Asia

Bahrain

Bahraini national arrested for tweeting about election boycott

A Bahraini citizen has been charged with "violating the freedom of the election and obstructing the electoral process," after he tweeted about boycotting upcoming elections in the country.

13/11/2018

Cult

Baku celebrates 5th International Theatre Conference

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Theatre experts from across the world gather in Azerbaijan's capital to share knowledge and enjoy a rich programme of music, art and performance.

13/11/2018

Taiwan

Taiwan grandpa plays Pokémon Go on 15 mobile phones

Taiwan grandpa plays Pokémon Go on 15 mobile phones at once, while riding his bike

13/11/2018

Israel

Israel bombs Hamas TV in Gaza

UN calls for restraint as tit-for-tat exchanges escalate

13/11/2018

Adventures

Exploring Japan's “Galapagos" island

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

In this episode of Adventures we discover the stunningly beautiful island of Iriomote in Japan's Okinawa region.

12/11/2018

China

China shows off stealth planes that could knock out America’s best

China have publically debuted two new stealth fighter jets on Monday as part of their largest biennial air show, according to the Beijing-based Global Times newspaper.

12/11/2018

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Bike rally through Vietnam capital marks end of annual gay pride week

Several hundred people participated in a bike rally on Sunday to mark the end of Hanoi's annual gay pride week and to advocate for LGBT rights in Vietnam.

12/11/2018

Gaza

Israeli operation inside Gaza brings casualties on both sides

Seven Palestinians including a Hamas commander have been killed in an Israeli special forces operation inside Gaza. An Israeli soldier also died.

12/11/2018

Sport

Kosovo tops 2018 Tashkent Grand Prix medals despite an Azeri gold rush

Kosovo topped the judo medals table at the 2018 Tashkent Grand Prix in Uzbekistan despite an Azeri gold rush on the final day of the tournament. Our Man of the Day was Russia’s Soslan Bostanov, who won the +100kg gold, while our Woman of the Day was Loriana Kuka of Kosovo, who took the -78kg gold

11/11/2018

China

China's Singles' Day shatters shopping records

China's Singles' Day shatters shopping records

11/11/2018

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Military cadets play Japan's wildest game — Botaoshi

Hundreds of cadets at the Japanese National Defence Academy on Sunday took part in one of Japan's great spectacles, the annual Botaoshi or 'topple the pole' event.

11/11/2018

Sport

Thrilling second day's judo at 2018 Tashkent Grand Prix in Uzbekistan

On Day 2 of the 2018 Tashkent Grand Prix, the home crowd were rewarded with a gold medal in the -73kg category by our Man of the Day Khikmatillokh Turaev of Uzbekistan. The home-countryman was on electric form throughout his preliminary contests as he claimed his first Grand Prix gold

10/11/2018

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Floods kill at least nine in Jordan, strand Petra tourists

Heavy rainfall suprised tourists and locals alike as flash floods bisect Petra region.

10/11/2018

Jordan

Jordan hit by new deadly floods

Jordan hit by new deadly floods

10/11/2018

Sport

Double gold for Kosovo on first day of 2018 Tashkent Judo Grand Prix

A high energy home crowd set a backdrop for a great opening day of judo at the 2018 Tashkent Grand Prix in Uzbekistan. Rio Olympic Champion Majlinda Kelmendi of Kosovo was our Woman of the Day as she took the -52kg gold, while Slovenia’s Adrian Gomboc was our Man of the Day as he won -66kg gold.

09/11/2018

Yemen

UN food body to double aid as government pushes to seize Hodeidah

The WFP will double food aid to Yemen as the government announces a new push to seize key port.

09/11/2018

World

‘The Mountain’ wins World’s Ultimate Strongman and talks Game of Thrones spinoffs

Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson has won the World’s Ultimate Strongman (WUS) competition in Dubai.

09/11/2018

World

Strongman Eddie Hall recalls 500kg deadlift: “I woke up in a massive pool of blood”

As the World’s Ultimate Strongman 2018 competition was held in Dubai, last year’s World’s Strongest Man, Eddie Hall, was on the ground to oversee proceedings.

09/11/2018

World

Bahrain Bikers gear up to drive MENA road safety forward

The Bahrain Bikers, a group of 31 motorcycling enthusiasts are taking to the streets of Bahrain to tackle road safety issues in the region.

09/11/2018

Destinations

This is Malaysia’s hidden gem

Under the Radar: the eco guide to Langkawi

09/11/2018

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Japanese skipping star breaks another world record

Japanese professional rope skipper Hijiki Ikuyama broke a new Guinness World Record on Thursday, joining others around the globe to celebrate the annual World Records Day.

08/11/2018

Pakistan

Pakistan blasphemy case: Christian woman freed from jail

A Pakistani Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy after spending eight years on death row has been freed from prison, her lawyer says.

08/11/2018

India

Delhi pollution campaigners confronted by political apathy

Residents exposed to up to 24 times the recommended limit of dangerous particles.

08/11/2018

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Sri Lanka's Tamils celebrate Diwali amid political crisis

Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapakse rallied tens of thousands of supporters in a show of strength Monday even as the parliament's speaker refused to recognise his controversial appointment as prime minister.

07/11/2018

China

Watch: Cars fly at the China International Import Expo

New technologies were on display at the China International Import Expo, as the country tries to develop trade ties in the wake of a tariff war with the US.

07/11/2018

Taiwan

Taiwan now home to 'world's largest performing arts centre'

Taiwan’s National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts is said to be the largest performing arts centre in the world.

06/11/2018