Asia
Beyond borders: How two Central Asia nations are expanding cultural connections
Central Asia is gaining cultural momentum. Across the region, major art and cultural institutions are opening in rapid succession, signaling a shift in how these countries see themselves and...
9 rare animals caught on camera in the ‘Amazon of Asia’
The results of a new camera-trap survey in Southeast Asia is revealing a bevy of hidden biodiversity tucked within the Annamites mountain range. This largely unexplored wildlife hotspot has...
Africa’s economic growth set to overtake Asia’s
Africa’s economic growth this year is forecast to outpace Asia’s for the first time, according to the International Monetary Fund, though experts warned that Africa needs major investment. Some...
This $4 Billion Bridge Could Connect Asia And Africa In A Meaningful Way
For several decades, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have considered physically connecting their two countries using a massive sea bridge. The project — first proposed in the 1980s — was...
Iran pushes for cultural, economic diplomacy with nations across central Asia
Iranian official Ali Asghar Tahmasebi reportedly emphasized the importance of developing Central Asia via "economic diplomacy."New reports in Iranian media indicate that Tehran continues to push its outreach policy...
Bangkok is the world’s most visited city. But badly behaved tourists are creating problems in Asia
Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.In our roundup of...
Heavy rains hamper recovery as death toll from floods in Asia exceeds 1,750
Rescue teams and volunteers have been struggling to assist millions of people affected by floods and landslides in parts of Asia, as the official death toll from the ongoing...
Flooding in southern Asia leaves hundreds dead
Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides across parts of southern Asia, killing about 700 people.Monsoon rain exacerbated by tropical storms caused some of the region's worst flooding in...
City v Liverpool: Win flights to Etihad Airways destination at ‘Endless Asia’ Experience!
Etihad Airways invites fans to embark on an unforgettable journey across Asia for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool, where you could win flights to one of their destinations!Ahead...
Moroccan court sentences man accused of trafficking people to scam compound in Asia
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court on Tuesday sentenced a man to five years in prison and $107,300 in fines for human trafficking, in the country’s first ruling...
