Asia

China

China releases three US citizens in rare prisoner swap

The three US nationals were swapped for four people, including three Chinese citizens who were returned to China.

28/11/2024

Gaza

Bakeries threatened by severe shortages while bread is a lifeline to many in Gaza

In Deir al-Balah, a flock of people are desperate to buy bread, and in the north of Gaza, hundreds more Palestinians flee as Israel's offensive continues.

28/11/2024

Earth News

Experts say China’s coal consumption could peak in 2025

Over the last three years, experts have become increasingly optimistic about China’s green transition.

27/11/2024

Qatar 365

Culture & Couture in Doha: Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 is back home in Doha to continue its special coverage of the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024, a yearly initiative that aims to deepen cultural ties between countries.

27/11/2024

Modern Nomads

Discovering Abai Qunanbaiuly: The legacy of Kazakhstan's poet, philosopher and musician

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore the enduring legacy of Abai Qunanbaiuly, Kazakhstan's greatest poet, philosopher and cultural figure. From literature to opera, his influence continues to shape Kazakhstan's modern identity.

27/11/2024

Lebanon

With Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holding, Lebanese residents head home

A deal brokered by the US and France offers hope of a stable pause to hostilities that exploded after a year of low-level fighting.

27/11/2024

No Comment

Dozens of Israelis call for return of Gaza hostages

Around 100 hostages are still being held in Gaza, with at least a third believed to be dead. Most of the other hostages taken during Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023, were released in a ceasefire last year.

27/11/2024

Israel

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into force

The deal aims to achieve a 60-day pause of hostilities in Lebanon, but Biden said the deal is designed "to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.”

27/11/2024

No Comment

Severe weather in Gaza compounds challenges

Turbulent weather is compounding the challenges facing displaced people in Gaza, where heavy rains and dropping temperatures are making tents and other temporary shelters uninhabitable.

27/11/2024

No Comment

No comment: Residents react after fatal Israeli airstrike on residential building in central Beirut

Local residents reacted after Israeli jets Tuesday struck a residential building killing 3 and injuring 26 in central Beirut in the Basta area, the second in days. The strike comes hours before an anticipated ceasefire deal between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah militant group.

26/11/2024

Israel

Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

US President Joe Biden announced that the ceasefire will come into force at 4am GMT on Wednesday morning.

26/11/2024

Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes hit 20 sites in Lebanon before possible ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike hit 20 sites in southern Lebanon and central Beirut. The strikes preceded talks on a US-mediated ceasefire with Hezbollah, with optimism expressed by officials ahead of a vote by Israel's security cabinet.

26/11/2024

Israel

Why peace in Gaza looks more remote than ever

Qatar, one of the principal mediators in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, recently suspended all mediation efforts due to a reported lack of will on either side. Where are things headed now?

26/11/2024

Destinations

‘New year new me’: Visit Bhutan for a trip to recharge and refresh

Spending time in Bhutan can teach you to slow down, connect with nature and be inspired by Buddhist compassion.

26/11/2024

Business

Trump's tariff hikes could speed up China's shift to new markets

The US has for years been a major destination for Chinese goods, but exporters are reducing their reliance on the world’s largest consumer market as Beijing and Washington feud over trade.

26/11/2024

Focus

Tashkent's green transport future: Electric buses, scooters and bikes

In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Focus, we look at Tashkent's exciting shift towards sustainable transport. From electric buses to eco-friendly scooters and bike lanes, the city is paving the way for greener, more accessible urban mobility.

26/11/2024

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Eight hostel staff detained in Laos over methanol poisoning deaths

Staff from a backpacker hostel have been detained after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out.

26/11/2024

Israel

'No excuses' for Israel to not accept ceasefire deal, Borrell says

Israel's cabinet is set to agree on a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon on Tuesday, despite several sticking points.

26/11/2024

Scenes

Watch: Mute artist paints a thousand words of optimism in Syria

In partnership with Media City

Lama Abadi is a woman who doesn't let her disability get in the way. Her artwork on battle-scarred buildings speaks volumes.

25/11/2024

No Comment

Israel launches heavy airstrikes on southern suburbs of Beirut

In retaliation for Hezbollah launching over 200 rockets into Israel, Israeli airstrikes on Sunday targeted and destroyed several buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon.

25/11/2024

Art

Palestinian artists announce Gaza Biennale

The project is planned to involve showcasing work in Gaza itself, but also sending pieces to be exhibited abroad – an exceptional challenge amid military onslaught, and when movement of people and goods is severely restricted.

25/11/2024

China

Euroviews. The West’s crisis of faith in democracy is a gift to authoritarians

To the Uyghurs in China and elsewhere, our democracy holds the promise that one day, their voices might finally be heard. We cannot let it be eroded, Rushan Abbas writes.

25/11/2024

World News

Q&A: Central Asian integration is crucial in response to Ukraine war

Euronews spoke to Janusz Bugajski, Senior Fellow at the Jamestown Foundation, to understand the situation and prospects for the region in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine, China's influence and ahead of the US presidency of Donald Trump.

25/11/2024

Azerbaijan

How could Baku and Brussels align on gas supplies to the EU?

Baku wants more EU investments and commitments to its natural gas potential as it looks for more fossil energy revenues to finance its ambitions to become the renewable energy leader of Eurasia. Meanwhile, Brussels' gas goals are not enough.

25/11/2024

Europe News

COP29 Baku: a platform from which to build on?

Several delegates stressed the significance of having reached an agreement and making progress in "difficult geopolitical times".

25/11/2024

Partner content

Thailand’s small fishers fight to stay afloat under strict IUU rules

Partner content presented by MFA Thailand

Euronews explores how Thailand's anti-IUU fishing laws are affecting small-scale fishers, highlighting the economic fallout and the need for reform in response to global compliance pressures.

25/11/2024