the women's under 63kg category and Mongolia's Tsend-Ochir Tsogtbaatar for the men's under 81kg group

25/06/2022

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Aid convoy reaches remote region of Afghanistan after earthquake

Afghan government helicopters and trucks deliver aid. At least 1,000 people died and 1,500 were injured.

25/06/2022

Sport

Mongolia & Japan tie in gold medals on Day 1 of Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam

Mongolia and Japan receive gold medals on the first day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam.

24/06/2022

West Bank

UN says Israeli forces shot and killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The well-known American-Palestinian correspondent was shot and killed while reporting in the West Bank last month.

24/06/2022

Spotlight

Abu Dhabi to launch TeamLab Phenomena on Saadiyat Island

In partnership with Abu Dhabi DCT

The latest addition to Saadiyat Cultural District in the UAE capital is an immersive, multi-sensory venue called teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Developed in conjunction with the Japanese art collective teamLab, the experimental, interactive 17,000 square metre space will be completed in 2024.

24/06/2022

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For Iraqi amputees football team, healing is the goal

Members of an all-amputee football team, made up entirely of players who lost arms or legs in Iraq.

24/06/2022

Travel News

Bali launches digital nomad visa that lets you stay for 5 years

Indonesia has launched a new visa with the aim of attracting some tourists and getting rid of others.

24/06/2022