Asia

North Korea

North Korea says it test-fired anti-aircraft missile

In what may appear as a provocation, North Korea said it had test-fired a new anti-aircraft missile just hours before an emergency meeting at the UN Security Council was due to address Pyongyang's recent weapons firings.

01/10/2021

Afghanistan

Together Unbreakable: Afghan sportswomen create support group

Dozens of sportswomen have left Afghanistan fearing for their future and a new campaign called 'Together Unbreakable' is aiming to help them make a new start.

01/10/2021

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Kim Jong Un attends North Korea parliament session

Kim Jong Un attends North Korea parliament session

30/09/2021

Nature

The great wall of bees: Watch China’s daredevil beekeepers in action

Beekeepers in China’s Shennongjia Nature Reserve have to clamber on top of their hives on a vertical cliff face to collect honey.

30/09/2021

Travel News

This ‘smart’ facemask can translate what you say into 8 languages

A Japanese robotics company has invented a face mask that can translate across languages. We also take a look at other interesting pandemic innovations.

30/09/2021

Japan

Japan's Fumio Kishida set to become new prime minister after vote

Kishida promised action on COVID-19 resurgence and to counter China in the region.

29/09/2021

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Families protest suspension of Lebanon blast probe

Families protest suspension of Lebanon blast probe

29/09/2021

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Taliban fighters hit a Kabul fairground as Afghans fear for freedoms

Taliban fighters hit a Kabul fairground as Afghans fear for freedoms

29/09/2021

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Thai authorities rush to repair flood levees

Thai authorities rush to repair flood levees

29/09/2021

Culture news

Is Squid Game about to become Netflix's biggest show of all time?

The Korean-language thriller was only released 12 days ago, yet it's already taking the world by storm.

29/09/2021

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An oasis among the dunes: Dubai's desert lakes

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Al Qudra is a beautiful oasis on the outskirts of Dubai set alongside the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. We venture through the rolling sand dunes to show you the visual spectacle of its artificial lakes.

29/09/2021

Afghanistan

Getting high: Afghan opium prices soar after Taliban takeover

The Taliban largely funded their insurgency on the production and trade in opium but have since signalled they would ban it.

29/09/2021

Cinema

9 films to watch out for at Tashkent International Film Festival

In partnership with NAESMI

The Tashkent International Film Festival in Uzbekistan is back after a 24-year hiatus. Euronews has picked 9 films to watch from this year's screenings.

29/09/2021

North Korea

North Korea says it has successfully tested hypersonic missile

North Korea said on Wednesday it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile, which it implied was being developed as nuclear capable.

29/09/2021

Earth News

Bangkok’s taxi graveyard brought back to life with mini-gardens

A Thai taxi cooperative is turning its abandoned cabs into gardens in order to feed out-of-work drivers.

28/09/2021

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Taiwanese lawmakers brawl during a political speech

La législature de Taiwan s'est terminée par une bagarre lorsque les législateurs de l'opposition ont interrompu un important discours politique.

28/09/2021

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Pilgrims commemorate Arbaeen in Karbala

Hundreds of thousands of Shiite Muslim pilgrims on Tuesday converged on the Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the Arbaeen.

28/09/2021

North Korea

North Korea fires short-range missile to sea in latest test

It comes as North Korean Ambassador Kim Song used his speech on the last day of the U.N. General Assembly to justify his country’s development of a “war deterrent” to defend against U.S. threats.

28/09/2021

Conscious Travel

Why you should never ride an elephant on holiday

Many elephants in South-East Asia live in "poorly managed tourism camps" and are deprived of any happiness or freedom.

27/09/2021

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Life on the streets of Kabul after Taliban takeover

Afghanistan, which relies heavily on foreign aid, faces near-total poverty resulting from political instability, frozen foreign reserves and a collapsed public finance system.

25/09/2021

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Protestors chanting and Taliban dancing

Afghans call for release of central bank assets and Taliban dancing to a different tune.

24/09/2021

Destinations

Sri Lanka: Everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip

Sri Lanka is blessed with magnificent landscapes, historic capitals and temples - it is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here's why you should visit.

24/09/2021

Tech News

The all-girl Afghan robotics team is rebuilding its future in Qatar

Evacuated from Kabul, the nine young women are planning their entries for the global robotics competition. But their minds stray to those left behind.

24/09/2021

Cult

Uzbekistan promotes preserving its historic heritage during Culture Week

In partnership with NAESMI

The International Forum: 'Central Asia at the Crossroads of World Civilizations' in Uzbekistan brought together some of the world’s most renowned cultural experts. It was also part of the country's larger goal to preserve and promote the region's cultural and historical heritage.

23/09/2021

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Thousands of Jewish worshippers flock to the Western Wall for Sukkot

Jewish worshippers flock to the Western Wall Plaza, the holiest site at which Jews can pray, for the Sukkot festival Priestly blessing.

23/09/2021

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Wakesurfing in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Wake surfing is one of the fastest-growing sports in Dubai. Come along for the ride as we take to the water to surf, and, we also meet some of the professionals that visit the city to train in the year-round sunshine.

23/09/2021