Asia

United Arab Emirates

Princess Latifa 'being cared for at home' says UAE

Friends of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

19/02/2021

Myanmar

Woman dies after being shot in Myanmar post-coup protest

The woman is the first confirmed death since the military's takeover earlier this month

19/02/2021

Sport

Rising stars shine on day one of Tel Aviv grand slam

Grand Slam judo is back in Tel Aviv - and on the day it was the sport’s rising stars who made the biggest impact.

19/02/2021

Travel News

Why is Nepal trying to ban women from travelling?

The Nepali government has proposed a new law which would mean women needing permission to travel abroad.

18/02/2021

Japan

Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president

Seiko Hashimoto was named as president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee in Japan, where women are still rare in the boardrooms and positions of political power.

18/02/2021

United Arab Emirates

UAE a 'lawless country with good PR', says Princess Latifa campaigner

Princess Latifa, the daughter of UAE vice president Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, claims she is being held against her will.

17/02/2021

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Demonstrators gather for one of biggest protests since Myanmar's coup

Thousands of protesters rally near Yangon's central Sule pagoda in one of the biggest protests in Myanmar since the military coup on February 1.

17/02/2021

World

Protesters in Myanmar call for release of Aung San Suu Kyi

Thousands of people in Myanmar have called for power to be handed back to civilian chiefs in a mass rally in Yangon.

17/02/2021

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Kashmir's first igloo cafe is ideal place to chill

With four tables made of ice and snow, the space can accommodate 16 people at one time.

17/02/2021

Iran

EU has role in salvaging Iran deal, says Tehran UN envoy

"There are specific roles in that the EU can play and should play," says Tehran's United Nations Ambassador, Majid Takht-Ravanchi.

17/02/2021

Japan

Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid Olympic worries

The late rollout will make it impossible to reach so-called "herd immunity" against the virus before the Olympics begin in July, experts say.

17/02/2021

The Cube

Myanmar: Suu Kyi's trial took place without her lawyer, claim HRW

The trial of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi took place in secret on Tuesday without her lawyer present, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has told Euronews.

16/02/2021

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Myanmar protesters out in force after military shut down internet

Hundreds of anti-coup protesters gathered at the Hledan junction in Yangon on Tuesday, after Myanmar's generals imposed a second straight overnight internet shutdown.

16/02/2021

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Myanmar street orchestra belts out new protest song

The rebel music is aimed at encouraging youths to go against the military after the state coup earlier in February.

16/02/2021

North Korea

North Korea in alleged attempted hack of Pfizer over COVID vaccine

North Korea launched a cyber attack on the pharma giant to obtain information about its coronavirus vaccine, according to South Korean intelligence services.

16/02/2021

India

India crash: At least 40 dead after bus plunges into canal

At least 40 people were killed after a bus plunged into a canal on Tuesday in central India.

16/02/2021

Iraq

US 'outraged' by deadly rocket attack near base in Iraq

At least one person was killed and several others were injured including an American service member, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

16/02/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar coup: Protesters try to reach NLD headquarters in Yangon

Demonstrators sat behind a police barricade chanting slogans and waving banners aloft demanding the release of Suu Kyi of the return of the government they elected.

15/02/2021

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Heavy army presence in Myanmar's biggest city as protests continue

A near-total internet shutdown was reported on Sunday night, as mass protests against the military coup entered their second week.

15/02/2021

United Arab Emirates

UAE releases its first picture of Mars from Amal space probe

Amal, which is the Arabic word for hope, is currently circling the red planet, and will do so until the rover separates and attempts to land.

15/02/2021

Myanmar

'The world is watching', West warns Myanmar amid new internet shutdown

Western embassies in Myanmar have called on the military junta to refrain from violence, as another internet shutdown is imposed amid ongoing mass protests.

14/02/2021

Myanmar

Thousands defy military in Myanmar to continue anti-coup protests

Thousands of protesters in Myanmar have defied a ban on gatherings by the military who ousted the elected government two weeks ago.

14/02/2021

Thailand

Thai police clash with pro-democracy protesters over detained leaders

The protesters demanded the release of four of their leaders who have been detained and await trial for defaming the monarchy.

13/02/2021

Afghanistan

Fuel tanker blast at Afghan-Iran border causes huge fire and injuries

The explosion at the Islam Qala crossing in Afghanistan's western Herat province caused a massive fire that consumed more than 500 trucks carrying natural gas and fuel.

13/02/2021

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Japan: Frozen fun in Shikaoi ice village as winter festival kicks off

The annual winter festival on Lake Shikaribetsu in the town of Shikaoi kicked off on Friday.

13/02/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar: Tensions high as arrests mount amid more anti-coup protests

Protesters have defied a ban on public gatherings to as anti-coup demonstrations continue, while the authorities have stepped up the arrests of politicians and activists.

13/02/2021