Asia

Pakistan

Search under way for 150 people missing after flooding in Pakistan

A changing climate has made residents of northern Pakistan's river-carved mountainous areas more vulnerable to sudden, heavy rains.

19/08/2025

Business Line

Uzbekistan’s New Urban Development

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan breaks ground on “New Tashkent,” a visionary urban project designed to house 2 million people and become a regional hub for innovation, sustainability, and smart infrastructure.

19/08/2025

Gaza

Ship with hundreds of tonnes of aid for Gaza nears Israeli port

Cyprus was the staging area last year for 22,000 tonnes of aid deliveries by ship directly to Gaza through a pier operated by the international charity World Central Kitchen and a US military-run docking facility known as the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore System.

19/08/2025

Business

Israel to finalise 'largest' gas supply deal in its history to Egypt

After two years of delays, the Israeli government is expected to finalise the deal with Egypt in the next two weeks, involving exports from Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field.

19/08/2025

North Korea

South Korea-US drills trigger Kim Jong-un to vow nuclear force boost

Pyongyang has long denounced the allies’ joint drills as invasion rehearsals and Kim has often used them to justify his own military displays and testing activities aimed at expanding his nuclear weapons programme.

19/08/2025

Healthcare

How Uzbekistan is reforming support for vulnerable citizens

Reforms are ongoing, but new tools are helping Uzbekistan reach people in need of health and social support faster and with fewer barriers.

19/08/2025

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WATCH: Robots sprint and play football at first world games in Beijing

The first World Humanoid Robot Games ended in Beijing on Sunday after four days of competition that brought together 280 teams from 16 countries.

18/08/2025

Gaza

Hamas accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, reports claim

Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets.

18/08/2025

Lebanon

US envoy wants long-term end of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon

US special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm.

18/08/2025

Climate

How climate change is fuelling the rise of deadly cloudbursts

As climate change disrupts monsoons, cloudbursts are hitting vulnerable mountain regions with deadly force.

18/08/2025

Partner content

Not just a night out: how 7 Management is redefining hospitality

Partner content presented by 7 Management

We talk to 7 Management’s CEO, Rabih Fakhreddine, about how he turned a Beirut lounge into a global hospitality empire blending dining, nightlife and immersive storytelling.

18/08/2025

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WATCH: Thousands rally in Israel calling for Gaza hostage deal

Thousands marched in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities, as well as in Jerusalem, on Sunday, blocking roads and shutting businesses in protests demanding a deal to free hostages held in Gaza.

18/08/2025

Israel

Dozens arrested in Israel as demonstrators demand hostage release deal

Dozens were arrested in Israel as protesters gathered outside politician's homes, military headquarters and on major highways to demand the Israeli government strike a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza.

17/08/2025

Indonesia

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks Indonesia's Sulawesi island

The quake was followed by at least 15 aftershocks. Local authorities say they’re conducting rapid assessments to determine the initial impact of the earthquake.

17/08/2025

Gaza

Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza

Israel says it is preparing to mass move Palestinians from combat areas in Gaza to the south as plans of its new military offensive reach final stages of planning.

17/08/2025

World News

Flash floods in India and Pakistan kill over 280, scores still missing

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan. Rescuers continued their search for 80 missing in a Himalayan village and evacuated hundreds across the region.

15/08/2025

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Over 200 dead as flash floods devastate India and Pakistan

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 200 people in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, with scores still missing, officials said.

15/08/2025

Experiences

This new luxury train could be the best way to slow travel in Thailand

Thailand’s upcoming luxury heritage train will allow passengers to visit historical sites and engage in deeper cultural immersion experiences- without compromising on style or comfort.

15/08/2025

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Survivors gather to remember victims of Hamas attack at Nova Festival

Thousands, including survivors, gathered in Tel Aviv for the Nova Healing Concert, held to remember victims of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival.

15/08/2025

Afghanistan

Taliban leader threatens 'ungrateful' Afghans on takeover anniversary

Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada marked the fourth anniversary of their return to power by warning Afghans of "divine punishment" if they are ungrateful for the group's rule.

15/08/2025

Japan

Japan PM Ishiba expresses 'remorse' on WWII surrender anniversary

Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender with PM Shigeru Ishiba expressing "remorse" for the first time since 2013. About 4,500 officials and families observed a moment of silence.

15/08/2025

Lebanon

Hezbollah refuses to hand over its weapons to Lebanese government

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem rejected Lebanon's decision to disarm the Iran-backed militant group, calling it a US-Israeli order and warning of a major crisis.

15/08/2025

Economy

Japan's economy holds steady at half-year mark despite Trump tariffs

The country's GDP grew in the second quarter thanks to a rush of pre-tariff exports and a glut of international tourists.

15/08/2025

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Kazakhstan National Day events held at Osaka Expo 2025

Kazakhstan marked its National Day at Expo 2025 in Osaka on 10 August with a programme of music, traditional dress, and cultural presentations.

15/08/2025

Economy

Is China finally turning the corner on its economic slump?

China's economy shows tentative signs of recovery, but a sluggish property market and geopolitical uncertainty cloud the outlook. Economists remain cautious, warning that while stabilisation is under way, a robust rebound remains elusive.

15/08/2025

Afghanistan

Taliban deny using force to divert international aid in Afghanistan

Aid agencies say more than half of Afghanistan’s population, roughly 23 million people, need humanitarian assistance.

14/08/2025