Asia

Gaza

Israeli operation in Gaza's Rafah risks being a 'disaster', US warns

With the US Secretary of State's latest diplomatic mission to the Middle East ending in failure, Israel is intensifying its military campaign.

08/02/2024

Iraq

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader

It is the latest retaliatory move by American forces following an attack on a base in Jordan that killed three US soldiers last month.

08/02/2024

Azerbaijan

President of Azerbaijan sweeps election - exit polls

Exit polls show president achieving 93.9% support, rising to nearly 100% in Karabakh.

07/02/2024

Qatar 365

Qatar’s architectural heritage: mosques and traditional houses

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s design wonders don’t stop at Doha’s skyscrapers. Many mosques with unique designs contribute to the architectural richness of the country. Qatar also works on preserving heritage houses, with their unique features, as testimonies of its humble beginnings.

07/02/2024

Pakistan

Bombings at Pakistan political offices kill 26 before election begins

Voting will begin tomorrow for parliamentary elections with police deployed across the country to ensure security.

07/02/2024

Israel

Netanyahu rejects proposed ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas

The latest updates from the Israel Hamas war.

07/02/2024

Israel

Ceasefire proposal gets 'positive' response from Hamas - Qatar PM

But Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said the Palestinian militant group had “comments.”

06/02/2024

Israel

Gazans forced into one-third of territory as Red Sea attacks continue

The latest updates from the Israel-Hamas war and wider Middle East conflict.

06/02/2024

Travel News

Japan is launching a digital nomad visa. Here’s who can apply

Immerse yourself in Japan with this new digital nomad visa.

05/02/2024

Business

Samsung chief acquitted of financial crimes

A South Korean court has found Lee Jae-yong not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation.

05/02/2024

Lifestyle

Take a look inside this adorable micro-pig cafe in Japan

Micro-pig cafes are the latest in a series of animal coffee shops that have popped up in Japan, including ones with owls, hedgehogs and even snakes.

05/02/2024

Gaza

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza as diplomatic efforts continue

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

05/02/2024

Yemen

US warns of more attacks on Iran-backed militants

After a series of airstrikes over the weekend, the United States warns of further retaliation if Iran-backed militias continue their attacks.

05/02/2024

Yemen

US and UK hit dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen in overnight strikes

The strikes on Saturday against the Houthis were launched by US warships and American and British fighter jets.

04/02/2024

Israel

EU concerned by 'domino effect' of Israel Hamas War

EU Foreign Affairs chief Josef Borrell calls for parties to help halt escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and the EU is worried that Israel might extend the war in Gaza to a 'pressure cooker' town near Egypt.

03/02/2024

Iraq

US missile barrage on targets in Iraq and Syria after US soldiers killed

US military claimed 85 targets hit at seven locations after three US soldiers were killed in Jordan, allegedly by Iran-backed militias.

03/02/2024

Green News

Why is air pollution in Hanoi causing flight diversions?

More than 100 flights were diverted or delayed this morning as smog enveloped the Vietnamese capital.

02/02/2024

Gaza

Hamas expected to respond soon to ceasefire proposal

All the latest developments on the Israel - Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

02/02/2024

Space

Japan's space agency reveals first astronaut recruits in 14 years

The two trainees are expected to be certified as astronauts with JAXA, Japan’s space agency, as early as November.

01/02/2024

Football Now

WATCH: Can the India national team play at the next FIFA World Cup?

In partnership with Media City

India is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, but have never qualified for a World Cup.

01/02/2024

Travel News

Foodies will love Tokyo's new and improved fish market

You can now eat and relax at the foodie destination.

01/02/2024

Business

Have any of your car parts been made by forced labour?

Car makers including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota are failing to ensure they are not using forced labour as part of their China supply chains, Human Rights Watch says.

01/02/2024

World News

US carry out attacks on Houthi, WHO struggling to reach hospitals

All the latest developments on the Israel - Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

01/02/2024

Gaza

Where does the international community stand on ending Gaza conflict?

Countries in the Middle East and beyond are struggling to find a way to bring the conflict to a halt.

31/01/2024

Tech News

Has an underwater drone solved the mystery of missing Amelia Earhart?

The cutting-edge Hugin 6000 underwater drone picked up what appears to be the outline of Earhart's iconic plane on the seafloor of the Pacific Ocean.

31/01/2024

Pakistan

Pakistan sentences Imran Khan and wife to 14 years in prison

Pakistan's former prime minister is already serving a three-year jail term for corruption.

31/01/2024