Asia

Afghanistan

Taliban rule won't last long, claims Afghanistan's 'acting president'

Amrullah Saleh spoke exclusively to Euronews from the Panjshir Valley, an area of the country not currently under Taliban control.

27/08/2021

Health news

Tokyo Paralympics putting Japan’s accessibility issues in spotlight

Activists have welcomed the progress made on accessibility and inclusion issues but warn that there is still a long way to go in changing attitudes towards disabled people in Japan.

27/08/2021

Work

China's Amazon says delivery bots are the future. Here's why

Here are four charts that explain why Alibaba is investing in autonomous delivery robots, and why the company claims they're the future

27/08/2021

Nature

Over 100 animals rescued from a bear bile farm in China

NGO Animals Asia has carried out the biggest rescue mission of its kind by removing 101 bears from a bear bile farm in China.

27/08/2021

Afghanistan

US officials says another terror attack in Kabul is 'likely'

The White House warned that another terror attack is "likely" as evacuations continue. Several European nations have terminated evacuations due to the security situation.

27/08/2021

Afghanistan

'We will hunt you down', Biden warns IS after deadly Kabul attacks

The US president said the evacuation mission will continue despite Thursday's airport bombings, while the US military warns more attempted attacks are expected.

27/08/2021

Kazakhstan

At least 9 killed after explosion at ammunition depot in Kazakhstan

According to the Kazakh Defence Ministry, a fire at the Soviet-era depot spread quickly to the ammunition, causing several detonations.

26/08/2021

Japan

Japan suspends use of 1.63m Moderna vaccines over contamination fears

Officials have asked Moderna to conduct an emergency investigation and told medical institutions to stop using the vaccine produced in Spain.

26/08/2021

Uzbekistan

Here's what Uzbekistan's cuisine reveals about its history and culture

In partnership with NAESMI

Uzbekistan’s territory was a central route on the Silk Road, and the people, ideas and goods that travelled through it have intrinsically become part of Uzbekistan’s culture, including its cuisine.

26/08/2021

Afghanistan

Watch: Afghan exile says women left behind are 'so afraid' of Taliban

“When I call them, they speak in a slow whisper, a sense of despair,” said an Afghan exile, referring to women and girls left behind.

26/08/2021

Ecotech

One of the world's largest floating solar farms opens in Singapore

After running out of space on land and rooftops, solar energy islands are being constructed around the city-state.

26/08/2021

Afghanistan

Stopping humanitarian aid to Afghanistan 'could spark a catastrophe'

"If funding is frozen to anything which is going on in Afghanistan, including the humanitarian operation, that will precipitate a catastrophe here for the Afghanistan people."

26/08/2021

Tech News

AI love you: Meet Xiaoice, China's virtual boyfriend

Lonely hearts in China are ditching bad romances and finding comfort in the digital embrace of an AI-powered love bot.

26/08/2021

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Western countries issue terror warning for Kabul airport

The UK, the US and Australia have warned people to stay away from Kabul airport due to the "high threat" of a terrorist attack. European nations are winding down evacuations.

26/08/2021

China

WHO experts say time is running out to study COVID-19 origins

Experts who studied the origins of COVID-19 for the World Health Organization said that the window of opportunity for scientific studies is "closing fast".

25/08/2021

Afghanistan

French citizen recounts 'frantic' trip to Kabul airport for evacuation

Victoria Fontan, a professor of peace and conflict studies at the American University of Afghanistan, said that for days she did not know if she would be able to make it to the airport.

25/08/2021

Health news

New robot helping to stretch scarce COVID vaccine doses in Thailand

Researchers at Chulalongkorn University created a robot to draw out COVID vaccine doses more efficiently and manage lower-than-expected supplies.

25/08/2021

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Jerusalem: Western Wall notes cleared ahead of Jewish New Year

Prayer notes were removed Wednesday ahead of the Jewish New Year from between the stones of the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

25/08/2021

Afghanistan

More than 10,000 people at Kabul airport awaiting evacuation

Evacuations continue from Kabul airport, but Joe Biden has refused to delay the US withdrawal and the Taliban say Afghans will not be allowed to leave after August 31.

25/08/2021

Destinations

Where are the best spots for digital nomads in India? Here's our guide

With India back open for international travellers, why not head for a workation? Here's our guide to all the best destinations for digital nomads in India

25/08/2021

Afghanistan

Biden sticks to Kabul withdrawal deadline rejecting Europe's appeals

The US president insists the Kabul airlift will end by August 31, defying allied leaders who say Biden's self-imposed cutoff date allows insufficient time to complete evacuations.

25/08/2021

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Fireworks mark start of Tokyo2020 Paralympic Games

Fireworks light up the sky above Tokyo's National Stadium as the postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games kick off, with people gathering outside the stadium, hoping to taste the atmosphere despite being locked out.

24/08/2021

Afghanistan

'Credible reports' of Taliban executing civilians, says UN

Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said on Tuesday her office had received “harrowing and credible” reports of human rights abuses by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

24/08/2021

Work

These robots are making the workplace more inclusive for humans

At Tokyo’s new Dawn café, robots whizz around taking orders. But rather than AI, they are powered by humans thousands of kilometres away.

24/08/2021

Earth News

India builds 25m high 'smog tower' to tackle air pollution crisis

New Delhi has some of the worst air pollution in the world and this huge tower of fans could help.

24/08/2021

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Nicole Kidman spotted filming a new movie at Hong Kong's night market.

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman was spotted in Hong Kong filming a new TV series after a recent backlash over having quarantine exemption to work in the city. Kidman, who reportedly flew to Hong Kong from Sydney, was spotted in the city's famous Fa Yuen street, known for its night market.

24/08/2021