Asia

China

China records first COVID-related deaths since January 2021

China has suffered a surge in COVID-19 cases but health authorities pointed out that the elderly victims died from underlying conditions and not the disease itself.

19/03/2022

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Dubai's Museum of the Future

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In this episode of Sci-tech, Jane Witherspoon explores the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The intellectual and scientific hub aims to bring together the very best minds in science, technology and innovation.

18/03/2022

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Celebrating Expo 2020 Dubai’s lifelong legacy as World Expo draws to a close

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Before it opened its gates, Expo 2020 Dubai was set to become a star.

18/03/2022

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Discover the magical backwaters of Kerala

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In a place known as God's Own Country, the pristine backwaters are forgotten by time. Kerala is worlds apart from the frenetic pace of life in the rest of the country. And no visit here is complete without experiencing the Great Backwaters.

18/03/2022

Destinations

Flights to India are restarting. Here’s where you should explore first

Air India is soon resuming its regular service. Which means the 'Venice of India' is once again within reach.

17/03/2022

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Japan residents deal with earthquake aftermath

The 7.4-magnitude quake off the coast of Fukushima derailed a bullet train, opened cracks in highways and threw products from shelves in shops.

17/03/2022

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Your Expo 2020 Dubai itinerary: Explore the world in three, five or eight hours

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With more than 200 pavilions and 200 eateries, plus thousands of attractions to discover, there’s so much to see and smile about at Expo 2020 Dubai.

17/03/2022

Japan

Four dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan

It was the same region that was hit by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami 11 years ago.

17/03/2022

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Eat your way around Expo 2020 Dubai: How to transport your tastebuds without leaving the city

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With a dazzling array of street stalls, fine dining, pop-ups and concept restaurants, Expo 2020 is a must-visit destination for every foodie.

16/03/2022

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World must not forget Afghanistan because of Ukraine war

UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi said the international community must continue to engage with the Taliban authorities as Afghanistan desperately needs humanitarian assistance.

16/03/2022

Culture news

Taiwanese musicians show solidarity with Ukraine in protest concert

Similar musical performances have been taking place all across the globe.

16/03/2022

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Expo 2020 concerts: 15 performances to see before the end of the world’s biggest show

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As we enter the final fortnight of Expo 2020, the performance programme at the world fair continues to draw crowds.

16/03/2022

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Taiwan musicians protest Ukraine invasion

Taiwanese musicians and singers perform in front of the Russian representative office building in downtown Taipei to protest against the Russian invasion and to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

16/03/2022

Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe arrives back in UK after Iran release

It came after the UK settled a decades-old debt to Iran.

15/03/2022

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India: Widows celebrate Hindu spring festival of colours

Around 100 widows are marking Holi - the Hindu festival of colours in spring - at the Gopinath temple in the northern Indian town of Vrindavan.

15/03/2022

Europe Decoded

Myanmar's message to the EU amid Ukraine crisis: 'Don't forget us"

Activists and exiles urge European leaders to keep up the pressure on the military junta even as the conflict in Ukraine dominates headlines.

15/03/2022

China

US warns Chinese on support for Russia in Ukraine war

US President Joe Biden's national security adviser warned a top Chinese official on Monday about China's support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion, even as the Kremlin denied reports it had requested Chinese military equipment to use in the war.

14/03/2022

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Yemen's tomb of Prophet Hud draws crowds for a four-day pilgrimage

Thousands of pilgrims flock to the tomb of Prophet Hud -- known in Arabic as Qabr Nabi Hud -- in the Hadhramaut Valley, eastern Yemen for the four-day pilgrimage which precedes the holy fasting month of Ramadan

14/03/2022

Scenes

The parkour pioneers of Qatar are taking the sport to another level

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"We fall a lot, but it's part of the game. If you don't fall, that means you're not learning."

14/03/2022

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Syrian artist transforms war weapons into colourful artwork

In his home in the city of al-Bab in the northern Aleppo governorate, Syrian artist Akram Abu al-Fawz spends hours transforming war weapons into works of art decorated with colourful patterns and designs, to send a "message of love" for the Syrian people who just want "life, not war".

14/03/2022

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Shanghai seals off street as city battles worst virus outbreak in two years

An entire street is sealed off and many roads are empty in Shanghai as China wrestles to control the biggest virus outbreak and threat to the nation's zero-tolerance Covid strategy in two years

14/03/2022

Tech News

Apple supplier Foxconn shuts factories in China amid COVID lockdown

Foxconn, the biggest supplier to companies including Apple and Samsung, is halting production at its plants in Schenzen as the Chinese city enters a COVID lockdown. Other iPhone suppliers are also affected.

14/03/2022

Iraq

Tehran denies involvement in missile attack near US compound in Irbil

Iraqi security officials said there were no casualties from the Irbil attack, which occurred after midnight and caused material damage in the area.

13/03/2022

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia kills 81 in biggest mass execution in modern history

Those executed included 73 Saudis, seven Yemenis and one Syrian, with some purported to have been members of Al Qaeda and Houthi rebels.

12/03/2022

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From dropout to CEO: the 'Happy Sexy Millionaire' tells his story

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In this edition of Interview, we speak to Steven Bartlett, the youngest ever dragon from the BBC television series ‘Dragon's Den’, the founder of the social media marketing agency ‘Social Chain’ and the host of the number one podcast in Europe on Spotify, ‘The Diary of a CEO’.

12/03/2022

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China's annual parliamentary session closes in Beijing

China's yearly parliamentary session closes at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

11/03/2022