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West Bank
Palestinians gather to commemorate 78th anniversary of the Nakba
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a defining moment in Palestinian history dating back to 1948, when hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, villages and land, becoming refugees.
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Qatar
Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf states
Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.
Silk Road Adventures
How music and craftsmanship keep traditions alive today
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From workshops to oral traditions, music continues to connect generations through instruments, performance and cultural heritage.
Economy
How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition
Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition.
China
A weakened Trump to test China's appetite for deal-making in Beijing
A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to China this week, his position has weakened. Still, he is hoping for any deal. Nervous Europeans are watching.
World News
Pashinyan says Karabakh 'was not ours' as Armenia and Azerbaijan look to future
In an extraordinary admission, Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan declared that Karabakh was not Armenia’s territory and that the Armenian movement for it was “a fatal mistake,” as Yerevan forges its peace with Azerbaijan and its decisive pro-EU course.
Iran
Iran seizes football star Karimi's assets in clampdown on opponents
Iran’s judiciary says it has seized more properties belonging to former national football captain and football star Ali Karimi, alongside a wider wave of measures targeting prominent cultural, sport, and media figures accused of opposing the regime or cooperating with “hostile foreign entities”.
Business
Saudi Aramco profits jump 25% as Iran war drives oil prices higher
Saudi Aramco said Q1 profit rose 25% as the Iran war disrupted global oil supplies and pushed up prices. The company shifted some exports away from the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West Pipeline, which is now operating at full capacity.
Sport
Astana ends on a high with a heavyweight finale
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 ended in style as the heavyweights closed the show in Astana. Boris Rutovic, Anna Monta Olek, Marat Baikamurov, Elis Startseva and Inal Tasoev took gold, while Kazakhstan finished strongly with four medals and third in the table.
