Asia

Gaza

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire, officials say

US and regional mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal hasn't been reached yet, officials said Monday.

13/01/2025

Japan

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan

Tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake rattled the southwest of the country on Monday.

13/01/2025

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India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics, and holy figures gathered in Prayagraj to begin the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious gathering.

13/01/2025

Gaza

At least one dead in Gaza City after Israeli strike hits house

According to a report by Gaza's Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Israel-Hamas war has left hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed or partially damaged, while some 82,000 are deemed entirely uninhabitable.

13/01/2025

Culture news

The world's largest religious gathering begins in India

The Maha Kumbh Mela has officially started in India, drawing millions of devotees to the holy city of Prayagraj for a 45-day festival of spiritual significance and extraordinary scale.

13/01/2025

Business

China sees a boom in EV sales while petrol-filled cars tank

Plug-in hybrids saw the most rapid growth in 2024, attracting a second generation of electric vehicle buyers who are nervous about buying pure EVs or looking for the more extended range that hybrids can provide.

13/01/2025

Iran

Tehran adds 1,000 drones to arsenal amid tensions with US and Israel

The drones are said to have stealth and anti-fortification capabilities.

13/01/2025

Economy

China's December exports beat estimates as higher US tariffs loom

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and close some loopholes that exporters now use to sell their products more cheaply in the US.

13/01/2025

Israel

Ambassadors join Tel Aviv rally to demand Gaza hostage release deal

The protest comes on the same day that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire talks in Doha.

12/01/2025

Israel

Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad chief to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar.

11/01/2025

South Korea

'Black box' from South Korean plane crash is missing crucial data

South Korea's transport ministry said on Saturday that the black box on the Jeju plane that crashed landed failed to record the last four minutes of the flight.

11/01/2025

Syria

Italy's Tajani meets with head of Syria's new government in Damascus

The Italian minister spoke of cooperation between Syria and Italy in crucial sectors, but EU sanctions imposed over the last decade of conflict remain an obstacle to progress.

10/01/2025

Syria

Syria's road ahead: Is transport the key to acheiving stability?

Turkey has a major role in Syria's reconstruction, and transport investments like railway links are on the agenda although Gulf money may prove vital.

10/01/2025

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The world's largest ice and snow theme park

The northeastern Chinese city hosts the 26th edition of Harbin Ice and Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park.

10/01/2025

Iran

Swiss national commits suicide in Iranian prison, officials say

According to local reports, prison officials stepped in to rescue the Swiss national at the Semnan prison, some 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of Tehran. But their efforts were in vain.

09/01/2025

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Thousands of believers celebrate Jesus Nazareno in the Philippines

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful took part in the annual procession in Manila, Philippines, to venerate a black statue of Jesus, known as the Black Nazarene.

09/01/2025

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Ice and snow turn into ephemeral sculptural splendour in Chinese city

The ice sculpture competition in Harbin, China, is a centrepiece of the winter season and a major draw for international tourists.

09/01/2025

Lebanon

Lebanon's parliament elects country's army commander as president

Following tense scenes early in the session, the first round of Thursday's vote concluded with 71 votes for Joseph Aoun, the widely supported army commander.

09/01/2025

Syria

'Joy and fear’: Syrian refugees ponder the future of their homeland

Thirteen years after a revolution left the Middle Eastern country in civil war and led to more than 6 million Syrians fleeing as refugees, dictator Bashar Al-Assad has been deposed. Euronews spoke to three refugees about their hopes for Syria in the coming year and their thoughts on returning.

09/01/2025

China

Rescue teams in Tibet race against time as winter temperatures drop

A 7.1-magnitude quake struck Dingri County in Xigaze on Tuesday morning, causing at least 126 fatalities and over 46,000 evacuations.

09/01/2025

Israel

Israel recovers body of hostage taken to Gaza on 7 October

Roughly 100 Israeli hostages were taken into the Gaza Strip when Hamas militants launched an attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

09/01/2025

Iran

Iran to hold talks over its nuclear programme with European countries

Iran says it’s ready to hold talks over its nuclear programme and to address the West’s concerns.

09/01/2025

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Prayers for earthquake victims in Tibet

In Kathmandu, India, and Dharamshala, Nepal, Tibetan exiles prayed for the victims of the earthquake that struck Tibet.

08/01/2025

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Deadly earthquake hits Tibet as rescuers continue to search

On Tuesday 7 January, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck an outlying district of the city of Shigatse in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

08/01/2025

Qatar 365

Qatar’s culinary crème de la crème: The MICHELIN Guide arrives in Doha

In partnership with Media City

From fine dining to pastry making, Qatar 365 takes you from the museums and into Souq Waqif for a tour of Doha’s finest restaurants. The MICHELIN Guide Qatar 2025 launches with a selection of recommended restaurants, including a star for IDAM by Alain Ducasse.

08/01/2025

Modern Nomads

How Kazakhstan’s designers are fusing tradition and sustainability to redefine global fashion

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore Kazakhstan's evolving fashion scene. Designers are fusing traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics and sustainability, creating a bold new identity for the country.

08/01/2025