Asia

Israel

Washington urges Israel not to invade Rafah. Netanyahu persists

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned a ground invasion into Gaza's southern border city could isolate Israel.

23/03/2024

Lifestyle

Electric boats charge ahead in the world of fast thrills and celebrity

Tom Brady, Didier Drogba, Rafael Nadal and Marc Anthony are among the superstars planning to make waves on Europe's waterways this summer as leaders of E1 powerboat racing teams. The high powered and adrenalin filled sport combines glamour and excitement with cutting-edge hydrofoil technology.

23/03/2024

Gaza

Russia and China veto US proposal for Gaza ceasefire at the UN

Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

22/03/2024

Football Now

Europe's Top 5 Leagues: Who are the favourites?

In partnership with Media City

The 2023/2024 season for Europe's top 5 leagues is coming to the end, with titles still to be decided as we head into the business end of the season.

21/03/2024

Gaza

Gaps narrow in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, says Blinken

"I think an agreement is very much possible,” US Secretary of State Blinken said during his sixth visit to the region since 7 October. He is expected to travel to Israel on Friday.

21/03/2024

Health news

South Korea to take final steps to suspend doctor licences next week

South Korea will take final steps to suspend the licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week.

21/03/2024

Afghanistan

More than 1 million girls barred from Afghanistan's new school year

Having stormed back to power in 2021, Afghanistan's fundamentalist regime has restored many of the draconian policies it enforced in the 1990s.

20/03/2024

Qatar 365

Qatar: Inspiring women at the top of their game

In partnership with Media City

From the business of jewellery to sports and the tech and science industries, women take an active role in shaping the future of Qatar.

20/03/2024

Design

In Pictures: Huawei's R&D campus and Chinese 'European' villages

Why does China have so many areas designed to look like European destinations? From Paris to Oxford or Bruges, several historic sites have been replicated in a celebration of European architectural culture.

20/03/2024

Business

Doing business in China getting tougher, European business group says

The study echoes concerns that have been raised by European and US companies operating in China. Foreign investment fell 8% last year from a year earlier as companies recalibrated their commitments in the world’s second-largest economy.

20/03/2024

Economy

Bank of Japan ends opts for first interest rate hike in 17 years

Japan's central bank has decided to end its era of negative interest rates following signs that the country's decades-long deflation is coming to an end.

19/03/2024

Destinations

From beaches to spice gardens, 5 must-do experiences in Goa

Goa is looking to attract more ‘high-quality tourists’ with a new airport and luxury hotels.

19/03/2024

Gaza

Israeli forces raid Gaza's main hospital amid humanitarian warnings

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

18/03/2024

Destinations

Why China should be at the top of your 2024 bucket list

Packed with culture, cuisines and futuristic cities, now is the time to visit China for an unforgettable holiday this year.

18/03/2024

Gaza

Negotiations resume for the ceasefire in Gaza

Negotiations resume for the ceasefire in Gaza as Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz departs for Israel

17/03/2024

Israel

Netanyahu okays military operation in Rafah as aid ships reaches Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu has approved a military operation in Rafah as aid ships reach Gaza. More than a million people are displaced in the area.

16/03/2024

Travel News

Discover Riyadh: 5 unmissable adventures in Saudi Arabia’s capital

With a new airline flying in 2025, now is the time to visit.

16/03/2024

Gaza

Gaza will 'take years' to be made safe again, warns UNRWA

The UN agency says Israeli attacks have left almost 23 millions tonnes of rubble and unexploded weapons scattered across the Palestinian enclave.

16/03/2024

Gaza

UNRWA head says ongoing conflict in Gaza is a 'war against children'

Philippe Lazzarini says more children have been killed in four months of war in Gaza than in four years of wars worldwide.

15/03/2024

Iran

G7 allies warn Iran not to provide Russia with ballistic missiles

Tehran could face major new Western sanctions if it goes ahead with a long-brewing deal.

15/03/2024

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WATCH: Rescuers search for survivors after Israeli airstrike in Rafah

The Israeli attack hit a residential building in the Palestinian border city, while another one destroyed a house in central Gaza.

15/03/2024

Gaza

Ship carrying 200 tons of aid reaches Gaza

Israel's refusal to allow substantial aid into the Gaza Strip has left its population facing famine and life-threatening medical supply shortages.

15/03/2024

Economy

China's semiconductor production challenges could be a boon for Europe

Ageing technology and COVID-19 belt tightening are some of the challenges faced by China in its race to achieve semiconductor independency.

15/03/2024

Culture news

Art of Noise: Innovative project collects the sounds of migration

Migration is one of the most controversial policy issues European governments but what does it sound like? A new project is aiming to capture and collect the noise of this phenomenon.

15/03/2024

Football Now

Euro 2024: Three months to go

In partnership with Media City

Football fans in Europe and around the world are gearing up for an exciting Euro 2024 in the summer.

14/03/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Families of female Israeli hostages protest in Tel Aviv

They are urging hardline Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of those still held by Hamas in Gaza.

14/03/2024