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Uzbekistan's ICT Week showcases country's AI and innovation

ICT Week 2025 reveals Uzbekistan’s ambition: AI for dignity, opportunity, and global recognition in the digital economy.

26/09/2025

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Seventeen killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza as pressure for ceasef

At least 17 people were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to local health officials, as international calls for a ceasefire intensified.

25/09/2025

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Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after Typhoon Ragasa flooding

Taiwanese authorities said on Wednesday that 14 people were confirmed dead and 46 others remained missing after Typhoon Ragasa swept across the island’s eastern region.

25/09/2025

Gaza

At least 17 killed in Gaza as leaders ramp up pressure for ceasefire

Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed Western countries that have recently recognised Palestinian statehood.

25/09/2025

Cult

‘A Seat at the Table’ exhibition in Doha

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art is serving up a feast for the senses with A Seat at the Table: Food and Feasting in the Islamic World. The exhibition explores the role of food in shaping identity, faith and cultural exchange.

25/09/2025

Taiwan

Ragasa weakens to tropical storm after killing 24 across Asia

Ragasa peaked on Monday, reaching winds of up to 265 kph. The storm affected the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China, before moving west along the southern Chinese coast toward Vietnam.

25/09/2025

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Protesters rally at Ben Gurion Airport against Netanyahu before US vis

Protesters gathered at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s departure for the United States, calling for his removal and an end to the war in Gaza.

25/09/2025

Qatar in Motion

Redefining hospitality by elevating travel experiences

In partnership with Media City

From TikToks to travel vlogs, luxury staycations are having a moment. But behind the hot takes and curated content, one visionary is taking this trend by the horn and helming it in a whole new direction. How are cities like Doha rethinking hospitality?

24/09/2025

Yemen

Several wounded after drone fired from Yemen hits Israel, medics say

Police in Eilat said bomb disposal experts were examining the nature of the drone and advised the public to stay away from the crash site.

24/09/2025

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At least 15 killed as typhoon rains cause deadly flooding in Taiwan

At least 15 people were killed in Taiwan on Tuesday after a barrier lake in Hualien County overflowed during torrential rains from Super Typhoon Ragasa’s outer bands.

24/09/2025

Lebanon

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say Israeli drone struck their headquarters

Established in 1978, UNIFIL has more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries who patrol the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel.

24/09/2025

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan scales up green finance and energy transition efforts in Central Asia

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan ramps up renewables and green finance to cut emissions and position itself as Central Asia’s clean energy transit hub.

24/09/2025

Economy

China gives up WTO developing-country status as tariff tensions linger

The US has long argued China should give up the developing-country status because it is the world’s second-largest economy.

24/09/2025

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A sinkhole opens in Bangkok after road collapse during construction

A section of road in Bangkok collapsed on Wednesday, creating a sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and forced evacuations in the surrounding area, officials said.

24/09/2025

China

China evacuates 1.9 million as super typhoon Ragasa nears landfall

Chinese authorities evacuated 1.9 million residents from its south as super typhoon Ragasa approached with winds of 241 kph. Hong Kong and Macau faced severe disruptions, with schools and flights cancelled.

24/09/2025

Gaza

Israel destroys evacuated health centre in Gaza City, medics say

Israel accuses Hamas of using medical facilities for military purposes, which could cause them to lose their protected status under international law, but the IDF has often provided little evidence to support this.

23/09/2025

Focus

Esports World Cup in Riyadh | FOCUS

In partnership with Media City

Riyadh became a global gaming hub as the Esports World Cup brought together 2,000 players, 200 clubs, and millions of fans.

23/09/2025

West Bank

Israel to close West Bank-Jordan border crossing, officials say

The Allenby Crossing is the sole entry and exit point for Palestinians from the West Bank travelling abroad by land.

23/09/2025

Silk Road Adventures

Rishtan pottery: the Uzbek town where clay becomes timeless craft

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

In Rishtan, Uzbekistan, red earth becomes art. Masters and apprentices craft unique ceramics with natural glazes, preserving a timeless tradition.

23/09/2025

Travel News

Super Typhoon Ragasa grounds hundreds of flights across Asia

Passengers have been urged to check their flight status as airports brace for storm impact and major delays.

23/09/2025

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Dead and wounded Palestinians taken to hospitals after Gaza strike

Dead and wounded Palestinians were taken to hospitals after an Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in Gaza City on Monday.

23/09/2025

Economy

Eliminating poverty by 2030: Uzbekistan’s ambitious vision

Uzbekistan has made poverty reduction a state priority, launching a nationwide programme focused on jobs, social protection, and mahalla-level action. Since 2016, 7.5mn people have escaped poverty. With €30bn invested in 2024, the country aims to eradicate absolute poverty by 2030.

23/09/2025

Business

Trump praises 'great deal' as Uzbekistan purchases Boeing Dreamliners

Uzbekistan signed an $8 billion deal with Boeing for Dreamliner aircraft during President Mirziyoyev’s New York visit. Donald Trump praised the agreement, saying it will create 35,000 US jobs. The deal highlights growing US–Uzbek economic ties and long-term business cooperation.

23/09/2025

North Korea

Kim Jong-un suggests he is open to further nuclear talks with US

Kim suspended virtually all cooperation with South Korea following the collapse of his second summit with Trump in 2019 over disagreements about US-led sanctions against the North.

22/09/2025

Kazakhstan

Religious leaders condemn wars and stress interfaith dialogue

Religious leaders condemned the violence in Gaza and Ukraine, while underlining the need for dialogue and mutual respect at a religious congress in Astana.

22/09/2025

Lebanon

Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon kills at least five people

Lebanon accuses Israel of continuing to violate the US-brokered ceasefire agreement in place, as Israeli strikes continue to target southern Lebanese positions almost daily.

22/09/2025