Asia

Yemen

Israel launches strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hodeidah port is the main entry point into Yemen for weapons from the Houthis' main backer, Iran.

20/07/2024

Gaza

Several killed in air strike on refugee camps in Gaza

The latest casualties follow a rare moment of hope in war ravaged Gaza, after a rescue team recovered a live baby from a heavily pregnant Palestinian mother killed in an airstrike that hit her home in Nuseirat late Thursday evening.

20/07/2024

Pakistan

Three people killed in shooting at peace rally in Pakistan

Locals in Bannu, including civil society or social groups, traders, and political parties, took part in the demonstration after eight soldiers were killed last week in a terrorist attack in the region.

20/07/2024

Israel

Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestine should end

The UN's top court has Issued an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel’s rule over the lands it captured 57 years ago.

19/07/2024

Bangladesh

Bangladesh security forces fire at protesters demanding government job

Internet and mobile services were cut off after days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs.

19/07/2024

Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim drone strike on Tel Avi that leaves 1 dead

At least ten others are said to have been injured in the strike near the United States Embassy.

19/07/2024

Earth News

Dubai hit by dangerous ‘feels like’ temperature of 62C

This perilously high figure is due to the combination of intense air temperature and high humidity generating a heat index far hotter than the recorded air temperature.

18/07/2024

Culture Series

Fuad Ibrahimov: A maestro's ode to Shusha

In partnership with Azpromo

Fuad Ibrahimov, General Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra, shares his profound connection with Shusha, a city rich in cultural heritage and influential in his musical journey.

18/07/2024

Tech News

China censors testing AI models so they conform to 'socialist values'

The GenAI models must answer questions on sensitive political topics and President Xi Jinping.

18/07/2024

Israel

Hundreds of Israelis call on Netanyahu to bring hostages home

Taking to the streets of Tel Aviv, they demanded the prime minister put in place an effective hostage deal.

18/07/2024

Thailand

Six found dead in Bangkok hotel killed with cyanide, Thai police say

The multiple murder is thought to be connected to a joint investment in a Japanese hospital construction project.

18/07/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block highway in Israel

Dozens of people blocked a main highway in central Israel after the Israeli military said Tuesday it will begin sending draft notices to Jewish ultra-Orthodox men.

17/07/2024

The Exchange

Healthcare’s AI and Robotics revolution

In partnership with Media City

The global healthcare sector is valued at $9 trillion, which is 11% of the world’s GDP. This mammoth market is being transformed by advances in both robotics and artificial intelligence. At the same time a range of new patient apps are empowering people to take control of their own health data.

17/07/2024

Partner content

Summer in Azerbaijan: Baku seaside, delectable cuisine and culture-packed festivities

Partner content presented by Azerbaijan Tourism Board

From beach getaways to open-air music events in the capital, summer in Azerbaijan has something for everyone.

16/07/2024

China

China and Russia start naval drills amid rising tensions with NATO

The exercise began in the Guangdong province on Sunday and is expected to last until mid-July.

16/07/2024

Economy

China's second-quarter GDP falls short of expectations

China reported weaker-than-expected gross domestic production (GDP) data for the second quarter and softened economic data for June. The country also began its Third Plenum key political meeting.

15/07/2024

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas says ceasfire talks still ongoing

The group also said on Sunday that their top military commander is in good health after a massive Israeli airstrike on Gaza.

14/07/2024

Israel

Three people seriously injured after car rams bus stops in Israel

At least three people at a bus stop queue in central Israel were seriously injured when a car rammed them. The driver was then shot dead.

14/07/2024

India

Anant Ambani, son of Asia's richest man, married in lavish wedding

The four-day wedding celebrations began on Friday with the traditional Hindu wedding ceremony and will be followed by a grand reception that’s expected to run throughout the weekend.

14/07/2024

Israel

Netanyahu says 'no absolute certainty' Hamas deputy killed in strike

58-year-old Mohamed Deif has survived seven Israeli assassination attempts, the most recent in 2021. He’s been at the top of Israel's most wanted list for decades and is believed to be one of the chief architects of the October 7 Hamas incursion into Israel.

13/07/2024

Gaza

Israeli attack on southern Gaza Strip leaves 71 dead

According to Gaza's health ministry, about 289 others were injured in the attack that struck the Khan Younis area where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have fled, sheltering mostly in makeshift tents.

13/07/2024

Ecotech

This simple farming technique can cut rice’s methane emissions in half

Agri-tech startup Rize is helping rice farmers In Southeast Asia to reduce their methane emissions, while giving their businesses a boost.

13/07/2024

Israel

Israel admits military failures during 7 October Hamas attack

The Israeli army has acknowledged some mistakes, such as long response times and disorganization in a report on the community where the attack took place.

12/07/2024

Business Series

How Baku Shipyard is stepping up its game with sustainable innovation

In partnership with Azpromo

Elshad Nuriyev, Chairman of Baku Shipyard, explains how the shipyard is driving Azerbaijan's industrial growth and national development.

11/07/2024

Gaza

All Palestinians ordered to leave Gaza City

Heavy bombardments over the last 48 hours have already killed dozens of people.

11/07/2024

Qatar 365

Fun activities in Qatar: from rock climbing to parkour

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 explores some of the best activities to do in Qatar for adventure seekers or dreamers alike, through rock climbing, parkour or with events like the LEGO show to try and build anything one can think of.

10/07/2024