Focus Uzbekistan opens educational hub for children inside the Center of Islamic Civilization In partnership with Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan In Tashkent, a new educational center inside the Center of Islamic Civilization invites children to explore the country’s rich heritage through technology, storytelling, and interactive learning. 10/11/2025
No Comment Gaza struggles to recover 10,000 bodies buried under rubble Authorities in Gaza say they are struggling to recover the bodies of around 10,000 people still buried under rubble. 10/11/2025
Philippines Fung-wong leaves 4 dead and 1.4 million evacuated in the Philippines Typhoon Fung-wong killed at least four people, forced the evacuation of over 1.4 million residents, and exposed 30 million to hazards in the Philippines. 10/11/2025
No Comment Powerful typhoon Fung-wong wreaks havoc in the Philippines, leaving 8 dead and 1.4 million displaced Fung-wong has killed at least 8 and displaced 1.4 million in the Philippines, with severe floods and landslides prompting mass evacuations and power cuts. 10/11/2025
Destinations Backwaters and elephant parades: Why Kerala should be your next trip Heard of Kalaripayattu martial arts, Kathakali dance or the Thrissur Pooram festival? If not, Kerala might just be the ultimate destination for your next trip. 10/11/2025
Tech News China creates a new visa to attract global tech talent China's government has made global leadership in advanced technologies a top priority. 10/11/2025
Travel News Uzbekistan’s hospitality sector expands with record tourist arrivals Uzbekistan’s hospitality industry is expanding fast. At HORECA EXPO 2025 in Tashkent, experts and investors discussed how hotels, local suppliers and new technologies are driving the country’s record tourism growth. 10/11/2025
Iraq Iraq elections: early voting for 1.3 million citizens began on Sunday The election, with 7,744 candidates, will determine if PM al-Sudani secures a second term amid regional tensions. 09/11/2025
Culture news Baku International Arts Festival targets cross-cultural projects The second week of the Baku International Arts Festival features international stars of theatre, music, dance, and opera, along with unique collaborations, premieres, and ethnic projects. 09/11/2025
Japan Strong 6.9-magnitude quake hits Japan, tsunami advisory cancelled The quake that hit northern Japan on Sunday caused temporary power outages and train delays. No injuries or damage were reported, and a tsunami advisory was cancelled. 09/11/2025
No Comment Video shows Super Typhoon Fung-wong bringing powerful winds and flooding to the Philippines Super Typhoon Fung-wong has triggered mass evacuations across the Philippines as powerful winds and torrential rains threaten millions following the devastation of Typhoon Kalmaegi. 09/11/2025
Philippines Philippines braces for typhoon Fung-wong as nearly 1 million evacuate Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr has urged people to evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong threatens the Philippines with winds up to 230 km/h, following Typhoon Kalmaegi's devastation. 09/11/2025
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords as it signs trade deals with the US US President Donald Trump held an Oval Office call with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expanding the Abraham Accords to include the central Asian nation. 08/11/2025
No Comment Iran to cut Tehran water supply at night as historic shortage worsens Iran’s government may begin cutting water supply at night in Tehran as the capital faces its worst shortage in decades, with dam levels at historic lows. 08/11/2025
No Comment 'Fujian': China’s most advanced aircraft carrier enters service China has officially commissioned the Fujian, the world’s first conventionally powered aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, marking a major leap in naval technology. 08/11/2025
12 minutes with North Macedonia ‘bullied’ on its EU membership path, PM Mickoski says Having spent over two decades in the EU membership waiting room, North Macedonia hopes the wait will finally be over as Prime Minister Mickoski tells Euronews the accession of his country has been delayed by “artificial disputes”. 07/11/2025
No Comment Chinese EV maker XPeng unveils new humanoid robot IRON at AI Day Chinese EV maker XPeng revealed its second-generation humanoid robot IRON, alongside plans for robo-taxis and flying cars during its AI Day in Guangzhou. 07/11/2025
No Comment Hundreds mourn Capt Omer Neutra in Israel after return from Gaza Hundreds of mourners gathered in Israel for the funeral of Capt Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier whose body was returned from Gaza after a year. 07/11/2025
Focus Global delegates gather in Samarkand as Uzbekistan outlines reforms In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Samarkand hosted UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference outside Paris for the first time in forty years. The gathering showcased global debates on education, culture and technology, and underscored Uzbekistan’s reform priorities. 07/11/2025
Climate At least five people killed as Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam At least five people were killed in Vietnam after Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall on Thursday. It comes just a few days after the storm, classified as a Tropical Depression, claimed the lives of at least 188 people as it barrelled through the Philippines, which is now bracing for the next storm. 07/11/2025
Syria UN lifts sanctions against Syria's al-Sharaa before White House visit The sanctions relief fulfils the Trump administration's pledges following the US leader's May meeting with al-Sharaa in Riyadh, during which he promised to lift or waive decades-old sanctions against Syria. 07/11/2025
China What we know about China's first domestically made aircraft carrier Beijing commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier, the Fujian, highlighting Beijing's push to modernise its military and contest US influence in the Indo-Pacific. 07/11/2025
No Comment Typhoon Kalmaegi: 5 dead as powerful storm batters central Vietnam Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central Vietnam, causing strong winds and heavy rain. At least five people died, and many are missing. Over a million households faced power outages. 07/11/2025
No Comment 188 dead in Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi In central Philippines, families mourned 188 Typhoon Kalmaegi victims. President Marcos Jr. declared a national emergency with another typhoon approaching. 07/11/2025
Economy China's exports fall 1.1% in October, hit by lower shipments to US China's exports contracted in October as the country recorded a 25% drop in shipments to the United States. Economists expect export growth to rebound next year as lower tariffs take effect. 07/11/2025
Travel News Gastro Forum Tashkent 2025: From kitchens to culture At Gastro Forum 2025 in Tashkent, local and international chefs discussed service, training, and the digital tools shaping Central Asia’s growing restaurant industry. 07/11/2025