Asia

India

Italy PM Meloni urges India to play key role in ending Ukraine war

Meloni condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and underscored its adverse impact on developing countries in terms of food and energy security.

03/03/2023

Football Now

International Women's Day: Women's football rise in popularity

In partnership with Media City

2022 was a massive year for women's football, with record-breaking transfers, attendances, and global television viewing figures at an all-time high.

02/03/2023

India

G20: Blinken meets Lavrov as US and Russia trade barbs over Ukraine

US officials said the top American and Russian diplomats met on the sidelines of the G20 conference in New Delhi. There is no sign of a change of stance on either side.

02/03/2023

China

Where does China stand on the Ukraine war?

Peace, money or friendship - what does China want out of the conflict in Ukraine?

02/03/2023

World News

Iran nuclear: IAEA chief 'to meet Iranian president on Saturday'

The reported meeting follows the detection of particles of uranium enriched to 83.7% at an Iranian plant, according to a UN report.

01/03/2023

Israel

Police in Israel crackdown on protests against judicial overhaul

At least 39 protesters were arrested in Tel Aviv during a 'national disruption day' against the government’s plan to overhaul Israel's judicial system

01/03/2023

India

East-West showdown over Russia's war in Ukraine looms at G20 meeting

The rift over the war in Ukraine -- between the US and its allies, and Russia and China -- looks set to dominate the top diplomats' meeting in the Indian capital on Thursday.

01/03/2023

China

Beijing accuse US of false Covid-19 origin claims

Beijing says accusations made by the FBI on the origin of the coronavirus are hurtful to US credibility in the midst of tensions

01/03/2023

China

Putin's ally Belarusian president in Beijing on a three-day trip

Putin's ally Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping after Beijing released it's 12-point peace plan on Moscow's war in Ukraine

01/03/2023

Earth News

India bracing for heatwaves after hottest February since 1901

India just recorded its hottest February in 120 years. What does that mean for spring and summer?

01/03/2023

Earth News

Syria and Turkey earthquakes: Volunteers scour ruins for injured pets

This Syrian volunteer travels 100 km a day in search of animals lost amid the rubble.

01/03/2023

Kazakhstan

Blinken vows support for Central Asian nations against Russian threat

The US Secretary of State, visiting Kazakhstan, is targeting all the former Soviet republics who fear they will be future victims of Russian expansionism

28/02/2023

Cult

Leading photographers display work at Xposure festival in the UAE

In partnership with XPOSURE

The Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah in the UAE attracts some of the biggest names in the industry

28/02/2023

China

Belarus President Lukashenko in Beijing to meet Xi Jinping

The Belarusian leader said he was looking forward to seeing his "old friend" Xi Jinping and welcomed China's position on the conflict in Ukraine.

28/02/2023

West Bank

Israel beefs up troops after settler rampage in West Bank town

One person died, hundreds were injured, homes burned and cars torched when settlers rampaged in Hawara after a Palestinian killed two Israelis.

27/02/2023

Climate

Why is this holy town in India being swallowed by the earth?

For months, the roughly 20,000 residents in Joshimath, in the Himalayas have watched the earth slowly swallow their community.

27/02/2023

India

G20 summit in India's Bengaluru ends without agreement on Ukraine

G20 summit in India's Bengaluru ended without agreement on Ukraine, after China and Russia refused to endorse a statement condemning the invasion of Ukraine

25/02/2023

Destinations

Taiwan is paying tourists to visit: Here's how much you could get

With a subtropical climate, beautiful beaches, scenic hikes and thousands of temples, there are plenty of other reasons to visit.

24/02/2023

Japan

Back-street style and old-world charm: What makes Tokyo so special?

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

“In Tokyo, you are free to be whatever you want to be, wherever you want to be." Find out why Japan's capital is the source of so much inspiration.

24/02/2023

Culture news

BTS member announced partnership with Louis Vuitton

As BTS's hiatus continues due to band members serving in the military, J-Hope announces his latest fashion ambassador role.

24/02/2023

Football Now

Europe's Top 5 Leagues: Who will win their domestic titles?

In partnership with Media City

Five of Europe's top leagues are approaching the climax of their seasons. In some countries, the usual suspects are in pole position, but elsewhere, we could be in for some surprises. So, who will hold their nerves as the season ends?

23/02/2023

China

At least 49 missing and four dead at Chinese coal mine landslide

At least 49 people missing and four dead from the collapse of an open pit coal mine in northern China.

23/02/2023

Israel

Gaza rockets and Israeli strikes follow deadly West Bank raid

The violence follows an Israeli raid on Nablus on Wednesday, one of the bloodiest battles in nearly a year of fighting in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.

23/02/2023

Food and Drink

Japanese food maker readies plant-based seafood for Europe

In March, European supermarket shelves will have to make space for a new Japanese entry in the increasingly big market for plant-based alternatives to sea-food and meat.

23/02/2023

Qatar 365

Diving for pearls: from Qatari seabeds to glittering display cases

In partnership with Media City

Pearls were Qatar's first major export commodity. And despite competition from oyster farms, divers still go in search of nature's treasures

22/02/2023

West Bank

Ten Palestinians killed, dozens wounded in West Bank raid

The Israeli military gave few details about its operation in the northern city of Nablus, known as a militant stronghold, where the army frequently operates.

22/02/2023