Asia

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Israeli strikes in Gaza City destroy mosque and residential tower

Israeli forces intensified strikes in Gaza City on Sunday, hitting the al-Tawheed Wal Sunna mosque and flattening a third high-rise in three days.

08/09/2025

Economy

China's export growth slows amid US trade tensions

China's exports in August grew at the slowest pace since the January-February period, when they rose just 2.3%.

08/09/2025

Israel

At least six killed and several injured in Jerusalem shooting attack

A shooting attack in Jerusalem killed six and injured several others. Gunmen opened fire inside a bus at Ramot Junction, according to reports. Attackers were neutralised.

08/09/2025

Economy

Japan: Revised Q2 GDP shows 2.2% growth despite US tariffs

Japan’s economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated. The data was published hours after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his long-awaited resignation following his party's defeat in the summer elections.

08/09/2025

Climate

Rare rains bring both joy and anxiety to the deserts of the UAE

As the UAE grapples with water scarcity and flash floods, rain is both a blessing and a warning.

06/09/2025

Culture news

French actress Adèle Haenel joining the flotilla to Gaza from Tunis

The celebrated French actress, who announced two years ago that she was stepping away from the world of film for “political reasons”, has said she will set sail for the Gaza Strip from Tunis aboard the Global Sumud flotilla - the biggest attempt yet to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.

05/09/2025

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Hong Kong hosts first hot air balloon festival

Hong Kong is hosting its first international hot air balloon festival in the city’s business district, and colourful displays are lighting up the skyline over Victoria Harbour.

05/09/2025

Green News

Syria’s fragile recovery at risk as worst drought in years unfolds

Experts say rainfall has been declining for decades in Syria, where a fledgling government is trying to stitch the country back together following 14 years of civil war.

05/09/2025

Israel

Israelis to gather and mark 700 days since Hamas' 7 October attacks

Families of the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon plans to expand Israel's offensive and bring captives home.

05/09/2025

Destinations

Silk Road Samarkand: Uzbekistan’s International Tourist Centre

Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Centre provides new experiences for culture, wellness, and world-class events.

05/09/2025

Focus

AI, art and inclusion take centre stage at Expo 2025

In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, experts explored how AI, creativity and diversity can shape the future of education and peace.

04/09/2025

Culture Series

Savalan Valley puts Azerbaijan on the global wine tourism map

In partnership with Azpromo

With its unique terroir and mineral-rich soils, Azerbaijan’s Savalan Valley produces award-winning wines. We met the director of one of its most celebrated wineries.

04/09/2025

Partner content

Explore AlUla anew: Ancient tales, desert beats and starry skies

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

Explore AlUla, where Nabataean tombs meet stargazing, incense trails and mirrored concert halls in Saudi Arabia’s most immersive cultural destination.

04/09/2025

Tech News

Is the West a match for China’s defence tech shown Victory Day Parade?

China unveiled new technologies at the Victory Day Parade, including ‘wingman’ drones, a ‘triad’ of nuclear missiles and ‘robotic wolves’. How does the West compare?

04/09/2025

Gaza

UAE warns Israeli annexation of West Bank would cross a 'red line'

The UAE says an Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank could potentially call into question the fate of the Abraham Accords, signed between the two countries five years ago to establish official ties.

04/09/2025

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Police drag protesters from rails as Israelis rally for Gaza ceasefire

Police used water cannons and dragged protesters from the rails in Jerusalem on Wednesday as thousands demonstrated outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence.

04/09/2025

Afghanistan

Aid agencies ask for more funds to help Afghanistan after earthquake

The European Union and the United Kingdom have both donated to aid organisations at work in the region, side-stepping the Taliban government.

04/09/2025

Israel

Euroviews. After the UN recognised Hamas' sexual crimes, prosecution must follow

Now that the world has recognised what happened, the voices of those who suffered must lead us to fight for a world where women’s lives truly matter, Dr Cochav Elkayam-Levy writes.

04/09/2025

China

Hot mic captures Xi and Putin discussing prospects for immortality

Hot mics caught what appeared to be a private conversation between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discussing the prospects for immortality as they attended China’s Victory Day military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.

04/09/2025

India

German FM seeks India's help to bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

India has resisted Western pressure to denounce Moscow outright following the February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, though India has called for a cessation of hostilities.

03/09/2025

Iran

Iran increased stockpile of uranium before Israeli strikes, IAEA says

The confidential report also said Iran and the IAEA have not reached an agreement on resuming inspections of sites affected by Israeli and US bombings in June.

03/09/2025

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Punjab faces worst floods in decades as heavy rains continue

Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have caused devastating floods across northern India, killing at least 30 people in Punjab.

03/09/2025

Culture news

Italian tenor Bocelli brings his voice to Samarkand’s historic heart

Under the starry sky of the ancient Uzbek city, Andrea Bocelli's famous tenor voice rose against the backdrop of Registan Square – a site that has stood for centuries as the heart of Silk Road culture.

03/09/2025

Gaza

Israelis stage 'day of disruption' against call-up for Gaza operation

The IDF said last month that Defence Minister Israel Katz had approved plans for an expanded military operation into Gaza City and that 60,000 reservists would be called up to support it.

03/09/2025

World News

Putin thanks Kim for sending North Korean troops to fight Ukraine

The Russian president praised Pyongyang's support during a meeting between the two leaders in Beijing on Wednesday.

03/09/2025

Business

US restricts TSMC chip supply shipments to China as tech race heats up

The Trump administration is revoking TSMC’s licence to ship products freely from the US to China, effective on 31 December.

03/09/2025