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Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand

Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park.

06/02/2026

Tech News

Could China take down Starlink satellites with a new microwave weapon?

The compact pulse-power driver could enable high-power microwave attacks that are harder to detect and attribute than conventional anti-satellite weapons, potentially putting China ahead of the United States and Russia in the space-weapons race.

06/02/2026

Iran

Iran and US to hold more nuclear talks after negotiations in Oman

Iran and the US held indirect Oman talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, agreeing to continue negotiations despite ongoing tensions.

06/02/2026

Economy

Central Asia outpaces advanced economies with growth above 6%

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

06/02/2026

Tech News

Web Summit Qatar: Luma AI ramps up global expansion

Luma AI, the generative AI company behind advanced video and multimodal models, is expanding rapidly, positioning itself among a small group of companies pushing the frontier of artificial intelligence. CEO and Co-founder Amit Jain spoke to Euronews on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar.

06/02/2026

Business

Lebanon’s €42.4bn gold dilemma: A crisis lifeline or a last resort?

As trust in banks evaporates, citizens buy coins and jewellery while officials argue over whether to unlock the nation’s vast reserves.

06/02/2026

Business

Toyota profit slides 43% after finance chief is tapped as new CEO

Japan’s biggest carmaker reports a sharp quarterly earnings drop, citing tariff pressures and rising costs, while announcing a leadership change at the top.

06/02/2026

Pakistan

Bombing at mosque in Islamabad kills at least 31 during Friday prayers

At least 31 people were killed and 169 wounded in a bombing at a Shiite mosque near Islamabad, as Pakistan faces a surge in extremist violence.

06/02/2026

Business

Azerbaijan joins Trump-backed peace board to boost global profile

The decision to become a founding member of the “Board of Peace” marks Baku’s attempt to translate regional clout into international weight, while navigating sensitive regional dynamics with Iran.

06/02/2026

United Arab Emirates

Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal praised at UAE human fraternity awards

At the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity held in Abu Dhabi, world leaders highlighted dialogue, compromise and practical peace.

06/02/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's Tokayev visits Pakistan to deepen strategic partnership

Kazakh president's visit to Islamabad brings major transport, trade and cultural deals as Kazakhstan and Pakistan plan new corridors via the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan.

06/02/2026

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Meet the Viral “Sad Horse” Taking Over China’s Lunar New Year

A tearful horse toy is taking China by storm ahead of Lunar New Year. From error to Douyin fame, discover why everyone wants one.

06/02/2026

Oman

Oman mediates Iran-US nuclear talks in Muscat as tensions remain high

The talks are the first diplomatic encounter between the United States and Iran since Washington joined Israel's conflict against the Islamic republic in June with strikes on nuclear sites.

06/02/2026

Travel News

Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival cancelled over tourist behaviour

The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years.

06/02/2026

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Sri Lanka

In partnership with Media City

Sacred shrines, historic forts, tea hills and golden coastlines—join Lilly Douse as she explores Sri Lanka.

05/02/2026

Culture Series

Meet Vafa Musayeva, Azerbaijan’s first woman on Everest

In partnership with Azpromo

Vafa Musayeva recalls her journey to the world’s highest peak after becoming the first Azerbaijani woman to summit Everest and complete the Everest–Lhotse combination in one season.

05/02/2026

Qatar

German chancellor visits Qatar for energy talks amid regional tensions

Germany is stepping up diplomacy in the Gulf as global alliances shift and regional tensions rise. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Doha stop comes as Berlin seeks energy security, defence partners and stability amid Iran fears.

05/02/2026

Gaza

At least 24 killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations

Israeli strikes across the Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, according to health officials, as both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.

05/02/2026

Travel News

This dreamy island country just launched a digital nomad visa

You could make the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ your new home in 2026.

05/02/2026

Azerbaijan

Vance to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan as US advocates TRIPP corridor

JD Vance’s trip to Armenia and Azerbaijan underscores renewed US focus on South Caucasus peace and the TRIPP corridor’s trade and digital ambitions.

05/02/2026

Business

Azerbaijan oil fund leans on gold to protect state reserves

Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ oil fund is benefiting from the continuous rise in gold prices, generating significant revenue for the country. The gains come as sovereign investors worldwide boost gold holdings in response to global instability.

05/02/2026

Tech News

AI 'critical' for Germany's future, digital minister warns

Germany’s minister for digital transformation and government modernisation, Karsten Wildberger, tells Euronews Next how the government is pushing ahead with efforts to digitise the country with the help of AI.

05/02/2026

Earth News

'Not a dumping ground': This country is banning e-waste imports

E-waste can contain lead, mercury and cadmium that pollute soil and water resources if improperly processed or dumped.

05/02/2026

China

China's Xi Jinping holds video call with Russia's Vladimir Putin

China’s Xi Jinping held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral ties and exchange strategies and views on current geopolitical tensions. The call between the two allies came just before President Xi held a wide-ranging phone call with US President Donald Trump.

05/02/2026

Iran

Iranian FM: Iran and US agree to high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman

Foreign Minister Araghchi's announcement on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering, and some media reports that they had been cancelled over changes in the format and content of the talks.

04/02/2026

United Arab Emirates

'All-out war' in the Middle East must be avoided, Lebanese PM says

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he welcomed renewed US-Iran talks set for this Friday, as well as efforts to promote stability and avoid “all-out” war in the Middle East.

04/02/2026