Asia

Iran

Amnesty alleges 'crimes against humanity' by new Iranian president

The human rights organization says Judge Ebrahim Raisi should be investigated for his part in the 1988 mass killings of political prisoners in Iran.

19/06/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar arms sales

The United Nations has adopted a resolution that calls for a halt to arms sales to Myanmar in response to a violent post-coup crackdown by the military

19/06/2021

Lebanon

Borrell: EU could sanction Lebanon over reform delays

The EU's foreign policy chief has castigated Lebanese politicians for not yet having formed a new cabinet since the August 2020 Beirut Port explosion as the country teeters on the brink of financial collapse.

19/06/2021

China

Apple Daily execs denied bail by Hong Kong court

A court in Hong Kong has denied bail to two Apple Daily newspaper executives over allegations of endangering national security.

19/06/2021

West Bank

Palestinians cancel vaccines deal with Israel over expiry dates

The Palestinian Authority has cancelled a deal with Israel to receive about one million Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines saying the doses are about to expire.

19/06/2021

Iran

Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi comfortably wins Iran presidential election

Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi is set to become the first serving Iranian president sanctioned by the US before even entering office.

19/06/2021

Japan

Top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest for Tokyo Olympics

Fans from abroad were banned several months ago, and organisers are to announce early next week if some local fans should be allowed.

18/06/2021

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Skunk water used against Palestinian protesters

Israeli police used a water cannon spraying skunk water to disperse Palestinian protesters from Damascus Gate in east Jerusalem on Thursday, the epicenter of weeks of protests and clashes with police in the run-up to the Gaza war.

18/06/2021

North Korea

North Korea's Kim vows to be ready for confrontation with US

Kim’s statement indicates he’ll likely push to strength his nuclear arsenal and increase pressure on Washington to give up what North Korea considers a hostile U.S. policy.

18/06/2021

The Cube

Fake Euronews video circulates online ahead of Iran election

The fake clip appears to show a woman calling on people not to vote in the election and boycott the ballots.

17/06/2021

World

Iran's leaders not in tune with voter demographic as election looms

Presidential elections are taking place in Iran on Friday. Euronews asked an expert in International Relations what is at stake, and how legitimate this vote is likely to be.

17/06/2021

Iran

Here's what you need to know about Iran's presidential election

Here's what you need to know about Iran's presidential election

17/06/2021

Iran

As Iran prepares to vote, economy and inflation top concerns

Iran’s next president will face the unenviable task of trying to fix an economy crushed by international sanctions, the coronavirus pandemic and sky-high inflation.

17/06/2021

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Rescuers at deadly Nepal flood as waters swirl through houses

Army rescuers are deployed to a flooded area in Nepal after a river burst during heavy monsoon rains.

17/06/2021

China

Pro-democracy newspaper editors arrested under Hong Kong security law

Hong Kong police arrested the chief editor and four other senior executives of Apple Daily on suspicion of collusion with a “foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security.”

17/06/2021

China

China launches first crew to live on new space station

China has launched the first three-man crew to its new space station on Thursday in a major advance for the burgeoning space power.

17/06/2021

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Holocaust Memorial Exhibition Opens in Dubai

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A Holocaust Memorial Exhibition, which is the first of its kind in the Arab world, has opened in Dubai. The "We Remember" exhibition showcases first-hand testimonies of Holocaust survivors and includes a section dedicated entirely to Arabs and Muslims who helped save Jews.

16/06/2021

Azerbaijan

Armenia fumes as Turkey and Azerbaijan leaders visit Nagorno-Karabakh

The visit to Shusha, known as Shushi to Armenians, has stirred painful memories for scores of families that were forced to leave the area when Azerbaijani forces seized it last November.

16/06/2021

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Robots distribute holy water in Mecca amid Covid hajj precautions

Smart robots distribute holy water from the well of Zamzam to pilgrims in a bid to avoid contact between workers and people amid Covid precautions ahead of the coming Hajj season at the holy site of Mecca.

16/06/2021

Israel

Israel strikes Gaza after Palestinians launch incendiary balloons

The new escalation of violence comes after hundreds of Israeli ultranationalists, some chanting “Death to Arabs,” paraded in east Jerusalem.

16/06/2021

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Activists in Gaza and far-right Israelis march

Activists in Gaza fire incendiary balloons towards Israel Several arrested ahead of right-wing Jerusalem march

15/06/2021

World

Ahmadinejad urges Biden to 'use his chance' to repair Iran relations

Watch Euronews' full interview with former Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

15/06/2021

Philippines

ICC prosecutor seeks to probe Philippines' crackdown on drug crime

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said a preliminary probe "determined that there is a reasonable basis to believe that the crime against humanity of murder has been committed" in the Philippines.

15/06/2021

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Displaced Syrians vaccinated against COVID-19

The second phase of a vaccination campaign in rebel-held parts of northwestern Syria began on Monday with dozens of people getting inoculated against coronavirus.

14/06/2021

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Myanmar: Protesters burn ASEAN flag

Some 100 protesters march briefly in Yangon's Tamwe township, chanting “let’s end military dictatorship” and “let’s root out the fascist army”.

14/06/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar: First trial against Aung San Suu Kyi opens

The former leader, 75, is standing trial on charges of illegally importing walkie-talkies, failing to comply with coronavirus restrictions and violating a telecommunications law. She also faces several other charges.

14/06/2021