Asia

Afghanistan

Polio 'still a public health emergency'

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that polio remains a worldwide public health emergency after cases nearly doubled in Afghanistan over the past year.

30/11/2018

South Korea

South Korean train crosses into North Korea for first time in 10 years

A train has ventured from South Korea across one of the world's most heavily guarded borders into North Korea for the first time in more than a decade.

30/11/2018

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Pakistan showcases new defence tech

Pakistan showcases new defence tech

30/11/2018

World

Hamilton’s win and other highlights from F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, November 25th.

30/11/2018

World

Did you know? Fun facts about Formula One

With the Formula One 2018 season having come to an end at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend, here are some fun facts about the motorsport according to F1’s official body.

30/11/2018

World

Drift racing: A motorsport gaining popularity in Jordan

Drift racing is one of the fasting growing motorsports in the Middle East.

30/11/2018

World

Aston Martin’s MENAT President talks F1 partnerships & Brexit impact

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin is a title sponsor of the Red Bull F1 racing team and marking its 105th year in business, the company is expanding its range to encompass SUV’s, battery and electrical vehicles.

30/11/2018

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Filipino activists burn effigies of Duterte, Trump and Xi Jinping

Filipino activists burn effigies of Duterte, Trump and Xi Jinping

30/11/2018

World

Medical care under siege in Gaza

In partnership with The European Commission

Aid Zone looks at Gaza's medical system after the Great March of Return.

29/11/2018

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Tokyo hosts anti-terror drills at future Olympic venue

Tokyo metropolitan government officials have held anti-terrorism drills at a venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics

29/11/2018

China

Scientific community outraged at Chinese scientist's baby gene-editing

The scientific community is outraged by the Chinese scientist's baby gene editing claims, questioning the ethics and safety of his work.

29/11/2018

Yemen

US Senate in move to end military support for Saudis in Yemen

Senators want to punish Saudi Arabia for its role in the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

29/11/2018

Afghanistan

Kabul: Taliban attack on British security compound kills 10

Taliban gunmen and a suicide bomber attacked a British security compound in Kabul, killing at least 10 people and injuring 19.

29/11/2018

Nepal

Austrian climber David Lama completes first solo climb of Lunang Ri

Austrian climber David Lama has completed the first solo climb of Lunang Ri in Nepal.

28/11/2018

Kuwait

Kuwaiti artist designs 'Cemetery of Banned Books'

A Kuwaiti artist has created a "Cemetery of Banned Books" to protest the government's ban on thousands of pieces of literature

28/11/2018

China

Scientist who claims to have created genetically-edited babies presents findings

Concerns had been raised over the veracity of Professor He Jiankui's claims that he had made a pair of twins that are resitant to HIV.

28/11/2018

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Alpinist returns from the first ever ascent of Himalayan Lunag Ri peak

Austrian alpinist David Lama has safely returned from the first ever ascent of Lunag Ri (6907M) peak in the Himalaya in an epic solo effort

27/11/2018

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Locally made robots wait tables at Kathmandu restaurant

Locally made robots took over waiting duties in a Kathmandu restaurant.

27/11/2018

Nepal

Nepal's digital restaurant where guests are served by robots

Nepal's digital restaurant where guests are served by robots

27/11/2018

Afghanistan

Three US service members killed in Afghanistan

Three US service members were killed and three wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated Tuesday near Ghazni city, Afghanistan, Resolute Support said in a statement.

27/11/2018

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India marks 10th anniversary of Mumbai attacks

India on Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks with ceremonies across the city.

26/11/2018

Iraq

Royal Game of Ur: the ancient boardgame making a comeback in Iraq

Once played by Egyptian Pharaohs and Mesopotamian Kings, the Royal Game of Ur is given a new lease of life in Iraq.

26/11/2018

Sport

Moroccan runners dominate Oman desert mega-marathon

Moroccan Rachid El Murabity won the 2018 Oman Desert Marathon on Friday (23rd November), beating his brother Mohamed across the line, with home racer Sami Al Saidi completing the podium.

26/11/2018

Sport

Explosive judo on Day 3 of Osaka Grand Slam as Japanese judoka dominate

Japanese judoka dominated an explosive final day of the Osaka Grand Slam, with Japan ending the tournament with 11 gold medals out of a total of 14

25/11/2018

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Iranian epic shadow play on show in Beijing

A shadow play that combines puppetry, art and digital animation to tell an ancient Persian tale marveled theater lovers at Beijing's Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday.

25/11/2018

Syria

More than 100 injured in Aleppo 'gas attacks'

Insurgents said to have launched chlorine shells into the government occupied city, although rebel group leaders deny the claims.

25/11/2018