Asia

Malaysia

Malaysia to send European and US plastic waste back

Some 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste has been dumped in Malaysia under the pretext of recycling

28/05/2019

World

Deaths on Everest's summit blamed on commercialisation of expedition

Yet another climber has died on Mount Everest, bringing the total deaths on the mountain to 13 in 2019 alone. Overcrowding has been reported near the summit and mountaineers suggest that the growing commercialisation of expeditions, the lack of experience and bad weather contribute to the problem.

28/05/2019

China

Watch: Furs aid for four-legged friends with Hong Kong pet ambulances

The ambulance is fully equipped with oxygen tanks, bandages and medical supplies. It's not yet legal for it to sound a siren but organisers are hoping to have this approved by city officials.

28/05/2019

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Forming an orderly queue...on Mount Everest

Tendi Sherpa filmed the video on Thursday, May 23, showing the Mountaineers at the Hillary Pass, which is an almost vertical rock formation below the peak.

28/05/2019

Japan

A total of 16 have been injured

Thirteen schoolgirls among those wounded in Japan stabbing - Kyodo

28/05/2019

Japan

Young children among victims of mass stabbing in Japan

Dozens injured including young children in stabbing attack near Japanese capital

28/05/2019

Nepal

American climber dies on descent from summit of Mount Everest

The number of dead or missing mountaineers on the world's highest mountain is now at nine on the Nepali side during the current climbing season.

27/05/2019

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Akie Abe and Melania Trump enjoy flute concert at Akasaka Palace

Melanie Trump and Akie Abe attended a cultural event at the Akasaka Palace on Sunday during Trump's four-day official visit to Japan.

27/05/2019

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An ambulance service for pets for the first time in Hong Kong

An ambulance service for pets is now available in Hong Kong, China, to care for animals in emergency situations. The service started with a modified small bus and now has three ambulances equipped with oxygen, bandages and medical supplies.

27/05/2019

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Fearless debates break down stereotypes at the Eurasian Media Forum

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‘The world today: Transforming reality?’ The theme for the 2019 Eurasian Media Forum poses a big question. The summit, taking place on 22nd to 24th May in Almaty, Kazakhstan, digs deep into the key issues facing the media today.

27/05/2019

Nepal

Before fatal descent, British climber wrote he feared Everest overcrowding could prove deadly

Robin Haynes Fisher wrote on Instagram last week that he had delayed his trek to the Himalayan summit in hopes of smaller crowds.

27/05/2019

Israel

Thousands of Israelis protest legislative move to grant PM immunity

Thousands of Israelis protested legislative changes to grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immunity and to limit the Supreme Court's power.

26/05/2019

Nepal

Deaths of Irish and British climbers bring Mount Everest toll to 10

It came during a season that has been plagued by bad weather and overcrowding on the peak.

25/05/2019

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Surfing Bali Stephanie Gilmore and Kanoa Igarashi win in Bali

Australia's Stephanie Gilmore and Kanoa Igarashi from Japan were the winners on the third leg of the World Surf League in Bali on Saturday.

25/05/2019

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Japanese compete to qualify in national pillow fighting tournament

In the small fishing town of Ito, 150 kilometres south of Tokyo, people of all ages took part in a Japanese pillow-fighting tournament. They gathered from across the region to compete in the event that has been one of Japan's quirkiest since 2013.

25/05/2019

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US and Cuba clash, big data gets ever bigger - and the flavour of Game of Thrones lingers

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The US revives sanctions against Cuba, big data becomes ever more valuable and Game Of Thrones fans get a tasty souvenir.

24/05/2019

Taiwan

Watch: Taiwan couples tie the knot in Asia's first same-sex marriages

Taiwan's parliament passed a bill last week that endorsed gay marriage, after years of heated debate.

24/05/2019

Taiwan

Taiwan celebrates Asia's first same-sex marriages as couples tie knot

"I feel very lucky that I can say this out loud to everyone: I am gay and I am getting married," said Shane Lin, a 31-year-old baker who with his partner were the first couple to register in the Taipei office.

24/05/2019

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Why education is big business in Dubai

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The UAE has the highest concentration of university branch campuses in the world and most are in Dubai. With a 2 billion euro revenue from annual tuition fees, the education sector in the city is big business.

23/05/2019

Target

The Astana Economic Forum discusses ensuring sustainable urban growth

In partnership with Astana Economic Forum 2019

Under the spotlight at this years Astana Economic Forum are the challenges of ensuring sustainable urban growth in Kazakhstan and across the rest of the planet.

23/05/2019

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Indonesia: Protesters and police clash amid post-election discontent

Indonesian police fired water cannon and rubber bullets at protesters trying to breach barbed wire barricades on Wednesday, May 22 as demonstrations over the outcome of the presidential election hit the capital for a second night.

23/05/2019

China

China responsible for surge in ozone-depleting emissions - study

China is to blame for much of the increase in illegal ozone-depleting substances (ODS) since 2013, according to a study published by the journal Nature on Thursday.

23/05/2019

India

India's Modi stuns opposition with huge election win

India's Modi stuns opposition with huge election win

23/05/2019

Syria

Italian man freed after three years of imprisonment in Syria

Alessandro Sandrini, 32, has been freed after almost three years as a prisoner in Syria.

22/05/2019

Indonesia

Six dead after unrest following Indonesia election result

Six people have died and 200 were injured in civil unrest in the Indonesian capital, its governor, Anies Baswedan, said on Wednesday.

22/05/2019

Japan

Watch: Skateboards and skipping ropes at Tokyo's Chimera games

Extreme yo-yo and breakdancing combined with Double Dutch skipping are highlights of the Chimera Games.

21/05/2019