Asia

Sri Lanka

Watch: CCTV shows man with rucksack entering Sri Lankan church

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told a press conference that the person depicted in the CCTV video was a suspect. "I can confirm this man is a suspect," he said.

23/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka blasts: Intel not shared due to 'breakdown in communication'

Sri Lanka blasts: Intel not shared due to 'breakdown in communication'

23/04/2019

Sri Lanka

'Moaning children saved us from Sri Lanka hotel blast'

Clare Harvey's children persuaded her to leave their table at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo just seconds before a suicide bomber struck.

23/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: What started the feud between the PM and president?

Sri Lanka: What started the feud between the PM and president?

23/04/2019

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Colombo residents observe a moment of silence

People gathered to hold a moment of silence in remembrance of the Easter Sunday's attacks at 08:30 am local

23/04/2019

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Colombo: Scene of van blast near St Anthony's church

A new explosion went off on Monday (April 22) in a van near a church in Sri Lanka where scores were killed the previous day

22/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka explosions: What we know so far

Hundreds of people have been killed or injured in multiple explosions in Sri Lanka's hotels and churches on Easter Sunday.

21/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka bombings: Who are the victims?

Europeans are among those killed in the attacks

21/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Pope Francis and world leaders react to bombings

"There is no place for such barbarism in our region," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter.

21/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka bombings: officials deliberately hid intelligence - minister

And on Wednesday, Washington’s ambassador to Colombo said the US had no prior knowledge of the Easter Sunday suicide bombing attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, but now believes there is ongoing terrorism plotting in the country.

21/04/2019

Afghanistan

Gunmen attack Afghan communications ministry in Kabul

"I saw three attackers going into the ministry. One of them detonated his explosives and two are fighting security forces," an employee of the ministry told Reuters.

20/04/2019

World

How can tech help the arts? Abu Dhabi Culture Summit debates the issue

The third annual Culture Summit was held from 7 to 11 April in Abu Dhabi, gathering industry experts from 90 different counties. The main theme of this year’s event was the discussion of how technology could be a commanding force for the arts.

19/04/2019

World

The latest on Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: An interview with Richard Armstrong

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a project earmarked for the capital’s Saadiyat Island. The museum is being developed near the completed Louvre Abu Dhabi, as part of the emirate’s increased tourism marketing spend by $136 million over three years.

19/04/2019

World

Artists tackle social issues at Sharjah Biennial

The 14th edition of the Sharjah Biennial, which runs until June 10, is made up of paintings and sculptures dotted across customised sites throughout the emirate.

19/04/2019

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Catholic devotees in the Philippines self-flagellate on Holy Thursday

Hundreds of male Catholic devotees in the Philippines marked Maundy Thursday, a Christian holy day, with a bloody ritual that involves self-flagellating to honour the suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross.

18/04/2019

Japan

Faecal fun for everyone as museum dedicated to poo opens in Japan

"By providing visitors with experiences where they see poops as fun, cute and something they want to talk to other people, we thought we can offer entertainment that no one has experienced before."

18/04/2019

Indonesia

Widodo claims victory in Indonesian poll

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo declared victory on Thursday but faced opposition claims of cheating in the election

18/04/2019

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Earthquake with 6.1 magnitude hits Taiwan's east coast

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on Thursday (April 18), shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital, Taipei.

18/04/2019

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Dubai World Cup: the richest day in horse racing

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The Dubai World Cup is known as the “richest day of racing” on the international calendar with over 31 million euros in prizes on offer. It’s also one of the most vibrant events on Dubai’s social calendar, attracting an estimated 60,000 people from all around the world.

17/04/2019

Indonesia

Indonesia's elections attract some superhero attention

Comic book heroes Thor and Spiderman have stepped in to help with security at a polling station in Bali as voting in Indonesia's presidential and parliamentary elections gets underway

17/04/2019

Israel

World’s first 3D-printed heart with human tissue revealed

Israeli scientists called the 3D print a "major medical breakthrough" that advances possibilities for transplants.

16/04/2019

Japan

Watch: 'The most dangerous fishing event in Japan'

It all started as an April Fool, when people took the organiser's joke about a piranha fishing event seriously.

16/04/2019

Iran

Euroviews. Europe should call Iran’s Quds Force what it is - a terrorist organisation ǀ View

Calling the Quds Force what it is - a terrorist organisation - would be a powerful step towards holding Iran accountable for its actions on the world stage.

15/04/2019

Iraq

Mass grave of Kurd remains shown to relatives in Iraq's Anfal anniversary

A mass grave discovered in a desert was shown to Iraq's president Barham Salih. Remains were shown to relatives. The president said that Iraq must never forget Saddam Hussein's crimes.

14/04/2019

South Korea

Meet the baby who turned 'two years old' just hours after being born

You can't put an old head on young shoulders!

12/04/2019

World

Is blockchain a game-changer? Highlights from the Future Blockchain Summit

The UAE hosted its second annual Future Blockchain Summit, gathering together thousands of technology industry experts, government bodies and international companies.

12/04/2019