Asia

Lebanon

Thousands of Iranian fighters volunteer to join Hezbollah

Fighters from Iran-backed groups are willing to fight for Hezbollah, as Netanyahu indicates Israeli troops could be redirected from Gaza to Israel's northern border to confront the militant group.

24/06/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Qatari pro wrestler bodyslam his opponents with style

In partnership with Media City

"Classy Ali" is Ali Al Majid's alter ego. The self-proclaimed 'bad guy' character loves being heckled by the crowd.

24/06/2024

Tajikistan

Why did Muslim-majority Tajikistan ban the hijab?

The ban on headscarves in Tajikistan is seen as a reflection of the political line that the government of president-for-life Emomali Rahmon has been pursuing since 1997.

24/06/2024

Health news

Intermittent fasting may help type 2 diabetics control blood sugar

A new study found that intermittent fasting may be an effective initial intervention for type 2 diabetics instead of medication.

24/06/2024

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Gaza barber continues working in salon, surrounded by rubble

Life continues in al-Bureij refugee camp despite the destruction by Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip.

24/06/2024

South Korea

Fire at South Korean lithium battery factory claims at least 16 lives

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lithium batteries, which are known to pose fire risks under certain conditions.

24/06/2024

Israel

Intense fighting in Rafah 'winding down', says Netanyahu

The Israeli PM warned the war would not end until the extremist group no longer controlled the Palestinian enclave.

24/06/2024

Saudi Arabia

Over 1,300 Muslims died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage

Temperatures climbed above 50 degrees Celsius in Mecca as visitors from over 20 countries took part in the holy pilgrimage.

23/06/2024

Israel

Anti-war protesters in Israel demand the government resigns

The protesters are angry as many of the hostages who were taken to Gaza are still captive and some of them are presumed dead.

23/06/2024

Gaza

At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza

The deaths come a day after at least 25 people were killed in strikes on tent camps and 50 wounded near the southern city of Rafah.

23/06/2024

Yemen

Commercial ship damaged in suspected Houthi attack in the Red Sea

The private security firm Ambrey identified the ship involved as a Liberia-flagged container ship bound for Qingdao, China.

23/06/2024

Lebanon

Israel says its assassinated key Hamas weapons supplier in Lebanon

A drone attack by the IDF has killed Ayman Ratma, one of Hamas's key weapons suppliers in the Bekaa valley, the Israeli military has claimed.

22/06/2024

Gaza

At least 25 dead as Israel pounds camps near Rafah in Gaza

The attacks were just outside an Israeli-designated safe zone and near to a Red Cross field hospital that was damaged in the shelling.

21/06/2024

Focus

Baku Energy Forum focuses on AI, economic growth, and clean energy transition

In partnership with Azpromo

Advancements in AI, economic growth in in developing countries and a switch to clean energy solutions were top of the agenda at the Baku Energy Forum at Baku Energy Week.

21/06/2024

Tech News

Japan's space agency grappling with multiple cyber attacks

Japan's space agency says there's no classified information leaked from a series of cyber attacks against them in the last year.

21/06/2024

Cult

Top gamers show off their skills at Gamesummit 2024 in Baku

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Gaming enthusiasts, developers and sector leaders gathered at the summit hosted in Azerbaijan’s capital, which aimed to boost the industry’s future.

21/06/2024

South Korea

South Korea summons Russian ambassador as tensions rise

Seoul protested Russia's new defense pact with North Korea on Friday, amid rising border tensions, vague threats, and seemingly accidental incursions by North Korean troops.

21/06/2024

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Hundreds of yogis gather in New Delhi to celebrate International Yoga

Hundreds of Yogi's gather in New Delhi to celebrates International Yoga Day.

21/06/2024

Gaza

Desperation in Gaza as Israel's pledge for aid route falls flat

The Israeli military said it would establish a new safe corridor to deliver aid into southern Gaza. But days later the “tactical pause” has brought little relief to Palestinians.

21/06/2024

Business

Beijing protests EU tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles

Beijing strongly opposes the EU's decision to increase tariffs on their electric vehicles amid efforts by European automakers to forge joint ventures with Chinese counterparts to mitigate the tariff impact.

20/06/2024

Europe News

Hezbollah leader issues warning to Cyprus over support for Israel

Hassan Nasrallah warned of widespread attacks in Israel and accused Cyprus of facilitating Israeli military activities.

20/06/2024

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Tensions escalate in South China Sea as China clashes with Philippines

Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.

20/06/2024

Vietnam

Putin visits Vietnam, aiming to bolster relations in Southeast Asia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to strengthen ties with long-time partner Vietnam on a state visit that comes as Moscow faces growing international isolation due to military actions in Ukraine.

20/06/2024

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North Korea welcomes Vladimir Putin with an official ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin was officially welcomed at Pyongyang's main square, marking the start of his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

19/06/2024

Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims reported dead amid lethal heatwave

Temperatures in Saudi Arabia, where the Muslim holy pilgrimage takes place, have reached as high as 51 degrees Celsius.

19/06/2024

North Korea

Putin and Kim Jong Un vow to protect each other if attacked

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured the Russian president of his "full support" for Russia's war in Ukraine as the suspicions rise that two countries have a deal potentially trading munitions for economic and technological assistance.

19/06/2024