Asia

Crossing Cultures

From Venice to Hunan: discovering the timeless beauty of handcrafted art

A co-production with CGTN

In Venice and western Hunan, China, artisans are keeping centuries-old crafts alive - from mask-making to Miao embroidery - preserving tradition in a rapidly modernising world.

14/11/2025

Business

How Azerbaijan’s oil fund is expanding its influence in Europe

Azerbaijan’s State Oil Fund is ramping up European infrastructure and renewables investments, taking stakes in London Gatwick airport and Italian solar panel capacities as it seeks to diversify away from oil and hydrocarbon revenues.

14/11/2025

Tech News

Anthropic says China-backed hackers used its AI for cyberattack

Anthropic said the incident was the first documented cyberattack carried out largely without human involvement.

14/11/2025

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Iran displays ballistic missiles, drones for the first time after war with Israel

Iran's Revolutionary Guard opened an exhibition in Tehran displaying missiles and drones, including the Emad and Khorramshahr missiles, boosting national defense confidence.

14/11/2025

Syria

Clashes erupt between Druze and Syrian government forces in Suwayda

Violent clashes erupted in Suwayda between the Druze National Guard and Syrian government forces, involving heavy weapons and drones, in the latest major escalation of fighting between the two sides.

14/11/2025

Uzbekistan

Tashkent hosts Central Asia leaders for regional consultative summit

Leaders from Central Asia will meet in Tashkent to discuss regional cooperation. Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev calls it a key step in building trust and stability.

14/11/2025

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Rare auroras light up the sky in northern China

Residents in northern China witnessed rare auroras with pink and green lights in Beijing, lasting 20 minutes.

14/11/2025

Space

Chinese astronauts arrive on Earth after space debris delayed return

The original return plan was scrapped because a window in the Shenzhou-20 capsule had tiny cracks, most likely caused by impact from space debris, the space agency said on Friday.

14/11/2025

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China hosts Thai king on first-ever state visit by a Thai monarch

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing for the first official visit by a Thai monarch.

14/11/2025

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Flooding forces Thai man to live on his roof for weeks

In Ayutthaya, Thailand, 70-year-old La-iad has been living on the roof of his flooded house for nearly three weeks as the Noi River overflows, affecting over 1,000 homes.

14/11/2025

Pakistan

Pakistan says Afghan nationals carried out this week's suicide attacks

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have spiked recently after Kabul accused Islamabad of launching drone strikes on 9 October that killed several people.

13/11/2025

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Gaza residents rebuild daily lives amid the ruins

A new United Nations video released on Wednesday shows daily life in Gaza City during the current ceasefire.

13/11/2025

Energy Frontiers

BP’s VP on three decades in Azerbaijan and a shift to renewable energy

In partnership with Azpromo

British Petrolium’s Caspian Region Vice President Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli reflects on more than 30 years in Azerbaijan, highlighting milestones and ongoing projetcs.

13/11/2025

Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Madina Kasimbaeva revives Uzbekistan’s suzani embroidery, weaving heritage into global acclaim

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

Master embroiderer Madina Kasimbaeva is breathing new life into Uzbekistan’s Tashkent school of suzani. Her handmade textiles empower women and have earned worldwide recognition, from Qatar to the British Museum.

13/11/2025

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Footage shows the extent of devastation left by Fung-wong in Taiwan

Residents in Taiwan are clearing debris after tropical depression Fung-wong flooded homes and roads, injuring 95 people and forcing thousands to evacuate.

13/11/2025

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World’s first flying car factory begins production in China

China’s Xpeng-owned Aridge has launched trial production at the world’s first flying car factory in Guangzhou, taking a major step toward commercializing next-generation transport.

13/11/2025

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Fung-wong: Tropical storm brings heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Taiwan evacuated over 8,300 residents and closed schools as Tropical Storm Fung-wong brought heavy rain and flooding, injuring 51 people in Hualien County.

12/11/2025

Destinations

Why a visit to Thailand could be the travel reset that you need

From soothing massages to street-side Muay Thai gyms, Thailand is redefining wellness - proving that “Healing is the New Luxury".

12/11/2025

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More women ride motorbikes in Tehran, testing Iran’s legal limits

More women in Tehran are riding motorbikes despite legal and cultural barriers, reflecting shifting attitudes toward women’s freedom in Iran.

12/11/2025

Pakistan

At least 12 killed in suicide bombing in Islamabad, minister says

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed the attack through its leader, Omar Mukkaram Khurasani.

11/11/2025

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Video shows Turkish military plane crashing in Georgia near Azerbaijan border

A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo plane carrying 20 people crashed in Georgia near the Azerbaijani border on Tuesday, prompting a joint search and rescue operation with Georgian and Azerbaijani teams.

11/11/2025

Business

SoftBank ditches Nvidia in favour of deeper dive into AI

SoftBank has exited Nvidia for about €5.4bn and, after reporting a €14bn quarterly profit, said it will redirect capital into AI investments.

11/11/2025

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Tropical Storm Fung-Wong nears Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain

Fung-Wong, now a tropical storm, nears Taiwan with strong winds and rain. Schools and offices closed, residents evacuated due to flood and landslide risks.

11/11/2025

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Scenes of destruction after Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits the Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit Aurora province with 185 kph winds, causing floods, power outages, and landslides, leading to a state of emergency.

11/11/2025

Space

Stranded Chinese astronauts ‘in good condition,’ officials say

The astronauts’ scheduled return to Earth was aborted earlier this month.

11/11/2025

Earth News

China’s carbon emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months

China’s emissions flat or falling over last 18 months, according to new analysis

11/11/2025