Asia

Philippines

Workers take to the streets as the world marks Labour Day

While workers in Asia also marched for better pay and conditions, the US president's new tariff regime and the effect it will have on jobs overshadowed rallies in several countries.

01/05/2025

South Korea

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo resigns

The career bureaucrat said he was stepping down to take on a 'heavier responsibility'.

01/05/2025

Ecotech

Indian city uses smartwatches to track impact of deadly heat

Cities like Ahmedabad have always had hot summers, but now they're nearing the threshold beyond which exposure for more than a few hours can be fatal.

01/05/2025

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Gaza charity kitchens near collapse as aid blockade continues

Charity kitchens in central Gaza are struggling to meet soaring demand as food supplies dwindle under Israel’s continued blockade.

01/05/2025

Pakistan

India is planning imminent military attack, Pakistan claims

The intelligence warning comes a week after tensions between the neighbours rose following an attack that killed 26 people in India-administered Kashmir.

01/05/2025

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Footage captures thick smoke rising from blaze west of Jerusalem

Several countries are dispatching firefighting aircraft to Israel, where crews are battling a major wildfire for a second consecutive day.

01/05/2025

North Korea

Kim Jong-un revisits North Korea's new destroyer for missile test

Experts say Pyongyang's first-ever long-endurance warship, named Choe Hyon, was likely built with Russian assistance.

01/05/2025

Gaza

At least 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza

The United Nations warn that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza could get exponentially worse as it expects to distribute its final batch of supplies and critical aid to Gaza’s population, exhausted by a weeks-long blanket blockade.

01/05/2025

Israel

Wildfire forces closure of highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Help was on the way from across the region, including aircraft from Italy, Croatia and North Macedonia, Israeli officials said.

30/04/2025

Kazakhstan

Who will dominate Central Asia's transport routes?

With Europe searching for trade routes that bypass Russia, eyes have turned to the region.

30/04/2025

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Druze protesters block roads in Galilee over deadly Syria clashes

Druze demonstrators blocked roads in northern Israel on Wednesday in response to violent clashes between Druze groups and armed factions in Jaramana, a city near Damascus in Syria.

30/04/2025

Cult

Immersive teamLab Phenomena opens in Abu Dhabi’s cultural district

In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

In this episode of Cult, we explore teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a vast immersive art space where digital works respond to the environment and visitor movement in real time.

30/04/2025

Qatar 365

Need for Speed: International Motorsports in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Join Qatar 365 as they buckle up for some flying laps on the track and high-speed thrills on the water. The team goes behind the scenes at the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship, the E1, and hits the circuit at the pinnacle of long-distance racing, the FIA World Endurance Championship

30/04/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakh cuisine: Nomad tradition meets modern cuisine

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore Kazakh cuisine—how ancient dairy-based traditions evolved into hearty meat dishes and modern fusion meals shaped by history, customs and innovation.

30/04/2025

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Nova festival victims remembered on Israel's Memorial Day

Sirens echoed across Israel on Wednesday as the country paused to remember victims of militant attacks.

30/04/2025

India

At least 14 killed in Kolkata hotel fire, Indian police say

Building fires are common in India, where constructors and residents often flout safety codes.

30/04/2025

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Deadly blaze tears through hotel in Kolkata, killing at least 14

At least 14 people have died after a fire swept through a hotel in central Kolkata, eastern India, police confirmed on Wednesday.

30/04/2025

Business

Samsung sees revenue increase but gives gloomy tariff-related outlook

The firm announced a record quarterly revenue but warned in an earnings call of economic uncertainty ahead, linked to US President Donald Trump's trade policies.

30/04/2025

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Tens of thousands of Afghans return from Pakistan after deadline

More than 80,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan between 1 and 18 April, following the expiry of a voluntary return deadline, Pakistani officials have said.

30/04/2025

North Korea

About 600 North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia, Seoul says

Pyongyang this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to help Russia recapture parts of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

30/04/2025

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Grieving relatives visit military graves before Israel's Memorial Day

Relatives of fallen soldiers visited the military cemetery in Jerusalem on Tuesday, paying tribute just hours before Israel’s Memorial Day began.

30/04/2025

Economy

China’s manufacturing drops to a 16-month low as Trump’s tariffs bite

China’s factory activity in April fell to its lowest level since December 2023 as US tariffs weighed on business sentiment. Analysts noted that importers have now adopted a “wait-and-see” approach after Chinese manufacturers rushed to complete orders in March.

30/04/2025

Travel News

What is Thailand’s new digital arrival card and who has to fill it in?

Thailand expects 39 million travellers to visit in 2025.

30/04/2025

Syria

At least nine people killed in clashes near Syrian capital

The fighting broke out after an audio clip circulated online of a man attacking Prophet Muhammad. It was attributed to a Druze cleric, who later denied any involvement.

29/04/2025

Cult

Dubai’s InClassica festival hosts major names in classical music

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

In this episode of Cult, we’re in Dubai at InClassica, where international orchestras and soloists gather for two weeks of classical performances and new works by composer Alexey Shor.

29/04/2025

Business Line

How Uzbekistan is becoming Central Asia’s new tech hub

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Business Line of Uzbekistan, we explore how the country's technology and ICT sectors are expanding, creating jobs, attracting investment and positioning Uzbekistan as a regional leader in innovation.

29/04/2025