CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
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World / Asia

Indonesia's Papua hit by fresh unrest as troops deployed 21 Aug 2019 - 10:26 am
A burnt-out building is seen in Sorong on August 20, 2019, after it was set on fire by rioting demonstrators.  / AFP / Arman Namsa
Kashmir families demand answers for 'unaccounted for' deaths 21 Aug 2019 - 10:17 am
In this file photo taken on August 19, 2019, the clock tower at deserted Lal Chowk is pictured during a security lockdown in Srinagar.  AFP / PUNIT PARANJPE
Welcome wears thin for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh 21 Aug 2019 - 10:05 am
In this file photo taken on July 22, 2019, Bangladesh police personnel stand as they patrol inside Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhia.  AFP / Munir UZ ZAMAN
Death toll from Afghan wedding blast rises to 80: Officials 21 Aug 2019 - 09:24 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 18, 2019, a man is seen through a broken window of a wedding hall after a deadly bomb blast in Kabul. AFP / Wakil Kohsar
Two killed in Kashmir as Trump offers to mediate 21 Aug 2019 - 09:04 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 18, 2019, an Indian army soldier stands alert in a truck while travelling in a convoy in Srinagar. AFP / Punit Paranjpe
Kashmir police say thousands detained in status-change sweep 20 Aug 2019 - 05:37 pm
The deserted downtown area of Lal Chowk is seen pictured in Srinagar on August 20, 2019. (AFP / PUNIT PARANJPE)
Britain concerned about consular employee missing in China 20 Aug 2019 - 02:08 pm
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Foreign trash 'like treasure' in Indonesia's plastics village 20 Aug 2019 - 12:54 pm
This picture taken on July 22, 2019 shows villagers sifting through plastic waste in the village of Bangun.  / AFP / Juni Kriswanto /
China cries foul over Facebook, Twitter block of fake accounts 20 Aug 2019 - 12:24 pm
Facebook and Twitter logos are seen on a shop window in Malaga, Spain, June 4, 2018. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Philippines warns of 'unfriendly' greeting for uninvited warships 20 Aug 2019 - 10:56 am
File photo of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Chinese envoy lashes 'ignorant' Pacific aid critics 20 Aug 2019 - 09:48 am
Peninsula
Over 100 civilians wounded in bombings in eastern Afghanistan 20 Aug 2019 - 09:38 am
Afghan security forces arrive at the side of a blast in Jalalabad, Afghanistan August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Parwiz
Bangladesh ready to repatriate 3,500 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar 19 Aug 2019 - 03:30 pm
Peninsula
General accused of war crimes appointed Sri Lanka army chief 19 Aug 2019 - 03:23 pm
Peninsula
Schools deserted in Indian Kashmir as parents fear more unrest 19 Aug 2019 - 12:51 pm
Workers clean the campus of an closed school in Srinagar on August 19, 2019. (AFP / PUNIT PARANJPE)
Kabul's glitzy wedding industry fears for future after attack 19 Aug 2019 - 12:30 pm
Workers of a wedding hall inspect after a blast in Kabul, Afghanistan August 18, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
At least 4,000 detained in Kashmir since autonomy stripped: govt sources 18 Aug 2019 - 02:48 pm
Indian security personnel stand guard as a Kashmiri woman walks past them in Srinagar on August 17, 2019.  AFP / TAUSEEF MUSTAFA
Tens of thousands march in latest Hong Kong protest 18 Aug 2019 - 02:33 pm
Anti-extradition bill protesters march to demand democracy and political reforms, in Hong Kong, China August 18, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu