Asia

Afghanistan

‘I cry with my heart’: Women journalists fear for future under Taliban

"We lost everything we achieved in these 20 years in a blink of an eye," a female journalist in Kabul told Euronews.

16/08/2021

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Who are the leaders of the Taliban?

Little is known about the leadership of the militant group but here's a look at the four men at the top.

16/08/2021

Afghanistan

'I stand squarely behind' US troops pullout of Afghanistan, says Biden

The US President speaks out following Monday's scenes of panic at Kabul airport as thousands of desperate Afghans tried to secure a place on a flight out of the country.

16/08/2021

Afghanistan

EU, US and UK call for 'safe passage' out of Afghanistan

The call from the more than 70 countries came hours after Talian insurgents stormed capital Kabul.

16/08/2021

Afghanistan

Killing of Afghan comic by Taliban raises fears of reprisals

The killing of an Afghan comic by Taliban militants this week has raised fears of revenge killings, as the Taliban take control of the country.

15/08/2021

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Torrential rains cause floods, mudslides in Japan

Torrential rain triggered a mudslide and more floods across Japan on Sunday, leaving three people presumed dead and forcing the evacuation of dozens of residents.

15/08/2021

Lebanon

At least 28 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Lebanon

A warehouse where fuel was illegally stored exploded in northern Lebanon on Sunday morning, killing at least 28 people and burning dozens.

15/08/2021

Ecotech

7 ways this Olympic Games has been the most sustainable ever

From medals made of mobile phones to podiums made from repurposed plastic - this has been the most sustainable Olympic Games ever.

15/08/2021

Afghanistan

Afghan president flees as Taliban await 'peaceful transfer' of power

Afghanistan's president Ashraf Ghani has fled the country, as Taliban fighters entered Kabul on Sunday and sought the unconditional surrender of the central government.

15/08/2021

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Life in Herat city restarts under Taliban rule

A Taliban fighter said offices would reopen and work would return to "normal" in Afghanistan's second largest city of Herat after it was captured by the insurgents. Passengers headed to Kabul's Airport seeking to leave Afghanistan in the face of the lightning Taliban offensive.

14/08/2021

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Heavy military in Kabul, Afghans try to leave capital

Police tightened security in Kabul as the lightning Taliban offensive continued to close on Afghanistan's capital.

14/08/2021

Afghanistan

Which countries in Europe are pulling embassy staff out of Kabul?

A country-by-country look at how Europe has reacted to the crisis in Afghanistan.

13/08/2021

Tech News

Samsung leader Lee Jae-yong released from prison on parole

Lee Jae-yong was convicted of crimes related to the explosive corruption scandal that toppled South Korea's previous president Park Geun-hye.

13/08/2021

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Taliban captures Uruzgan's provincial capital and Herat

The Taliban captured another three provincial capitals in Afghanistan, completing their sweep of the country's south in a lightning offensive that is gradually encircling Kabul.

13/08/2021

Japan

Japan races to vaccinate as COVID-19 surges after Olympics end

Many people are ignoring government pleas to avoid travel and stay away from bars and restaurants even as the coronavirus spikes at record levels.

13/08/2021

Afghanistan

Taliban capture fourth-largest city, closing in on the capital Kabul

The Taliban seized a province just south of Afghanistan's capital Kabul as the group continued to make military gains across the country on Saturday.

13/08/2021

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: UK and US to send troops to Kabul to get nationals out

The EU has warned the Taliban faces international "isolation" if it takes power by force, as more Afghan cities fall to the rebels.

12/08/2021

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Taliban captures 10th provincial capital in Afghanistan

The Taliban captured a provincial capital near Kabul, the 10th the insurgents have taken over a weeklong blitz across Afghanistan as the US and NATO prepare to withdraw entirely from the country after decades of war.

12/08/2021

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Ship breaks into two off Japan causing oil leak

A Panamanian ship broke into two in Aomori Prefecture, spilling oil into the ocean. All 21 crew members from China and the Philippines were rescued by helicopter.

12/08/2021

Home

Lack of resources sees Singapore turn sewage into clean drinking water

Forget about the "yuck effect". This could be the solution to water crises in many parts of the world, including Singapore.

12/08/2021

Afghanistan

Taliban capture new Afghan provincial capital near Kabul

The Taliban have raised their flags over the city of Ghazni, just 130 kilometres southwest of Kabul. It is the tenth provincial capital taken by the insurgents over a weeklong blitz across Afghanistan.

12/08/2021

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Thai police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at Bangkok protest

Riot police fired water cannons, rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters in Bangkok Tuesday as hundreds rallied for democratic reform and against the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

11/08/2021

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Taliban seizes more provincial capitals as thousands flee

The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, officials said on Wednesday, with tens of thousands of people fleeing their homes to escape the fighting.

11/08/2021

China

Canadian accused of spying sentenced to 11 years in prison in China

Canadian entrepreneur Michael Spavor was sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Chinese court in a case linked to Beijing's pressure campaign against the Canadian government over the arrest of a Huawei executive.

11/08/2021

Afghanistan

More than 1,000 killed or injured in Afghanistan violence, says UN

It comes as the Taliban continue to advance, seizing control of its sixth city on August 9.

10/08/2021

Climate

Climate change could force us to rethink sporting calendars

As Tokyo becomes one of the hottest Olympic Games on record, the World Athletics president says we may have to revisit what is possible.

10/08/2021