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India

Indian rescuers pull out all 41 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel

The workers have been trapped since 12 November when a landslide caused a portion of the 4.5 kilometre tunnel they were building to collapse about 200 metres from the entrance.

Ukraine

Moscow threatens to confiscate EU assets, West expanding war to Asia

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Switzerland

Daughter of former Uzbek president indicted on corruption charges

The daughter of the late President Islam Karmiov, Gulnara Karimova, is already behind bars in Uzebekistan for charges relating to allegations of money laundering, fraud, and violating the terms of her house arrest.

Art

'A completely different kind of exhibition': Leiko Ikemura's animals

In a new exhibition at Berlin’s Feuerle Collection, Leiko Ikemura’s sculptures and paintings are juxtaposed with her beloved stuffed animal collection.

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Uzbekistan – The Silk Road And Beyond

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Over the course of 1,500 years, the network of trade routes known as the Silk Road brought together people and cultures from across Asia, shaping the course of history.

Mongolia

Pope Francis in Ulaanbaatar at start of historic visit to Mongolia

The former Soviet country has fewer than 1,500 Roman Catholics

Culture news

North Korea bans shorts - but only for women

The Asian nation is well known for their bans, but the forbidding of shorts might be the oddest one yet - especially during a heatwave.

Pakistan

At least 30 dead as train derails in southern Pakistan

Dozens killed when a train derails in southern Pakistan, in the latest accident on the country's ageing railway system.

World News

Eel smuggling ring busted by European police

More than 25 tonnes of trafficked eels worth €13 million were seized by Europol.

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WATCH: Muslims around the world perform Eid al-Adha prayer

Thousands of Muslims in Indonesia's conservative region Aceh on Sumatra island gather at a field near the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque on Thursday to perform Eid al-Adha prayer.

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Watch: elephants eating plastic in Sri Lanka

India is planning to ban single use plastics following the death of several animals on the island

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Watch: Singapore's dazzling i Light festival returns

This year's i Light festival in Singapore comes with the theme "A New Wave" and has 14 installations including Glacier Dreams, a large-scale projection on the facade of the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands by Turkish-American media artist Refik Anadol.

Sport

Judo-loving Tajikistan is victorious at its first-ever Grand Prix

Ecstatic crowds in the Tajikistan capital Dushanbe as the judo-loving country hosted its first-ever Grand Prix

Mongolia

Searching for uranium in Mongolia, Macron stirs up mining controversy

The French president is trying to boost a project that could strengthen domestic energy independence, but which is considered controversial by some in the Asian nation.

World News

Is China ready to replace Russian influence in Central Asia?

The focus of the upcoming China-Central Asia Summit summit in Xi'an is the promotion of Beijing's 'Belt and Road Initiative'. But according to analysts, the summit is less about the transit of goods and more about Russia's loss of influence in the region and whether China is ready to take over.

Pakistan

Former PM Imran Khan's to be held for 8 days, rules Pakistan court

There have been riots and street demonstrations across Pakistan after a court ruled former Prime Minister Imran Khan is to be held for eight days while police investigate corruption allegations.

Destinations

Why India’s islands are the perfect place to recharge and relax

Did you know that India has more than 1,200 islands?

Destinations

Visit China’s ‘Venice of the East’ for waterways, nature and gardens

This coastal Chinese province is a must for foodies and nature lovers.

Culture news

Award-winning Chinese sculptor Zheng Lu’s works come to London

The exhibition will feature some of Lu's new works from the 'Water in Dripping' and 'Aurora Edge' series.

Destinations

This Vietnamese cave is so big it has its own ecosystem

From limestone pillars to cave forests, here are some of our favourite places to explore in Vietnam.