Asia

India

G20 summit in India's Bengaluru ends without agreement on Ukraine

G20 summit in India's Bengaluru ended without agreement on Ukraine, after China and Russia refused to endorse a statement condemning the invasion of Ukraine

25/02/2023

Destinations

Taiwan is paying tourists to visit: Here's how much you could get

With a subtropical climate, beautiful beaches, scenic hikes and thousands of temples, there are plenty of other reasons to visit.

24/02/2023

Japan

Back-street style and old-world charm: What makes Tokyo so special?

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

“In Tokyo, you are free to be whatever you want to be, wherever you want to be." Find out why Japan's capital is the source of so much inspiration.

24/02/2023

Culture news

BTS member announced partnership with Louis Vuitton

As BTS's hiatus continues due to band members serving in the military, J-Hope announces his latest fashion ambassador role.

24/02/2023

Football Now

Europe's Top 5 Leagues: Who will win their domestic titles?

In partnership with Media City

Five of Europe's top leagues are approaching the climax of their seasons. In some countries, the usual suspects are in pole position, but elsewhere, we could be in for some surprises. So, who will hold their nerves as the season ends?

23/02/2023

China

At least 49 missing and four dead at Chinese coal mine landslide

At least 49 people missing and four dead from the collapse of an open pit coal mine in northern China.

23/02/2023

Israel

Gaza rockets and Israeli strikes follow deadly West Bank raid

The violence follows an Israeli raid on Nablus on Wednesday, one of the bloodiest battles in nearly a year of fighting in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.

23/02/2023

Food and Drink

Japanese food maker readies plant-based seafood for Europe

In March, European supermarket shelves will have to make space for a new Japanese entry in the increasingly big market for plant-based alternatives to sea-food and meat.

23/02/2023

Qatar 365

Diving for pearls: from Qatari seabeds to glittering display cases

In partnership with Media City

Pearls were Qatar's first major export commodity. And despite competition from oyster farms, divers still go in search of nature's treasures

22/02/2023

West Bank

Ten Palestinians killed, dozens wounded in West Bank raid

The Israeli military gave few details about its operation in the northern city of Nablus, known as a militant stronghold, where the army frequently operates.

22/02/2023

Culture news

Take a virtual hot air balloon trip over Saudi Arabia's ancient tombs

Saudi Arabia's Hegra Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been recreated in the metaverse, offering virtual tours of its ancient tombs.

22/02/2023

Mobility

New balloon capsule aims to float passengers to the edge of space

The company says it aims to "democratise space" by offering cheap, safe balloon flights high enough in the stratosphere to see the curve of the Earth.

21/02/2023

Oman

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited Oman

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited Oman on Monday, his first visit to the Sultanate since Syria's civil war began. Gulf states have offered aid to Syria's earthquake victims.

21/02/2023

Israel

Israel's PM Netanyahu pushes ahead with controversial court reforms

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu won a vote in the Knesset 63-47 giving initial approval to controversial judicial reforms that have prompted street protests with opposition groups saying the changes will give his right wing coalition more power over the appointment of judges.

21/02/2023

Art

Leiji Matsumoto, manga creator of epic space sagas, dies aged 85

Matsumoto died of acute heart failure in a Tokyo hospital on Feb. 13, 2023, his office, Studio Leijisha, said.

20/02/2023

Israel

More mass protests in Israel over plans to reform the judicial system

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested in front of parliament in Jerusalem as the vote began on judicial reforms that critics say will undermine democracy

20/02/2023

Earth News

Why are locals worried about Fukushima wastewater?

Nearly 12 years ago, a massive earthquake and tsunami triggered a nuclear catastrophe at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi plant. Now, the plant operator wants to release 1.3 million tonnes of wastewater into the sea.

20/02/2023

North Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missiles and threathens neighbours

It is the second launch carried out by the North Korean regime since Saturday and according to Pyongyang, it is in retaliation to the joint military operations being carried out by South Korea and the United States.

20/02/2023

Syria

Syria says at least five killed in deadly Israeli strike on Damascus

Syrian military reports an Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring 15 others.

19/02/2023

South Korea

North Korea fires first missile of the year into Japanese waters

South Korean and Japanese authorities have reported that North Korea has fired its first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile of the year, which landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone.

19/02/2023

Syria

Drone footage reveals devastation of earthquake in northwest Syria

Drone footage reveals the devastation of the earthquake in northwest Syria as the number of victims continues to climb and the search for answers goes on

18/02/2023

Culture news

French-Japanese boy becomes first recognised dual-national kabuki star

Kabuki shows are all-male affairs combining dance, drama, and music, with men playing male and female roles.

18/02/2023

Conscious Travel

Can big hotels benefit small communities? This resort is a ray of hope

The Sarojin is a shining example of community-based tourism.

18/02/2023

Sport

Sagi Muki is Tel Aviv’s hero on Grand Slam Day Two

Former world champion Sagi Muki secured his gold medal since his world championship triumph in 2019.

17/02/2023

Culture news

The world's oldest and most complete bible goes to auction

More than 1,000 years old, the Codex Sassoon is a missing link in the history of Abrahamic religions.

17/02/2023

Sport

Judo-loving Israel cheers the return of the World Tour

Just three months after Israel hosted the prestigious Masters' tournament in Jerusalem, the World Judo Tour has returned to Tel Aviv.

16/02/2023