Asia

Business

Could Saudi Arabia turn into a hub for building robots in the future?

Saudi Arabia's new investment firm Alat announced four partnerships with global companies as the country makes efforts to turn into a technology manufacturing hub.

22/02/2024

Qatar 365

Architecture as a means to preserve Qatar’s heritage

In partnership with Media City

From energy efficient superstructures to repurposed old buildings or the award-winning smart city of Msheireb, Qatar is reaping the rewards from laying the foundations of a greener future.

21/02/2024

Lifestyle

French rider gallops to victory in Riyadh's ladies' camel festival

French rider Coralie Viroulaud competed fiercely against local favorite Reem Salem In Riyadh's inaugural 'Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival'.

21/02/2024

Israel

Starvation fears as food deliveries into north Gaza halted

“The situation is beyond your imagination,” said Soad Abu Hussein, a widow and mother of five children sheltering in a school in Jabaliya refugee camp.

21/02/2024

Gaza

Gaza death toll hits grim milestone as US vetoes ceasefire resolution

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

20/02/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Hundreds of Palestinians transported to Deir al-Balah hospital

On Sunday, the Gaza health ministry said 127 bodies were brought to hospitals in the course of 24 hours.

20/02/2024

Economy

China cuts key interest rate to revive property sector

The world's second-biggest economy is launching a new effort to boost a sector which provides 25% of the country's GDP.

20/02/2024

Economy

Israel-Hamas war takes its toll on Israel's economy

Israel's economic output plummeted in the final three months of 2023, mainly driven by a large drop in private consumption.

19/02/2024

Scenes

WATCH: The puppet master fanning the flames of traditional shadow theatre

In partnership with Media City

After watching his first-ever performance as a child, Ida Bagus Putera Baruna was mesmerised by Indonesia’s ancient Wayang theatre

19/02/2024

Japan

Japan pledges its support to Ukraine during reconstruction conference

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday reaffirmed his nation's commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction, framing it as a strategic investment for the future.

19/02/2024

Malaysia

Euroviews. The litigation funding industry is abusing the global legal system

Malaysia’s experience of the Sulu case allowed us to see up close the violation and damage that resulted from the funding of vexatious claims, Azalina Othman Said writes.

19/02/2024

Israel

Protesters across Israel demand early elections and hostages release

The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the demonstrators demands and continues his offensive in Gaza.

19/02/2024

Health news

South Korea doctors submit resignations in a spat with government

The Korea Medical Association, which represents doctors, said it plans to hold rallies in support of the trainees.

19/02/2024

Art

Art in Saudi Arabia: 'AlUla can be a catalyst for change'

Desert X curator Neville Wakefield has been involved since the start shaping its journey from the Coachella Valley to Saudi Arabia. This year he returns to AlUla as the arts festival's co-artistic director and believes it can be a catalyst for change in the region.

19/02/2024

Israel

'Finish the job': Israel sets deadline for Rafah offensive

All the latest from the Israel Hamas war.

19/02/2024

Sport

Azerbaijan finishes on top

Day three of the Baku Grand Slam supplied yet another incredible display of judo in the Azeri capital.

18/02/2024

Taiwan

China's coast guard to up patrols near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago

China's Taiwan Affairs Office vowed on Sunday further measures, without clarifying further detail.

18/02/2024

Gaza

Netanyahu rejects pressure over Rafah as strikes kill 40 Palestinians

The Israeli Prime Minister says preventing Israel from acting in Rafah is "basically telling us - lose the war".

18/02/2024

Sport

Azerbijan dominate at second day of Judo Grand Slam

The Azeri judoka home team took home two gold medals in Baku.

17/02/2024

Gaza

Israeli strikes kill 13 in Rafah as Palestinians start fleeing area

An estimated 1.4 million Palestinians, more than half of Gaza’s population, has crammed into the Strip's southernmost city of Rafah.

17/02/2024

Sport

Judo Grand Slam in Baku gets underway on day one

The rise of young Swede, Tara Babulfath, a first year junior and just 18 years old, was impossible to ignore. Her gold medal in Baku was nothing less than staggering.

16/02/2024

Focus

How is Japan using its expertise to help Ukraine recover?

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Recovery and reconstruction are part of Japan’s DNA. The Asian country is aiding war-torn Ukraine in several ways that include managing the disposal of debris, building infrastructure, and providing humanitarian aid.

16/02/2024

Football Now

Asian Cup Review: Was it the best Asian tournament of all time?

In partnership with Media City

Qatar seals 2023 AFC Asian Cup repeat, unveiling multiple surprises and historic firsts, as fans bask in the drama of a tournament that was dubbed the best in Asia's football history.

15/02/2024

Culture news

Over 400 stars sign letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision

The letter comes in response to calls to ban the country from entry into this year's Eurovision song contest that's set to take place in Sweden.

15/02/2024

Israel

Israeli forces storm Gaza hospital as tensions with Hezbollah rise

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

15/02/2024

The Cube

Were the two recently liberated Israeli hostages freed one month ago?

Some social media users are falsely claiming the two recently freed hostages were rescued in December. Certain users accused Israel of using the ‘liberation’ to justify the country's attack on Rafah, southern Gaza.

15/02/2024