Asia

Iran

Timeline: Iran's relations with Trump's America

The dispute between the US and Iran has expanded from Twitter into a standoff in the Middle East.

20/06/2019

Iran

Euroviews. Iranians are urging EU to adopt a tough Iran policy ǀ View

The Iranians conveyed a clear message giving voice to the demand of the heavily oppressed and widely impoverished people of Iran, who are protesting for genuine change and increased rights and freedoms since the beginning of 2018.

20/06/2019

Syria

Euroviews. A Syrian refugee can teach us about hope and endurance ǀ View

Then I met Shaza. A 30-year-old from Homs whose determination to work for a better future for everyone, despite all that she’s been through, put me to shame and busted the stereotype of a hopeless and desperate refugee wide open.

20/06/2019

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Tokyo previews 2020 Olympic Games with miniature figures

Miniature models representing the 55 sports that will be on show at next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games were on display in the Japanese capital on Thursday, 400 days before the summer showpiece begins.

20/06/2019

World

Khashoggi killing 'was not a rogue operation', says UN investigator

Saudi Arabia had knowledge of and is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a UN special investigation into the killing. The report says Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, should be investigated over the brutal death of the journalist in October 2018.

20/06/2019

Pakistan

World's highest-operating weather stations installed on Mount Everest

The world's highest-operating weather stations have been installed on Mount Everest, according to the National Geographic Society.

19/06/2019

Thailand

Watch: Tourists drawn to Thai temple's golden David Beckham

The statue features Beckham's Nineties floppy hairstyle and Man Utd jersey.

19/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

'Credible evidence for probe into Saudi prince over Khashoggi murder'

There is credible evidence warranting further investigation that Prince Mohammed bin Salman is among high-level Saudi officials liable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN special rapporteur has concluded.

19/06/2019

Living

Is Downtown Doha the most sustainable city district in the world?

This massive project in the centre of the Qatari capital will eventually produce one of the most eco-friendly neighborhood to date.

19/06/2019

World

Modi promises piped water to all of India by 2024 in the face of water crisis

India is facing one of the worst water crises in the country's history- but that hasn't stopped Prime Minister Narendra Modi from promising water infrastructure to all of India by 2024.

18/06/2019

World

Pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong demands resignation of Carrie Lam

Joshua Wong has told Euronews that he will continue his protests against the "evil" planned extradition arrangement with mainland China. Wong has been at the forefront of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests. He was one of the leading figures in 2014's so-called Umbrella Movement.

18/06/2019

China

Watch again: Hong Kong chief 'sincerely' sorry — but won't resign

Watch again: Hong Kong chief 'sincerely' sorry — but won't resign

18/06/2019

Living

Portrait of an environmental artist: Svabhu Kohli

Svabhu Kohli's illustrations of flora and fauna offer a dreamy glimpse into the artist's love of nature.

18/06/2019

China

Watch: Hong Kong protesters 'Do you hear the people sing?'

Written in 1980 for the Les Miserables musical, "Do you hear the people sing?" has become a protest anthem.

17/06/2019

Iran

Iran says it will breach nuclear deal enrichment limit in 10 days

Iran has said it will breach an internationally agreed limit on its stock of low-enriched uranium in 10 days.

17/06/2019

Thailand

Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand

An Italian man who allegedly impersonated actor George Clooney to sell clothes online has been arrested along with his wife in Thailand, police said.

17/06/2019

World

Tanker attacks create “hugely worrying” situation in Gulf

Iranian miscalculations over western “red lines” could lead to a conflict that nobody wants, Gulf affairs specialist tells Euronews.

17/06/2019

China

'Do you hear the people sing?': Hong Kong protesters find their voice

A song from Les Misérables was heard on the streets of Hong Kong as hundreds of thousands of protesters rallied against their Beijing-backed rulers.

17/06/2019

China

'Hello freedom': Activist leaves jail to join Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong walked free from prison early Monday and called for the removal of “evil” leader Carrie Lam amid mass protests.

17/06/2019

China

Protesters flood streets despite controversial bill's suspension

As the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam issued a rare apology to the public and suspended the controversial bill to change Hong Kong's extradition law, protesters flooded the streets and demanded that she step down.

16/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia demands action on energy security after tankers' attacks

Crew members of the oil tanker Front Altair, one of two vessels attacked this week in the Gulf of Oman, have landed in Dubai. The attacks happened three days ago. It comes amid calls from Saudi Arabia to secure Gulf energy supplies given that the tankers are on a vital oil shipping route.

16/06/2019

Yemen

Yemen's Houthis target two Saudi airports with multiple drone attacks

Yemen's Houthis target two Saudi airports with multiple drone attacks

16/06/2019

China

Hong Kong 'will suspend' draft law on extradition to mainland China

A controversial draft law on extradition to mainland China will be suspended, says Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, after widespread anger and protests.

15/06/2019

Iran

Explainer: What we know about the oil tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman

Here we break down the controversy that prompted the US to point the finger at Iran.

14/06/2019

Iran

Strait of Hormuz: Where is it? What is it? And why is it so important?

Following recent attacks on two oil tankers, Euronews looks into the significance of such an incident on the gateway to the global oil industry.

14/06/2019

Kyrgyzstan

Watch: Young women aim to build Kyrgyzstan's first satellite

Nineteen-year-old Alina Anisimova is leading a team of young women to build Kyrgyzstan's first satellite.

14/06/2019