Asia

Nature

Clownfish shrink to survive heat waves as climate change warms oceans

Scientists observed this behaviour in Papua New Guinea, where warming oceans and bleaching sea anemones forced the fish to cope with extreme conditions.

22/05/2025

Israel

Netanyahu says Israel will control all of Gaza at end of offensive

Speaking about the current military offensive, codenamed Operation Gideon's Chariots, Netanyahu said "at the end of this campaign, all of the territories of the Gaza Strip will be under Israel's security control."

22/05/2025

Taiwan

Taiwan claims China is using cash to win over developing nations

Chinese economic pressure has reduced the number of Taiwan's formal diplomatic allies to just 12, mainly small island nations in the South Pacific and Caribbean.

21/05/2025

Thailand

Thailand vows to tighten control of cannabis as smuggling cases soar

Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, which has boosted the country's tourism industry and spawned thousands of shops.

21/05/2025

Uzbekistan

Euroviews. Termez Dialogue seeks new model for Central and South Asian relations

Strengthening connectivity will create a true win-win scenario. Most importantly, it will provide a powerful impetus for building a unified regional space, laying the foundation for lasting peace, sustainable development, and long-term stability across the region, Dr Eldor Aripov writes.

21/05/2025

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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza; newborn and toddler among dead

Palestinians in Deir al-Balah held funeral prayers on Wednesday for victims of an Israeli airstrike, including a seven-day-old baby and a two-year-old toddler.

21/05/2025

Europe News

Kallas asks for probe after IDF fires near foreign diplomats in Jenin

The Israeli military said in a statement that while the visit had been approved, the delegation “deviated from the approved route” and Israeli soldiers fired warning shots into the air to distance them from the area.

21/05/2025

Uzbekistan

Central Asian nations push for regional development at Termez Dialogue

The Termez Dialogue in Uzbekistan aims to create a permanent platform for Central and South Asian cooperation, emphasising connectivity and economic integration.

21/05/2025

Business

How Saudi Arabia is building investment ties with the US and Europe

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key Middle Eastern player in the last few years and is now attracting billions worth of investments from both the US and Europe.

21/05/2025

The Exchange

The shift towards digital-only banking and cloud operations for a tech-driven future

In partnership with Media City

Industry digital banking leaders discuss the transformative impact of digital wallets and fintech on banking, highlighting innovation, consumer needs, and emerging trends shaping the future of finance.

21/05/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan’s musicals bring national stories to the modern stage

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan’s musical theatre is rising again. Rooted in tradition and reimagined for today, the genre is connecting generations — and taking local stories to new audiences at home and abroad.

21/05/2025

Pakistan

Five killed after suicide bombing strikes school bus in Pakistan

Officials have warned that the death toll from the attack in the southwestern province of Balochistan could rise.

21/05/2025

Economy

Japan shipments to US decline as trade tariffs slow export growth

The world's fourth-largest economy is one of the hardest hit by the US administration's elevated trade tariffs on cars, resulting in Japanese exports slowing in April.

21/05/2025

Israel

Israel 'completely rejects' EU decision to review cooperation deal

Israeli foreign ministry has denounced the European Union's move to review a pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza.

21/05/2025

Syria

Damascus suffers severe water crisis after lowest rainfall in decades

Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption.

20/05/2025

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Cambodians remember Khmer Rouge victims 50 years on

Cambodia held a powerful memorial on Tuesday to mark 50 years since the Khmer Rouge began a brutal regime that left around 1.7 million people dead.

20/05/2025

Israel

Israel to allow dozens of aid trucks into Gaza daily, government says

The Israeli government enabled UN aid trucks to enter the Strip on Tuesday amid international pressure over a blockade that has been in place since March.

20/05/2025

Japan

Japanese Yakuza mobsters arrested for operating too close to library

During the Yakuza's heyday in the 1960s, the group operated internationally and boasted more than 184,000 members, according to Japan's National Police Agency.

20/05/2025

Culture news

Who really took the Napalm Girl photo? Iconic image credit 'suspended'

The haunting image, seen around the world and hailed as a defining symbol of the Vietnam War’s horrors, is once again under scrutiny as questions resurface about who actually took the photograph.

20/05/2025

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan boosts SME sector to draw EU investment

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is stepping up support for small and medium-sized businesses. With more financing, reforms, and trade incentives, the goal is to grow its SME base and attract more European investment.

20/05/2025

Silk Road Adventures

How Bukhara's ancient water systems inspire today’s climate solutions

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we explore how Bukhara’s ancient water systems still shape life today, as a city in the desert adapts to the challenges of climate change.

20/05/2025

Cambodia

Cambodia marks 50th anniversary of Khmer Rouge genocide

Hundreds of Cambodians marked the Day of Remembrance by attending a ceremony honouring victims of the Khmer Rouge at one of the "killing fields".

20/05/2025

Markets

Chinese battery giant raises billions in this year’s biggest listing

Tesla supplier CATL completed the world’s largest listing of 2025 to date, with its shares surging more than 12% on the first day of trading.

20/05/2025

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First aid trucks enter Gaza as allies warn Israel of sanctions

Aid trucks were seen on Tuesday at the Kerem Shalom crossing, as Israel allowed limited humanitarian supplies into Gaza after months of total blockade.

20/05/2025

Earth News

India's steel expansion plans could threaten global emissions goals

Steel production is one of the most carbon-intensive industries, responsible for nearly 9 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

20/05/2025

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Hundreds flee Jabaliya as Israel escalates ground offensive in Gaza

Families flee the densely populated Jabaliya area after Israel launched what it described as “extensive” new ground operations in northern Gaza.

20/05/2025