Asia

Sport

Arab Cup Matchday Two starts at Lusail Boulevard fan zone

The festival-like atmosphere brought football supporters together, showing the tournament’s cultural side.

04/12/2025

Focus

GSMA’s Mobile World Congress debuts at the MENA region

In partnership with Media City

GSMA’s Mobile World Congress debuts in Doha, Qatar. MWC25 Doha connects regional and international stakeholders across telecoms, government, enterprise, and investment sectors. How has the GCC has become a leading testbed for startups and innovation, powering up the next generation of connectivity?

04/12/2025

Series

Inside Tokyo’s culinary heritage scene through its chefs

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Two renowned Tokyo chefs, Kimio Nonaga and Yahei Suzuki, open a window into the city’s culinary heritage, from centuries-old neighbourhoods to bustling markets and contemporary inspirations.

04/12/2025

Culture Series

Azerkhalcha highlights the heritage and future of Azerbaijani carpets

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerkhalcha preserves Azerbaijan’s UNESCO-recognised carpet weaving tradition, empowering rural women and promoting centuries-old craftsmanship through global exhibitions and cultural partnerships.

04/12/2025

China

Emmanuel Macron urges China to support peace plan for Ukraine

China has provided strong diplomatic support to Russia since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and has also extended an economic lifeline through increased trade.

04/12/2025

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Ai robots in Tokyo showcase future tech advancements

AI-powered robots are attracting crowds in Tokyo, showcasing the latest in robot technology. Highlights include a humanoid robot performing mock disaster tasks.

04/12/2025

Israel

Euroviews. Europe's new linkage is a dangerous fantasy

The future of European stability lies not in the Middle East, but in Europe’s own willingness to confront the challenges it has allowed to grow unchecked for far too long, MK Ohad Tal writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

04/12/2025

Gaza

Five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza after attack injures soldiers

Meanwhile, Israel says it would open up the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, which would allow Palestinians to leave the Strip.

04/12/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan calls on EU to speed up Central Asia investments

The EU and Kazakhstan are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Cooperation Agreement, with connectivity and critical raw materials as key areas of cooperation.

04/12/2025

Syria

Activist urges Germany to retain Syria asylum amid persecution fears

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argues against granting asylum to Syrians after al-Assad's regime fell, but critics warn the country remains unsafe for minorities and women.

04/12/2025

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Macron welcomed in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and the war in Ukraine

French president Emmanuel Macron was welcomed in Beijing by Chinese president Xi Jinping for discussions focused on trade relations and the conflict in Ukraine.

04/12/2025

Economy

Uzbekistan’s new labour mobility model

With 2 million citizens abroad and €13.9 billion in remittances, Uzbekistan is expanding regulated labour migration, training workers for rising demand in Europe and Asia.

04/12/2025

Myanmar

Myanmar opium cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says

There were signs that heroin from Myanmar is reaching markets in Europe previously supplied by Afghanistan, with several seizures over the past year that involved passengers travelling from Southeast Asia to Europe.

03/12/2025

Syria

EU updates asylum guidance for Syrians a year after al-Assad's fall

The number of Syrians requesting asylum dropped significantly from 16,000 in October 2024, before the fall of al-Assad in December, to 3,500 in September 2025.

03/12/2025

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Indonesia flood death toll rises to 702 as search efforts intensify

Indonesia’s flood and landslide disaster on Sumatra has left at least 702 people dead and hundreds missing, with severe weather from a tropical cyclone worsening the crisis.

03/12/2025

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan advances nuclear projects and research hubs for energy

In partnership with MDQ

The Central Asian nation is leveraging its uranium wealth, cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to develop nuclear power and medical innovations, charting a path toward carbon neutrality while emerging as a key player in global energy.

03/12/2025

Partner content

Japan’s Water Story: a journey through the Hokuriku-Shinetsu region

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

Water is not just a resource in Japan’s Hokuriku-Shinetsu region; it is the very foundation of the land, its culture and the enduring resilience of its people.

03/12/2025

Earth News

‘Human-made crisis’: How climate change has affected Asia’s floods

More than 1,400 people have been killed following record-breaking rainfall and storm surges across parts of Asia.

03/12/2025

Malaysia

Deep-sea search to resume for lost Malaysia Airlines flight 370

Malaysia’s transport ministry announced the restart of the deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on 30 December, raising hopes of finally finding the jet that vanished in 2014.

03/12/2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban carry out public execution in sports stadium

The man had been convicted of killing 13 members of a family, including children, and was executed by one of their relatives, according to police.

02/12/2025

Business

China taxes condoms for first time in 30 years to boost births

The removal of a tax exemption reflects Beijing’s concerns over ageing, labour shortages, and slowing long-term growth.

02/12/2025

Silk Road Adventures

Uzbekistan’s Silk Road heritage

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

Once a crossroads of empires and ideas, Uzbekistan remains one of the best-preserved witnesses to the Silk Road’s influence on architecture, learning and spiritual life.

02/12/2025

Cult

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi launches with immersive exhibits spanning Earth and space history

In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has opened the Middle East’s largest Natural History Museum, unveiling an ambitious journey through 13 billion years of Earth and cosmic history with rare fossils, immersive experiences and major scientific collections.

02/12/2025

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Japan: Record-price yellowtail sells for over 22,000 euros at Ishikawa’s first winter auction

A Kirameki-branded winter yellowtail from quake-hit Noto fetched a record-tying 4 million yen at Ishikawa Prefecture’s first auction of the season.

02/12/2025

Qatar

Doha Forum 2025 aims to make justice more than a promise

The event in Qatar's capital is set to focus on turning commitments into impactful policies through open discussions on urgent issues, organisers said.

02/12/2025

Israel

Israel plans to deploy Iron Beam laser defence system by year-end

The first operational high-power laser beam will be deployed this year, providing a cost-effective and rapid solution for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.

02/12/2025