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Destinations

Thailand's best beaches, bars and boat trips to experience visa-free

Thailand has doubled its visa-free entry allowance for EU passport holders to 60 days.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh PM resigns and flees after weeks of unrest, reports claim

Sheikh Hasina's whereabouts are currently unknown after crowds stormed the prime ministerial palace in Dhaka.

India

Anant Ambani, son of Asia's richest man, married in lavish wedding

The four-day wedding celebrations began on Friday with the traditional Hindu wedding ceremony and will be followed by a grand reception that’s expected to run throughout the weekend.

Europe News

Japan, Germany agree to boost security cooperation in Pacific

Both sides said their countries would create an economic security framework amid fears about what they view as China's overproduction of electric vehicles and other key products using massive subsidies.

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Climate

A look inside the punishing world of India’s garbage pickers

For millions of Indians, the extreme heat of the summer makes their daily lives even harder.

Papua New Guinea

More than 100 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Prime minister James Marape said he would release more information about the scale of destruction and loss of life when it is available.

Health news

Chinese scientist allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest

The scientist had published the first sequence of the virus that causes COVID-19 in 2020.

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Heatwave prompts millions to stay home from school

Millions of students in all public schools across the Philippines were ordered to stay home on Monday after authorities cancelled in-person classes for two days as an emergency step due to the scorching heat and a public transport strike.

Destinations

Private islands and secluded villas: A guide to Seychelles retreats

The Seychelles is an idyllic escape for those looking for a luxurious fly-and-flop holiday this year.

Economy

Where in Europe are people investing in crypto the most?

Most cryptocurrencies have started 2024 off on the right foot. Check out where in Europe people are embracing crypto the most.

Economy

Could a 'Middle Corridor' trade route bypass the Red Sea?

As ships in the Suez Canal and Red Sea face attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, Europe and China explore options for a more secure supply chain.

Football Now

WATCH: What does the future of Asian football look like?

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The 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar has showcased the best of football in Asia

World News

Cars submerged as Cyclone Belal sparks flash flooding in Mauritius

The tropical cyclone had already hit the island of Réunion, killing at least one person and leaving many homes without electricity.

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.