Asia

Europe Decoded

Here's what EU election observers do when monitoring ballots abroad

In total, some 167 European election observers were dispatched including 30 who arrived in early April to begin the groundwork for a thorough assessment.

20/05/2022

Sport

Amnesty demands over €400m in damages from FIFA for Qatar workers

NGOs have accused Qatar of abusing migrant workers ahead of the World Cup.

19/05/2022

Cult

InClassica live: Taverna plays piano concerto 'From My Bookshelf'

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Alessandro Taverna and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra will perform Alexei Shor’s “From my Bookshelf” and a Tchaikovsky's symphony as part of the InClassica music festival in Dubai.

19/05/2022

Qatar 365

From whale sharks to sea turtles: protecting Qatar’s sea life

In partnership with Media City

The waters off Qatar have a rich and varied marine life. But this is a delicate ecosystem and some species are in need of protection.

18/05/2022

Earth News

How is Japan releasing Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the sea?

Japan is seeking to reassure neighbours that there is no serious risk to fish and people, 12 years on from the nuclear disaster.

18/05/2022

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Middle school student in Afghanistan makes model vehicles from waste

Shakirullah, a secondary school student in the city of Khōst, Afghanistan, collects waste materials in his district and builds model vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers.

18/05/2022

This will impact your life

How is China’s ‘zero-COVID’ policy impacting European businesses?

Shanghai, one of the world’s largest trading hubs, has been in lockdown since the end of March.

18/05/2022

Travel News

Was the fatal Chinese Eastern plane crash intentional?

Investigators have yet to find any technical fault with the Boeing which crashed in March, killing 132 passengers and crew.

18/05/2022

Destinations

Israel drops all travel restrictions in boost for tourism

Israel is celebrating a "crucial milestone" as it scraps all Covid-19 entry rules for travellers.

18/05/2022

Partner content

Arabian Travel Market 2022 opened its doors in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 opened its doors for The 29th edition in Dubai. The Middle East's largest travel and tourism exhibition brought together global decision-makers in the sector seeking out new growth horizons for the industry.

17/05/2022

Travel News

Sri Lanka: The latest travel advice as violent protests continue

The UK is now advising against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, after the outbreak of violent anti-government protests.

17/05/2022

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Indonesians celebrate Vesak at world's largest Buddhist temple

Indonesian Buddhists released hundreds of lanterns to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Siddharta Gautama.

17/05/2022

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Azerbaijan: Shusha welcomes the 5th International Folklore Festival

On Thursday, May 12, the 5th International Folklore Festival, also called 'Kharibulbul', kicked off in Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan.

17/05/2022

Lebanon

Lebanon elections: Hezbollah and allies lose majority in vote

It is the first election in Lebanon since a devastating economic crisis erupted in October 2019.

16/05/2022

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A thick layer of orange dust covers Baghdad

A thick layer of orange dust covers the capital Baghdad, making this the eighth sandstorm since mid-April for Iraq.

16/05/2022

North Korea

North Korea mobilises military as suspected COVID outbreak surges

While it's clear COVID-19 is spreading at an alarming speed, there are questions about the accuracy of North Korea's fever tally.

16/05/2022

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A thousand candles lit up in Bangkok to mark Buddha's birthday

Thailand commemorates Visakha Bucha Day, Buddhism's most sacred day of the year which marks Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, held on the full moon of the third lunar month in the Buddhist calendar.

15/05/2022

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Singapore temple offers pet blessings for Buddhist festival

Hundreds of Buddhists brought their pet dogs, cats, rabbits and even crustaceans to a temple in Singapore on Saturday to receive blessings from monks and nuns.

15/05/2022

Lebanon

Lebanese go to polls to elect new parliament amid economic meltdown

Expectations are low that the outcome will significantly alter the political landscape, despite a new crop of candidates from a nationwide protest movement.

15/05/2022

Israel

Israeli police to probe conduct at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral

Israeli police say the investigation will be concluded in the coming days, adding that the organisation would "draw lessons from the incident".

14/05/2022

India

Police arrest company owners after building fire kills 27 in New Delhi

At least 12 people were injured and 50 rescued from the four-storey commercial building, which contains mainly shops, fire authorities said.

14/05/2022

Destinations

Is this new €480 billion smart city the future of sustainable living?

The Saudi Arabian smart city will be powered by renewable energy and surrounded by the Sarawat Mountains.

14/05/2022

Israel

Israel police beat pallbearers at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral

Shireen Abu Akleh was shot in the head during an Israeli military raid in the West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday.

13/05/2022

United Arab Emirates

UAE leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies, aged 73

The monarch, who oversaw much of the UAE's economic growth, had been in poor health for a number of years.

13/05/2022

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Israeli riot police at journalist's funeral procession

Recent days have seen an outpouring of grief from across the Arab world over the death of AL Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Large crowds attended her funeral Friday amid a heightened Israeli police presence.

13/05/2022

Destinations

Which are the best islands to visit in the Philippines?

Here's why you should visit the Southeast Asian archipelago with the world's best diving.

13/05/2022