Asia

Iran

France, Germany and allies warn of growing Iranian intelligence plots

Several NATO allies, as well as Austria, accused Iranian intelligence services of killing, kidnapping, and harassment in Europe and North America, calling it a violation of sovereignty.

01/08/2025

Cambodia

Thailand and Cambodia plan border visits for diplomats as clashes ease

The ceasefire reached in Malaysia was supposed to take effect at midnight on Monday, but it was quickly tested as Thailand and Cambodia continued to accuse each other of violating the truce agreements.

31/07/2025

Myanmar

Myanmar ends state of emergency ahead of December elections

The military imposed emergency rule and created new administrative structures after it ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021.

31/07/2025

Focus

AI and media cooperation in focus at 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum

In partnership with Azpromo

With 52 countries represented, the 3rd annual Shusha Global Media Forum explored AI’s impact on journalism, highlighting the need for ethics, media literacy, and global cooperation.

31/07/2025

China

Beijing officials say 31 people died in care home during floods

The facility sat on low-lying ground near a river that had flooded after the unusually intense rains.

31/07/2025

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Crowds risk death for food in Gaza as famine warnings intensify

Large crowds of Palestinians carried sacks of flour through Gaza City’s Zikim area as growing hunger and blocked aid deliveries deepened the humanitarian crisis in the territory.

31/07/2025

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Grieving Gaza boy cries for his father killed near aid site

Thirteen-year-old Ahmad Zayed breaks down in Gaza City as he mourns his father, one of dozens killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire in the Gaza Strip.

30/07/2025

World News

Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire after days of deadly clashes

The worst fighting in years between the two neighbours killed at least 41 people, mostly civilians, and displaced more than 300,000 others.

30/07/2025

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Tsunami waves reach Japan and Hawaii after 8.8 quake off Russia

Tsunami waves reached coastal areas of Japan, Russia and Hawaii on Wednesday after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

30/07/2025

Voices from Central Asia

How Kazakh artist M’Dee is helping shape Central Asia’s musical future

In partnership with MDQ

Reviving legends, producing new voices, and filling concert halls – M’Dee’s journey from self-produced beats to national stages is helping define a new chapter for music in Central Asia.

30/07/2025

Japan

Watch: High waves hit Japan after Russia earthquake triggers tsunami

Nearly 2 million people were asked to evacuate on Wednesday as Japanese authorities warned that waves could remain high for at least a day.

30/07/2025

Thailand

At least nine killed in blast at fireworks factory in central Thailand

Thai police said the explosion took place in a building used to produce fireworks, but it was not clear if it was licensed to do so.

30/07/2025

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Hong Kong's traditional bamboo scaffolding faces gradual phase-out

Hong Kong’s iconic bamboo scaffolding may be phased out as the government pushes for wider adoption of metal alternatives, citing safety concerns and industry trends.

30/07/2025

Economy

China announces fertility subsidy programm as births hit historic lows

After decades of curbing births, China is urgently trying to reverse a population slump that puts its economic and political future at risk.

29/07/2025

Thailand

Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire after just hours

The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands.

29/07/2025

Energy Frontiers

Can Europe’s energy grid survive war, weather and cyber attacks?

In partnership with Azpromo

Eurelectric’s Kristian Ruby explains why Europe must modernise its energy networks to withstand extreme weather, rising cyber attacks and geopolitical threats in an increasingly electrified future.

29/07/2025

Healthcare

Doctors vs AI: Who wins in the battle of medical diagnosis?

While the AI system was faster and about as accurate, doctors offered more empathetic and personalised reports in a diagnostic competition in Shanghai.

29/07/2025

Gaza

'Worst-case scenario of famine' unfolding in Gaza, UN-backed body says

The UN-backed IPC warns of famine in Gaza, predicting widespread death unless immediate action is taken. Starvation and malnutrition are escalating due to the ongoing war.

29/07/2025

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North Korea opens new beach resort to locals but bans foreign tourists

North Koreans have begun visiting the newly opened Wonsan-Kalma beach resort, a state-run complex said to accommodate up to 20,000 people, according to official media.

29/07/2025

Yemen

Yemen's Houthis vow to ramp up attacks on ships linked to Israel

The Iran-aligned rebel group said countries should pressure Israel to stop the war in Gaza and lift its blockade "if they want to avoid this escalation".

29/07/2025

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Palestinians mourn the 11 victims of an attack in Khan Younis

Palestinians gathered in mourning on Monday after an Israeli airstrike hit a two-storey house in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killing at least 11 people, according to Nasser Hospital.

28/07/2025

China

At least 30 killed as heavy rains lash northern China

Beijing authorities said they would launch a top-level emergency response at 8 pm on Monday, ordering people to stay inside, closing schools, suspending construction work and stopping outdoor tourism and other activities until the response is lifted.

28/07/2025

Scenes

Watch: The floating hospitals bringing medical care to India’s isolated Islands

In partnership with Media City

In the Sundarbans, West Bengal, 10 million people lack access to medical facilities.

28/07/2025

India

Three suspected militants killed in Kashmir gunfight, India says

Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer part of the Himalayan region of Kashmir, but both claim the territory in its entirety.

28/07/2025

China

'Kung fu' Shaolin temple abbot under investigation for misconduct

The temple confirmed the inquiry on its official WeChat account, noting that a joint investigation is being carried out by several government departments.

28/07/2025

Thailand

Gunman kills five at busy Bangkok fresh food market

Five people, including security guards, were killed by a gunman at Bangkok's Or Tor Kor market on Monday. The shooter, who injured two others, later killed himself, according to authorities.

28/07/2025