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China slams US tariffs: 'There are no winners in a trade war'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian denounced US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s statement that the US is “prepared” to go to war with China following Beijing’s warning over escalating trade tensions.

06/03/2025

Israel

Hostages' families ask Trump not to collaborate with Netanyahu

Relatives of hostages in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv on Thursday, accusing the Israeli prime minister of being responsible for the deaths of the 37 captives.

06/03/2025

North Korea

North Korea suspends foreign tour groups just weeks after reopening

Tour group operators say the North Korean city of Rason has been closed to foreign visitors, following a recent trip there by 13 international tourists.

06/03/2025

South Korea

Fifteen hurt after South Korean fighter jets accidentally bomb village

The incident happened shortly before the US and South Korea are due to start joint military drills.

06/03/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakh artists blend ancient nomadic sounds with contemporary styles

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet Kazakh musicians who are fusing ancient traditions with modern genres, captivating global audiences and breathing new life into the country's rich cultural heritage.

05/03/2025

Qatar 365

Accelerate Action: Women breaking barriers in STEM, diplomacy

In partnership with Media City

From science and engineering to activism and diplomacy, Qatar 365 marks International Women’s Day 2025 by meeting women and girls who are accelerating action in their fields by pursuing their dreams and fighting for change.

05/03/2025

China

Beijing responds to Trump's tariffs by vowing to fight 'till the end'

US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China, alongside Mexico and Canada, by doubling the tariff he slapped last month on Beijing's products to 20%.

05/03/2025

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Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday with tradition of ash cross

Catholic devotees in Manila lined up outside Baclaran Church for Ash Wednesday, receiving ash crosses made from blessed palms, marking the start of Lent.

05/03/2025

North Korea

Pyongyang upgrades air force with new early warning aircraft

Satellite imagery from the specialised website N38 North appeared to show that the country's first airborne early warning aircraft is near completion.

05/03/2025

Pakistan

Two suicide attacks on Pakistan military base leave at least 12 dead

A group affiliated with the Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack in the northwestern city of Bannu, the third since the start of Ramadan.

05/03/2025

Road To

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai: Future tech transforming sea, sky and land

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this episode of Road to Expo 2025, we explore groundbreaking technologies from Japan that will be showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, from 13 April to 13 October 2025.

05/03/2025

Economy

China sets 5% GDP target, raises budget deficit as trade war escalates

China sets its GDP growth target at 5% for 2025, unchanged from last year, despite rising risks of trade tariffs.

05/03/2025

China

China to boost defence budget by 7.2% to challenge US in Asia

Beijing's increase in military spending reflects an overall slowdown in the economy but keeps pace with the fast-changing trend in defence spending across the world.

05/03/2025

North Korea

Kim Jong-un’s sister threatens US aircraft carrier in South Korea

Experts say North Korea could increase its weapons testing after the arrival of a US aircraft carrier last week.

04/03/2025

Philippines

Philippine fighter jet and two pilots missing after rebel mission

The plane lost contact with other military aircraft during an overnight assault against communist insurgents.

04/03/2025

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China’s political advisory body opens annual session in Beijing

The weeklong event, attended by around 5,000 delegates, is used by the Chinese Communist Party to outline its policies for the year.

04/03/2025

Israel

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu takes stand in ongoing corruption trial

Netanyahu is being prosecuted on charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases.

04/03/2025

Gaza

Israel aid blockade will exacerbate dire conditions, Palestinians say

Concerns are growing from Palestinians in the Gaza Strip that Israel’s decision to cut the entry of food and other supplies will accelerate a humanitarian crisis.

04/03/2025

Iran

Iran confirms its nuclear programme was discussed by US and Russia

The comment came from an Iranian government spokesperson amid reports that Tehran is accelerating its production of near weapons-grade uranium.

04/03/2025

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Cobra Gold 2024: Multinational forces unite in military drills

Thai and South Korean marines, backed by US aircraft, stormed a Thai beach in the annual Cobra Gold military exercise.

04/03/2025

Japan

Japan skips UN nuclear arms conference to avoid 'wrong message'

Japanese government's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that participating as an observer would not align with Japan’s defence policy, which relies on the US' nuclear shield.

03/03/2025

Europe News

At least one dead and four injured in Israel stabbing attack

A man in his 60s was killed and others were left injured by a knifeman in a bus station in the northern Israeli city of Haifa on Monday.

03/03/2025

Israel

Israel criticised after it bars flow of aid and goods into Gaza

Trucks carrying aid were sent back to Egypt on Sunday after Israel decided to stop the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza.

03/03/2025

Sport

Uzbekistan Shines as Grand Slam Concludes

The final day in Tashkent saw Shakhzodxuja Sharipov secure Uzbekistan’s first gold, igniting the passionate home crowd. Ma Zhenzhao, Matvey Kanikovskiy, and Niu Xinran delivered dominant performances, while Uzbekistan’s heavyweights added more medals.

02/03/2025

Iran

Economy minister fired as Iran's rial plummets

Iran’s parliament on Sunday impeached the finance minister and voted to remove him from office after the rial plummeted to nearly one million to the US dollar.

02/03/2025

Syria

Damascus marks first Ramadan in decades free from Assad family rule

Syrians observe the first Ramadan in more than five decades free of the Assad family rule.

02/03/2025