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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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Floods wreak havoc in northeastern India The swirling grey waters of the Brahmaputra, one of Asia's largest rivers, continued to wreak havoc in northeastern India's Assam state, displacing more than 2 million people, officials said on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 9 hours ago


Hong Kong opposition kicks off primary elections Hong Kong's opposition camp set up polling booths across the Chinese-ruled city on Saturday for primary elections aimed at selecting democracy candidates who stand the best chance of success in.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

This is how frontline 'heroes' tackle COVID-19 situation in Asia's largest slum Dharavi Dharavi which is Asia's largest slum area and is home to more than 10 lakh people took efforts to contain spread of COVID-19. Dharavi is located in Mumbai and is spread over an area of 2.5 square.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:23Published 4 days ago

Philippine lawmakers vote against renewal of top broadcaster ABS-CBN \| #TheCube "This move solidifies the tyranny of President Rodrigo Duterte," Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch, said after the vote.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:56Published 5 days ago

Who Is Mukesh Ambani? Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani is worth $68.4 billion. Business Insider says he's the richest person in India and all of Asia. What do we know about him? Ambani is the chairman and largest.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 1 week ago

Hong Kong: What is happening in the Asian economic hub? Boris Johnson has accused China of breaching a key treaty with Britain by imposing a heavily criticised national security law on Hong Kong.But what is the background to the legislation, why is the UK.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago

Excessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits Sugar consumption is linked with larger fat deposits around the heart and in the abdomen, which are risky for health, finds a new study. Excess sugar consumption is a worldwide problem. The six.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:25Published 2 weeks ago

Hundreds take part in Taiwan Pride march The heavy rain did not stop activists in Taiwan, the only Asian country where same-sex marriage is legal.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

European stocks sink on second wave fears European shares sank Wednesday as infections soared in some U.S. states and second-wave fears rose globally. Julian Satterthwaite reports Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Zoos under lockdown: Philippine animal activists plead for funds Activists fear animals at one of Asia's oldest zoos are being forgotten during the pandemic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:41Published 3 weeks ago

India says 20 soldiers killed in border clash with China The incident follows rising tensions between the two Asian powers in the border area of the western Himalayas. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:30Published 3 weeks ago

Equity indices continue upward journey, LandT among top gainers Equity benchmark indices swung upward for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday with buying across several counters. The BSE SandP Sensex closed 519 points or 1.49 per cent higher at 35,430 while the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

China puts final satellite for Beidou into orbit China on Tuesday successfully put into orbit the final satellite of its Beidou navigation network, rival to the U.S.-owned GPS. Ryan Brooks reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:07Published 3 weeks ago

Rare solar eclipse viewed across the globe A partial solar eclipse was observed on Sunday as part of a rare "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse seen across Africa and Asia. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:05Published 3 weeks ago

Watch: Dubai observes solar eclipse A rare celestial event, annular solar eclipse observed in United Arab Emirates's Dubai on June 21. This annular solar eclipse is popularly known as the 'ring of fire' eclipse. The eclipse begins as the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published on June 21, 2020

China 'returns captured Indian soldiers' China has returned 10 Indian soldiers captured during a deadly border clash earlier this week, an Indian government source said on Friday, as two Asian nuclear powers sought to de-escalate tensions on.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:40Published on June 19, 2020

Equity indices flat as India-China tensions simmer, banking stocks slip Equity benchmark indices were flat during early hours on Thursday as border tensions between India and China continued to simmer while COVID-19 infections surged.At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:14Published on June 18, 2020

Airlines Ban Alcohol on Planes Amid COVID-19 According to CNN, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines. Asia's Virgin Australia, and Europe's KLM and Easy Jet are temporarily halting all or part of their alcohol service. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on June 17, 2020

Stocks gain even as China contagion fears rise Most Asian and European stock indexes rose Wednesday, even after signs of a rise in new coronavirus cases in China. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:15Published on June 17, 2020

Indians protest over border tension with China India impatiently awaited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response on Wednesday to the death of at least 20 soldiers in a border clash with Chinese troops. Libby Hogan reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:42Published on June 17, 2020

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