Asia

Travel News

Is travel to Japan still safe after the earthquake?

The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022.

09/12/2025

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Thousands displaced by airstrikes on Cambodia-Thailand border

Airstrikes and rocket fire along the Cambodia-Thailand border have displaced many. Both governments blame each other for breaking the ceasefire, with casualties rising.

09/12/2025

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Japan evaluates impact after 7.5 offshore earthquake near Aomori

Japan is assessing damage and monitoring aftershocks after a 7.5 magnitude offshore earthquake caused minor injuries and light structural impacts.

09/12/2025

China

China court orders Malaysian Airlines to pay damages to MH370 families

Flight MH370 vanished on 8 March 2014 while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people aboard, including 227 passengers — most of them Chinese — and 12 crew members.

09/12/2025

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Syrians mark first anniversary of Assad’s ousting with nationwide celebrations

Syrians held nationwide gatherings to mark the first anniversary of Bashar Assad’s removal.

09/12/2025

Azerbaijan

Peace brings a new confidence in the region, Azerbaijan Tourist Board CEO says

Azerbaijan Tourist Board CEO Florian Sengstschmid explains how regional peace, expanding connectivity and cultural diversity are driving new tourism opportunities, positioning Azerbaijan and the wider South Caucasus as an emerging multi-country travel destination.

08/12/2025

Japan

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes off Japan's northern coast

Nuclear power plants in the region conducted safety checks, public broadcaster NHK said.

08/12/2025

Meet The Locals

Meet Macao’s first gin distillery owner

In partnership with Macao Government Tourism Office

In Macao, New Zealand–born pilot-turned-distiller Dan McAulay opened the first gin distillery.

08/12/2025

Syria

One year after ouster, al-Assad lives in supervised Moscow exile

Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives in Moscow under strict Russian supervision with banned public appearances, limited movements and no political activity since fleeing Damascus in December 2024.

08/12/2025

Art

How a 2008 sketch became Doha’s striking new M.F Husain Museum

Doha has opened the M.F. Husain Museum, a vibrant new space based on a sketch the Indian modernist artist created in 2008. Designed by architect Martand Khosla, the museum displays six decades of Husain’s work, from early pieces to his later creations inspired by Arab civilisation.

08/12/2025

Travel News

Thailand makes major change to alcohol laws

The afternoon alcohol sales ban dated to 1972, when it was passed to prevent civil servants from drinking during the workday.

08/12/2025

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani railway operator heading towards net-zero

Baku has set an ambitious national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 and 40% by 2050.

08/12/2025

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Civilians evacuate amid renewed Thailand-Cambodia border conflict

Civilians evacuate as Thailand and Cambodia clash again at the border. The renewed fighting follows a fragile truce mediated by US President Donald Trump.

08/12/2025

Economy

China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%

While exports from China to the US have fallen for most of the year, shipments have surged to other destinations, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the European Union.

08/12/2025

World News

Thailand launches fresh strikes along border with Cambodia

After fighting between the two countries over a border dispute broke out in July, both sides have accused each other of breaking the US-backed ceasefire.

08/12/2025

Qatar

Ukraine agreement 'only the beginning,' Schinas tells Euronews in Doha

Euronews sat with former VP of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas and the EU's Envoy for the Gulf Luigi Di Maio in the Qatari capital to discuss the war in Ukraine, EU competitiveness and cultivating new ties in the Gulf. The two were attending the Doha Forum.

07/12/2025

Sport

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins first Formula One World Championship

Lando Norris has won his first Formula 1 World Championship after tight three-way contest with Red Bull’s Verstappen and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris is now the first British driver to win the world title since Lewis Hamilton in 2020.

07/12/2025

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Hundreds mourn Hong Kong fire victims ahead of elections

Hundreds of Hong Kong residents laid flowers at Wang Fuk Court, mourning 159 fire victims. The tragedy occurred just before tightly controlled elections.

07/12/2025

Sport

Japan dominate Day 2 with spectacular performances in Tokyo

Day 2 in Tokyo showcased Japan’s strength as Kondo, Tanaka, Abe, Ikeda, Tanaka Ryuga and Oino all claimed gold, with Korea securing a strong +78kg result through Hyeonji Lee. An intense final day delivered a fitting conclusion to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

07/12/2025

India

At least 25 people killed in nightclub fire in India

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire at a popular nightclub in the Indian state of Goa, which killed at least 25 people, including tourists, and injured six others.

07/12/2025

Qatar

Kallas brushes off Trump's criticism of EU in interview with Euronews

The EU’s foreign policy chief downplayed a controversial US security review suggesting there is “civilisation erasure” in Europe. Kallas called for unity.

06/12/2025

Japan

Japanese stars shine on Day 1 of the Tokyo Grand Slam

Day 1 in Tokyo delivered top-level judo as Koga, Murao, Abe, Sulamanidze, Omori, Endovitskii and Kaju all claimed gold. With several all-Japan finals and world champions in action, the event opened in spectacular fashion. A powerful start to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

06/12/2025

Qatar

Doha Forum 2025 kicks off with theme of justice beyond mere promises

This year’s Doha Forum kicked off Saturday morning with a clear message: 'Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress' isn’t just a theme, it’s a challenge.

06/12/2025

Economy

Uzbekistan launches €9.46 billion clean-energy projects to boost power

At the "Powering the Future" forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan unveiled 42 renewable, storage, and grid projects, with international partners supporting a nationwide energy transformation.

05/12/2025

Kazakhstan

EU to simplify Kazakhstan visa process, fostering closer cooperation

Brussels has launched steps to simplify visa requirements for Kazakh citizens as both sides deepen cooperation, with Kazakhstan supporting a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia.

05/12/2025

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France’s First Lady visits panda breeding research center in China

Brigitte Macron visited a panda breeding research center in Chengdu on the final day of President Emmanuel Macron’s fourth state visit to China.

05/12/2025