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Asia is Earth's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. It shares the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe and the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Europe and Africa. Asia covers an area of 44,579,000 square kilometres (17,212,000 sq mi), about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area. The continent, which has long been home to the majority of the human population, was the site of many of the first civilizations. Asia is notable for not only its overall large size and population, but also dense and large settlements, as well as vast barely populated regions. Its 4.5 billion people constitute roughly 60% of the world's population.

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Asia's top wingsuit athlete jumps into the void from Tianmen Mountain Asia's top wingsuit athlete takes a calm look out across a jagged mountain range in central China before leaping head first off the cliff and speeding towards the ground. Zhang Shupeng's sport consists.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 day ago


Tulip garden's land being prepared in Srinagar for next season The land preparation and designing process of tulip garden have begun in full swing for next season in Kashmir. Situated on the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, it is Asia's largest tulip garden... Credit: ANI Duration: 02:59Published 2 weeks ago

Asia form world's biggest trade bloc, a China-backed group excluding US Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:11Published 2 weeks ago

15 Asian-Pacific nations sign huge China-backed RCEP free trade agreement Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published 2 weeks ago

Asia forms world's biggest trade bloc, without US A China-backed free trade bloc, spanning 30% of the world's economy, was formed at a virtual summit on Sunday in a move that likely gives Beijing greater influence and leaves Washington on the outside... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:41Published 2 weeks ago

'Polypill' Dramatically Cuts Risk For Heart Attack And Stroke By 40% A new medication has been found to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by up to 40%. The "polypill" mixes 3 blood pressure meds and a cholesterol-lowering drug has been found to lower heart.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 weeks ago

Formula One drivers race across continents F1 racers Alexander Albon and Pierre Gasly crossed continents by driving on the Bosphorus Bridge between Europe to Asia. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:48Published 3 weeks ago

Biden seeks to reassure U.S. allies in Asia In their first calls with President-elect Joe Biden since the U.S. election, the leaders of Japan, South Korea and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to tackling climate change and regional.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

Crossing continents F1 style over the Bosphorus Bridge F1 drivers Alexander Albon and Pierre Gasly drive on the Bosphorus Bridge, which connects Europe and Asia. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 04:25Published 3 weeks ago

Asia cautiously welcomes new U.S. president People across Asian cautiously welcomed on Sunday (November 8) news that former U.S. vice president Joe Biden had won the presidential election after days of nail-biting suspense as votes were counted. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published on November 8, 2020

Sunburn fest amid COVID-19: 'Necessary to have stringent SOPs', informs Goa Health Minister Addressing a press conference in Panaji on November 06, Goa Health Minister, Vishwajit Rane spoke on Sunburn festival. He said, "Anything can be organised as long as there are stringent Standard.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:51Published on November 7, 2020

China should allow scientists, doctors to investigate COVID, reiterates US The United States has reiterated its call urging China to allow scientists and doctors to investigate the origins of COVID-19, the pandemic which emerged from China. "There are global challenges in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:33Published on October 28, 2020

EAM Jaishankar attends 2nd meeting of India-Central Asia Dialogue 2020 Union External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar attended 2nd meeting of India-Central Asia Dialogue 2020 on October 28 via video-conferencing. Jaishankar said, "India and central Asia share ancient,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:42Published on October 28, 2020

Lee Kun-Hee, driving force behind Samsung’s rise, dies at 78 In just 30 years at the helm, Lee Kun-Hee turned Samsung into a global force and transformed South Korea into one of Asia's top economies.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:46Published on October 25, 2020

South Korea hosts Asia's largest international film festival It has been a bad year for the film industry as the pandemic forced the cancellation of big events - such as the one in Cannes. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:24Published on October 21, 2020

Impossible Foods launches in Asian grocery stores Impossible Foods' faux beef burgers will be sold in grocery stores in Hong Kong and Singapore starting Tuesday, the company said as it vies to bolster its presence in Asia and before entering the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:06Published on October 20, 2020

Watch: Nitin Gadkari initiates blasting work for Zojila tunnel construction Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday launched the first blasting for construction-related work at the 14.15 km Zojila tunnel, one of the longest in Asia, that will provide all-year connectivity.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:03Published on October 15, 2020

Brazil’s coronavirus deaths pass 150,000 as infection rate slows Experts say number of new cases falling but rate it still slow compared with countries in Europe and Asia, suggesting it may still be in its first wave. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:42Published on October 11, 2020

'Live' liver donor having six stents in heart, undergoes high risk bypass surgery An elderly man, Syed Ishaque who has six stents in his heart, recently underwent successful high-risk bypass surgery at a private hospital in Hyderabad. A team of doctors led by heart surgeon Dr.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:20Published on October 10, 2020

Sensex spurts by 600 points, financial and auto stocks gain Equity benchmark indices witnessed smart gains on Tuesday led by a jump in financial, private bank and auto stocks while Asian stock markets rose to a two-week high. The bounce on bourses came after US.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:11Published on October 6, 2020

Pompeo seeks to shore up support among Asian allies U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday visited Tokyo to meet with some of Washington's closest allies in Asia, Japan, Australia and India, to shore up support against what the United States.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:23Published on October 6, 2020

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India has highest bribery rate in Asia, 46 per cent use personal connections to access public services: Report The report is based upon the survey which was conducted between June 17 and July 17 this year, in India with a sample size of 2,000. DNA - Published 6 days agoAlso reported by •IndiaTimes
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