Asia

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Turkey's luck turns with the discovery of natural gas

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This week's Business Line looks at how Beijing has bounced back, the digital marketing boom - and Turkey’s gas discovery.

02/09/2020

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Can Japan's ancient Noh theatre survive coronavirus?

With audiences and performers already dwindling even before the pandemic, some in the industry of traditional Japanese Noh play fear the virus may sound the death knell for an art considered one of the oldest extant theatre forms in the world.

02/09/2020

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A 300-metre long 3D artwork adds beauty to a neighbourhood in Jakarta.

A 300-metre long 3D artwork adds beauty and serenity to a neighbourhood in Jakarta. The artists from the independent 'Komunitas Perupa Jakarta' were keen to liven the mood during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

02/09/2020

Earth News

Inside the innovative eco-school designed to remove air pollution

The ‘Forest School’ in India is designed to teach children environmental studies too.

02/09/2020

Taiwan

Taiwan unveils new passport to emphasise difference with China

The new passport sees "Taiwan" feature more prominently and "Republic fo China" downgraded.

02/09/2020

Cambodia

Khmer Rouge’s chief jailer, guilty of war crimes, dies at 77

Kaing Guek Eav, known as Duch, had been serving a life prison term for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

02/09/2020

Lebanon

Why has France's Macron visited Lebanon twice since deadly blast?

As French President Emmanuel Macron visits Lebanon for the second time, here's a look back at the history between the two countries.

01/09/2020

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Typhoon Maysak sweeps over southern Japan

Warnings issued for the area around Okinawa, home to US military bases, described gusts strong enough to cause some homes to collapse and extremely high tides.

01/09/2020

China

Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts

More than 500,000 people in the city of 7.5 million signed up in advance for the program, which will last at least a week.

01/09/2020

India

Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee dies aged 84

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mukherjee, saying he “left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation”.

31/08/2020

Lebanon

Macron calls for reforms as Lebanon names new prime minister

Mustapha Adib, Lebanon's ambassador to Germany, was designated Prime Minister.

31/08/2020

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Mourning and masks: Shiites in Iran mark Ashoura amid COVID-19

Ashoura Day falls on the 10th of the Islamic month of Muharram and is preceded by days of commemoration and remembrance.

30/08/2020

India

Coronavirus: Global cases pass 25 million

The global caseload has just topped 25 million, but protests against confinement measures keep growing in Europe and around the world.

30/08/2020

Israel

Israel protests roar on as pressure mounts on Netanyahu

Thousands of Israelis protested in Jerusalem on Saturday as summer-long demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained their momentum.

30/08/2020

United Arab Emirates

UAE ends boycott of Israel in US-brokered deal

Trade can now begin between the UAE, home to oil-rich Abu Dhabi and skyscraper-studded Dubai, and Israel, home to thriving tech start-ups.

29/08/2020

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Pakistanis take part in Muslim mourning processions

Many participants hit their chests, performed self-flagellation and repeated the phrase "Ya Hussein" to express their grief.

29/08/2020

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Flavio Briatore: "I was one of the best"

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The ex‐ Formula 1 multi millionaire businessman talks to Euronews about his successful career and passion for Dubai.

28/08/2020

World

Could inland fish farms ease the UAE’s depleted fish stocks?

UAE-farmed salmon, sea bream and amberjack are finding their way onto the plates of diners at Nobu and Zuma.

28/08/2020

World

How are locusts & worms helping with food sustainability in Kuwait?

Since January, many farmers in East Africa have seen their land besieged by swarms of hundreds of billions of locusts.

28/08/2020

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How Artificial Intelligence at Dubai's 'AI Everything' is combating COVID‐19

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Artificial Intelligence can offer many solutions in the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Industry leaders and policy makers gathered at Dubai's AI Everything event, to showcase the innovations combating the pandemic ‐ and enhancing the education and medical sectors.

27/08/2020

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Typhoon that smashed South Korea now moves to its northern neighbour

A typhoon that smashed South Korea, ripping off roofs and knocking out power to over 1,600 households, made landfall in North Korea early Thursday.

27/08/2020

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Dazzling designs in latest exhibition at Japan's Art Aquarium

Some 30,000 fish, including koi carp, are on display in everything from traditional fish bowls to columns of water tanks.

27/08/2020

South Korea

COVID-19: South Korea orders closure of parliament

The country had just closed all nightclubs and churches to curb a new wave of infections.

27/08/2020

Israel

Large trove of early Islamic gold coins discovered in Israel

The collection of 425 whole gold coins, most dating to the Abbasid period around 1,100 years ago, was was a “extremely rare” find, said Israel Antiquities Authorities archaeologists.

24/08/2020

China

First 'proven' case of COVID-19 reinfection in Hong Kong

The 33-year-old man was first diagnosed with COVID-19 in late March but tested positive again while being tested after he returned to Hong Kong from Spain via Britain on August 15.

24/08/2020

Global Japan

New Japanese technologies fighting COVID

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japanese 3D technology is helping to fight COVID‐19. A doctor at Niigata Hospital has developed a ventilator you can make with a 3D printer and a scientist at Asukanet Co. has created a touchless 3D screen.

24/08/2020