Asia

World

Endangered falcons race to make a comeback in the Gulf

The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the largest institute for falcon medicine worldwide.

11/01/2019

China

Watch: China releases video showing far side of the moon

The Chang'e-4 probe landed on January 3. It was the first to ever land on the dark side of the moon.

11/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi advisory council approves regulations to limit child marriages

Saudi Arabia's Shura Council has approved regulations to limit child marriages, but what are the reactions from human rights experts and the Saudi population?

11/01/2019

Azerbaijan

Journalist blackmailed over sex tape wins case against Azerbaijan

Khadija Ismayilova was filmed by hidden cameras in her own apartment after working on Panama-leaks story about ruling family.

11/01/2019

Japan

Japanese Olympic chief indicted in France, suspected of corruption

The head of Japan's Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, has been indicted in France on corruption allegations, Paris' financial prosecutor's office spokesperson confirmed to Euronews.

11/01/2019

Japan

Watch: This beautiful octopus was cut out of a single piece of paper

The artist, Masayo Fukuda, is a master of Kirie, an ancient Japanese art form.

10/01/2019

Japan

Which country has the 'most powerful' passport in 2019?

Japan ranked top of the Henley Passport Index in 2019, meaning its citizens could travel visa-free to the most countries in the world

10/01/2019

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Storm Norma brings record rainfall, schools closed

The overflow of muddy sewage water caused by the storm is running like a river in the streets of Beirut.

09/01/2019

Living

Food served with a 60 million-year old history

A Jordanian geophysicist has transformed a 60 million-year-old cave into a restaurant.

09/01/2019

Philippines

Filipino's turn out en masse for Black Nazarene procession

Filipino's turn out en masse for Black Nazarene procession

09/01/2019

Japan

Carlos Ghosn claims innocence in first appearance since arrest

The ousted Nissan Chairman professed his innocence in his first appearance in seven weeks.

08/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women to be notified of divorce via text, called a 'technical measure' by activists

On Sunday, the Saudi government announced they would start notifying women if their husbands filed for divorce via text message, which activists call "technological progress" rather than real progress.

08/01/2019

Iran

Iran crush Yemen 5-0 in Asian Cup; other interesting clashes coming up

It's the first time war-torn Yemen participates in the competition. And their opponents come from a nation they are no stranger to.

08/01/2019

World

Exclusive: Can EU make decisions independently of US, asks Iran VP

Nuclear deal will test whether Europe can deliver more than words, says senior Iranian politician.

08/01/2019

Vietnam

Incense stick production a boost to rural Vietnamese economy

Incense stick production a boost to rural Vietnamese economy

08/01/2019

World

Kim Jong-un takes birthday trip to China for talks with Xi Jinping

Kim's green and yellow bulletproof train arrived in the Chinese capital for what will be his fourth meeting with President Xi.

08/01/2019

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Damage as tropical storm hits Thailand's east coast

Trees and utility poles were levelled and city streets and country roads flooded on Friday as rain, winds and surging seawater from Tropical Storm Pabuk hit coastal villages and world-famous tourist resorts in Thailand.

08/01/2019

Japan

What are the most retweeted tweets of all time?

A teenager in search of free chicken nuggets has been knocked off the top of the ranking for the most-retweeted post of all time — Japanese billionaire, Yusaku Maezawa, has taken first position.

07/01/2019

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Artists carve icy masterpieces for contest at Harbin ice festival

Frosty castles spiral up into the sunlight as sculptors create magical images from blocks of ice.

07/01/2019

Thailand

UN gives refugee status to Saudi woman in Thailand

The UN refugee agency has determined that a Saudi woman who fled her family and refused to leave a Bangkok hotel room is a legitimate refugee, and has asked Australia to consider resettling her.

07/01/2019

Syria

US calls for Kurdish protection

Bolton sets conditions on planned withdrawal from Syria

06/01/2019

Afghanistan

At least 30 killed in gold mine accident

Tunnel collapses on illegal dig

06/01/2019

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Thousands take part in New Year calligraphy contest in Tokyo

Thousands of people gathered and competed in a New Year calligraphy contest in Tokyo on Saturday (November 5), hoping to get a good start to 2019

06/01/2019

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South Korea's ice fishing festival lures locals and foreign tourists

South Korea's annual ice fishing festival drew massive crowds on Saturday who braved below freezing temperatures to catch trout in a frozen lake.

06/01/2019

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Fireworks light up the sky for China’s annual Ice and Snow Festival

China's northern city of Harbin opened its annual ice and snow festival on Saturday (January 5) with fireworks that lit up the skies over the icy wonderland.

06/01/2019

Japan

Endangered blue fin tuna gets record price at Tokyo fish market

A Japanese tuna tycoon paid a record price for an enormous 278 kilogramme blue fin tuna at the first auction of the new year.

05/01/2019