Business Series Azerbaijan opens new public-private partnership channels In partnership with Azpromo Azerbaijan is reorienting its economy by strengthening public-private partnerships and attracting private investors into non-oil sectors, infrastructure, digital transformation and export-oriented industries. 22/01/2026
Travel News Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism on the power of the travel industry Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb spoke exclusively with Euronews about the industry’s role in connecting countries. 22/01/2026
Azerbaijan Armenia reshapes its pricing system as it continues to import Azerbaijani fuel Two fuel shipments from Azerbaijan to Armenia in recent months have made groundbreaking changes - not only to the reconciliation process between the countries, but to reshaping the Armenian market by driving local prices down. The country once relied solely on Russia and Iran for energy supplies. 22/01/2026
Japan Restart of world's biggest nuclear plant paused, Japan's TEPCO says The restart, initially scheduled for Tuesday, had been pushed back after another technical issue related to the control rods' removal was detected last weekend. 22/01/2026
Gaza Israeli strikes kill at least 11 people including three journalists Israel's military said it had spotted suspects who were operating a drone that posed a threat to its troops. 22/01/2026
No Comment Aid groups warn of life-threatening conditions in Gaza due to fuel crisis In Khan Younis, residents burn rubbish for heat due to fuel scarcity, with aid groups warning of risks to children from the harsh winter conditions. 22/01/2026
Art Hands that rock: Scientists may have found world's oldest cave art Hand stencil paintings found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi could be the world's oldest of cave art, according to a new study. Archaeologists believe the works were created at least 67,800 years ago. 22/01/2026
Iran Iran offers first government-issued death toll from protest crackdown State television carried statements by the Interior Ministry and the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, an official body providing services to families of those killed in wars, saying 3,117 people were killed. 22/01/2026
Qatar in Motion Redefining wealth by investing in wellness In partnership with Media City In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila Humairah takes a breather - literally. At Zulal Wellness Resort, she discovers how ancient healing meets modern science to help people slow down in a country built on momentum. How Qatar is leading a “rest revolution” and finding balance in motion? 21/01/2026
Modern Nomads How Kazakhstan preserves its rare manuscripts In partnership with MDQ From ancient Qurans to archival records, rare manuscripts are finding new life in restoration labs, protected for future generations. 21/01/2026
No Comment "Subzero forest": Ice forest created at mountain inn in Takayama An inn in Takayama, Japan, creates a stunning ice forest each winter by spraying water onto trees and slopes, forming icicles and ice layers that draw visitors nationwide. 21/01/2026
Iran Ali Khamenei will resist 'to the last drop of blood,' his nephew says Exiled in France since 1986, Mahmoud Moradkhani is a doctor and an opponent of the Iranian regime. The nephew of Iran's ayatollah tells Euronews that the security crackdown will not end the demonstrations. 21/01/2026
Japan Man who killed former Japanese prime minister gets life in prison Abe was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara. 21/01/2026
Iran Iran issues most direct threat yet to US as protester death toll rises The death toll from the protests has reached at least 4,519 people, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said. 21/01/2026
Economy Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services. 21/01/2026
No Comment Azerbaijan commemorates the victims of the Soviet crackdown of January 20th, 1990 Tributes are paid to those killed in the 20 January 1990 massacre, carried out to suppress the national liberation movement. 20/01/2026
Azerbaijan Remembrance of Soviet massacre pivotal for Azerbaijan's future On 20 January every year Azerbaijanis pay tribute to those who died in a bloody massacre committed by the former USSR against civilians to suppress the national liberation movement. 20/01/2026
Afghanistan IS claims attack on Kabul restaurant that killed at least seven The IS claim included a threat against Chinese nationals in Afghanistan, linking the attack to China's alleged mistreatment of Uyghur Muslims in the western province of Xinjiang. 20/01/2026
Israel Israel begins demolition of UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20/01/2026
Iran Activists say deaths from crackdown on Iran protesters exceeds 4,000 The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency fear the number will grow as information leaks out of a country still gripped by the government's decision to shut down the internet. 20/01/2026
Travel News New rail route links Azerbaijan’s second city Ganja with mountain reso This marks the second regional train service that is not connected to Baku and operates outside the capital. 20/01/2026
Qatar Qatar Football Festival features Finalissima 2026 and friendlies Qatar Football Festival 2026 will be headlined by the men’s Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, with some of the world’s biggest football stars set to appear in Doha during a six-match international window. 19/01/2026
Gaza Putin invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, Kremlin says The invitation to Putin is expected to raise eyebrows with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearing its fourth year and the Russian leader seemingly reluctant to commit to a peace deal. 19/01/2026
No Comment Joy fills Oman as Muscat Nights illuminates the sky The Muscat Nights 2026 festival has attracted over 800,000 visitors, featuring fireworks, cultural events, and modern technology across key venues until 31 January. 19/01/2026
No Comment Astana celebrates Epiphany with icy-water dips The Epiphany is an ancient Christian feast day. 19/01/2026
Iran Rising executions in Iran suggest use as tool of intimidation, UN says At least 47% of executions carried out in Iran in 2025 had been related to drug offences, the UN human rights office said. 19/01/2026