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Kazakh superstar Dimash on music, heritage, and World Nomad Games

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Dimash discusses his unique fusion of classical, Kazakh and contemporary music, and his mission to spread his "country’s culture, songs, and traditional music to the world."

17/09/2024

Earth News

Italian men fined for stealing butterflies from Sri Lanka

The two men from northern Italy face two years in jail if they fail to pay the fine by 24 September.

16/09/2024

Iran

Euroviews. Does Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian remember Mahsa Amini's death?

More than ever, Iran needs to rebuild its image and identity — an identity that has been unfairly sacrificed for the ambitions of a select few, Babak Kamiar writes.

16/09/2024

Europe News

Scholz and Mirziyoyev ink worker entry deal in Uzbekistan

The bilateral deal is intended to ease the entry of skilled workers from Uzbekistan to Germany, particularly those working in the healthcare sector.

16/09/2024

Europe News

Russia-China joint military drills end in Sea of Japan

Chinese state media said the drills, named Northern/Interaction-2024, aim to deepen strategic cooperation between the two countries and strengthen their ability to respond to security threats.

16/09/2024

Myanmar

Dozens dead and many missing in Myanmar after Typhoon Yagi

The death toll from flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi has reached at least 74, Myanmar’s state television said on Saturday.

15/09/2024

Israel

Yemen fires long-range missile at Israel, with no casualties reported

A long-range missile fired from Yemen landed in an open area in central Israel early on Sunday, the Israeli military said.

15/09/2024

Iran

Iran says it successfully launched domestic-made satellite into space

The West is concerned that Tehran might be advancing its ballistic missile systems and that this development could also help its nuclear weapons programme.

14/09/2024

Yemen

EU naval mission attempts to salvage burning oil tanker in Red Sea

A new attempt has begun to try to salvage an oil tanker burning in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, an EU naval mission announced.

14/09/2024

Vietnam

At least 233 dead in Vietnam following Typhoon Yagi's aftermath

Around 500 personnel and sniffer dogs have been mobilised for the search while relatives of the victims wait for news of their loved ones, next to a stack of coffins prepared for the deceased.

13/09/2024

No Comment

The World Nomad Games wrap up in Astana

The fifth World Nomad Games conclude in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Friday, celebrating nomadic sports and culture from across Inner Asia.

13/09/2024

Travel News

Ban on new hotels in Bali as overtourism threatens

Last month, tourism minister Sandiaga Uno warned that the situation in south Bali was verging on overtourism.

13/09/2024

Business

Beijing bans PwC's China unit for concealing fraud in Evergrande audit

The punishment is the heaviest yet for an international accounting firm operating in China.

13/09/2024

North Korea

North Korea gives glimpse of secretive uranium facility

Images released on Friday could provide outsiders with a valuable estimate of the size of North Korea's nuclear inventory.

13/09/2024

Culture news

How 'My English Persian Kitchen' brings the taste of Iran to the stage

Euronews Culture sat down with actor Isabella Nefar to discuss how she brought Atoosa Sepehr's story of escaping Iran to the stage, while also feeding an entire audience.

13/09/2024

Economy

China raises its retirement age to address declining worksforce

Minimum retirement ages in China are much lower than in other major economies, although pressure on pension funds is forcing policy change.

13/09/2024

Europe News

Pope wraps up longest trip of his tenure as head of Catholic Church

Pope Francis departed Singapore on Friday - wrapping up his tour through Southeast Asia and Oceania, where he visited four countries and preached a message of religious tolerance and inclusivity.

13/09/2024

Europe News

Borrell urges Lebanon and Israel to ease tensions along their border

"We need to de-escalate military tensions and use this opportunity to urge all sides to pursue this path," said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell during his visit to Beirut.

12/09/2024

Explore

A train journey through Uzbekistan's ancient Silk Road

In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Explore, we take a train journey through Uzbekistan's iconic Silk Road cities.

12/09/2024

Lifestyle

Horseback wrestling to goat polo: A guide to the World Nomad Games

The 5th World Nomad Games, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, brings together athletes from 91 countries to compete in 21 traditional nomadic sports.

12/09/2024

Europe News

Pope asks for better conditions of migrant workers in Singapore

"I would like to highlight the risk entailed in focusing solely on pragmatism or placing merit above all things, namely the unintended consequence of justifying the exclusion of those on the margins from benefiting from progress," the Pope said.

12/09/2024

Iraq

Iran's Pezeshkian seeks stronger Iraq ties on first trip as president

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, sworn in last July, has made his first official visit abroad to Iraq, seeking to bolster ties amid growing regional tensions.

11/09/2024

The Exchange

Exploring the future of tourism through innovation and sustainability

In partnership with Media City

The future of tourism is here, blending innovation with sustainability. Explore how regenerative practises and cutting-edge technology are reshaping the travel industry and creating a positive impact on communities and the planet.

11/09/2024

Culture news

French artist Sophie Calle among winners of 2024 Praemium Imperiale

French artist Sophie Calle and Portuguese classical pianist Maria João Pires have won Praemium Imperiale awards, Japan’s highest international art honours.

11/09/2024

Gaza

At least 25 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza and West Bank

Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not differentiate between fighters and civilians, says over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began.

11/09/2024

Business

European business confidence in China at all-time low, report says

Many European businesses believe the returns on investments in the world's second-largest economy are not worth the risks, because of issues including China's economic slowdown and a politicised business environment.

11/09/2024