Asia

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Taiwan legislature passes pro-China changes

Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature, led by the Nationalist Party, passed changes increasing its budgetary control, including over defense spending, seen as favoring China.

28/05/2024

Earth News

Pakistan swelters in over 50C heat: Is climate change to blame?

Residents say the government has done little to help them in the extreme weather.

28/05/2024

Pakistan

Hundreds treated for heatstroke as Pakistan heatwave rages on

Meanwhile, international relief organisations have expressed concern that millions of children could be at risk of dehydration and exposure to record-high temperatures.

28/05/2024

Kazakhstan

Euroviews. Middle powers have the power to save multilateralism

Countries like Kazakhstan must step forward together with renewed vigour and assert our role not just as participants but as responsible managers in the global arena, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev writes in a Euronews exclusive.

28/05/2024

Gaza

EU foreign ministers approve reactivation of border mission at Rafah

While EU members Ireland and Spain are expected to make the recognition of the Palestinian State official on Tuesday, European Foreign Affairs Ministers approve the reactivation of an EU border mission at Rafah.

28/05/2024

Nature

Cats outnumber humans on this dreamy Japanese island

There are 100 cats in Tashirojima and only 50 humans.

27/05/2024

Papua New Guinea

Over 2,000 buried in landslide in Papua New Guinea, officials claim

A Papua New Guinea official says the landslide death toll was three times higher than the UN estimate, and the government has formally requested international aid while a UN agency reviews the calculation.

27/05/2024

Space

North Korea plans rocket launch that could carry spy satellite

North Korea announced plans to launch a rocket apparently carrying its second military spy satellite.

27/05/2024

Gaza

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 35 in Rafah as displaced people hit

Palestinian medics say Israeli strikes in Gaza's southern city of Rafah have killed at least 35 people, many of them displaced civilians.

27/05/2024

Israel

Sirens blare in Tel Aviv as Hamas fires rockets

Palestinian militants have fired projectiles at Israeli communities around Gaza for more than seven months, but have not fired longer-range rockets in months.

26/05/2024

Gaza

Protests erupt in Tel Aviv over hostages held by Hamas

Protesters also demanded the resignation of Israeli pime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who they accuse of prolonging the Gaza war for his own political gain.

26/05/2024

Travel News

How female-only adventure travel is driving change in Jordan

‘Islam does not have to limit you’: Meet the female guides changing the face of tourism in Jordan.

26/05/2024

The Dialogue

Legacy and transmission in the music of Aston Barrett Jr

In partnership with Media City

The Dialogue sat with Aston Barrett Jr, the leader of the legendary reggae band The Wailers. Aston is travelling globally to commemorate the 40th anniversary of "Legend," the highest-selling reggae album in history.

25/05/2024

Papua New Guinea

More than 100 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Prime minister James Marape said he would release more information about the scale of destruction and loss of life when it is available.

25/05/2024

Gaza

Fighting rages in Gaza despite ICJ ruling Israel offensive must stop

The UN Security Council, meanwhile, approved a resolution that condemns attacks on humanitarian workers and UN personnel.

25/05/2024

Sport

Judo World Championship: Japan remain mixed team champions

All the latest developments on the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Judo Championships.

24/05/2024

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Prayers and protests amid Gaza conflict

Dozens attended Friday prayers near the destroyed Islam Mosque in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, with its minaret still standing despite severe damage.

24/05/2024

Israel

Bodies of three hostages recovered from Gaza

The bodies of three more hostages killed on October 7 were recovered overnight from Gaza, the Israeli army said on Friday.

24/05/2024

Gaza

More aid getting to people in Gaza after US aid project picks up pace

A six-day-old aid pier project championed by the US is starting to get more aid to Palestinians in need, officials say, but the launch has been plagued by issues.

24/05/2024

Iran

Late Iranian president Raisi buried at holiest Shiite site

The days of services for Raisi have not drawn the same crowds in the nation of over 80 million people as the 2020 gatherings for Revolutionary Guard General Qassem Soleimani, who was slain by a US drone strike in Baghdad.

23/05/2024

Sport

Judo World Championship: Heavyweights take Abu Dhabi by storm

All the latest developments on the final day of the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Championships.

23/05/2024

Football Now

WATCH: Jurgen Klopp leaves Liverpool

In partnership with Media City

After nine years at Anfield, German manager Jurgen Klopp will be leaving a legacy like no other in Liverpool.

23/05/2024

Partner content

From genomics to big data: the evolution of precision healthcare

Partner content presented by Department of Health Abu Dhabi

A modern approach to healthcare incorporates health data on a global scale.

23/05/2024

Sport

Judo World Championships day 4: three more World Champions

All the latest developments on the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Judo Championships.

22/05/2024

Partner content

Saadiyat Cultural District: One of the greatest cultural hubs set for 2025 completion

Partner content presented by Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Cultural District is set for completion in Abu Dhabi by 2025

22/05/2024

Tech News

World leaders agree to launch network of AI safety institutes

The agreement came during a virtual session of the AI Safety Summit hosted jointly by South Korea and the UK.

22/05/2024