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Bangladesh’s tech sector is growing up fast — and Europe should take note

Partner content presented by ICT

At VivaTech 2025, Bangladesh arrived with quiet confidence. Its national booth, emblazoned with the words: ‘Bangladesh 2.0: Innovating Locally, Scaling Globally’, was also the place where tech leaders and government representatives discussed the country’s strikingly ambitious digital vision.

07/07/2025

Global Japan

3D tech and tradition protect Japan’s historic sites from disasters

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan is combining cutting-edge 3D scanning with centuries-old craftsmanship to protect cultural heritage from climate change, earthquakes, and humidity — starting with the iconic Eiheiji temple in Fukui Prefecture.

07/07/2025

Yemen

Israel strikes Houthi ports in Yemen, rebels respond with missile fire

Israel attacked Houthi-held ports in Yemen, with the rebels responding by firing missiles at Israel. The strikes targeted ports used to transfer weapons.

07/07/2025

Israel

New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire as Netanyahu heads to the US

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators.

07/07/2025

Tech News

Youth of a new era: how Uzbekistan is building the future from within

Uzbekistan now ranks among the fastest climbers on the Youth Development Index, and is one of the top 10 countries implementing the UN Youth 2030 Strategy.

06/07/2025

Iran

Iran's ayatollah makes first appearance since Iran-Israel conflict

Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the conflict between Israel and Iran began.

06/07/2025

Israel

Israeli demonstrators call for ceasefire deal and return of hostages

Rallies on the streets of Tel Aviv were held as the Israeli security cabinet reportedly gathered to discuss Hamas' response to a potential ceasefire-hostage deal.

06/07/2025

Gaza

Israeli hostage negotiation team to fly to Doha for talks with Hamas

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators.

05/07/2025

Iran

Iran resumes international flights after a 20-day suspension

Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire last month after a bloody conflict that saw Israel striking hundreds of Iranian military infrastructure targets and nuclear-related sites, and Iran firing missiles at Israel in return.

04/07/2025

Pakistan

Troops kill 30 militants trying to get into Pakistan from Afghanistan

Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent months, much of it blamed on the Pakistani Taliban which is separate from the Afghan Taliban but closely allied with them.

04/07/2025

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Gaza families turn to the sea as heat and water crisis worsens

Children in Gaza have been cooling off in the sea to escape the extreme summer heat, with many families displaced and living in makeshift tents along the coast.

04/07/2025

China

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier visits Hong Kong

Accompanied by a destroyer and a frigate, the warships will be open to the public over the weekend, with all 10,000 available tickets already claimed.

04/07/2025

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At least 94 killed in Gaza as strikes hit aid queues and shelters

Israeli airstrikes and shootings killed 94 Palestinians in Gaza overnight, including 45 people who were trying to access desperately needed humanitarian aid, health officials said.

03/07/2025

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China issues flood alerts as rivers surge to record levels

Chinese authorities have warned 10 provinces and regions to bolster flood defences as persistent rainfall pushes river levels to record highs.

03/07/2025

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Azerbaijan, discussing trade, energy, and regional connectivity with President Ilham Aliyev. They also laid the foundation stone for a new park.

03/07/2025

Culture Series

Azerbaijani vocalist channels ancient sounds into global expression

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov reflects on his roots, artistry, and how traditional mugham carries emotion and meaning far beyond borders.

03/07/2025

Gaza

US contractors claim colleagues fired at Palestinians seeking aid

Two contractors employed by UG Solutions spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity as they were revealing their employers’ internal operations.

03/07/2025

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Gaza heatwave deepens humanitarian crisis amid water shortages

As temperatures in Gaza soar past 30°C, families like Reda Abu Hadayed’s are battling searing heat in makeshift tents with little water or electricity.

03/07/2025

Iran

Iran's nuclear programme set back by up to two years, Pentagon says

US and Israel's joint strikes on Iran's main nuclear sites have delayed its program by up to two years, according to the Pentagon's latest assessment. Meanwhile, Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Lithuania's defence chief praises campaign about Chinese aggression

A 2016 international arbitration decision invalidated China’s claims based on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, but Beijing has rejected the ruling and continues to defy it.

02/07/2025

Pakistan

Five killed in roadside bombing in former Pakistan Taliban stronghold

The Pakistan Taliban, known officially as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, often targets security forces and civilians in the north and elsewhere in the country.

02/07/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places

The Kazakhstan president signed a law banning face coverings in public places as a security measure.

02/07/2025

Moments

Gion Matsuri: Inside one of Japan’s most storied festivals

Gion Matsuri is a bucket list experience for many visitors to the Japanese city.

02/07/2025

Voices from Central Asia

Meet the archaeologist behind Kazakhstan’s most iconic discoveries

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet renowned Kazakh archaeologist Zainolla Samashev, whose groundbreaking discoveries have redefined Kazakhstan’s ancient past and challenged long-held myths about nomadic civilizations in the region.

02/07/2025

Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Pushing the limits: Life advice from Uzbekistan’s Paralympic Champions

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Paralympic Champions Khusniddin Norbekov and Asila Mirzayorova, who both took home Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Games.

02/07/2025

North Korea

Which tourists is North Korea hoping to attract with new resort?

Plans for North Korea's mega resort remain unclear, as the country is unlikely to fully reopen its borders and embrace Western tourists anytime soon. Instead, it could turn to Russian and Chinese tourists.

02/07/2025