Asia

Economy

China unveils financial package aimed at boosting the economy

Beijing is hoping its plan will help bolster its ailing economy as it braces itself for increased trade tensions with the US under a Trump presidency.

08/11/2024

Art

Kazakhstan's treasures of the great steppe arrive in Paris

From nomadic tribes to the Kazakh khanate - the Musée Guimet’s new exhibition explores 5,000 years of Kazakhstan's history in five key artefacts.

08/11/2024

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Uzbekistan’s Bold Reforms Spark Global Interest

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Uzbekistan is stepping up on the world stage as reforms led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reshape the nation’s politics, economy and civil society, sparking significant international interest.

08/11/2024

Gaza

14 killed in Israeli air strike on UNRWA-run school

The IDF said in a statement that it had taken steps to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including using precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

08/11/2024

Azerbaijan

Euroviews. View from Baku: We must wash away division at COP29

Azerbaijan aims only for one washing at COP: to scrub away the divisions that lie between countries. Hikmet Hajiyev writes.

07/11/2024

Culture news

India overrules ban on Salman Rushdie book — due to a missing file

Rushdie's novel was banned in the Asian country in 1988 due to controversy over its depiction of Islam and portrayal of Prophet Muhammad.

07/11/2024

Business

European jobs at risk as car maker Nissan reveals major cutbacks

The Japanese car maker, which has seen profits plunge, is to cut 9,000 jobs around the world in an effort to save more than €2bn.

07/11/2024

Health news

Polio vaccination campaign finishes in Gaza

The WHO said 94 per cent of children who got their first vaccine also received a second dose.

07/11/2024

Travel News

Cannabis: Thailand U-turns on legalisation after just two years

A new proposal drops plans to relist the plant as a narcotic - but upholds that weed should be restricted to medical uses.

07/11/2024

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Kazo City unveils 100-metre carp streamer for annual airing

Kazo City, renowned for its koinobori, recently held its annual airing of a colossal 100-metre-long carp streamer.

06/11/2024

Israel

Israel ramps up attacks on Hezbollah in bid to gain ground in Lebanon

Conflict between Israeli forces and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants is escalating in southern Lebanon as the IDF seeks to widen its military front.

06/11/2024

Israel

Middle East reacts to Trump victory in US election

Donald Trump has consistently positioned himself as a strong advocate for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon.

06/11/2024

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No Comment. Anti-government protests in Israel

In a wave of anger, and in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surprise decision to sack Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, demonstrations were held across the country on Tuesday.

06/11/2024

Business

Scandal-hit car maker Toyota sees profits take a tumble

The maker of the Camry sedan and Lexus luxury models revealed that a production stoppage that followed a certification scandal and model recalls had dented sales.

06/11/2024

Lebanon

Rescuers pull 30 bodies out of apartment building in Lebanon

Israel's war in Lebanon has expanded significantly since mid- September, with Israel pounding the country via land and air.

06/11/2024

Business

Drop in sales in China hits profits for Japanese car maker Honda

Honda sold more motorcycles globally in the first half of its financial year as demand in Asia rose. However, it saw a fall in car sales, particularly in China.

06/11/2024

Israel

Israel's PM Netanyahu dismisses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

The two have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war against Hamas in Gaza, now in its second year, and widening conflict in the Middle East.

05/11/2024

Tech News

South Korea fines Meta €14 million for illegally collecting data

South Korea said Meta put the privacy of Facebook users at risk by failing to implement basic security measures.

05/11/2024

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Survivors sought in wake of deadly Lewotobi volcano eruptions

Rescuers search for survivors on Indonesia's Flores Island after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki’s eruption killed nine, displaced over 2,400, and devastated nearby villages.

05/11/2024

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Karakum to the Caspian: Turkmenistan’s untouched natural wonders

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Nature enthusiasts in Turkmenistan can expect a treasure trove of wild wonders and tranquil landscapes across diverse terrain.

05/11/2024

Azerbaijan

How Baku is preparing to host the world's biggest climate summit

In partnership with cop29.az

In this episode of Road to COP29, we take a behind-the-scenes look at Baku's grand preparations to host the global climate summit.

05/11/2024

Explore

From salmon to sake: Savouring Niigata’s sustainable gastronomy

In partnership with JNTO

In this new episode of Explore Sustainable Japan, we discover the sustainable food and drink culture in Niigata Prefecture – a region known for its salmon, rice, and sake.

05/11/2024

Business

Nintendo profits fall as demand for Switch console declines

Nintendo and other game and toy makers rake in their biggest profits during the Christmas shopping season.

05/11/2024

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Humanitarian crisis in Gaza: 2 million at risk of famine

Only 30 humanitarian trucks enter Gaza each day, which barely amounts to 6% of pre-war supplies, warns UN agency UNRWA.

05/11/2024

Cult

Baku’s Cinema Breeze event showcases Azerbaijan as a thriving global filmmaking hub

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

In this episode of Cult, Baku's Cinema Breeze event highlights Azerbaijan's growing presence in the global film industry.

04/11/2024

Culture news

Hello Kitty at 50 – What’s the secret to her enduring appeal?

Half a century since the “birth” of pop icon Hello Kitty, the cute character’s fame shows no sign of fading – and she’s still bringing in billions for parent company Sanrio.

04/11/2024