Gaza Thousands of Palestinians return north as Gaza ceasefire starts The Israeli military has said it will continue to operate defensively from the roughly 50% of Gaza it still controls after pulling back to agreed-upon lines. 10/10/2025
No Comment Tel Aviv gathers in prayer as Israel takes step toward Gaza truce Jewish worshippers gathered for morning prayers at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Friday as Israel prepared to implement the first phase of a long-awaited peace plan. 10/10/2025
Partner content Baku makes its play as Eurasia’s tech crossroads Partner content presented by PASHA Holding Global tech leaders from Netflix, Pixar and OpenAI joined 5,000 innovators in Baku as INMerge positioned Azerbaijan at the heart of Central Eurasia’s tech scene. 10/10/2025
Gaza What would Palestinians' most popular leader do if freed? No one knows Israel and Hamas agreed to implement the first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan, but Israel did not release high-profile prisoner Marwan Barghouti. 10/10/2025
Space Uzbekistan to create a ‘Space City’ in 2028 amid space ambitions Uzbekistan will host the world’s largest space industry gathering in 2028 as it seeks to strengthen its space ambitions 10/10/2025
Philippines Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines At least two people have died in a powerful 7.4 earthquake that struck the south east coast of the Philippines on Friday. Authorities had initially issued evacuation warnings following tsunami threats; however, these have now been lifted. 10/10/2025
Gaza Gaza ceasefire agreement has come into effect, Israeli military says The Israeli military has begun withdrawing troops following a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal, brokered by the US and Egypt, includes releasing hostages and a plan for Gaza's future governance. 10/10/2025
Business Series KOBIA helps Azerbaijan’s SMEs grow locally and compete globally In partnership with Azpromo KOBIA is accelerating the growth of Azerbaijan’s SMEs fostering innovation and global connections that strengthen competitiveness and power the country’s long-term economic diversification. 09/10/2025
No Comment Palestinians celebrate in Gaza as ceasefire agreement takes effect Palestinians poured into the streets across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, celebrating as a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced. 09/10/2025
Cult Innovation by Design Summit: Doha’s Creative Future In partnership with Media City Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit brought together global creatives to explore how AI, sustainability, fashion and architecture are redefining design, proving Qatar is shaping the future of creativity and innovation. 09/10/2025
Azerbaijan Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijan plane killing 38 The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed in Aktau on 25 December 2024 while on a flight from Baku to Grozny. 09/10/2025
No Comment Israeli strikes persist in Gaza despite announcement of ceasefire deal Israeli air strikes continued to hit Gaza City on Thursday morning, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he called a breakthrough ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. 09/10/2025
North Korea North Korea invites foreign leaders for ruling party's celebrations Officials from China, Russia, Vietnam and Laos will be among those attending the celebrations on Friday. 09/10/2025
No Comment Joy and relief in Tel Aviv as deal promises release of Gaza hostages For the first time in two years, Hostages Square in central Tel Aviv erupted in celebration on Thursday as news spread of a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas. 09/10/2025
Business Europe looks East: Uzbekistan builds a new manufacturing bridge As Europe seeks closer supply chains, Uzbekistan is drawing investors and brands to the heart of Eurasia. Customs reforms, new partnerships, and surging investment are helping the country move from importer to producer. 09/10/2025
Economy EU is 'concerned' as China restricts exports of rare earths A freshly announced list of rare earth restrictions from China sparked the Commission's reaction, spokespeople saying the European Commission is 'studying the details'. 09/10/2025
Gaza 'Extraordinary news': World breathes sigh of relief at Gaza peace deal Much of the international community has called on all parties involved to respect the deal and its terms in their entirety, working to achieve a lasting peace that will bring an end to more than two years of fighting. 09/10/2025
Gaza 'The UN is ready to act' to get aid into Gaza, UNOPS chief says The executive director of the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Jorge Moreira da Silva told Euronews that 170,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid are available for distribution in the Strip. 09/10/2025
Health news 71-year-old survives months with genetically engineered pig liver The liver performed key bodily functions, proving that pig organs can temporarily support human life, though serious complications eventually arose. 09/10/2025
Health news Over 54,000 children in Gaza are acutely malnourished, aid group warns Malnutrition is a life-threatening issue that puts children’s long-term health and development at risk. 09/10/2025
Gaza Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan Trump took to social media to announce the striking of a deal between Israel and Hamas to implement the first phase of his 21-point peace plan, unveiled late September, which aims to fully end the war across multiple phases. 09/10/2025
Sport Ronaldo sets another record by becoming first billionaire footballer After renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros. 08/10/2025
Focus What went into creating Uzbekistan’s Center for Islamic Civilization? In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan is taking shape in Tashkent as a cultural and educational project of international scale. 08/10/2025
No Comment Vietnam hit by severe floods as rivers surge past danger levels Heavy rain has triggered severe flooding and landslides across Cao Bằng Province in northern Vietnam, where water levels have risen rapidly since Monday night, submerging towns and isolating communities. 08/10/2025
Tech News Your country’s sovereign wealth fund, decided by a machine? Kazakhstan says yes An AI-powered director just joined the board of Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund — and it gets a vote. 08/10/2025
Israel Israeli military intercepts another flotilla en route to Gaza A new flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli army, days after the detention of high-profile activists on a separate convoy sparked protests in Europe. 08/10/2025