Asia

Afghanistan

UN issues funding appeal for survivors of Afghanistan earthquake

Many of the most severely affected areas have been particularly difficult to get to, with some reachable only by helicopter.

09/09/2025

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Nepal PM resigns as protesters torch politicians’ homes

Nepal’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday after nationwide protests over corruption and a government ban on social media left 19 people dead and hundreds injured the previous day.

09/09/2025

Qatar

Israel carries out attack targeting Hamas leadership in Qatari capital

Israeli forces struck Hamas leadership in Doha, reportedly hitting Gaza ceasefire negotiators. Smoke was seen rising in the Katara district, eyewitnesses report.

09/09/2025

Silk Road Adventures

Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley: land of silk, craft and fertile vineyards

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

Fergana Valley offers fertile landscapes, silk workshops, historic palaces, and traditions that make it Uzbekistan’s cultural and natural heart.

09/09/2025

Gaza

IDF orders full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of military operation

Previous warnings to leave specific neighbourhoods have had little impact on a population exhausted from multiple displacements and unsure if moving south will really be safer.

09/09/2025

Healthcare

First remote robotic surgery at 4,500 metres completed in China

Using 5G to remotely control surgical robots from 4,000 km away, doctors completed a delicate operation in Tibet at 4,500 metres above sea level.

09/09/2025

Kazakhstan

Euronews Kazakhstan celebrates one year anniversary

Euronews opened its regional office in Kazakhstan last year, bringing Kazakhstan and Central Asia's rich heritage to Europe.

08/09/2025

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Deadly clashes in Kathmandu after social media ban sparks protests

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Kathmandu on Monday against Nepal’s ban on social media. Police opened fire, killing 17 and injuring more than 145.

08/09/2025

Tech News

Nepal lifts social media ban following deadly protests

“Stop the ban on social media, stop corruption not social media,” the crowds outside parliament chanted.

08/09/2025

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The site of the Jerusalem shooting that left six dead

Six people were killed and 12 injured on Monday when gunmen opened fire at Ramot Junction, a busy northern Jerusalem intersection leading to East Jerusalem settlements.

08/09/2025

Gaza

Spain increases aid for Gaza and imposes arms embargo on Israel

Spain's government has been an outspoken critic of the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas-led militants killed around 1,200 people in an incursion into southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

08/09/2025

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Israeli strikes in Gaza City destroy mosque and residential tower

Israeli forces intensified strikes in Gaza City on Sunday, hitting the al-Tawheed Wal Sunna mosque and flattening a third high-rise in three days.

08/09/2025

Economy

China's export growth slows amid US trade tensions

China's exports in August grew at the slowest pace since the January-February period, when they rose just 2.3%.

08/09/2025

Israel

At least six killed and several injured in Jerusalem shooting attack

A shooting attack in Jerusalem killed six and injured several others. Gunmen opened fire inside a bus at Ramot Junction, according to reports. Attackers were neutralised.

08/09/2025

Economy

Japan: Revised Q2 GDP shows 2.2% growth despite US tariffs

Japan’s economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated. The data was published hours after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his long-awaited resignation following his party's defeat in the summer elections.

08/09/2025

Climate

Rare rains bring both joy and anxiety to the deserts of the UAE

As the UAE grapples with water scarcity and flash floods, rain is both a blessing and a warning.

06/09/2025

Culture news

French actress Adèle Haenel joining the flotilla to Gaza from Tunis

The celebrated French actress, who announced two years ago that she was stepping away from the world of film for “political reasons”, has said she will set sail for the Gaza Strip from Tunis aboard the Global Sumud flotilla - the biggest attempt yet to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.

05/09/2025

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Hong Kong hosts first hot air balloon festival

Hong Kong is hosting its first international hot air balloon festival in the city’s business district, and colourful displays are lighting up the skyline over Victoria Harbour.

05/09/2025

Green News

Syria’s fragile recovery at risk as worst drought in years unfolds

Experts say rainfall has been declining for decades in Syria, where a fledgling government is trying to stitch the country back together following 14 years of civil war.

05/09/2025

Israel

Israelis to gather and mark 700 days since Hamas' 7 October attacks

Families of the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon plans to expand Israel's offensive and bring captives home.

05/09/2025

Destinations

Silk Road Samarkand: Uzbekistan’s International Tourist Centre

Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Centre provides new experiences for culture, wellness, and world-class events.

05/09/2025

Focus

AI, art and inclusion take centre stage at Expo 2025

In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, experts explored how AI, creativity and diversity can shape the future of education and peace.

04/09/2025

Culture Series

Savalan Valley puts Azerbaijan on the global wine tourism map

In partnership with Azpromo

With its unique terroir and mineral-rich soils, Azerbaijan’s Savalan Valley produces award-winning wines. We met the director of one of its most celebrated wineries.

04/09/2025

Partner content

Explore AlUla anew: Ancient tales, desert beats and starry skies

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

Explore AlUla, where Nabataean tombs meet stargazing, incense trails and mirrored concert halls in Saudi Arabia’s most immersive cultural destination.

04/09/2025

Tech News

Is the West a match for China’s defence tech shown Victory Day Parade?

China unveiled new technologies at the Victory Day Parade, including ‘wingman’ drones, a ‘triad’ of nuclear missiles and ‘robotic wolves’. How does the West compare?

04/09/2025

Gaza

UAE warns Israeli annexation of West Bank would cross a 'red line'

The UAE says an Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank could potentially call into question the fate of the Abraham Accords, signed between the two countries five years ago to establish official ties.

04/09/2025