Asia

North Korea

Kim berates North Korean officials for 'crucial' virus lapse

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated top officials for failures in coronavirus prevention that caused a “great crisis".

30/06/2021

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China's Communist Party stages mega centenary show

China's Communist Party stages mega centenary show

29/06/2021

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Virtual Van Gogh exhibition set to lure shoppers in Dubai

Virtual Van Gogh exhibition set to lure shoppers in Dubai

29/06/2021

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Dubai takes an active approach to fitness during the pandemic

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For many, exercise has played a crucial role in maintaining physical and mental health during the pandemic, but how has the industry been impacted? We speak to some sport and fitness experts in Dubai to get their insight.

28/06/2021

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India's Covid graves exposed as Ganges river floods

India's Covid graves exposed as Ganges river floods

28/06/2021

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China launches propaganda blitz for Communist Party centenary

China launches propaganda blitz for Communist Party centenary

28/06/2021

Israel

Bones found in Israeli quarry belong to relatives of Neanderthals

After years of study, scientists reported bones found in an Israeli quarry are 120,000 to 140,000 years old, and probably belonged to a group closely related to Neanderthals.

28/06/2021

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Thousands climb Indonesian volcano for ritual sacrifice

Thousands of worshippers trudge up an active Indonesian volcano in eastern Java

26/06/2021

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Myanmar authorities incinerate seized narcotics

Myanmar's military authorities incinerated what they said were $680 million US dollars worth of seized narcotics.

26/06/2021

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Tel Aviv Pride returns after Covid cancellation

Thousands attend the first Tel Aviv pride event since before the Covid pandemic even as officials urged marchers to wear masks amid a surge in infections

25/06/2021

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Taliban fighters surrender weapons at government ceremony

Taliban fighters surrender their weapons at a ceremony organised by the Afghan government in the western city of Herat, as fighting intensifies between the insurgents and Kabul ahead of the withdrawal of US troops.

25/06/2021

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Portuguese Chef José Avillez creates dishes inspired by Dior perfumes

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Chef José Avillez has created several dishes inspired by some of the most popular Christian Dior fragrances.

25/06/2021

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Thai protesters hold candlelight vigil to mark Siamese Revolution anniversary

Protesters stage a candlelight vigil to commemorate the 89th anniversary of the Siamese Revolution, an uprising that transformed Thailand from absolutism to a constitutional monarchy

24/06/2021

The Exchange

How technology is helping airline businesses bounce back from COVID

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From smart screening helmets that use infrared imaging to carry out thermal checks on passengers to a robot that releases ultraviolet-C light in high traffic zones, Hamad International Airport in Qatar is using cutting-edge technology to fight the pandemic.

23/06/2021

Nature

‘Wet markets’ are not as bad for health and biodiversity as we think

A recent study claims that banning wet markets outright may be a mistake.

23/06/2021

China

Last pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily forced to close

Hong Kong’s sole remaining pro-democracy newspaper will publish its last edition on Thursday, highlighting China's increasing crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous city.

23/06/2021

China

First trial on national security law opens in Hong Kong

Tong Ying-kit was arrested on July 1, 2020, a day after the national security law took effect, for allegedly driving into the crowd of officers while bearing a flag with the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times.”

23/06/2021

Afghanistan

Taliban take key Afghan district, adding to string of gains

Taliban fighters took control of a key district in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province on Monday.

22/06/2021

Travel News

Record-breaking female climber stranded in Nepal amid COVID crisis

Tsang Yin-Hung climbed Mount Everest in 25 hours and 50 minutes last month.

22/06/2021

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Cafe staffed with robots opens in Tokyo

Customers at a new cafe in Tokyo give their orders, not to a person, but to a robot.

22/06/2021

Iran

Iran ramps up rhetoric against Washington after election criticism

Iran on Tuesday condemned US "interference" in its domestic affairs after Washington criticised last week's presidential election.

22/06/2021

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Beach life in Dubai, a vibrant experience for the entire family to enjoy

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The stretch of Dubai coastline nestled between the Burj Al Arab and La Mer is a buzzing hub of activity. From fitness and food to family fun, there’s plenty on offer. So what does beach life mean in this eclectic corner of the world?

21/06/2021

Japan

Tokyo Olympics: Limited local fans allowed but no cheering

Up to 10,000 local fans will be allowed in each venue for the Olympic Games. But fan attendance may be stopped completely if COVID cases rise again

21/06/2021

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Elephant breaks into kitchen wall looking for snacks

A wild elephant broke into a house in the Thai resort town of Hua Hin in the early hours of Sunday, pushing its head through the kitchen wall and using its trunk to scrounge for salty snacks.

21/06/2021

Iran

Iran 'will not negotiate' over missile programme, new president says

Ebrahim Raisi, a conservative hardliner, was elected president of Iran last week.

21/06/2021

Iran

Iran’s sole nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown

An official from the state electric company Tavanir said the Bushehr plant shutdown began on Saturday and would last "for three to four days.” Without elaborating, he said that power outages could result.

21/06/2021