Asia

Gaza

Israel recovers body of Thai national taken by Hamas on 7 October

The IDF also announced that they believed to have found the body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, and that four of its soldiers were killed in a booby trap in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis on Friday.

07/06/2025

Kazakhstan

Talking dialogue, trade and climate action at the Astana Forum

Titled “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future,” the Astana International Forum (AIF) gathered over 160 international speakers and around 7,000 participants.

06/06/2025

Focus

Baku conference tackles rising Islamophobia and global intolerance

In partnership with Azpromo

As global reports of Islamophobia grow, a high-level international conference in Baku brings together scholars, activists and faith leaders to confront hatred and call for cooperation and dialogue.

06/06/2025

Focus

Astana International Forum calls for global reform, peacebuilding and climate cooperation

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Focus, global leaders and international experts gather at the Astana International Forum to tackle the world’s most pressing issues, from conflict resolution to climate action.

06/06/2025

North Korea

North Korea salvages capsized destroyer after Kim slams failed launch

The incident drew fierce criticism from the North Korean dictator, who called the mishap a “criminal act,” resulting in the arrest of several officials.

06/06/2025

Tech News

Why drone lessons from Ukraine are key to defending Taiwan from China

"I believe if there is any country that can stop China, Taiwan might be one of them, but it has to be collective actions with our partners. So we can't do this alone," a Taiwanese Legislator told Euronews Next.

06/06/2025

Saudi Arabia

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

The Day of Arafat is of great significance to Muslims around the world, regarded as the most sacred day of the year according to traditional sayings of prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

06/06/2025

Europe News

Syria to give IAEA inspectors immediate access to former nuclear sites

Since the fall of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad in December, the IAEA has been seeking to restore access to sites associated with Syria's nuclear programme.

05/06/2025

No Comment

Gaza’s Eid al-Adha celebrations shadowed by war and shortages

In the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, Palestinians are struggling to uphold Eid al-Adha traditions as displacement, hunger, and soaring prices overshadow the Islamic holiday.

05/06/2025

Culture Series

Meet the Azerbaijani Paralympic champion inspiring the next generation

In partnership with Azpromo

In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, Para-Taekwondo Champion Imameddin Khalilov describes the pride he felt after winning Gold for Azerbaijan at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games.

05/06/2025

Health news

Annual births in Japan fall for 16th straight year

The number of births in Japan last year hit another record low, new data shows.

05/06/2025

Experiences

Everything you need to know about packing for a Hajj pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year.

05/06/2025

China

Chinese issues arrest warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers

China refuses to deal with Taiwan's pro-independence government and has been pressing its diplomatic campaign to isolate the island.

05/06/2025

No Comment

Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions

Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars.

05/06/2025

Israel

Bodies of two hostages recovered in Gaza, Israel says

The remains of Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation by the army and the Shin Bet internal security agency, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

05/06/2025

India

Stampede at cricket stadium in India kills 11 and injures dozens

Officials say most of those injured were transferred to nearby hospitals to receive medical attention but are in stable condition.

05/06/2025

Football Now

2024/25 European football season review

In partnership with Media City

The 2024/25 European football season will be remembered as the year trophy droughts ended across the continent.

04/06/2025

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Hajj pilgrimage starts

Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

04/06/2025

Iran

Iran's ayatollah criticises US proposal for new nuclear deal

The landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), capped Tehran’s enrichment level at 3.67% and reduced its uranium stockpile to 300 kilograms.

04/06/2025

Gaza

Aid group halts deliveries in Gaza after shootings near aid sites

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation did not give out any aid on Wednesday after dozens of Palestinians looking for aid were reportedly killed this week.

04/06/2025

EuroVerify

What we know about the shootings near Gaza aid distribution sites

EuroVerify takes a look at the facts to build up a timeline of the deadly incidents to determine what we know so far.

04/06/2025

Voices from Central Asia

Lessons from Hollywood: Robert Kun’s mission to grow Kazakh cinema

In partnership with MDQ

Actor and stunt coordinator Robert Kun’s path in cinema started with martial arts and led to blockbuster stunts. Now he’s bringing the lessons from Hollywood back home to develop Kazakhstan’s film industry.

04/06/2025

No Comment

Tiananmen anniversary passes quietly in Hong Kong once again

Hong Kong again saw no mass commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Wednesday, with candlelit vigils at Victoria Park remaining absent for another year.

04/06/2025

South Korea

South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.

04/06/2025

Korea

Opposition Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election

The liberal opposition candidate has secured more than 49% of the votes in an election that has seen one of the country’s highest voter turnout, with approximately 80% of the 44 million eligible voters taking to the ballot boxes.

04/06/2025

No Comment

At least 27 killed near Gaza aid site in third incident this week

At least 27 people were killed on Tuesday after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, according to Palestinian health officials.

03/06/2025