Lebanon Israel warns of intensified strikes on Hezbollah if disarmament fails Israel has threatened to increase attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon if the Lebanese government doesn't disarm the militant group, despite a ceasefire. 02/11/2025
Iran Iran's president vows to rebuild nuclear facilities with more 'vigour' Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Sunday that his country will rebuild its nuclear facilities “with greater vigour”, as he reiterated Iran's unwillingness to build a nuclear weapon. 02/11/2025
Culture news Baku ART Weekend celebrates creativity and cultural heritage Baku's ART Weekend invites people to imagine the future through creativity while embracing Azerbaijan’s cultural identity as a bridge between history and tomorrow. 02/11/2025
Gaza Hamas returns remains of three more people to Israel, Red Cross says Hamas has returned the remains of three more people, which were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross late on Friday. The bodies are still being forensically examined to determine their identities and confirm if they were hostages. 01/11/2025
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan unveils initiatives at UNESCO conference in Samarkand UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay called the moment 'historic', noting that Samarkand is often described in literature as one of the world's most luminous cultural crossroads. 31/10/2025
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan closes 130 crypto platforms in shadow economy crackdown Authorities in Kazakhstan seized digital assets worth €14.4 million and uncovered 81 illegal cash-out networks amid growing efforts to curb financial crime. 31/10/2025
Israel Israel receives remains of two more hostages returned by Hamas Israel confirms the identities of two hostages returned by Hamas, Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper, whose remains were handed over in the recent ceasefire agreement. 31/10/2025
No Comment Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox protest Israel’s military draft plans in Jerusalem Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men filled central Jerusalem on Thursday to protest government plans to draft them into the military. 30/10/2025
Azerbaijan Baku waits for UN resolution to join international troops in Gaza Under the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, Washington and its partners aim to form a temporary multinational mission. Multiple countries are in talks to contribute troops. 30/10/2025
Iraq Greece's Aegean Airways to fly direct to Baghdad in European first Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis confirmed that the inaugural flight to Iraq's capital would take place on 16 December. 30/10/2025
Spotlight Hong Kong gears up for Chinese National Games 2025 In partnership with Hong Kong Hong Kong is finalising preparations for the Chinese National Games 2025, which will feature cross-border races and state-of-the-art venues shared with Guangdong and Macao. 30/10/2025
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Diriyah, Saudi Arabia In partnership with Media City From ancient mud-brick palaces to lush golf courses, Diriyah blends heritage, culture, and modern sophistication. But what is it about this historic district that makes it such a fascinating destination for locals and visitors? 29/10/2025
North Korea North Korea boasts of cruise missile test as Trump visits South Korea US President Donald Trump sought to downplay the incident, saying he still wanted to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for talks. 29/10/2025
East-West Connect How Kazakhstan hopes to funnel Central Asia’s AI wave In partnership with MDQ With ambitions to lead Central Asia’s nascent AI sector, Kazakhstan is launching a global hub to grow startups from the classroom to the market. 29/10/2025
Travel News Travelling to Thailand? What to expect during the mourning period Although much of the country will wear mourning attire, tourists are not expected to do the same. 29/10/2025
No Comment Israeli air strikes hit Gaza amid ceasefire accusations Residents gathered early on Wednesday around the rubble of destroyed homes in the Nuseirat refugee camp, following a series of Israeli air strikes that killed dozens, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. 29/10/2025
South Korea Trump given golden crown in South Korea but trade deal remains elusive It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US. 29/10/2025
Gaza Israeli PM orders military to carry out 'powerful strikes' on Gaza Netanyahu made the announcement shortly after Israel said that Hamas had opened fire on IDF forces in southern Gaza. 28/10/2025
Business Line How Uzbekistan is unlocking foreign investment opportunities In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan has reached €111.8 billion, doubling GDP and fueling growth across nearly all sectors of the economy, from manufacturing and energy to IT and finance. 28/10/2025
Around Azerbaijan Exploring Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region above and below sea level In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board Discover the natural wonders of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region – from an underground health centre to a lake perched high up in the mountains. 28/10/2025
No Comment Dozens of Palestinians buried in Gaza after Israel returns bodies The bodies of 41 Palestinians were buried in Gaza on Monday after funeral prayers were held at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. 28/10/2025
Gaza Israel: Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza stablisation force Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar opposes participation of Turkish troops in Gaza because of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's "hostile approach". 28/10/2025
No Comment Mass evacuations in Vietnam as Hoi An floods Prolonged torrential rain has caused severe flooding in Da Nang region, with Hoi An's streets turning into rivers. Authorities are evacuating residents and tourists to safety. 28/10/2025
Art 'The Louvre in the Desert': Inside the Savitsky Museum in Nukus Euronews Culture visits a museum in the middle of the desert that was founded in 1966 by Moscow artist, Igor Savitsky, who arrived in Karakalpakstan and fell in love with the region. 28/10/2025
China China signs expanded ASEAN free trade pact amid Trump protectionism The free trade area covers a combined market of more than 2 billion people, lowers tariffs on goods, and boosts flows of services and investment. 28/10/2025
Travel News This cruise aims to make sailing easier for Muslim travellers The M/V Piano Land sailing from Malaysia in November, will cater specifically to Muslim travellers, with facilities such as 100 per cent halal food and alcohol-free beverages. 28/10/2025