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The world's biggest rabbits are in Mexico

04:21 Selective breeding has allowed humanity toalterthe genetics and DNA of the world around us, and in Mexico one rabbit breeder is taking things to the next level, by creating some o

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Chief economist: AIIB enters health business after COVID

02:46 Dr. Erik Berglof, chief economist of AIIB, said the bank aims to have half of its investment green. It is currently looking at all its investment to see how to bring out the clim

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Jimmy Lai sentenced to 12 months in jail for unauthorized assembly

A court in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Friday sentenced Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Apple Daily and media group Next Digital, to 12 months in

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Mideast in Pictures

A worker sits on his cart at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, April 10, 2021. (Photo by Ahmad Halabisaz/Xinhua) The Iranian Health Ministry on Sunday reported 21,063 new COVID-19 cases, takin

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Coastal Dynamic: Yacht industry in China eyes potential

02:46 More people are taking to the high seas on leisure cruises in Sanya. Sailing was once an activity for only the elite, but now it is becoming an affordable sport f

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Mexico’s lucha libre wrestlers come out to urge people to wear masks

02:22 Every country around the world has had its issues with mask-wearing​and compliance during the coronavirus pandemic.But how they handle it is another matter. In Mexico, some of th

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Shortage of critical medications for ICU patients in Brazil

02:32 ​Amid a devastating second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil, hospitals are stretched to the limit and many medications are in short supply including thecritical drugs neededto keep ​in

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Nationwide protests in India in support of farmers

Indian farmers and their supporters staged a nationwide shutdown Friday as the protests against the central government’s agricultural reforms rage on.The protests have been active since November of 2

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Asieh Namdar’s Haftseen table

00:59 Nowruz, the Persian New Year - is the biggest celebration in Iran.It’s a secular holiday which means “new day” - and symbolizes new beginnings. Nowruz is always on the first day

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4 months of preventive custody for Bolivia's ex interim president Anez

A Bolivian judge ordered four months of preventive custody for former interim president Jeanine Anez on Sunday, a day after she was detained for taking part in an alleged coup in 2019.Anez confirmed

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Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters near The Hague

Dutch police cracked down on a peaceful anti-lockdown protest taking place in a park across from The Hague on the eve of the country's general election. Riot police were de

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Sputnik V makers demand apology from EU medicines agency

The makers of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine on Tuesday demanded an apology from European Medicines Agency (EMA)after a senior official warned member states against authorizing the jab ahead of approval

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A call to action for gender equality in Argentina

02:32 Marches have been taking place across South America to mark International Women’s Day.In Buenos Aires, thousands congregated outside Congress to demand judicial reform,equalityan

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State TV: Adviser detained in Myanmar revealed financial secrets

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing said on Monday that the detention of an Australian financial adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi had led to the discovery of secret financial information, according

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Chinese FM Wang Yi meets the press on foreign policy, relations

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi is holding a virtual press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 13th National People'

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China's top procuratorate decides to arrest former culture official

China's top procuratorate decided to arrest former Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Li Jinzao over suspicion of taking bribes on Saturday.Li has been expelled from

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French Baguette as cultural treasure?

01:23 Along with the Eiffel Tower the baguette is a symbol of France.About 6 million are sold daily in the country. But the traditional craft loaf is losing space.To try to reverse tha