Asia

Japan

Japan lowers tsunami warning but advises against returning home

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.

01/01/2024

Yemen

US forces shoot down Houthi missiles in Red Sea

A US spokesperson says their forces also killed several gunmen during the attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

31/12/2023

Gaza

Israeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35

Israel's prime minister has again pushed back against international calls for a ceasefire.

31/12/2023

Gaza

Gaza death toll climbs amid fierce fighting in south

The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

30/12/2023

Business

Tesla could lose its prime spot in the EV market to a Chinese company

Elon Musk may not be sitting too long on top of the world's biggest electric car empire.

29/12/2023

Gaza

Israel expands air and ground offensive in central Gaza

All the latest developments on the Israel Hamas war.

29/12/2023

Gaza

Fears Israel Hamas war could 'expand' amid strikes on central Gaza

"They are so thin. It's cold, it's windy," said one Palestinian woman who gave birth to quadruplets in a refugee camp bombed by Israel.

28/12/2023

Culture news

Singer eyed as Israel's Eurovision entry dies fighting in Gaza

The Israeli military reservist successfully auditioned for Israel's pick for next year's Eurovision Song Contest, to be held next year in Sweden - amidst calls the contest should be boycotted due to Israel’s inclusion.

28/12/2023

Israel

Red Sea strife: All you need to know about the crisis hampering world trade

Attacks by Houthis have severely disrupted shipping in the Red Sea, a vital waterway that accounts for 12% of world trade.

28/12/2023

Israel

Euroviews. These are the paradigm shifts Israel urgently needs

Victory for Israel is not just on the battlefield — it is also through regional reconsideration and a shared desire for life, prosperity, creative development, and a better future, Erel Margalit writes.

28/12/2023

Gaza

Israeli forces raid refugee camp as troops expand the Gaza offensive

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

27/12/2023

Indonesia

Rohingya refugees forcibly evicted by students in Indonesia

The attack comes after some 1,500 Rohingya refugees have fled temporary camps in Bangladesh for the province of Aceh in just over a month.

27/12/2023

Qatar 365

MMA, pandas, and sustainability: the best of Qatar 365 in 2023

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 treats you with some of the most iconic moments of 2023: extreme sports like sand dune cycling and mixed martial arts, behind the scenes view of Qatar museum’s restoration efforts, and privileged moments with Chinese giant pandas and wild oryxes.

27/12/2023

Spotlight

Global Labor Market Conference sees industry leaders discuss trends

In partnership with Global Labor Market Conference

Developments in labour laws, standards, and policies were all on the table at the first Global Labor Market Conference in Saudi Arabia.

27/12/2023

Business

Intel has just sealed the largest investment ever in Israel

The chip maker has agreed to invest billions in Israel after securing a generous incentive from the country's government.

27/12/2023

Culture news

‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead at age 48

The South Korean actor has been found dead in an apparent suicide.

27/12/2023

Gaza

Lose a limb or risk death? Gaza's war-wounded face hard decisions

The World Health Organization (WHO) says amputations have become commonplace during the war between Israel and Hamas. More than 54,500 war wounded in Gaza have to face heart-wrenching choices.

26/12/2023

Business

Nvidia raises $15 million to help civilians hit by Israel-Hamas war

Thousands of employees from more than 30 countries donated to what is called the biggest fundraising in the company's 30-year-old history.

26/12/2023

Gaza

Living conditions for refugees worsen as winter cold arrives in Gaza

Displaced Gazans in the besieged Palestinian enclave grapple with cold weather and a lack of basic necessities.

25/12/2023

Israel

Netanyahu: Israel paying 'heavy price' for war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his side have paid a "heavy price" for the war in Gaza; following one of its deadliest weekends of fighting so far.

24/12/2023

Iran

Iran summons Russian envoy over Persian Gulf islands dispute

Iran summoned the Russian envoy to Tehran after Moscow and Arab countries released a joint statement earlier this week challenging Iran’s claim to disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, state media reported Sunday.

24/12/2023

Indonesia

13 dead in blast at China-owned nickel plant in Indonesia

A blast in a Chinese-owned nickel plant on Indonesia's Sulawesi island killed 13 workers and injured dozens on Sunday, according to police and a company official.

24/12/2023

West Bank

Bethlehem cancels all Christmas festivities

All Christmas festivities have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the West Bank to show solidarity towards the people of Gaza.

24/12/2023

Gaza

Fighting in Gaza continues despite UN Security Council resolution

Israeli strikes and ground fighting continued on Saturday in the Gaza Strip following the UN Security Council resolution that approved aid without an appeal for a ceasefire.

23/12/2023

Mobility

The e-scooter so small it can fit in your carry-on bag when you travel

When folded, the Arma e-scooter is as tall as a stack of 10 A4 sheets of paper and can travel up to 15 km on a single charge.

23/12/2023

Gaza

Rescue officials: 76 members of one Gaza family died in Israeli strike

More than half a million people in Gaza — a quarter of the population — are starving, according to a report this week from the United Nations and other agencies.

23/12/2023