Asia

South Korea

South Korean president denies rebellion charges

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol said his martial law decree was an act of governance that cannot be the subject of investigations and doesn’t amount to rebellion.

12/12/2024

Syria

Syria's new administration takes over country's main airport

Cleaning staff were removed broken furniture, glass windows, and trash from ransacking by looters following the demise of the al Assad regime. Officials said the operations to clean up the airport aimed to encourage international airlines to resume their flights to Damascus.

11/12/2024

Partner content

Shaping a sustainable and safe future at the Zakat, Tax and Customs Conference 2024

Partner content presented by ZATCA

Officials and experts from around the world gathered in Riyadh on December 4-5 to attend the 2024 edition of the conference organised by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).

11/12/2024

Business

Businesses must adapt to global geopolitical division, France-Japan summit highlights

CEOs, academics and policymakers have gathered in Tokyo to map out how businesses can forge a resilient and innovative future, as they navigate increasing volatility and instability.

11/12/2024

Taiwan

Taiwan demands China end recent military activity in nearby waters

The drills come after Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, visited Hawaii and Guam despite China insisting he is banned from overseas trips.

11/12/2024

Syria

Chemical weapons watchdog calls meeting over Syrian stockpile

The US has pledged to support a new Syrian government that denounces terrorism and eliminates chemical weapons.

11/12/2024

Qatar 365

Qatar 365 team looks back at some of our favourite moments in 2024

In partnership with Media City

From visiting Qatar’s vibrant arts and culture scene to exploring contemporary twists on traditional places of worship and discovering why sports like MMA and Padel are rapidly gaining popularity, the Qatar 365 team reminisced over some of our highlights of 2024.

11/12/2024

Modern Nomads

Meet Kazakhstan’s artists reviving tradition through modern music

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet kui-pop pioneer Aktoty Bolshova and electronic music trailblazer Nazira Kassenova in Almaty to find out how they are fusing Kazakh heritage with modern sounds to inspire new global audiences.

11/12/2024

Syria

Tomb of al-Assad's father set alight after Syrian rebel victory

Since five decades of brutal dynastic dictatorship came to an end on Sunday, statues of Hafez al-Assad and his son and successor Bashar have been toppled across Syria.

11/12/2024

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In India, the Hornbill Festival keeps traditions alive

The 10-day Hornbill Festival is held in Kohima, the capital of the remote Indian state of Nagaland, on the border with Burma.

11/12/2024

South Korea

South Korean police sent to raid president's office over martial law

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung vows to continue impeachment votes against President Yoon Suk-yeol as political fallout deepens.

11/12/2024

Iran

Iran's supreme leader blames US and Israel for Bashar al-Assad’s fall

Speaking on state television, Ayatollah Khamenei claimed there was "evidence" of the two countries' involvement.

11/12/2024

Syria

Syria’s interim government will stay in power until March, reports say

The departing government met with Mohammed al-Bashir for the first time since Assad fled Damascus over the weekend.

10/12/2024

Syria

Israel strikes Syrian military sites and seizes border buffer zone

Israel has said its strikes aim to prevent military equipment from falling into the hands of extremists, while it denies its troops are advancing towards Damascus.

10/12/2024

Crossing Cultures

The shared traditions of Zisha teapot making and crystal glass

A co-production with CGTN

Crossing Cultures heads to Yixing in eastern China to learn more about the ancient art of Zisha teapots, while in Europe the team visits Saint-Louis to discover the firm's famous crystal creations.

10/12/2024

World

How Uzbekistan is pushing inclusive education

In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Learning World, we look at Uzbekistan's progress towards inclusive education and visit a school that welcomes children of all abilities. From teacher training to accessible facilities, we find out what's being done to ensure no child is left behind.

10/12/2024

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Syrians topple Hafez al-Assad statue in Dayr Atiyah

On December 9, a giant statue of former Syrian president Hafez al-Assad was toppled in Dayr Atiyah, as Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the fall of Assad rule by bringing down several other statues.

10/12/2024

Culture news

37,000-year-old religious figure of tortoise discovered in Israel

One of the oldest religious symbols from the Levant area has been discovered by researchers in Israel.

10/12/2024

Israel

Netanyahu appears in court for first time in corruption trial

The Israeli prime minister says his appearance in court jeopardises his country’s national security at a critical time.

10/12/2024

Syria

Euroviews. Europe cannot yet afford to celebrate post-al-Assad Syria

For Europe, the risks of inaction and complacency far outweigh any fleeting sense of relief at al-Assad’s demise, Shlomo Roiter Jesner writes.

10/12/2024

Syria

Syrian government halts as workers stay home after rebel takeover

A UN official said that the country’s public sector had come “to a complete and abrupt halt,” with some state workers reportedly failing to return to their jobs.

10/12/2024

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Pandas take over Hong Kong

The Panda Go! exhibition features 2,500 mini-panda sculptures, which were put on display at various locations in Hong Kong, China. Crowds flocked to Victoria Harbour over the weekend to pay them a visit.

09/12/2024

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The looting of Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace

Syrians entered the presidential palace in Damascus on Sunday after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime and his flight to Russia.

09/12/2024

Economy

China's premier takes a swipe at tariffs, saying they hinder growth

Shares in Hong Kong jumped after a report on the meeting by the ruling Communist Party's Politburo said leaders would "implement more active fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies".

09/12/2024

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup amid human rights concerns

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has pledged to ensure proper labour standards during tournament preparations, which will heavily rely on migrant workers.

09/12/2024

Meet The Locals

Meet Nazrin Garibova, the ski mountaineer who pushes boundaries in Azerbaijan's Mountains

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

In this episode of Meet the Locals, we explore Azerbaijan's rugged Shahdag Mountains with Nazrin Garibova, a ski mountaineer whose journey from urban life to alpine trails highlights resilience, passion and cultural pride.

09/12/2024