Asia

Pakistan

Pakistan: Mob attacks Hindu temple after boy, 8, accused of blasphemy

Police have arrested at least 50 people in Pakistan, accused of attacking a Hindu temple in the east of the country.

09/08/2021

Thailand

Man charged with murder over death of Swiss woman in Phuket, Thailand

The body of a Swiss woman, aged 57, was discovered on Thursday at a secluded spot on the Thai island of Phuket.

09/08/2021

Japan

Tokyo 2020: Tiny San Marino is the most successful country per capita

San Marino sent five athletes to Tokyo and they're returning home with 3 medals — one silver and two bronzes.

08/08/2021

Japan

Summer Olympics say Sayonara Tokyo and Bonjour Paris

After 17 days of sporting action held a year late and with the spectre of COVID-19 hanging over them, the Tokyo Summer Olympics came to an end on Sunday.

08/08/2021

Afghanistan

Lawmaker says Taliban enter north Afghan provincial capital

If the city falls, it will be the second provincial capital in as many days to succumb to the Taliban.

08/08/2021

Japan

Last day at the Olympics: France takes both handball gold medals

Serbia won the last gold medal in play at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Greece in men’s water polo.

08/08/2021

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Bridge in southern Taiwan destroyed by strong floods

A bridge in southern Taiwan was destroyed by strong floods brought on by former typhoon Lupit that has turned into a tropical depression.

07/08/2021

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Anti-government protest in Thailand turned violent

An anti-government protest in Thailand turned violent, with police in riot gear firing teargas and rubber bullets and demonstrators hurling rocks and firecrackers.

07/08/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: French men win gold in handball, volleyball

It's the penultimate day of action at the Tokyo Olympics. Here's a recap of who won what on Saturday.

07/08/2021

Oman

US and G7 blame Iran for deadly attack on tanker off Oman

A Briton and a Romanian national were killed in last week's attack on the Mercer Street tanker.

07/08/2021

Japan

At least 10 people stabbed on a Tokyo commuter train

At least 10 passengers were stabbed with a knife by a man on a commuter train in Tokyo on Friday.

06/08/2021

Afghanistan

Taliban kill media chief in Kabul as they make territorial gains

The slaying comes amid Taliban advances and battles for more territory as American and NATO forces complete their final pullout from Afghanistan by the end of the month.

06/08/2021

Mobility

VR gives kids with disabilities a front row seat to the Olympic Games

While stadia are empty of spectators, Tokyo 2020 is making sure everyone is included in the Olympic experience through virtual reality.

06/08/2021

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The second Qingdao Multinationals Summit brings together industry leaders from around the world

Partner content presented by Information Office of Qingdao Municipal Government

Held under the gleaming and sinuous curves of China Railway Qingdao Expo City, this year’s Multinationals Summit exceeded all expectations, with 10,000 people attending online and in person.

06/08/2021

Qatar

Qatar Airways grounds Airbus A350s as fuselage degrading

Qatar Airways said it grounded 13 Airbus A350s over what it described as fuselages "degrading at an accelerated rate" in the long-range aircraft, further escalating a monthslong dispute with the European airplane maker over the issue.

06/08/2021

Japan

Japan marks 76th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attended a memorial commemorating the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

06/08/2021

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Italy and Britain prominent on the podium

Here's a recap of who won what at the Olympics on Friday.

06/08/2021

Japan

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya: Two Belarus coaches ousted from Olympics

It was done as an interim measure during a formal investigation “in the interest of the wellbeing of the athletes,” the International Olympic Committee said.

06/08/2021

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Clashes at Beirut protest on blast anniversary

Groups of protesters hurled stones and clashed with security forces near the Lebanese Parliament in Beirut on Wednesday, a year to the day since the devastating blast at the city's port.

05/08/2021

Iran

Hardline judge becomes president of Iran amid rights controversy

Conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi was sworn in as president of Iran at a ceremony on Thursday.

05/08/2021

Japan

Tokyo reports record daily COVID cases amid Olympics

Tokyo reported a record 5,042 new daily coronavirus cases on Thursday, with infections continuing to surge in the city hosting the Olympic games.

05/08/2021

Lebanon

Riot police and protesters clash on Beirut blast anniversary

A mix of grief over lost lives and rage at the lack of justice for the blast's victims, aggravated by a severe deterioration in living conditions in Lebanon, pushed protesters onto the streets.

05/08/2021

Health news

Could vibrating shoes improve daily life for the visually impaired?

The new device aims to make navigation safer and easier for people who are visually impaired and travelling alone.

04/08/2021

Lebanon

'Politicians hide behind their immunity' Lebanese activist says

A year has passed since a massive port explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, leaving more than 200 civilians killed, over 6,500 injured and hundreds of thousands internally displaced. Not a single official report was issued to tell the people the truth of what happened during the blast.

04/08/2021

Tech News

What does it take to time an Olympic event? Short answer: innovation

With motion sensors and touchpads, official Olympics timekeeper Omega, is striving to record more accurate data.

04/08/2021

Lebanon

Parents of Beirut blast victim, 3, still seeking justice one year on

A year after a massive explosion at the Beirut port killed 200, the victims’ grieving families are still waiting for answers, accountability and justice.

04/08/2021