Asia

Iran

Iran holds state funeral for killed military leaders and scientists

Hundreds of thousands attended a mass funeral in Tehran for IRGC Chief General Hossein Salami and other top commanders killed in the conflict with Israel.

28/06/2025

The Dialogue

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is taking the game global

In partnership with Media City

The NBA legend and 3-time Olympic Gold medalist is now serving as the FIBA World Cup Qatar 2027 Global Ambassador, on a mission to grow the game internationally.

28/06/2025

Iran

Experts will assess damage to Iran's nuclear sites, says diplomat

In an interview with Euronews, Malek Hossein Gevzad said that the crisis has brought the Iranian people closer together.

27/06/2025

Iran

Iran's FM says talks with US 'complicated' by strikes on nuclear sites

Tehran's top diplomat signalled that no talks between the US and Iran were planned, despite Trump claiming talks could begin next week.

27/06/2025

Tech News

China unveils tiny spy drone that looks like a mosquito

About 2 cm long and weighing just 0.3 grams, the insect-inspired device features two tiny wings and three spindly legs. Its minuscule size would make it difficult to detect using conventional radar systems, experts say.

27/06/2025

Gaza

At least 18 dead after Israeli strike hits Gaza street, hospitals say

The chaos around aid distribution continues in the Strip, exacerbated by looting and violence.

27/06/2025

North Korea

Six Americans detained for trying to send Bibles to North Korea

The incident comes as South Korea’s new liberal government seeks to ease friction with Pyongyang and restart long-dormant talks.

27/06/2025

Japan

Japan executes convicted 'Twitter killer' who killed nine

The execution by hanging of a man convicted of killing nine people in Japan comes amidst a growing debate over the country's use of capital punishment.

27/06/2025

Europe News

Iran's uranium stocks said to be intact, UK media says

The initial European intelligence assessment is unlikely to go down well with US President Donald Trump who is currently engaged with a fight with his own spy agencies about the impact of the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.

26/06/2025

Indonesia

Indonesian police suspect three Australians of murder of man on Bali

Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old from Melbourne, was killed just after midnight on 13 June at a villa near Munggu Beach in Bali’s Badung district.

26/06/2025

No Comment

Bear disrupts flights at Yamagata Airport, forces runway closure

A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn't been found yet.

26/06/2025

China

Qatar reaffirms commitment to AIIB and will host 2026 meeting

Qatar will host the 11th edition of the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in September 2026, ushering a new chapter of the Bank’s efforts to position itself as a global force for development and economic growth.

26/06/2025

India

India refuses to sign SCO statement over claims of pro-Pakistan bias

Tensions flared at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit as India refused to endorse a joint statement over claims it favoured Pakistan.

26/06/2025

Health news

Mothers and doctors in Gaza say formula shortages risk babies’ lives

Rights groups say the war and the blockade have sparked a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, though Israel says it is allowing in vital aid.

26/06/2025

No Comment

Over 2,000 join mud ritual in Philippines to pray for global peace

In northern Luzon, Philippines, over 2,000 devotees dressed in mud and banana leaves walked to a church praying for world peace, honoring a WWII miracle.

26/06/2025

Iran

Iran's Khamenei claims victory in first speech since Israel ceasefire

Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran emerged victorious over Israel and criticised US intervention, highlighting the retaliatory missile attack on a US base in Qatar.

26/06/2025

Health news

Thailand bans sales of cannabis without a prescription

The shift comes amid a rift between former coalition partners in the Thai government.

26/06/2025

North Korea

North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong-un eyes tourism

The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone can accommodate roughly 20,000 guests a year, according to state-run media.

26/06/2025

Iran

Strikes on Iran's Fordow facility rendered it inoperable, Israel says

The Israeli assessment contradicts a leaked intelligence report from the US, which suggests that Iran’s nuclear programme has only been set back by a few months.

25/06/2025

Iran

Iran moves to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

The development came as Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of failing to condemn recent strikes on its nuclear facilities.

25/06/2025

Europe in Motion

How crucial is the strait of Hormuz to the global energy market?

Although Israel and Iran's ceasefire which came into force on Tuesday removed the pending threat of the Strait of Hormuz's closure, this is not the first time that Iran has said it would block it.

25/06/2025

Qatar 365

New climate-resistant initiatives underway in Qatar to conserve water in the desert

In partnership with Media City

With Qatar’s arid and dry climate in mind, two Qatar-based eco-friendly tech companies are using innovative climate-resistant solutions to capture moisture from the sky to produce water – one quenches the thirst of humans and the other produces water for crops.

25/06/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakh archaeological wonders draw crowds

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel across Kazakhstan in search of its most captivating archaeological treasures — from the royal Saka tombs of Berel in the east to the iconic Golden Man exhibit in the capital Astana.

25/06/2025

Gaza

Explosive on armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza

Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war on 7 October 2023 after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, more than 860 Israeli soldiers have died, over 400 of those while fighting in Gaza.

25/06/2025

Economy

Which countries will lose the most if tensions reignite around Iran?

Russia could benefit from an escalating situation in the Middle East, while China and Europe would see their economies suffer if the ceasefire between Iran and Israel fails to hold.

25/06/2025

Iran

US strikes on Iran only set back nuclear plans by months, report says

The report contradicts earlier statements by Trump in which he claimed that the US’ targeted operation on Iranian nuclear sites “obliterated” their programme, setting it back many years.

25/06/2025