Asia

Israel

As protests rage, Israel greenlights its controversial judicial reform

The overhaul will introduce sweeping changes aimed at curbing the judiciary's powers; limiting the Supreme Court’s ability to challenge parliamentary decisions and changing how judges are selected.

24/07/2023

Israel

Israeli parliament to vote on Netanyahu's judicial reforms

Israel's parliament is to vote on Monday on proposed judicial changes to limit the powers of the Supreme Court that have sparked the biggest protests in the nation's history.

24/07/2023

Israel

Netanyahu to push ahead with judicial plan after 'emergency' surgery

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital early Sunday for an emergency implantation of a heart pacemaker, plunging Israel into deeper turmoil after widespread protests over his contentious judicial overhaul plan.

23/07/2023

Culture news

The 1975 upset Malaysia's anti-gay laws as male band members kiss

The British indie band say they've been banned from Kuala Lumpur after 'gay stage kiss'. Malaysian authorities insist there will be no 'compromise with any party that challenges, belittles or violates' its laws.

22/07/2023

No Comment

Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq protest after Quran desecrated in Sweden

Thousands of people angrily took to the streets of Beirut and Baghdad on Friday after a copy of the Quran was desecrated in Sweden.

21/07/2023

Football Now

Is football becoming less competitive than before?

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar. From tactical advancements to increased global exposure, elite level football has seen widespread changes to the game over the last 30 or so years.

20/07/2023

Culture news

Bruce Lee RIP: Fans honour martial arts legend 50 years on from death

It’s the 50th anniversary of the death of legendary American-born Chinese actor and martial art master Bruce Lee. This is how he became an enduring worldwide movie star and a global icon.

20/07/2023

India

India's prime minister breaks silence over deadly ethnic clashes

Confict began after a video of two women being beaten by a group of men in the state of Manipur went viral.

20/07/2023

Green News

India: Flash flooding brings water up the walls of the Taj Mahal

Due to extreme monsoon rains, the Yamuna river has risen the closest to India’s most popular tourist site since 1978.

19/07/2023

The Exchange

Qatar's travel industry aims for a greener future

In partnership with Media City

The aviation sector is tackling one of its biggest challenges yet: becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Euronews met with the Group CEO of Qatar Airways – Akbar Al Baker- to discuss how the country is meeting the demands of the future.

19/07/2023

Eco-Innovation

Could solar power be the answer to zero emissions train travel?

As India 'solarises' its railways, here are the European countries realising the potential of sun-powered trains too.

19/07/2023

Culture news

Paradise for archeology: Roman-era aristocrat tombs revealed in Gaza

Palestinian archaeologists have found another lead sarcophagus, believed to belong to Roman aristocratic leaders. It's the second to be unearthed in a Roman-era necropolis discovered in Gaza City.

19/07/2023

North Korea

North Korea silent about apparent detention of the US soldier

North Korea was silent about the highly unusual entry of an American soldier across the Koreas' heavily fortified border although it test-fired short-range missiles Wednesday in its latest weapons display.

19/07/2023

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Fresh protests in Israel against planned overhaul of judicial system

People in Israel took to the streets again on Tuesday in protest against government plans to overhaul the judicial system, a move which would reduce the powers of the Supreme Court.

18/07/2023

North Korea

US soldier arrested in North Korea after crossing border from South

A US soldier is being held in North Korea after crossing the heavily fortified border from the South

18/07/2023

Culture news

Explained: Why the hijab is crucial to Iran's Islamic rulers

Iran's morality police have resumed street patrols to ensure women wear hijabs, nearly a year since Mahsa Amini died in police custody. Protests have since diminished but authorities are now threatening to arrest any woman flouting Islamic headscarf rules.

18/07/2023

Culture news

Jenin camp refugees find hope in art

In the Israeli-occupied Jenin in West Bank, there are more than 20,000 refugees living in a camp. From an early age, many of them nurture hope through painting and drawing.

18/07/2023

Scenes

Meet the Pakistani headmaster whose classroom is a park

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

17/07/2023

Travel News

Naked tourists prompt mountain-climbing ban in Bali

The popular Indonesian island is cracking down on badly behaved tourists.

17/07/2023

Iran

Europe's nuclear deal hindered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

How much of an impact has the outbreak of the war in Ukraine had on Europe’s already weak nuclear deal with Iran? And what kind of future agreement could be on the cards for Europe and Iran?

17/07/2023

Iran

Iran puts morality police back on the streets in dress code crackdown

The morality police had largely pulled back following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last September.

17/07/2023

Climate

China records its highest ever temperature of 52.2°C

Concerns are mounting of a possible repeat of last year's drought.

17/07/2023

Experiences

This island paradise is now home to an equine spa retreat

‘Horses, in our experience, simply speed things up, a little bit like how an art therapist uses their paint.’

15/07/2023

No Comment

India successfully launches new mission to land robot explorer on moon

India has successful launched a rocket to the Moon in a new bid to join the exclusive club of nations - Russia, the United States and China - who have successfully completed a controlled lunar landing.

14/07/2023

Tech News

India launches rocket into space on historic moon mission

If this mission is successful, India will become the fourth country to land on the moon’s surface.

14/07/2023

Culture news

Miyazaki's mysterious final Studio Ghibli film released in Japan

Hayao Miyazaki has returned from retirement for his final film, 'How Do You Live?'

14/07/2023