Asia

North Korea

Russia-North Korea relationship on a 'new level,' says Sergei Lavrov

Sergei Lavrov thanked North Korea for its strong support for Russia’s war on Ukraine, claiming the bilateral relationship has reached a "new strategic level"

19/10/2023

Gaza

Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza to open on Friday

Follow live updates on day 13 of the Israel-Hamas war.

19/10/2023

The Cube

Fact-check: Has Ukraine supplied Hamas militants with NATO weapons?

Some social media users and Russian officials are saying Hamas militants are using weapons supplied by Kyiv. However, there is no concrete evidence to establish a link between Hamas' military arsenal and Ukraine.

19/10/2023

Iran

Experts: nobody wants a big war in the Middle East

Iran has threatened to 'intervene in the conflict' if Israel launches a ground operation in the Gaza Strip. Euronews spoke to experts about what this 'intervention' might be and its consequences.

18/10/2023

Economy

China announces billions in investments in developing countries

Large investments announced at the Belt and Road Forum have raised concerns that poorer countries’ debt to China could rise further.

18/10/2023

Economy

Home turf headwinds for VinFast's global ambitions

VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker, is grappling with doubts over the reliability of its EVs among local consumers. Despite global expansion efforts, scepticism due to product issues, negative press, and a lack of trust present significant challenges in their quest for success.

18/10/2023

Gaza

Israel has cut electricity, food and fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip

Palestinians are facing long queues for essentials including fuel due to Israel's total blockade of the Gaza Strip. The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned the Middle East is on ''the verge of the abyss''.

18/10/2023

Qatar 365

Gripped by grappling: The rise of mixed martial arts in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar365, we wrestle with the rise of combat sports in Doha and find out what it’s like first-hand to grapple inside the cage.

18/10/2023

Gaza

'Gates of hell': Reporter gives his own account of Gaza horror

"It is not safe. Leave your dreams and memories as they are torn apart by the fangs of a monster."

18/10/2023

Destinations

Japan's tourism booms as falling yen means bargain holidays

Japan’s falling currency has made the notoriously pricey destination much more affordable.

18/10/2023

North Korea

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in North Korea

Kim Jong-un visited Russia in September, when he met Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome and inspected fighter jets at an aircraft factory in Russia’s far east.

18/10/2023

Economy

China's economy grew by 4.9% but its outlook is still gloomy

The world's second-largest economy expanded by 4.9% year on year in the third quarter, beating analysts’ forecasts but showing signs of slowing down.

18/10/2023

China

Beijing: Putin and Xi call for close policy coordination

China is a key purchaser of Russian oil and gas, providing Moscow with an economic lifeline in the face of punishing Western sanctions over its war in Ukraine.

18/10/2023

Gaza

Israel to allow Egypt to deliver limited humanitarian aid to Gaza

Follow our live updates on day 12 of the Israel Hamas war.

18/10/2023

Israel

Israel denies involvement in Gaza hospital blast

The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza says an Israeli airstrike caused the blast, and that it killed some 500 people, many of whom had sought shelter from an ongoing Israeli offensive.

17/10/2023

Travel News

When will flights restart to Israel?

Tel Aviv international airport is still in operation, but many airlines have cancelled or diverted services.

17/10/2023

Business

Default deadline looms for Chinese property giant Country Garden

The largest property developer in China will be in default if it fails to make a $15 million coupon payment on Tuesday, the end of a 30-day grace period.

17/10/2023

China

Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping at major Chinese summit

Russia's war on Ukraine and alleged support for Hamas will both loom over Putin's appearance at the 'Belt and Road' event.

17/10/2023

No Comment

Palestinians search through the rubble of destroyed building in Gaza

Palestinians search for survivors under the rubble of a destroyed building after an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

17/10/2023

Destinations

Cambodia opens new airport just 40km from famous Angkor Wat temples

Cambodia hopes to encourage visitors to the famous temple site after tourist numbers fell due to the pandemic.

17/10/2023

The Cube

Israel-Hamas War: How children are used to spread disinformation

During conflicts and other unprecedented events, children can be weaponized in order to elicit support. One shocking video showed children held in cages with social media users claiming these were Israeli babies kidnapped by Hamas. Turns out the clip was staged.

17/10/2023

China

Euroviews. Cash, corruption, crumbling dams — that's China's BRI, 10 years in

As the celebrations for the BRI’s 10th anniversary kick off, attending countries would do well to ask whether their citizens have anything to gain from 'win-win' cooperation with China, Elaine Dezenski writes.

17/10/2023

Tech News

China's Baidu is taking on US AI chatbot ChatGPT-4

Chinese tech giant Baidu says it is taking on AI rival ChatGPT-4 with its new artificial intelligence model. But can Ernie 4.0 succeed in a country with tougher regulations?

17/10/2023

Economy

Who's heading to the Belt and Road forum?

European leaders at the forum include Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán.

17/10/2023

Gaza

Bodies dug from Gaza rubble as Israeli forces hit by missiles

Updates from day 11 of Israel's war with Hamas.

17/10/2023

Spotlight

Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District: a must for art enthusiasts

In partnership with Hong Kong

From Cantonese Opera to auctions of some of the best contemporary art collections... Discover Hong Kong’s booming art and cultural scene in the West Kowloon Cultural District.

16/10/2023