Asia

Malaysia

How palm oil ended up in everything - and could be ruining the planet

A Western PR firm that once represented Burma's military junta is now helping billionaires counter the narrative that palm oil is dangerous.

04/07/2021

Philippines

At least 31 dead in Philippines military plane crash

The Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province after missing the runway Sunday.

04/07/2021

Japan

Dozens feared missing after mudslide tears through town in Japan

A powerful mudslide has torn through dozens of home in Atami, 100 kilometres from Tokyo, after heavy rains deluged the town on Saturday.

03/07/2021

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Search continues for some 20 people missing after landslides in Japan

Officials in Shizuoka Prefecture say they're still trying to confirm the safety of about 20 people after mudslides swept away homes in a coastal city.

03/07/2021

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Meet the people and companies looking towards our future needs

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Explore the latest medical industry innovations, find out how Dubai is using AI to prepare for the future and discover how Tunisia is leading the way in seaweed farming to produce an alternative to meat.

02/07/2021

Afghanistan

US hands Bagram Airfield to Afghans after nearly 20 years

The US military left Bagram Airfield and handed it over to the Afghan National Security and Defence Force after nearly 20 years.

02/07/2021

India

India's COVID-19 death toll passes 400,000; experts say it's higher

Experts believe India's reported deaths and infections are massive undercounts. They say an untold number of people died during the April and May surge outside of hospitals and before they could be tested for the virus.

02/07/2021

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China marks 100 years of the CCP

China's ruling communist party on Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of its founding with a lavish ceremony in Tiananmen Square.

01/07/2021

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Nepal farmers jump into muddy fields to celebrate rice festival

Locals and farmers in Nepal celebrate "National Paddy Day", a festival with songs, dances, rice wine and fun in the muddy paddy fields.

01/07/2021

China

China will not be bullied, Xi tells Communist Party centenary crowd

Those who try to bully China will end up with "broken heads and bloodshed", President Xi Jinping told a mass gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.

01/07/2021

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Meet the Indian choreographer who aims to 'transform lives' via dance

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Famous dancer and choreographer, Anup Bhardwaj, discusses his life and love of dancing and what he's looking to do in the future.

30/06/2021

China

China's Communist Party turns 100, looks to cement its future

The week-long celebrations focus on the party's early struggles and recent achievements, discarding decades of mismanagement.

30/06/2021

North Korea

Kim berates North Korean officials for 'crucial' virus lapse

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated top officials for failures in coronavirus prevention that caused a “great crisis".

30/06/2021

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China's Communist Party stages mega centenary show

China's Communist Party stages mega centenary show

29/06/2021

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Virtual Van Gogh exhibition set to lure shoppers in Dubai

Virtual Van Gogh exhibition set to lure shoppers in Dubai

29/06/2021

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Dubai takes an active approach to fitness during the pandemic

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For many, exercise has played a crucial role in maintaining physical and mental health during the pandemic, but how has the industry been impacted? We speak to some sport and fitness experts in Dubai to get their insight.

28/06/2021

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India's Covid graves exposed as Ganges river floods

India's Covid graves exposed as Ganges river floods

28/06/2021

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China launches propaganda blitz for Communist Party centenary

China launches propaganda blitz for Communist Party centenary

28/06/2021

Israel

Bones found in Israeli quarry belong to relatives of Neanderthals

After years of study, scientists reported bones found in an Israeli quarry are 120,000 to 140,000 years old, and probably belonged to a group closely related to Neanderthals.

28/06/2021

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Thousands climb Indonesian volcano for ritual sacrifice

Thousands of worshippers trudge up an active Indonesian volcano in eastern Java

26/06/2021

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Myanmar authorities incinerate seized narcotics

Myanmar's military authorities incinerated what they said were $680 million US dollars worth of seized narcotics.

26/06/2021

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Tel Aviv Pride returns after Covid cancellation

Thousands attend the first Tel Aviv pride event since before the Covid pandemic even as officials urged marchers to wear masks amid a surge in infections

25/06/2021

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Taliban fighters surrender weapons at government ceremony

Taliban fighters surrender their weapons at a ceremony organised by the Afghan government in the western city of Herat, as fighting intensifies between the insurgents and Kabul ahead of the withdrawal of US troops.

25/06/2021

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Portuguese Chef José Avillez creates dishes inspired by Dior perfumes

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Chef José Avillez has created several dishes inspired by some of the most popular Christian Dior fragrances.

25/06/2021

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Thai protesters hold candlelight vigil to mark Siamese Revolution anniversary

Protesters stage a candlelight vigil to commemorate the 89th anniversary of the Siamese Revolution, an uprising that transformed Thailand from absolutism to a constitutional monarchy

24/06/2021

The Exchange

How technology is helping airline businesses bounce back from COVID

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From smart screening helmets that use infrared imaging to carry out thermal checks on passengers to a robot that releases ultraviolet-C light in high traffic zones, Hamad International Airport in Qatar is using cutting-edge technology to fight the pandemic.

23/06/2021