Asia

Markets

Asian shares surge after good news from US jobs market

Stocks were higher in Asia on Monday after Wall Street was boosted by a report that signalled the US jobs market, while still healthy, is showing some signs of cooling.

04/09/2023

Mongolia

Pope Francis opens clinic on first papal visit to Mongolia

Pope Francis wrapped up the first-ever papal visit to Mongolia on Monday by inaugurating a church-run homeless clinic and shelter, insisting that such initiatives aren’t aimed at winning converts but are simply exercises in Christian charity.

04/09/2023

Saudi Arabia

Mitrovic: Saudi Pro League to become 'one of the best in the world'

Fresh from scoring a hat-trick against Al-Ittihad, Serbia and Al Hilal striker Aleksandar Mitrovic tells Euronews why the best from the Saudi Pro league is still yet to come.

04/09/2023

Israel

Netanyahu: Eritrean migrants involved in violent clashes must be deported

The Israeli Prime Minister made the call after protests by Eritreans in Tel Aviv on Saturday left dozens injured.

03/09/2023

Mongolia

Pope joins shamans, monks to highlight Mongolia's faith diversity

With China's crackdown on religious minorities as a backdrop, Pope Francis joined Mongolian shamans, Buddhist monks and a Russian Orthodox priest Sunday to highlight the role that religions can play in forging world peace, as he presided over an interfaith meeting highlighting Mongolia's tradition o

03/09/2023

Lebanon

Lebanon's LGBTQ+ community under threat as leaders ramp up campaign

The Middle Eastern nation is traditonally seen as fairly liberal in comparison to many of its neighbours but recent verbal, legal and physical attacks are creating a toxic environment for LGBTQ+ residents.

02/09/2023

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WATCH: Aftermath of typhoon Saola in Hong Kong

Typhoon Saola swept across southern China on Saturday after tearing down trees and smashing windows in Hong Kong, although the megacity avoided a feared direct hit from one of the region's strongest storms in decades.

02/09/2023

Space

From the Moon to the Sun: India launches its latest space mission

India launched the mission in its ambitious space programme on Saturday on a trip to the centre of the solar system.

02/09/2023

Mongolia

Pope starts Mongolia visit by praising the country's religious freedom

Pope Francis on Saturday praised Mongolia’s tradition of religious freedom dating to the times of its founder, Genghis Khan, as he opened the first-ever papal visit to the Asian nation with a plea for peace and an end to the “insidious threat of corruption”.

02/09/2023

Mobility

What's behind India's booming interest in EVs?

India has become one of the fastest-growing EV markets in the world.

01/09/2023

Home

How Tokyo quake-proofed itself 100 years after a deadly disaster

A century on from a devastating natural disaster, Tokyo has embraced seismic safety technology. But can its buildings withstand future earthquakes?

01/09/2023

Israel

Euroviews. One century on, Shimon Peres' legacy remains a beacon of hope

In this transformed world, it is crucial to uphold the values that Peres held dear — the pursuit of peace, the embrace of innovation, and the commitment to a better world for all, Efrat Duvedani writes.

01/09/2023

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Mongolia's children greet Pope Francis in traditional dress

With just 1,450 Roman Catholics, Mongolia is one of the newest catholic communities in the world.

01/09/2023

Mongolia

Pope Francis visits Mongolia, home to 1,400 Roman Catholics

The Pope will visit a cardinal and a charity run by nuns as well as meeting political leaders in Mongolia

01/09/2023

Partner content

Discover the year-round wonders of Azerbaijan

Partner content presented by Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan offers a tapestry of experiences, from its rich historical heritage to its lush natural wonders and vibrant cultural gems.

01/09/2023

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Uzbekistan's Journey to Independence: 32 Years of Progress and Celebration

Partner content presented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

With thousands of years of history behind them, one might well wonder why the citizens of Uzbekistan place so much stock in their annual celebration of independence, this year just 32 years on. It’s not just a day off with fireworks for the kids.

01/09/2023

Mongolia

Pope Francis in Ulaanbaatar at start of historic visit to Mongolia

The former Soviet country has fewer than 1,500 Roman Catholics

01/09/2023

Football Now

Lionel Messi: Is he the greatest player of all time?

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar. After winning the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Lionel Messi has begun a new challenge in the MLS.

31/08/2023

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Watch: water lantern festival for the dead

Taiwan's residents release water lanterns for Hungry Ghost Month.

30/08/2023

Japan

Would you eat Fukushima fish? Japan's PM has and says its 'safe'

Japan's Prime Minister ate fish caught off Fukushima's coast on Wednesday to alleviate fears after the controversial release of water from the disabled Ōkuma nuclear power station

30/08/2023

Iran

Euroviews. Water woes could pave the way for improved EU-Iran relations

The bigger picture that the EU needs to consider if it wants to devise an effective and comprehensive strategy towards Iran is one of a country facing a fundamental political, economic, environmental, societal, and demographic crisis, Cornelius Adebahr writes.

29/08/2023

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Watch: North Korean leader visits Navy headquarters with daughter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited his Navy headquarters, with state media reports emphasising his daughter's involvement and nuclear preparedness.

29/08/2023

Travel News

Dubai plans ‘world’s largest airport’ by 2050

Dubai’s ‘second airport’ could handle up to 250 million passengers a year by 2050.

29/08/2023

Pakistan

Court suspends corruption conviction and sentence ex-PM Imran Khan

A court in Pakistan suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison term of the country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

29/08/2023

World News

Japan calls on China to curb ‘extremely regrettable’ harassment

Tokyo has called on China to urge its citizens to halt acts of ‘extremely regrettable’ harassment after Japan started to release treated water from its Fukushima nuclear power plant

29/08/2023

Japan

Toyota forced to halt production over computer failure

The world's biggest carmaker is investigating the cause of a computer system failure which saw the closure of 12 of it's 14 factories in Japan, but says a cyberattack is unlikely

29/08/2023