Asia

Global Japan

Japan’s Brewed Protein textile leads the future of circular fashion

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this episode of Green Japan we report on a groundbreaking Japanese innovation called Brewed Protein, which can be used to make infinitely recyclable clothes. The fabric is made by microbes, and offers a sustainable solution to tackle the millions of tonnes of textile waste generated every year.

04/02/2025

Indonesia

French death row inmate Serge Atlaoui repatriated from Indonesia

Arrested in 2005 and sentenced to death in 2007, Atlaoui has long maintained his innocence, claiming he was unaware of illegal activities on his worksite.

04/02/2025

Tech News

OpenAI partners with Kakao to expand AI services in South Korea

This was the second partnership deal signed this week between the ChatGPT developer and a high-profile Asian firm as it aims to expand its Stargate initiative.

04/02/2025

China

China counters Trump with limited tariffs on imports and Google probe

China has said it is imposing tariffs on a number of US products, while an antitrust investigation into Google was also announced.

04/02/2025

Nature

India's conservation efforts result in roaring success for tigers

Protecting these big cats means India is now home to roughly 75 per cent of the global tiger population.

03/02/2025

Syria

Car bomb in northern Syria kills 19 agricultural workers

Eighteen women and one man were killed and more than a dozen others injured in the explosion in the city of Manjib, first responders said.

03/02/2025

Economy

China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs after Trump move

US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, Mexico and China is hotting up over the production and importation of the opiate fentanyl, along with trade surpluses and illegal border crossings by migrants from across the globe. China is angry.

03/02/2025

Israel

Family of released Israeli hostage thank French government and Trump

After the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying re-entry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves.

02/02/2025

West Bank

Israel blows up dozens of homes in West Bank city of Jenin

The army carried out simultaneous explosions on homes and buildings in Jenin's refugee camp which it said were 'terror infrastructure.'

02/02/2025

Gaza

Trucks gather at the newly opened Rafah crossing to take aid into Gaza

Israeli forces shut down the crossing in early May after seizing it during an offensive on the southern city, causing Egypt to close its side in protest.

02/02/2025

Israel

Netanyahu heads to US to discuss 'victory over Hamas' with Trump

The Israeli prime minister will be the first foreign leader to meet President Trump since he returned to office for a second term.

02/02/2025

Israel

Israeli hostage freed from Gaza addresses Tel Aviv rally

After the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying re-entry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves.

01/02/2025

Myanmar

Four years ago Myanmar's military staged a coup and sparked a war

Peace prospects look bleak as a civil war rages despite international pressure on the military four years after it seized power from an elected civilian government.

01/02/2025

Gaza

Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners freed

Israel has begun releasing a group of Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed three hostages as part of the ceasefire deal that has halted 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

01/02/2025

Gaza

Father of youngest Hamas hostage and two others to be freed Saturday

Three more hostages captured from Israel during Hamas' ambush on 7 October will be freed on Saturday.

31/01/2025

Japan

Rescuers in Japan struggle to save truck driver trapped in sinkhole

Officials in Yashio city, located north of Tokyo, are trying to rescue a 74-year-old man whose truck was swallowed by a massive sinkhole on Tuesday.

31/01/2025

North Korea

Kim Jong-un slams officials for 'drinking spree' in rare public rebuke

At a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) this week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised dozens of officials for drunken misconduct.

31/01/2025

Markets

Apple’s shares surge despite the largest China sales drop in one year

Apple’s December quarter earnings topped analyst expectations in an overall performance. However, sales in China posted the biggest year-on-year decline since the same quarter in 2023.

31/01/2025

Destinations

Japanese city hires security guards to control selfie-taking tourists

Otaru is stepping up measures to manage tourists as overcrowding continues in Japan.

31/01/2025

Israel

Israel exchanges 110 prisoners for eight hostages held by Hamas

Israel had delayed their release in protest against the way the eight hostages freed by Hamas were treated as they were handed over to Red Cross staff in Khan Younis.

31/01/2025

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Watch: Israeli soldier Agam Berger freed in third prisoner exchange

Hamas-led militants released the first of eight hostages on Thursday, marking the latest step in the ceasefire agreement that took hold earlier this month in the Gaza Strip.

30/01/2025

Lebanon

A Lebanese MP seeks a new path forward for his country

As Lebanon confronts the aftermath of another war with Israel, non-sectarian MP Michel Moawad discusses the new president, Hezbollah, and his hope for rebuilding a country ravaged by conflict, sectarian violence, and corruption.

30/01/2025

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Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza, Setting Up Tents Amidst Ruins

Thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza after Israeli troops withdrew, following a ceasefire agreement.

30/01/2025

Travel News

Dubai named world's busiest airport for 2024

Dubai is welcoming more tourists than ever, but local residents don't always benefit.

30/01/2025

Syria

Former rebel leader al-Sharaa appointed Syria's interim president

The head of the largest rebel group has been de-facto in charge of the country since dictator Bashar al-Assad fled Syria in early December.

30/01/2025

Europe News

Hamas frees eight hostages, Israel puts prisoner release on hold

Three Israelis and five Thai nationals captured by Hamas were freed on Thursday following a ceasefire agreement that came into effect this month.

30/01/2025