Asia

Jordan

Bodies of Belgian mother and son found in Jordan after weekend floods

Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, the country's main tourist attraction.

05/05/2025

Israel

Protests erupt in Israel as government plans to seize Gaza

Police had to disperse hundreds of demonstrators outside Israel's parliament on Monday. They're demanding a deal with Hamas to secure the release of the hostages still being held in Gaza.

05/05/2025

Pakistan

Iran's FM visits Pakistan to mediate after deadly Kashmir attack

India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, a charge Islamabad denies, offering to cooperate in an international investigation.

05/05/2025

Iran

Iran reveals new long-range missile amid tensions with US

The announcement came as Tehran was criticised for its alleged support of Yemen's Houthis, who launched an attack against Israel's international airport over the weekend.

05/05/2025

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Colourful parade opens Cheung Chau’s Bun Festival

Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island burst into celebration on Monday as the annual Bun Festival got underway with a vibrant parade through its narrow streets.

05/05/2025

Israel

Israeli cabinet approves plan to seize all of Gaza Strip, reports say

Since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed in mid-March, Israel has taken control of further territory in the Strip, which now amounts to roughly 50% of Gaza.

05/05/2025

Israel

Houthis announce Israel 'air siege' after airport missile attack

In a video broadcast, Houthi rebel spokesperson called on international airlines to take the warning seriously to "preserve the safety of their travellers".

05/05/2025

Lebanon

First elections held in Lebanon since Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Local elections are being held in the country for the first time in almost a decade. The 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah will be decisive.

04/05/2025

Israel

Netanyahu promises revenge after Houthis strike near Tel Aviv airport

Israeli forces said a missile fired from Yemen hit an area inside Ben Gurion airport. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attack.

04/05/2025

Gaza

Aid groups report looting amid threat of mass starvation in Gaza

Witnesses and aid groups in Gaza have reported a surge in looting in the enclave, while human rights groups warn against the use of starvation as a 'weapon of war'.

03/05/2025

Sport

Golden Glory in Dushanbe: Tajikistan Shines on Day 2

Day 2 of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw Tajikistan claim two golds and one bronze. Local stars Asadulloev and Makhmadbekov thrilled home fans with stunning wins, while Cvjetko and Bold also earned impressive victories. A memorable showcase of judo excellence.

03/05/2025

Pakistan

Pakistan test fires ballistic missile as relations with India worsen

The Pakistani military said the launch was aimed at ensuring the “operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters."

03/05/2025

Singapore

Singapore's long-ruling party wins another landslide in key elections

The result is expected to bolster the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took office over a year ago.

03/05/2025

Gaza

Acute malnutrition rising among Gaza's young children, UN warns

As Israel's total blockade of Gaza approaches the two-month mark, organisations have no food supplies left to distribute, while some medicines are also running out.

02/05/2025

Azerbaijan

Two decades-old mass graves unearthed in Karabakh, Azerbaijan claims

Mass graves discovered in Karabakh's Shusha and Khojaly reveal remains of civilians missing since the First Karabakh War, with evidence of possible torture, Azerbaijan authorities claim.

02/05/2025

Gaza

Drone strike hits Gaza aid ship off Malta, organisers blame Israel

The attack comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has been under a full blockade since March, with Israel halting all imports, including food and medicine.

02/05/2025

Travel News

AI and accessibility are hot topics as travel industry meets in Dubai

The 32nd edition of the annual travel trade show is expected to have drawn record-breaking numbers of participants.

02/05/2025

South Korea

South Korea's former PM Han Duck-soo enters presidential race

Han, who briefly served as acting leader following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment over a controversial martial law declaration, said he would push for constitutional amendments to better balance power between the president and parliament.

02/05/2025

Syria

Israel conducts airstrike near Syrian presidential palace

The strike came amid escalating clashes between pro-government forces and Druze fighters near Damascus, which have left dozens dead.

02/05/2025

Iran

Weekend nuclear deal talks between Iran and US postponed, says Oman

The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the country.

01/05/2025

Philippines

Workers take to the streets as the world marks Labour Day

While workers in Asia also marched for better pay and conditions, the US president's new tariff regime and the effect it will have on jobs overshadowed rallies in several countries.

01/05/2025

South Korea

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo resigns

The career bureaucrat said he was stepping down to take on a 'heavier responsibility'.

01/05/2025

Ecotech

Indian city uses smartwatches to track impact of deadly heat

Cities like Ahmedabad have always had hot summers, but now they're nearing the threshold beyond which exposure for more than a few hours can be fatal.

01/05/2025

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Gaza charity kitchens near collapse as aid blockade continues

Charity kitchens in central Gaza are struggling to meet soaring demand as food supplies dwindle under Israel’s continued blockade.

01/05/2025

Pakistan

India is planning imminent military attack, Pakistan claims

The intelligence warning comes a week after tensions between the neighbours rose following an attack that killed 26 people in India-administered Kashmir.

01/05/2025

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Footage captures thick smoke rising from blaze west of Jerusalem

Several countries are dispatching firefighting aircraft to Israel, where crews are battling a major wildfire for a second consecutive day.

01/05/2025