Asia

Qatar

DR Congo and Rwanda presidents meet in Qatar for peace talks

Congo and Rwanda reaffirmed their commitment to an immediate ceasefire, but the joint statement does not specify on how it would be implemented.

19/03/2025

Kazakhstan

Why are maths competitions on the rise in Central Asia?

STEM subjects have long been encouraged in the region. But the recent boom in maths contests is new.

18/03/2025

Gaza

Israelis protest after new wave of Gaza airstrikes kill hundreds

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned “the resumption of the Israeli occupation’s aggression against the Gaza Strip,” saying it threatens regional stability. Egypt, which also played a key role in brokering the ceasefire, has also condemned the wave of heavy strikes Israel launched.

18/03/2025

Travel News

Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for foreign tourists to 30 days

An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for tourism purposes.

18/03/2025

No Comment

Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza prison, leaving dozens dead

Dozens were killed when an Israeli airstrike flattened a Gaza prison, shattering the ceasefire and sparking criticism as renewed attacks raised fears of escalating violence.

18/03/2025

Taiwan

China warns Taiwan as it expands military drills near the island

Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the exercises were further evidence that China was a 'troublemaker' endangering peace in the region.

18/03/2025

Gaza

More than 400 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Israel said it carried out the strikes after Hamas refused to release hostages held in Gaza and rejected a truce deal proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

18/03/2025

Tech News

BYD says its new tech charges EVs as quickly as filling a petrol tank

The Chinese automaker says its "Super e-Platform" technology will be capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts.

18/03/2025

No Comment

Early Nowruz celebrations begin in Kazakh region of Mangistau

In Mangistau, Kazakhstan, locals celebrate Nowruz early by gathering in yurts and around mausoleums, marking winter's end and passing down cultural traditions to younger generations.

18/03/2025

Scenes

Watch: How football is used to empower education in India

Ashok Rathod is a staunch believer in the power of education and is dedicated to raising the aspirations and academic achievements of children.

17/03/2025

Travel News

Mount Fuji hikers will have to pay €24 for all trails this summer

Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment.

17/03/2025

No Comment

Gaza families struggle for food as Israel's blockade continues

Palestinians in Gaza face severe food shortages due to Israel’s blockade, forcing many to rely on charities for meals. Aid groups warn that famine risks are rising despite previous ceasefire gains.

17/03/2025

No Comment

Jerusalem holds Purim parade with yellow ribbon symbolising hostages

The Purim parade in Jerusalem on Sunday featured the Israeli police band and a yellow ribbon, symbolising hostages held in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.

17/03/2025

United Arab Emirates

Telegram's CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French criminal probe

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the messaging app Telegram, has been temporarily allowed to leave France despite being under investigation.

17/03/2025

Yemen

US steps up attacks on Yemen, vowing escalation against Houthi rebels

Trump on Saturday vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Houthis cease their attacks and warned that Tehran would be held “fully accountable” for its ally's actions.

17/03/2025

Yemen

Houthi rebels claim retaliatory attack on US aircraft carrier

The attacks come just one day after US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on the group's stronghold territories in Yemen.

16/03/2025

Travel News

How Macao keeps its Portuguese soul alive, 25 years on

Churches and cuisine stretching back centuries still reflect Portugal’s legacy as Macao integrates into China.

16/03/2025

Yemen

Houthis say at least 31 killed after wave of US airstrikes on Yemen

President Trump said he would use 'overwhelming lethal force' until the Iran-backed rebels cease their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.

16/03/2025

Philippines

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC via video link

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, 79, appeared at the court hearing on a video screen from a nearby detention centre in The Hague.

14/03/2025

Europe News

Euroviews. This is the EU's chance to support a better future for Syrians

If the EU and its members are truly committed to helping Syrians to break with decades of repression and impunity, they should redouble and speed up efforts to assist Syria, Philippe Dam writes.

14/03/2025

Azerbaijan

Global stability won't be achieved soon, Aliyev tells Euronews

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev told Euronews that global stability is unlikely in the coming months or even years, stressing the need for realistic expectations about resolving major conflicts.

14/03/2025

Taiwan

Taiwan calls China a 'hostile foreign force' and ramps up security

A raft of new national security measures was needed in response to China's increased efforts to undermine the island's security, says Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te.

14/03/2025

China

China and Russia call for end to nuclear sanctions on Iran

The trilateral meeting in Beijing came after Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader aiming to restart negotiations over the nuclear issue.

14/03/2025

Gaza

UN experts accuse Israel of sexual and gender-based violence in Gaza

Israel has dismissed the inquiry as flawed, accusing the UN-backed commission of relying on “second-hand, single, uncorroborated sources".

14/03/2025

Syria

Syria's interim president signs temporary five-year constitution

A recent explosion of deadly violence and reprisals has raised the pressure on domestic leaders and international allies to secure Syria for its residents as quickly as possible.

14/03/2025

Economy

Direct impact of US tariffs on EBRD economies to remain limited

As US President Donald Trump continues to shake up the global trading order, EBRD nations aren’t likely to feel the brunt of the disruption. Even so, diminished growth in other countries is set to have ripple effects.

14/03/2025