Photos show heavy rain and severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates
Storms and heavy rain have caused flooding in some Gulf states, leading to the Tuesday closure of Dubai's airport — one of the busiest in the world.
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AP PHOTOS: What’s on the voters’ minds as India heads into a 6-week national election
NEW DELHI (AP) — Raj Sud, 94, has voted in almost every election held in independent India, bearing witness to the eventful journey of a diverse, and now the world’s most populous, democracy over the last 76 years.
Japan royal family follows Dutch counterpart on Instagram in social media outreach
The Japanese imperial family and the Dutch royals have followed each other on Instagram as the former’s venture into social media gained momentum with its account gathering over 800,000 followers since its debut April 1.
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Ready to go global
Hello from Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting the U.S. this week, and the cover of the latest issue of our magazine shows Kishida during an exclusive interview at the prime minister's office ahead of his trip. The cover image is the face of the publication, and our magazine team always spends a lot of time deciding on the final design.
AP PHOTOS: Cambodian villagers hold rare oxcart race, seeking to revive a centuries-old tradition
ROMDUOL VILLAGE, Cambodia (AP) — Hundreds of Cambodian villagers held a rare oxcart race on Sunday, trying to revive a centuries-old tradition as they celebrated the arrival of the lunar new year.