Asia

Gaza

IDF strikes Rafah despite Hamas accepting ceasefire proposal

Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar to end the seven-month conflict with Israel. Despite this, Israel has announced it will continue its operations in Gaza.

06/05/2024

Gaza

Biden reiterated his concerns to Netanyahu about situation in Rafah

US President Joe Biden stressed US concerns about a possible invasion of Rafah, where more than 1 million civilians from other areas of Gaza are sheltering, according to the White House.

06/05/2024

Scenes

Watch: Malaysian scientists save marine mammals by listening to the sounds of the sea

In partnership with Media City

Scientists at MareCet Research Organisation listen carefully as the sea shares secrets about marine conservation

06/05/2024

Earth News

Is climate change to blame for Pakistan’s wettest April in decades?

April in Pakistan saw significantly above average rainfall and lightning which killed dozens of people.

06/05/2024

Gaza

Hamas says Rafah invasion 'no picnic' as IDF tells civilians to leave

Western nations, neighbouring countries and humanitarian aid organisations have all asked Israel to refrain from invading the southern Gaza Strip city — a move Israel said is to come 'in the near future'.

06/05/2024

Israel

Israel to shut down Al Jazeera offices amid rising tensions

The decision to ban the Qatar-based newsgroup marks an escalation in the long-running feud between Israel and Al Jazeera.

05/05/2024

Israel

Israelis rally to demand ceasefire and Netanyahu's resignation

"We hope the world hears us and knows that the people of Israel are not the government of Israel," said one protester.

05/05/2024

Gaza

Northern Gaza in 'full-blown' famine: Senior UN official

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) director said the comprehensive famine in northern Gaza might spread south.

04/05/2024

Business

How the rug got pulled from under Iran's traditional carpet weavers

The export of traditional Persian rugs from Iran, a market which once exceeded $2 billion, has plummeted to less than $50 million in the last year.

04/05/2024

Sport

Judo Grand Slam: day one at Dushanbe

All the latest developments of the Judo Grand Slam 2024.

03/05/2024

Space

China sends probe to collect samples from far side of the Moon

China has dispatched lunar probe Chang'e-6 to the far side of the Moon where it will collect samples to return to Earth.

03/05/2024

Climate

Asia hit by brutal heatwave as temperature records tumble

Temperatures feel even hotter as high humidity reduces people’s ability to stay cool.

03/05/2024

Gaza

Rafah offensive would risk hundreds of thousands of lives, UN warns

From Turkey's trade embargo on Israel to the UN's warnings on the potential consequences of a new offensive against southern Gaza, these are the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war this Friday.

03/05/2024

Nature

Wounded orangutan uses medicinal plant to heal itself

“This is the first time that we have observed a wild animal applying a quite potent medicinal plant directly to a wound.”

03/05/2024

Football Now

WATCH: Bayer Leverkusen clinch German Bundesliga title

In partnership with Media City

Bayer Leverkusen have emerged victorious, pushing Bayern Munich off the throne after their 11-year reign.

02/05/2024

Azerbaijan

Meet the woman breaking down barriers in space industry leadership

In partnership with Azpromo

Natavan Hasanova of Azercosmos tells us about the power of embracing gender equality and investing in female leaders.

02/05/2024

Israel

Israel re-opens Erez crossing to allow more aid into Gaza

The World Food Programme estimates around 1.1 million people across Gaza, around half of the population, are "struggling with catastrophic hunger and starvation".

02/05/2024

Travel News

Mount Fuji view blocked by black screen to deter tourists

The town of Kawaguchiko has seen an influx of tourists, all vying for the perfect shot of Mount Fuji. Now local officials say enough is enough.

01/05/2024

Yemen

Long-range Houthi strike raises concerns over rebel capabilities

A Portuguese-flagged ship has been hit far out in the Arabian sea, raising concerns about the attack capabilities of Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

01/05/2024

Qatar 365

Performing arts in Qatar: sword dances and modern theatre

In partnership with Media City

Tradition and modernity are both on display in Qatar when it comes to performing arts. All options are on the table, from learning the ancient art of sword dancing to participating in a modern theatre production.

01/05/2024

Culture news

Iranian authorities ban film crew from attending Cannes Film Festival

The new film by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has been selected for Cannes' Competition line-up. However, the crew of 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' have been interrogated by Iranian authorities and banned from leaving the country.

01/05/2024

Health news

Chinese scientist allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest

The scientist had published the first sequence of the virus that causes COVID-19 in 2020.

01/05/2024

Global Japan

Japan is growing a nature-positive economy: here’s how

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Around the world, the pressure’s on to better protect nature. Japanese businesses are grasping the challenge, with the support of an international framework that aims to shift financial flows into more nature-positive outcomes.

30/04/2024

Health news

Chinese scientist protests after being locked out of his lab

A collaborator confirmed to AP on Monday the protest was taking place.

30/04/2024

Tech News

Microsoft to invest in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia

The investment announced on Tuesday will include AI training for 840,000 people, as well as support for Indonesia’s growing community of tech developers.

30/04/2024

Israel

Euroviews. This is who lit the match in the Middle East — and who poured the fuel

Through no fault of their own, Saudi Arabia and Israel find themselves at the nexus of the main geo-political rivalry of the 21st century, Terry Newman writes.

30/04/2024