Asia

Lebanon

At least 60 killed in strikes on east Lebanon

Baalbeck’s Mayor Bachir Khodr described the attacks as “the most violent day in Baalbeck since the beginning of the aggression.”

29/10/2024

Europe News

Modi and Sanchez launch India's first private military aircraft plant

The two prime ministers inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, boosting India's defence sector with the Airbus-Tata partnership producing C-295 planes.

28/10/2024

Health news

Pakistan launches vaccination campaign amid surge in polio cases

Pakistan has recorded 41 polio cases so far this year, and is one of two countries where the disease has never been eradicated.

28/10/2024

World

Asian shares rise and yen dips as Japan's ruling party loses majority

Asian shares rose on Monday, as the yen dipped in the midst of political uncertainty after Japan's ruling party lost its majority in Parliament's lower house in weekend elections.

28/10/2024

The Big Question

‘Geologically blessed’: How to build a battery without China

“We very often confuse availability with reliability,” says Kazakhstan’s minister for industry.

28/10/2024

Japan

Japanese PM's party loses majority in Parliament

Exit polls suggest Japan's main opposition party, Yoshihiko Noda's centrist Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has made a huge increase to as many as 191 seats from 98.

27/10/2024

Israel

One killed and dozens wounded in suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv

The truck rammed into a bus stop at Tel Aviv's Glilot Junction, in an area that is home to the Mossad headquarters along with several IDF intelligence units.

27/10/2024

Iran

Iran's supreme leader treads carefully in response to Israeli attack

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first comments on Sunday regarding Israel's attack, saying it "should not be exaggerated nor downplayed."

27/10/2024

Destinations

Why you should visit Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana in 2025

Foodies can feast on meat dishes and local chocolate at wallet-friendly prices.

27/10/2024

Philippines

At least 126 dead in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides wrought by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has reached nearly 130.

26/10/2024

Iran

After the Israeli strikes what will Iran do next?

The Iranian government said on Saturday morning that the damage from the airstrikes was 'limited' and that the 'situation is normal.'

26/10/2024

The Dialogue

The inspirational story of Dutch Olympic champion Sifan Hassan

In partnership with Media City

Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan made history at the Olympics Paris 2024, winning three medals and breaking a world record in the marathon.

26/10/2024

Iran

Israel launches wave of retaliatory airstrikes against its enemy Iran

Iran’s military said the strikes targeted military bases in Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran provinces and caused 'limited damage,' without elaborating.

26/10/2024

Lebanon

Israeli airstrike kills journalists covering war in Lebanon

The Committee to Protect Journalists said it was appalled by the killing of the three journalists and called for an independent investigation.

26/10/2024

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Stunning footage of huge dust tornado swirling near Sharjah in UAE

A dust tornado was captured on camera in the United Arab Emirates earlier this week, showing a large vortex extending into the sky.

25/10/2024

India

Germany backs India-EU free trade agreement as Scholz visits New Delhi

Modi and Scholz held talks to strengthen India-Germany ties, signing agreements on defence, trade, and clean energy.

25/10/2024

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Aftermath of Israeli airstrike on Al-Maghazi refugee camp

There were desperate scenes as people tried to extinguish the flames following an Israeli airstrike in the al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Thursday, October 24.

25/10/2024

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Demonstrations for Gazan hostages release in Israel

Hundreds took to the streets of Jerusalem demanding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza on Thursday night at the beginning of the Jewish religious holiday of Simchat Torah.

25/10/2024

Partner content

Unraveling the art of silk production in Uzbekistan

Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s tradition of silk production has been a hallmark of its cultural and economic landscape for millennia, with deep roots tracing back to the ancient Silk Road.

25/10/2024

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Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes, Beirut residents seek shelter

An Israeli airstrike, which targeted an office belonging to a Beirut-based TV station, left hollowed-out buildings, broken windows and rubble in a neighbourhood in the Lebanese capital.

25/10/2024

Gaza

Israeli strike on Gaza school reportedly kills at least 17

Israel says the site was used by Hamas for planning terrorist attacks.

25/10/2024

South Korea

North Korean balloon dumps trash on Seoul's presidential turf again

Pyongyang and Seoul are exchanging increasingly heated rhetoric as Kim Jong-un expands his military cooperation with Russia.

24/10/2024

Cambodia

Cambodia cracks down on surrogacy as international demand remains high

Once a hub for affordable surrogacy following restrictions in neighbouring countries, Cambodia is trying to curb the practice because of human trafficking concerns.

24/10/2024

Gaza

Israel accuses six Al Jazeera journalists of ties to militant groups

Al Jazeera has denied the claims, which they say are part of a wider campaign against its Qatar-based network.

24/10/2024

South Korea

Polish and South Korean presidents meet as Pyongyang backs Russia

Andrzej Duda's visit to South Korea focused on defence cooperation as North Korea sent troops to Russia.

24/10/2024

Gaza

Blinken urges Israeli ceasefire amid continued violence

Israel's strikes in Lebanon's Tyre and Maarakeh killed a top Hezbollah official and three others, as the death toll in the conflict continues to rise.

23/10/2024