Asia

Iran

Europe and Iran fail to agree on how to avoid reviving UN sanctions

The Europeans’ concern over Iran's nuclear programme has only grown since Tehran cut off all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

26/08/2025

Pakistan

Evacuations ongoing in Pakistan as India releases water from rivers

The move came a day after New Delhi alerted Islamabad about possible cross-border flooding, marking the first public diplomatic contact between the two nuclear-armed rivals in months.

26/08/2025

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Israeli protesters demand ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza war

Protesters across Israel blocked highways with burning tyres on Tuesday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a deal to release hostages in Gaza.

26/08/2025

Silk Road Adventures

How Tamerlane’s legacy Is preserved in Shahrisabz

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

In southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz blends Timurid architecture, traditional crafts and Silk Road history into a city that quietly preserves its cultural legacy — far from the crowds of Samarkand.

26/08/2025

Israel

Israeli activists demand government secure release of Gaza hostages

Responding to a call from Israel’s Hostages and Missing Families Forum for a "National Day of Struggle," protesters waved banners that read "Hostage Deal Now".

26/08/2025

Markets

Nissan shares plummet more than 6% as Mercedes-Benz sells its stake

Nissan shares fell as German carmaker Mercedes-Benz, the second-biggest shareholder in the ailing Japanese carmaker, sold its stake.

26/08/2025

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Children scramble for scarce food as Gaza aid proves insufficient

People in Gaza are facing severe food shortages, with the UN confirming famine in Gaza City and nearby areas as road deliveries remain heavily restricted by Israel.

26/08/2025

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Moment Gaza hospital struck by Israeli airstrikes

Images captured the moment Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza on Monday, killing 20 people, including five journalists.

26/08/2025

Yemen

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital rises to 10

The Israeli strikes hit a facility owned by Yemen’s main oil company along with a power plant and a military site in an area where the presidential palace is located, according to the Houthis and Israel's military.

25/08/2025

Indonesia

Indonesian police and students clash in protest against MPs' allowance

Authorities blocked streets leading to the Parliament building, including several toll roads, causing severe traffic jams in the city.

25/08/2025

Scenes

Watch: The young golfer swinging for success in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Daniil Sokolov is gaining international recognition as an amateur golf player.

25/08/2025

Health news

Scientists transplant pig lung into brain-dead patient in world-first

Experts say cross-species transplants could one day help alleviate the shortage of human organ donations.

25/08/2025

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Students clash with riot police in Jakarta over MPs’ housing benefits

Riot police clashed with thousands of students in Jakarta on Monday as protests erupted against lawmakers’ allowances, with demonstrators attempting to march on Indonesia’s Parliament building.

25/08/2025

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Sri Lanka’s International Kite Festival returns after six-year break

Colourful kites in the shapes of animals, flowers and comic characters filled the skies above Colombo on Sunday as Sri Lanka’s International Kite Festival made its return.

25/08/2025

Business

What will be the benefits of Uzbekistan's new labour strategy?

The country is now focusing on equipping workers with the right skills, rather than simply creating jobs. New training centres, digital tools, and vocational vouchers aim to boost employment, cut poverty, and close the skills gap in a changing economy.

25/08/2025

Gaza

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills five journalists, media confirm

At least 20 people were killed by an Israeli strike on a hospital in Khan Younis on Monday, according to reports from the scene, including journalists and camera operators working for Associated Press, Reuters and Al Jazeera.

25/08/2025

Yemen

Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthis rock Yemen's capital

At least six people were killed and 86 injured after multiple areas across the Yemeni capital of Sanaa were hit by Israeli airstrikes, according to the Houthi-run health ministry.

25/08/2025

Gaza

At least 64 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

The attacks come as Israel finalises plans for an imminent assault aimed at occupying Gaza City, after Israel’s security cabinet approved Netanyahu’s plans to capture the northern city.

24/08/2025

Gaza

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

Close to three dozen Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday across Gaza as Israel intensifies its assault on the enclave and prepares for a major offensive to take control of the northern Gaza City.

23/08/2025

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Kim Jong Un leads Pyongyang ceremony for troops who fought in Ukraine

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un led a ceremony in Pyongyang on Friday to honour troops who fought in Ukraine and to commemorate those killed, according to state media.

22/08/2025

Travel News

Thailand plans to give away thousands of free flights to tourists

Thailand cut its forecast to 33 million international visitors, down from 39 million at the start of 2025.

22/08/2025

Earth News

China’s emissions may have peaked as solar energy surges

New data shows china's carbon emissions fell in early 2025, raising hopes the country may have peaked ahead of its 2030 target.

22/08/2025

Gaza

Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time, UN-backed body says

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) raised its classification to Phase 5, worst level on its food insecurity scale.

22/08/2025

Iran

Iran’s FM to hold call with Europeans to discuss nuclear programme

The call comes as the three parties to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal threaten to reimpose sanctions under a mechanism known as "snapback".

22/08/2025

Tech News

Why is China turning its back on AI chip giant Nvidia?

China reportedly told local tech companies to stop buying Nvidia's chips due to alleged security concerns, as the global AI race intensifies.

22/08/2025

Gaza

Israel says Gaza City will be destroyed if Hamas rejects ceasefire

Israel’s defense minister says Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel’s terms. Earlier this week, Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal by Arab mediators, almost identical to the one Israel accepted before talks stalled last month.

22/08/2025