Asia

Iran

Fire at commercial complex near Tehran kills 11 and injures dozens

Iranian media reported on Wednesday that a fire at a shopping centre near the capital left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured. The prosecutor's office has called for an investigation into the incident to identify possible culprits, state-run media reported.

06/05/2026

Iran

Iran says passage through Strait of Hormuz will be ensured

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal.

06/05/2026

North Korea

North Korea drops mention to unification with South from constitution

China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

06/05/2026

United Arab Emirates

Gulf braces itself for potential escalation with Iran

The Gulf is bracing itself for what could be a major escalation in the Iran war. Attacks against the UAE took place on Monday, the first since the ceasefire was announced in April.

05/05/2026

Economy

ADB unveils €65bn plan for energy and digital connectivity

At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the Bank outlined a programme focused on cross-border energy and digital infrastructure.

05/05/2026

Europe

Son of Myanmar's ousted leader appeals to Macron for proof of life

The military's 2021 takeover prompted widespread public protests, whose violent suppression by security forces triggered an armed resistance that has now led to a state of civil war.

05/05/2026

Azerbaijan

Kallas visits Baku to advance 'strategic partnership' with Azerbaijan

The EU's High Representative Kaja Kallas met Azerbaijan’s leadership in Baku for talks to advance what she called “our strategic interest” in connectivity between the EU, the South Caucasus and Central Asia, and to contribute to the regional peace process.

05/05/2026

Iran

Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' and reach a peace deal

Meanwhile, Iran warned the US against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the war.

05/05/2026

Syria

Saydnaya residents demand links to notorious Syrian prison must end

Residents of Saidnaya reject linking the town to a nearby military prison, saying the label damages its identity as a city that is home to miracles and a sacred shrine and obscures its actual history of peaceful coexistence.

05/05/2026

Travel News

Singapore Airlines to add Starlink from next year

High-speed WiFi will be offered to all passengers for free, provided they are a member of the airline’s frequent flyer programme.

05/05/2026

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Orthodox Jews celebrate Lag BaOmer holiday in Jerusalem

Crowds gather around bonfires in Jerusalem to celebrate the Orthodox Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer.

05/05/2026

Azerbaijan

Italy’s PM Meloni visits Baku to reinforce key energy links

During her visit to Baku, the Italian premier said she wanted Azerbaijan to strengthen its role as an energy hub between Europe and Asia, with Italy serving as "the privileged gateway to the European market."

05/05/2026

Iran

Iran threatens European military bases amid Hormuz escalation

Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map, warning US Navy ships and oil tankers from crossing.

05/05/2026

China

21 people killed, 61 injured in fireworks plant explosion in China

Authorities are still investigating the reasons of the explosion, with negligence being suspected as a likely cause. Officials warned that the death toll is likely to climb as search and rescue operations continue.

05/05/2026

United Arab Emirates

Euronews reporter says Dubai flight held in London during UAE strikes

Toby Gregory reported the atmosphere in the cabin remained calm, with passengers having no concerns about safety due to Emirates' track record of maintaining passenger safety.

04/05/2026

Azerbaijan

Diplomats survey Karabakh reconstruction as peace settles in

European and US diplomats surveyed Azerbaijan’s reconstruction of Karabakh and expressed support for the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan settling on the region gripped by decades of conflict until 2025.

04/05/2026

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Celebrations as Modi’s ruling party poised to take control of India's West Bengal state

Supporters of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrate as trends released by the Election Commission show BJP leading in 176 out of 294 seats in West Bengal.

04/05/2026

United Arab Emirates

Dubai residents take shelter as UAE intercepts Iranian strike

Euronews journalists reported hearing explosions from air defence intercepts above Dubai after a missile alert on Monday, as the UAE said Iran struck an ADNOC-linked tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

04/05/2026

Iran

Trump says Iran has fired shots but caused little damage in Hormuz

Meanwhile, a senior admiral said the US had destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels by Tehran's forces.

04/05/2026

Iran

Tehran regime executes three protesters, one 'without evidence'

Iran’s judiciary says three protesters detained over the January unrest in the city of Mashhad have been hanged, as rights groups report four murder convicts were executed in a unrelated case in Isfahan.

04/05/2026

Art

Artefacts returned to Centre of Islamic Civilisation after UK probe

The artefacts will be housed at the Centre of Islamic Civilisation as part of ongoing efforts to trace and recover cultural objects through cooperation with museums and the art market. The handover took place during an international cultural event marking the anniversary programme of Amir Temur.

04/05/2026

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Humanoid robots deployed to direct traffic in China

Humanoid robots have been deployed at intersections in the Chinese city of Hangzhou to assist traffic police and guide pedestrians.

04/05/2026

Business

New Gulf-Asia trade corridor in UAE-South Korea agreement

The UAE signed a landmark trade deal with South Korea, the day after it left OPEC, while Qatar is also engaging with Seoul for its own trade agreement. The Gulf states are paving a structural trade corridor with Asia.

04/05/2026

Travel News

UAE airspace fully reopens as flights set to return to normal

The UAE has restored full air operations after months of disruption caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a major step towards recovery for regional travel and key hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

04/05/2026

Sport

Judo: Heavyweights close Dushanbe in style

The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 ended with a thrilling final day for the heavyweights. Mansur Lorsanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Fuchun Huang, Asya Tavano and Jakub Sordyl all struck gold as Tajikistan signed off another memorable edition in style.

03/05/2026

Iran

Iran executes detainee of the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement

Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday that it had carried out the death execution of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a man arrested during 2022 protest movement, launched after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in Iran's morality police custody.

03/05/2026