Iran Interpol-wanted Iranian war strategist: Who is General Ahmad Vahidi? Ahmad Vahidi, deputy IRGC commander and the man Argentina formally accused of planning the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people, has emerged as the key figure in organising Tehran's military response and partaking in back-channel negotiations with regional mediators. 21/05/2026
No Comment Intensifying heat wave grips northern India as temperatures near 48°C India’s northern plains are enduring another intense heat wave, with authorities warning of prolonged extreme temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Thursday. Cooling shelters and health alerts have been introduced across New Delhi and nearby states. 21/05/2026
Focus From reconstruction to resilience: lessons for future cities In partnership with World Urban Forum President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan’s post-conflict reconstruction experience offers lessons in urban planning, infrastructure development and the creation of smart communities from the ground up. 21/05/2026
No Comment Israel destroyed a four storey house in overnight airstrike in central Gaza camp Israel destroyed a four storey house in Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp after residents received a warning call ordering evacuation before the strike. 21/05/2026
Iran Iranian MP: Politicians holding back military from striking US fleet In an exclusive interview, a senior member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission tells Euronews that political authorities have actively restrained the military from attacking US naval assets — but warns Tehran will sink a US warship if that check is gone. 21/05/2026
Gaza Gaza students sit exams in tents as nearly all schools lie in ruins With 658,000 children locked out of classrooms for two consecutive years, Gaza's official secondary exams begin next month. Teachers and students told Euronews what it means to prepare without textbooks, chairs — or walls. 21/05/2026
Iran Iran secretly executes four as it hits global death sentence record Four more men, including two Kurdish political activists, were put to death in secret this week without informing their families, as Amnesty International recorded 2,159 executions in Iran last year — the highest of any country. 21/05/2026
Sport North and South Korean women meet in rare football clash as fans cheer both sides Fans in rain ponchos cheered both North and South Korean women’s football teams during a rare inter-Korean match in Suwon, where North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated Suwon FC Women in the AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal. 21/05/2026
No Comment Israeli security minister Ben Gvir releases footage of detained flotilla activists Video released by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed detained Gaza flotilla activists handcuffed on the ground at Ashdod port. 21/05/2026
No Comment Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” becomes unlikely star attraction An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat. 21/05/2026
Food and Drink We're jamming: Azerbaijan’s enduring tea ritual To mark International Tea Day, Nadira Tudor stopped for a brew in Azerbaijan where the history of sharing a cuppa is shaped by a particular pairing defined by tradition and flavours. 21/05/2026
Travel News A brand new airline is set to launch this July Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030. 21/05/2026
Azerbaijan World Bank economist: No country has ever developed without urbanising Urbanisation drives economic growth and job creation, a World Bank senior expert told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku, but warned that Africa faces a financing gap that no single institution can fill alone. 20/05/2026
Travel News Qatar’s tourism sector ready to welcome visitors again In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions. 20/05/2026
Gaza Board of Peace report accuses Hamas of blocking Gaza progress Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce. 20/05/2026
Qatar in Motion ‘Give to Gain’: Celebrating Qatar’s Inspiring Women In partnership with Media City This month, Qatar in Motion commemorates by visiting Al Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women. More than a place of worship, it is a space where faith, dialogue, and leadership come together. In this episode, Laila speaks to women who lead and shape the country's future. 20/05/2026
Uzbekistan Ready to take on World Cup giants, Uzbekistan has 'nothing to lose,’ coach Cannavaro tells Euronews In an exclusive interview for Euronews, the Azzurri legend who won the World Cup two decades ago — now coaching Uzbekistan to their historic first appearance — explains why his team is ready to face the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. 20/05/2026
Modern Nomads Where mountains, art and urban life meet In partnership with MDQ From mountain trails and panoramic viewpoints to contemporary art and striking architecture, Almaty reveals itself through layers of culture, history and urban identity. 20/05/2026
Economy After a year of tit-for-tat, could the US-China tariff war be easing? After more than a year of escalating trade tensions, Beijing and Washington say they are ready to cut tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods — but analysts warn the impact on growth may be limited. 20/05/2026
Iran Tehran's tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on Iran's 82-day internet blackout has created a multi-tiered system, granting officials and businesses some access while ordinary citizens pay up to 12 times as much for VPNs, Iranians back home told Euronews. 20/05/2026
No Comment China’s Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a military ceremony in Beijing. 20/05/2026
China Putin claims Russia-China ties at record high during Beijing visit On Wednesday, Putin said he had held "substantive" talks with Beijing on bilateral cooperation. 20/05/2026
No Comment Chinese youths greet Putin on arrival in Beijing Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where young Chinese flag-wavers and officials welcomed him at the airport ahead of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. 19/05/2026
Azerbaijan Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn Delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned on day three that war and climate change are affecting cities faster than governments can respond, urging a shift away from standardised housing models. 19/05/2026
United Arab Emirates UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq The UAE said drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear plant last week were launched from Iraq, indicating Tehran-backed militias have continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructure on behalf of Iran. 19/05/2026
Qatar Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran “for two or three days” after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a resumption of the war. 19/05/2026