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Qatar

World Cup 2022: Qatar rejects human rights concerns as 'slander'

The Emir of Qatar said on Tuesday that criticism raised about his country's treatment of migrant workers and the LGBT community ahead of the World Cup was "slander".

25/10/2022

Myanmar

At least 50 killed in Myanmar airstrike

The target was a concert held by an ethnic minority group in conflict with the ruling military, opposition groups and media reported.

24/10/2022

Scenes

Meet the Tribal Athletes running for recognition in India

In partnership with Media City

"No one knows that we Siddis live there. Children are very talented, but no one recognises it. Their talent dies there."

24/10/2022

Culture news

Indian holy city lights 1.5m lamps to retain Diwali world record

As dusk fell on Sunday, over 1.5 million oil lamps were lit and kept burning for 45 minutes on the banks of Saryu River in the northern city of Ayodhya, India

24/10/2022

Nature

Asian tigers, leopards, elephants near cities ‘defy’ extinction trends

Animals usually struggle to survive near humans. But for Asian tigers, elephants, and leopards, the opposite can be true.

24/10/2022

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John Sanei furture stragetist: "prepare for all eventualities"

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Future strategist and bestselling author John Sanei says that society should "prepare for all eventualities" when contemplating the future, despite adding that there is no way to actually "future-proof the future." John was speaking at the Dubai Future Forum at the Museum of the Future.

24/10/2022

Iran

Students clash with police as Iran protests enter sixth week

They were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

24/10/2022

China

China's Xi Jinping wins third term as leader of ruling Communist Party

Xi, China’s most powerful leader in decades, has used the party congress to increase his dominance and promote allies in what many believe has turned into a rule for life.

23/10/2022

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China's former leader helped off stage at party congress

China's former leader, Hu Jintao, was helped off the stage during the closing session of the 20th National Congress in Beijing, sparking speculation about his health.

22/10/2022

China

Ex-leader removed from China party congress as Xi eyes more power

Meanwhile, PM Li Keqiang and three other members of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee will not be reappointed in a leadership shuffle on Sunday.

22/10/2022

Health news

AI is helping scientists spot depression with 'roughly 80% accuracy'

Researchers say artificial intelligence could spot signs of mental health disorders before patients seek help for them.

22/10/2022

Nature

China's sponge cities are a ‘revolutionary rethink’ to stop flooding

Faced with flooding and drought, these new kinds of eco-cities offer a way to incorporate the water cycle into town planning.

22/10/2022

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XPeng flying car takes to the sky in Dubai

A futuristic flying two-seater car flew over Dubai’s skyline during GITEX 2022.

21/10/2022

Earth News

Indian village with sun temple is the first to be powered by solar

Around 1,500 homes in Modhera have installed solar panels on their rooftops and now have a surplus of energy.

21/10/2022

Football Now

Qatar 2022: Ronaldo's World Cup curtain call?

In partnership with Media City

It's been a glistening 19-year international career for Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo. Will the winter World Cup in Qatar be his last tournament?

20/10/2022

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GITEX: world's biggest technology show

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Held in Dubai, GITEX is the world's biggest technology show and on display was an array of science-fiction, being turned into science-fact. One of the stand-out attractions was a two-seater carbon-neutral flying car, and others included robot dogs and driverless taxis.

20/10/2022

Azerbaijan

Heads of Turkey and Azerbaijan meet for one-day visit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev in territory captured by Baku during Nagorno-Karabakh war.

20/10/2022

India

UN chief Guterres pressures India to act on climate change

While its per capita emissions are quite low, India is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.

20/10/2022

Health news

Experiment on worms may hold key to slowing down ageing in humans

Their findings open the door to the development of therapies that could help to prevent age-related disorders such as cancer, dementia, and stroke.

19/10/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar's entrepreneurs prepare to welcome World Cup crowds

In partnership with Media City

With an estimated 1.5 million football fans descending on Qatar in November for the World Cup, there are plenty of opportunities for savvy businesses.

19/10/2022

Moments

Watch as daredevil wingsuiters fly over India’s Taj Mahal

French BASE jump legend Frederic Fugen was joined by Vincent Cotte and Aurelien Chatard for a historic wingsuit flight over India’s iconic tourist destination, the Taj Mahal

19/10/2022

Earth News

As fatal floodwaters recede, Pakistan is facing €40 billion in damages

The UN has revised its appeal for aid five-fold, as new assessments show an urgent need for long-term help into next year.

19/10/2022

Iran

Iranian climber who competed without hijab returns to Tehran

Video shared online showed large crowds gathered at Imam Khomeini International Airport to welcome Rekabi home on Wednesday.

19/10/2022

Culture news

Emerging Japanese designers ready to take over from Kenzo and Miyake

After the loss of fashion greats like Issey Miyake and Hanae Mori earlier this year, there is a line of new Japanese designers ready to step into their shoes.

18/10/2022

Iran

Concerns grow for female climber from Iran who competed without hijab

Climber Elnaz Rekabi is on her way back to Iran following her appearance at the competition in South Korea.

18/10/2022

Iran

Iran unrest: Eight people confirmed dead after Evin prison blaze

Tehran's notorious Evin prison houses hundreds of protesters who were arrested during recent anti-government demonstrations.

17/10/2022