Asia

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan to hold referendum on adopting new constitution

The draft of Kazakhstan's new constitution will consolidate the president's powers and introduce a number of additional changes. The referendum on its adoption is set for 15 March.

13/02/2026

Iran

US orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions grow

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran.

13/02/2026

Earth News

Environment Chief points to science-led recovery of oceans

At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri shares how environmental regulation has transformed Abu Dhabi's coastline.

13/02/2026

Healthcare

Uzbekistan increases capacity for complex pediatric surgical care

Expanded use of advanced procedures has reduced overseas referrals for children, lowered treatment costs for families and shifted pressure onto domestic healthcare systems, raising new questions about training, funding and long term sustainability as demand grows.

13/02/2026

Space

Kazakhstan and China launched joint satellite into orbit

Kazakhstan is emerging as a regional hub for space, sharing technology, expertise, and talent, launching the Di’er-5 nanosatellite with China, and preparing to launch the Soyuz-5/Sunkar rocket.

13/02/2026

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Japan: Akiba Festival draws crowds despite winter cold

Japan’s Akiba Festival in Niyodogawa features samurai parades and fire rituals, preserving a 200-year-old prayer for protection from disasters.

13/02/2026

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Snow and ice sculptures draw visitors to winter festival in Japan

Visitors gathered in Sapporo as the annual snow festival concluded after eight days of large-scale snow and ice sculptures across the city.

13/02/2026

Business

World Governments Summit: Flying cars and robots move from science fiction to reality

With advances in artificial intelligence beginning to reshape mobility, Dr Hongdi Brian Gu, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Co-president of XPeng, told Euronews at the World Governments Summit that technologies once confined to science fiction are moving closer to real-world deployment.

12/02/2026

Tech News

The AI narrative is widely overstated, says Tech Mahindra CEO

Speaking to Euronews in Dubai at the World Governments Summit, Mohit Joshi, CEO of Tech Mahindra outlined the impact of AI on their clients, the narrative around ai today and the potential of the historic free trade agreement between the UK and India.

12/02/2026

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Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year

Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year.

12/02/2026

Israel

Israel charges two with using military secrets to profit from bets

The Attorney General's Office decided to prosecute the two individuals following a joint investigation by police, military intelligence and other security agencies.

12/02/2026

North Korea

Kim Jong-un's daughter close to being named North Korea's next leader

North Korean state media have never published the name of Kim Jong-un's daughter, only referring to her as his "respected" or "most beloved" child.

12/02/2026

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Farmers drive tractors through Madrid to oppose Mercosur agreement

Hundreds of tractors and thousands of farmers entered Madrid on Tuesday to protest against the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement with Latin American countries.

12/02/2026

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Japanese swordsmith sees renewed interest in centuries-old katana craft

A traditional swordsmith in Japan says growing pop culture interest is bringing new, younger audiences to the centuries-old art of katana making.

11/02/2026

Markets

Europe lost out on 3.8mn tonnes of Kazakh oil after Black Sea attacks

Kazakhstan’s oil exports fell after Ukrainian drone attacks and stormy weather hampered operations at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal in Novorossyisk. Its major oil field Tengiz also suffered an outage in January.

11/02/2026

Health news

David Beckham participates in Healthy Cities school programme in Doha

Football legend David Beckham joined students in Doha for a morning of laughter, life lessons and time on the pitch as part of the Healthy Cities programme.

11/02/2026

Tech News

Women in tech: Next decade's mission is closing the gap

Web Summit’s Women in Tech initiative celebrates 10 years of bridging the gender gap in technology and entrepreneurship with another milestone in Qatar.

11/02/2026

East-West Connect

How Kazakhstan plans to become Eurasia’s leading crypto hub

In partnership with MDQ

After illegal crypto turnover in Kazakhstan hit 95% in 2024, authorities responded by rewriting the rulebook.

11/02/2026

Iran

Iran ready for nuclear inspections, insists it is not seeking weapons

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran is ready for any verification of its nuclear programme, amid renewed talks with the US and raging internal unrest.

11/02/2026

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Prince William joins e-sports tournament during visit to Riyadh

Prince William took part in an e-sports event in Riyadh as part of his official visit to Saudi Arabia.

11/02/2026

Business

How Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund became a driver for change

Over the last 17 years, Kazakhstan's Samruk Kazyna investment fund has not only been nurturing big national companies but it has become the main driver of national development by offering partnerships to foreign investors.

11/02/2026

Culture news

Greek language celebrated in Uzbekistan as a global cultural force

The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong academic exchanges and a growing interest among students, cultural ties between Greece and Uzbekistan continue to deepen.

11/02/2026

Azerbaijan

US seals pact with Azerbaijan and Armenia in Vance's historic visit

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Azerbaijan on Tuesday to sign a complex strategic partnership with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, the day after visiting Armenia on a historic trip set to reinforce the US engagement with the two former foes after their US-brokered peace process.

11/02/2026

Travel News

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins

Hundreds of millions are expected to travel to their hometowns as part of the world's largest movement of humanity.

10/02/2026

Silk Road Adventures

Exploring Uzbekistan’s winter landscapes

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Long known for its Silk Road heritage, Uzbekistan is now attracting travellers in winter with alpine skiing, mountain day trips and quiet nature retreats just beyond the capital.

10/02/2026

Iran

No protesters released as Tehran offers clemency to 2,100 convicts

Iran's judiciary said the list of 2,108 people pardoned or granted reduced sentences does not include "defendants and convicts from the recent riots".

10/02/2026