Asia

North Korea

Kim Jong-un sends his best birthday wishes to 'closest comrade' Putin

Tough international sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine have led Moscow to turn to Pyongyang for military supplies and other help.

08/10/2024

Cult

Tashkent hosts 4th edition of World Conference on Creative Economy

In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Cult, we attend the 4th World Conference on the Creative Economy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

08/10/2024

Partner content

The Turkmen: ancient traditions, modern pride

Partner content presented by Turkmenaragatnashyk

Living outside the reach of ruling dynasties for thousands of years, the nomadic Turkmen people are not to be underestimated.

08/10/2024

Lebanon

Israel expands ground operation in southwestern Lebanon

The move comes after the Israeli military killed a senior Hezbollah commander in a strike on central Beirut, which the militant group responded to with defiance.

08/10/2024

Business

European luxury businesses set for boost from China's Golden Week

China's Golden Week holiday has seen a surge in consumer spending, which could provide further momentum to European luxury markets.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Analysis: Hamas regenerates in Gaza despite Israeli defeat claims

Experts say Hamas is keen to keep bringing in new fighters despite losses, with new leader Yahya Sinwar pushing for continued armed conflict and no regrets over past attacks.

07/10/2024

Tech News

Little progress on suppression of pro-Palestine content, NGOs claim

One year after the escalation between Israel and Hamas, some NGOs claim little progress has been made to stop the suppression of pro-Palestine content.

07/10/2024

Israel

Can Netanyahu maintain home support amid Israel's multi-front fight?

Netanyahu's coalition faces increasing pressure as Israel's conflict with Iranian proxies intensifies, with calls from the US and EU for a ceasefire in Gaza.

07/10/2024

Israel

Gaza missiles trigger sirens in Tel Aviv on Hamas attack anniversary

Meanwhile, Hezbollah reaffirmed its commitment to support Hamas by fighting Israel along Lebanon's southern border.

07/10/2024

Pakistan

Pakistani separatists bomb Chinese convoy near Karachi airport

The late-night attack killed two Chinese workers and injured eight others, including police officers escorting the convoy.

07/10/2024

Israel

Israel commemorates one year since deadly Hamas attack

Hamas' surprise 7 October attack resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, kicking off 12 months of violent fighting in the Middle East.

07/10/2024

Markets

Middle East tensions: Oil prices at risk of further increases

The oil markets may continue to rally due to fears of major production disruptions in the Middle East if the conflicts evolve into a wider regional war.

07/10/2024

Israel

Israeli kibbutz remains a ghost town after 2023 Hamas attack

A year on from the 7 October incursion, Kfar Aza and Nir Oz are still mostly empty, with residents living in fear and anguish.

07/10/2024

Israel

Timeline: How Hamas' attack on Israel triggered a Middle East conflict

Since the Hamas attack in October of last year, events in the Middle East have spiralled out of control, with Israel now fighting a war on multiple fronts that threatens to overwhelm the region.

07/10/2024

Europe News

European leaders call for Gaza ceasefire on Hamas attack anniversary

The 7 October Hamas incursion into southern Israel left more than 1,000 people dead and sparked a year of war which has devastated much of the Gaza Strip.

07/10/2024

South Korea

South Korea warns of possible North Korea nuclear test

North Korea is likely to stage major provocations, such as a nuclear test explosion and a long-range missile test, before the US election South Korea’s president says.

06/10/2024

Lebanon

Israeli strike kills 19 in Gaza and more strikes hit Beirut's suburbs

An Israeli strike on a mosque in the Gaza Strip early on Sunday killed at least 19 people, Palestinian officials said.

06/10/2024

World News

Airstrikes in Gaza kill nine people as Israel issues evacuation notice

Meanwhile, Israel's military gave its first evacuation warning in weeks, telling civilians in areas of central Gaza to leave ahead of strikes targeting Hamas fighters.

05/10/2024

India

Indian army kills over 31 suspected Maoist rebels in gunbattle

At least 31 suspected Maoist rebels were killed in a battle with Indian soldiers in central India, police said on Saturday.

05/10/2024

Iran

Iran's supreme leader: Missile attack on Israel will repeat if needed

The announcement from Tehran came after Iran launched some 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday, and follows a series of escalating attacks between the two countries, threatening to push the Middle East closer to a region-wide war.

04/10/2024

Europe News

Businesses urged to cut methane leaks at Baku Climate Action Week

Baku Climate Action Week highlighted the need for cleaner natural gas as NGOs push for reduced methane emissions from oil companies before COP29.

04/10/2024

Lebanon

Belgian journalists injured while reporting in Beirut await evacuation

Journalists Robin Ramaekers and Stijn De Smet were assaulted by a group of men in Beirut on Wednesday night. Ramaekers was hospitalised for facial injuries, and De Smet was treated for gunshot wounds.

04/10/2024

Europe News

Wider Middle East war could have serious implications for EU — analyst

Though many countries still believe a diplomatic solution to end the conflict is achievable, so far, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have failed to bring about concrete results.

04/10/2024

Moments

I got Thailand’s digital nomad visa. Here’s how you can too

Destination Thailand Visa: Here's everything digital nomads need to know about the five-year DTV.

04/10/2024

Lebanon

Israeli strikes on Lebanon cut off main evacuation highway to Syria

Israel's military intensifies strikes on Lebanon, cutting a major highway and warning people to evacuate. Over 300,000 have fled to Syria, and health services are crippled.

04/10/2024

Lebanon

Israel targets Beirut in a fresh wave of strikes

The attacks on Lebanon's capital come as Israeli troops battle Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon.

03/10/2024