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Miss Universe contestants showcase national costumes on stage

The Miss Universe National Costume Show in Thailand featured 122 contestants in elaborate outfits inspired by nature, culture and iconic national symbols, drawing loud cheers from a packed arena.

Qatar in Motion

Navigating Modernity, Anchored by Tradition

In partnership with Media City

At the Old Doha Port, motion flows from past to present. Once a lifeline for traders and pearl divers, it now welcomes luxury marine brands. How does the Old Doha Port chart a modern course while staying anchored in its history?

Modern Nomads

Kairat Almaty takes UEFA Champions League to Central Asia

In partnership with MDQ

Real Madrid’s visit to Kazakhstan became a national celebration and a major tourism boost, as Europe’s elite stage reached Almaty for the first time.

Business

FlyDubai orders 75 Boeing aircrafts in deal worth $13 billion

FlyDubai and Emirates have made major investments in Boeing and Airbus to accomodate booming passenger growth at Dubai's International Airport.

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Fire in Japan burns 170 homes and forces mass evacuations

Firefighters in Oita, Japan, were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighborhood.

Uzbekistan

Central Asia and South Caucasus forge stronger ties at Tashkent summit

Central Asian leaders, joined by Azerbaijan, used the Tashkent summit to push for deeper regional integration, new institutions and stronger economic and security ties

Silk Road Adventures

Uzbekistan’s intangible heritage of music and dance lives on

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From the desert winds of Karakalpakstan to the courtyards of Andijan, Uzbekistan’s music and dance heritage remains a living language of culture and memory.

Business

FlyDubai expands its fleet beyond Boeing with major Airbus order

Airbus managed to secure the deal on the second day of the Dubai Air Show, after Boeing dominated order counts on Monday.

Business

Why is the US taking so many loans from China's state banks?

China’s state lenders have funnelled billions into US businesses for a quarter of a century, but many of the loans have been kept secret.

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Dubai Airshow: Acrobatic aircraft perform aerial show as Russia participates in event

The Dubai Airshow opened with a patriotic Al Fursan flyover, major aircraft orders and renewed focus on future air mobility, including flying taxis.

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Qatar Sustainability Week highlights how local action aligns with national climate goals

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s drive for a cleaner, greener future takes centre stage during Sustainability Week, as communities, schools and businesses come together to showcase innovative projects, volunteer initiatives and national sustainability commitments.

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Greeks mark anniversary of 1973 Polytechnic uprising

Thousands in Athens commemorated the anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising with memorials and marches amid heightened police security.

Business

Emirates places $38bn order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at Dubai Air Show

The airline plans to begin receiving deliveries in 2027, as it expands its fleet to meet growing demand through Dubai, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs.

Business

South Korean firms, including Samsung, lift domestic investment

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung credited the business sector for helping his government negotiate a trade deal with Washington but urged the companies to maintain strong domestic investments.

Economy

Japan's economy contracts as exports are hit by US tariffs

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP in the three months to September contracted for the first time in six quarters, a challenge for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, sending ash high over Kagoshima

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupted for the first time since October, sending a tall plume of ash into the air and prompting ashfall alerts in nearby prefectures.