Asia

United Arab Emirates

Dubai ruler's wife seeks protection in British court

Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, the 45-year-old daughter of late King Hussein and half-sister to King Abdullah, also applied for wardship of the children.

30/07/2019

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Dubai sets its sights on becoming the happiest place on earth

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In Dubai, happiness is a national policy goal and the city has set at 95 percent happiness target by 2021 in the hope that it will have a positive effect on the economy. We take a look at the business of happiness as well as how it’s measured using AI technology.

30/07/2019

Business

US-China trade talks resumed

US-China trade talks resumed in Shanghai amid low expectations for a breakthrough.

30/07/2019

India

Man bites snake: Indian man retaliates after snake attack

An Indian man bit a snake to pieces after it attacked him at his home in Uttar Pradesh state.

30/07/2019

India

Watch: Tiger population growth to 3,000 announced on World Tiger Day

The results of the census show that India is now the safest region in the world for tigers, a huge jump from previous counts.

29/07/2019

World

Sanya: a unique cultural experience as well as a tropical paradise

In partnership with Sanya

In Discover Sanya, Euronews explores this fast-growing tourist destination that boasts beautiful beaches and breath-taking mountain scenery as well as a fascinating mix of modern and traditional.

29/07/2019

World

"Definitely worth the 12 hour flight": Why visitors are drawn to Sanya

In partnership with Sanya

Sanya's tropical climate and beautiful beaches are a magnet for the growing number of tourists coming here year after year, as well as its fascinating mix of modern and traditional cultures.

29/07/2019

Travel News

[Infographic] Sanya in six days: our selection for a perfect trip

In partnership with Sanya

[Infographic] Sanya in six days: our recommendations for a perfect trip to China's southernmost city.

29/07/2019

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Another night of stand-offs and clashes in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police on Sunday used rubber bullets and tear gas canisters to disperse hundreds of protesters from Hong Kong's Sheung Wan district

29/07/2019

Iran

Iran warns 'European war fleet' in Gulf would stir up tensions

Tensions in the Gulf continue as Iran warns against sending a European fleet to ensure safe passage.

29/07/2019

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Frozen popcorn is the new Japanese culinary hit

Popcorn cooled by liquid nitrogen, an innovative street food, has gained popularity in Osaka, Japan as high temperatures continue to scorch many areas in hot summer.

28/07/2019

China

Protesters in Hong Kong defy authorities and march again

Hong Kong protesters called once again for the resignation of the island's chief executive.

28/07/2019

China

Police fire tear gas at protesters in Hong Kong

Several thousand had gathered to protest against an attack by suspected triad gang members at a train station last weekend.

27/07/2019

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas in clashes with protesters

Hong Kong police have fired tear gas at protesters who defied police warnings not to march in a neighbourhood where six days earlier a mob apparently targeting demonstrators brutally attacked people in a train station.

27/07/2019

South Korea

Two dead after upper deck of nightclub collapses in South Korea

The upper floor of the Coyote Ugly nightclub fell through in Gwangju, South Korea on Saturday. Eight of the injured were athletes competing in the World Aquatics Championships.

27/07/2019

China

Watch: Police and protesters clash in rural Hong Kong town protest

Police fired volleys of tear gas and protesters hurled bricks during clashes in a rural Hong Kong town on Saturday as several thousand activists gathered to protest an attack by a suspected triad gang at a train station last weekend.

27/07/2019

World

Record breakers are rising in the Middle East and North Africa

The Guinness World Records is a benchmarking institution best-known for having authenticated and catalogued feats of human endeavour since 1955.

26/07/2019

China

Watch: Panda party in China as 18 cubs celebrate their first birthdays

A joint celebration in China toasted the first birthdays of 18 panda cubs.

26/07/2019

China

Watch live: Protesters hold mass sit-in at airport

More than 1,000 protesters calling for democracy and some chanting “free Hong Kong” converged on the Chinese-ruled city’s airport on Friday as Singapore advised its travellers to avoid protest areas in the territory.

26/07/2019

Syria

Harrowing photo shows Syrian girl's attempt to save infant sister after airstrike

The photo shows 5-year-old Riham al-Abdallah holding onto the T-shirt of her seven-month-old sister, Tuka, in the ruins of their home in rural Idlib province

26/07/2019

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Geological park helps boost tourism in northwest China

The tourist industry in Zhangye City, north-west China, is booming thanks to Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park.

24/07/2019

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Boeing's woes, the safety of personal data and cybersecurity concerns

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Can Boeing bounce back after two fatal crashes? Plus meet the Ivy league dropout who set up a thriving marketing business and why cybersecurity is it keeping business leaders awake at night.

24/07/2019

Yemen

Yemeni tanker threatens oil spill ‘four times worse than Exxon Valdez’

Yemeni tanker threatens oil spill ‘four times worse than Exxon Valdez’

24/07/2019

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Children head to work in Afghanistan as poverty persists

Children head to work in Afghanistan as poverty persists

24/07/2019

Japan

2020 Olympic medals unveiled in Tokyo during 'One Year to Go' ceremony

The medals for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were unveiled on Wednesday during the "One Year to Go" ceremony.

24/07/2019

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Bangladesh: More than 275,000 people affected by flooding

Bangladesh: More than 275,000 people affected by flooding

23/07/2019