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Business

Uzbekistan strengthens labour rights through union-led reforms

Uzbekistan’s trade unions mark 120 years of operation, by taking the lead in labour reform, pushing for equal pay, safer workplaces, and stronger employee rights.

06/11/2025

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Millions affected as typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi has left 140 dead and nearly two million affected in the Philippines, with widespread flooding and severe infrastructure damage.

06/11/2025

Energy Frontiers

“Hydrogen is certainly progressing” says Council chief

In partnership with Azpromo

With $110bn committed and 500+ projects advancing, the next big test for hydrogen is demand, as global markets push for real offtake and scalable clean energy investment.

06/11/2025

Philippines

Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon kills hundreds

According to the Office of Civil Defense, nearly 2 million people have been impacted by the typhoon's devastation, with some 560,000 villagers currently displaced.

06/11/2025

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Mass anti-US rallies held in Tehran on 46th anniversary of US embassy takeover

Large crowds gathered in Tehran on Tuesday to mark 46 years since the takeover of the US embassy in the Iranian capital.

05/11/2025

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Japan deploys troops to help stop bear attacks

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces were dispatched to Akita to help control a surge in bear attacks that have left over 100 people injured and at least 12 dead nationwide since April.

05/11/2025

Modern Nomads

How Kazakhstan strengthened its chess position

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan has rapidly transformed into a global chess powerhouse, with record medal hauls, rising stars, and a new generation of grandmasters.

05/11/2025

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s social justice agenda takes stage at Doha Summit

At the World Summit in Qatar, Uzbekistan showcases its social development vision, advancing global cooperation, justice, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth.

05/11/2025

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Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll rises to 66 in the Philippines as thousands displaced

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi has climbed to 66, with more than 700,000 people affected and severe destruction reported across the Philippines.

05/11/2025

Qatar

Doha hosts UN social summit as calls grow for action on equality

Doha is hosting the Second World Summit for Social Development this week with world leaders, experts and youth meeting to tackle poverty, inequality and the future of work.

04/11/2025

Silk Road Adventures

Khiva, Samarkand and Bukhara preserve a living Silk Road legacy

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

Uzbekistan’s artisans preserve centuries-old Silk Road traditions, weaving wool and silk into carpets that reflect history, culture and craftsmanship.

04/11/2025

Travel News

Maldives brings in smoking ban for young people - including tourists

The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country.

04/11/2025

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Typhoon Kalmaegi kills two, displaces thousands in Philippines

Kalmaegi tore through the central Philippines with powerful winds and floods, killing two people and forcing mass evacuations.

04/11/2025

Health news

How toddlers’ gut microbiomes may affect their mental health later on

The findings are the latest to shed light on how gut health affects overall wellbeing.

04/11/2025

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Powerful quake hits Afghanistan: buildings destroyed, at least 20 dead

At least 20 people were killed and over 640 injured after a strong earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Samangan province, destroying homes and leaving residents to clear rubble.

03/11/2025

Travel News

Central Asian countries strengthen cooperation in hospitality

At HORECA Expo 2025 in Tashkent, representatives from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discussed digital tools, service culture, and how cross-border cooperation is shaping Central Asia’s fast-developing hospitality industry.

03/11/2025

Afghanistan

At least 20 people killed as powerful earthquake rocks Afghanistan

Several earthquakes have rocked Afghanistan in recent years, particularly in isolated areas, straining the country's megre resources and emergency rescue services

03/11/2025

China

Trump says Xi vowed no action on Taiwan during his presidency

Taiwan is a self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as part of its territory, and US officials have long been worried that China may use military action against it.

03/11/2025

Israel

Remains of three hostages returned by Hamas identified, Israel says

Since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October, Hamas had released the remains of 17 hostages, with 11 remaining in Gaza before Sunday's handover.

03/11/2025

Lebanon

Israel warns of intensified strikes on Hezbollah if disarmament fails

Israel has threatened to increase attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon if the Lebanese government doesn't disarm the militant group, despite a ceasefire.

02/11/2025

Iran

Iran's president vows to rebuild nuclear facilities with more 'vigour'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Sunday that his country will rebuild its nuclear facilities “with greater vigour”, as he reiterated Iran's unwillingness to build a nuclear weapon.

02/11/2025

Culture news

Baku ART Weekend celebrates creativity and cultural heritage

Baku's ART Weekend invites people to imagine the future through creativity while embracing Azerbaijan’s cultural identity as a bridge between history and tomorrow.

02/11/2025

Gaza

Hamas returns remains of three more people to Israel, Red Cross says

Hamas has returned the remains of three more people, which were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross late on Friday. The bodies are still being forensically examined to determine their identities and confirm if they were hostages.

01/11/2025

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan unveils initiatives at UNESCO conference in Samarkand

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay called the moment 'historic', noting that Samarkand is often described in literature as one of the world's most luminous cultural crossroads.

31/10/2025

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan closes 130 crypto platforms in shadow economy crackdown

Authorities in Kazakhstan seized digital assets worth €14.4 million and uncovered 81 illegal cash-out networks amid growing efforts to curb financial crime.

31/10/2025

Israel

Israel receives remains of two more hostages returned by Hamas

Israel confirms the identities of two hostages returned by Hamas, Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper, whose remains were handed over in the recent ceasefire agreement.

31/10/2025