Asia

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Thais scramble for sacred rice grains in annual ploughing ceremony

The Ploughing Ceremony produced a prediction that there will be enough water for farming while rice, food, and fruits will be abundant this year.

09/05/2019

North Korea

North Korea fires projectiles from military area

North Korea have fired a series of projectiles from an area known to be used as a military base, South Koreas military have said.

09/05/2019

Iran

EU rejects 'ultimatums' from Iran over nuclear deal

In a new joint statement, the EU said it rejected 'ultimatums' from Iran over the nuclear deal.

09/05/2019

Afghanistan

Watch: Video of Afghan boy dancing with new prosthetic leg goes viral

This video of a small Afghan boy dancing joyously after being fitted with a new prosthetic leg has gone viral on social media.

08/05/2019

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Keeping tradition alive in Dubai

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Tourists are flocking to Dubai to experience the traditional Bedouin culture.

08/05/2019

Israel

Tel Aviv finalises preparations for Eurovision despite rising violence

As Israel prepares to host the Eurovision singing competition next week, many worry about the flare-up of violence nearby.

08/05/2019

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Japan's new emperor performs first ritual since accession to throne

Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Wednesday performed a Shinto ritual at the Imperial Palace to report to imperial family gods the plans for the main ceremonies of his succession later this year.

08/05/2019

Iran

What is the importance of Iran's change of heart on the nuclear deal?

Iran has announced that it will cease complying with several parts of the landmark nuclear deal, with a threat to withdraw further. But what commitments are to be dropped and why is this important?

08/05/2019

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Israel comes to standstill as sirens sound to mark Memorial Day

Israelis came to a two-minute halt to honor the memories of fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.

08/05/2019

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New world record set for highest-ever game of rugby

Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby, arranged the match near Everest Advanced Base Camp.

07/05/2019

Pakistan

Watch: Puppets teach children religious tolerance in Pakistan

Religious tensions in Pakistan have sparked attacks on churches, Hindu temples and sufi shrines in recent years.

07/05/2019

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Elephants pay respect to the new thai king

A day after thousands of Thais celebrated the coronation of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, another group appeared to pay respect to the new king.

07/05/2019

Mongolia

Tourists quarantined in Mongolia after two die of bubonic plague

Tourists and residents at a city in Mongolia have been in quarantine for almost a week after two people died of the bubonic plague after eating what one tourist called a 'woolly, fat hamster,'

07/05/2019

Myanmar

Two Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar freed after more than 500 days

Two Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar freed after more than 500 days

07/05/2019

Sri Lanka

All suspects in Sri Lanka bombings arrested or dead - police

All suspected plotters and those directly linked to Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday bombings have either been arrested or are dead, the country's acting police chief said on Monday.

06/05/2019

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Thai King’s coronation celebrated with 300 drone light show

The drones spelled out phrases like 'Chakri Dynasty', formed a silhouette of the king and the message, 'Long Live the King'.

06/05/2019

Iran

Watch: Iranians prepare for Ramadan amid US sanctions

US sanctions have pushed up food prices, making the elaborate meals that break their fast an expensive business.

06/05/2019

Living

Whale sculpture washes up in Manila to highlight plight of marine life

You may not expect to see a whale in the middle of Manila but this surprising sight is how one Filipino artist chose to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution on marine life.

06/05/2019

Gaza

Israel-Gaza violence

As Ramadan begins Palestinians say truce agreed in first step to lower tensions

06/05/2019

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Japan's new emperor greets his subjects for the first time

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako made their first greetings to an ecstatic public three days after acceding to the throne

04/05/2019

Israel

Death tolls rise in surging Israel-Gaza fighting

Rockets and missiles from Gaza killed three civilians in Israel while Israeli air strikes and artillery fire killed seven Palestinians militants surging cross-border fighting on Sunday, according to Gazan officials and the Israeli military.

04/05/2019

Thailand

Watch: Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn crowned

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn is crowned on the first day of coronation ceremonies that will last until Monday.

04/05/2019

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Dubai’s best theme parks

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From roller coasters to waterslides, here’s how to keep the whole family entertained at the theme parks while on a trip to the UAE

03/05/2019

World

Emirates CEO sees FY profit, wants Boeing compensation

Emirates Airline, the world’s largest long-haul carrier, will report profitable full year earnings this month, according to its CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

03/05/2019

World

Jordan, Oman & Syria: different approaches to boosting tourist numbers

The 26th edition of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai brought together more than 150 countries to showcase their tourism projects.

03/05/2019

World

Sri Lankan Airlines puts flight marshals on planes, tourist numbers to drop by 500,000

One week after the attacks in Sri Lanka, executives from the country’s Tourism Development Authority and national airline attended the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

03/05/2019