Asia

China

Second China earthquake

A second powerful earthquake shook parts of central China on Friday night causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure

22 May 2021

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Israeli police clash with protesters at Al-Aqsa

Clashes broke out between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police following Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem that is sacred to Jews and Muslims.

21 May 2021

Israel

Aid reached Gaza as Israel-Palestinian ceasefire enters second day

The ceasefire agreement came into effect on Friday, officially closing the worst round of violence since 2014, which has killed at least 230 Palestinians and 12 Israelis.

20 May 2021

India

India: Why are black fungus cases spiking in COVID-19 patients?

The use of steroids and immunosuppressants in treating COVID-19 patients is among the reasons behind the rise in black fungus cases observed in India, according to a Dehli doctor.

20 May 2021

Cult

Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf

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

Discover the secrets of silk kelaghayi scarves made in Azerbaijan. Their intricate motifs and rich colours have made them famous worldwide for their beauty. Woven and decorated with skill and artistry, they have even been recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

20 May 2021

Destinations

This beautiful tourist region in Afghanistan is about to be bulldozed

Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor is a historically and geographically rich region - but China is about to build a road right through it.

20 May 2021

Money

Cryptocurrency crash: What just happened and what lies ahead?

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin all plunged in value following a crackdown in China. But what does that mean for investors?

20 May 2021

Israel

Sheikh Jarrah: Small neighbourhood making big impact in Gaza conflict

One of the sparks that lit the fuse of the latest conflict in Gaza came from a small neighbourhood in East Jerusalem, where Israeli settlers are working to evict Palestinian families.

20 May 2021

Israel

Israel unleashes strikes after vowing to press on in Gaza

The latest strikes came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against U.S. pressure to wind down the offensive against Gaza's militant Hamas rulers, who have fired thousands of rockets at Israel.

20 May 2021

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Israeli strike hits Gaza residential apartment

Israeli strikes hit a residential apartment building in Gaza City and destroy a Hamas-run women association centre

19 May 2021

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Bright lanterns sway as South Koreans celebrate Buddha's birthday

South Koreans gathered at temples across the country Wednesday on the national holiday to mark Buddha's birthday.

19 May 2021

Israel

Joe Biden calls for 'significant de-escalation' in Gaza conflict

The US president stepped up pressure on Israel during a call with prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the White House.

19 May 2021

World News

In Asia, a COVID-19 resurgence leads to new restrictions

Outbreaks have led to the re-imposition of rules in Malaysia, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines.

19 May 2021

World News

EU foreign ministers meet on Gaza as Israel-Hamas conflict rages on

The European Union says it will redouble efforts to end the violence between the Israeli military and Palestinian militants during a special meeting of its foreign ministers on Tuesday.

17 May 2021

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Palestinian firemen try to extinguish huge fire at mattress factory east of Jabalia

Palestinian firefighters try to extinguish a huge fire at the Foamco mattress factory east of Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip.

17 May 2021

Partner content

International borders blur with Richard Sandovals Mexican-Peruvian recipe

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Award-winning Chef Richard Sandoval was recently in Dubai cooking in his Latino restaurant Toro Toro. This hotspot for Dubai foodies is just one of 45 restaurants around the world owned by Chef Sandoval.

17 May 2021

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Tokyo 2020: Anti-Olympic protesters rally to demand cancellation

More than 80 percent of Japanese oppose hosting the virus-postponed Olympics this year, a new poll showed on Monday, underlining public antipathy less than 10 weeks before the Tokyo Games.

17 May 2021

Afghanistan

What does NATO’s Afghanistan withdrawal mean for Europe?

With the planned withdrawal of the last NATO troops from Afghanistan just months away, the country faces an uncertain future amid an already deeply unstable security situation.

17 May 2021

Israel

Israeli police poised for arrests after two die in synagogue collapse

Authorities say the incident at Givat Zeev, in which scores of ultra-Orthodox Jews had gathered to pray to mark the beginning of Shavuot, took place in a "dangerous" building with no permits for use.

16 May 2021

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Severe cyclone heading to western India, 4 dead

A severe cyclone is roaring in the Arabian Sea off southwestern India with winds of up to 140 kilometres per hour (87 miles per hour), already causing heavy rains and flooding that have killed at least four people, officials said Sunday.

16 May 2021

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People take cover as sirens warn of incoming rocket on Ramat Gan

People run to take cover as sirens ring warning from an incoming rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, and Israeli security forces and emergency services intervene following the explosion that killed a 50-year-old Israeli man in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv

16 May 2021

Israel

Euroviews. In Gaza, bombs drop and the conflict again hits home | View

In all, six of my relatives, three close friends and several colleagues have died in the three bloody wars and countless battles between Israel and Hamas.

16 May 2021

India

Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks

The cost of cremation has tripled in India in recent weeks due to a shortage of wood, according to a philanthropic organisation.

16 May 2021

Israel

Israel strikes Hamas targets as Gaza conflict continues

As the conflict entered its second week on Monday, violence showed no signs of easing with heavy Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and continued rocket fire from Hamas in southern Israel.

16 May 2021

Gaza

Diplomacy failing to prevent Israel-Gaza conflict from escalating

The violence continues, with eight children and two adults killed on Saturday in Gaza and one Israeli man killed in a Hamas rocket attack on the city of Ramat Gan.

15 May 2021

Israel

'Shocked and terrified': Israeli strike flattens Gaza media building

The high-rise building, which housed several media outlets including AP and Al-Jazeera, was targeted by an Israeli airstrike on Saturday afternoon.

15 May 2021