Asia

Sport

Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam Ends with Heavyweight Glory and Home Triumphs

The final day in Ulaanbaatar delivered explosive judo. Okada, Sampaio, Savytskiy, Fontaine and Mongolia’s own Batkhuyag took gold. The arena roared as Mongolia celebrated its heroes. A powerful close to a thrilling Grand Slam weekend.

27/07/2025

Gaza

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound activist ship carrying humanitarian aid

The Handala is the second ship operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition that Israel has prevented in recent months from delivering aid to Gaza.

27/07/2025

World News

Thailand and Cambodia to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks

Following four days of border clashes which have left over 30 people dead, the two sides have agreed to Malaysia acting as a mediator in the conflict.

27/07/2025

Art

Bukhara Biennial: A ten-week exploration of food, art, craft and music

In the heart of Bukhara, where caravans once traded silk and spices under the desert sun, something new is simmering, and it all begins with a recipe.

27/07/2025

Mobility

This cutting-edge paint can keep your car cool

Japanese carmaker Nissan says it’s developing an automotive paint that can cool down the vehicle.

27/07/2025

Gaza

Israel to open humanitarian corridors in gaza amid famine warnings

The Israeli military plans humanitarian corridors and pauses, but continues combat operations in Gaza in its war against Hamas.

26/07/2025

Sport

Judo Grand Slam: Mongolia Shines on Day 2 in Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia lit up Day 2 with two Grand Slam golds at home. Bold and Odgerel thrilled the crowd, while Japan’s Terada and Oino showed strength. A celebration of culture and judo in the heart of Ulaanbaatar!

26/07/2025

World News

E3 leaders make renewed call for ceasefire in Gaza amid hunger deaths

The call comes after the three leaders spoke again by phone on Saturday morning, following Friday's conversation. According to the British PM Keir Starmer, the E3 leaders talked about the situation in Gaza, which they agreed is appalling.

26/07/2025

World News

At least 25 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals say

According to staff at the Shifa hospital, most of the victims were killed by gunfire as they waited for aid trucks close to the Zikim crossing with Israel.

26/07/2025

World News

Cambodia calls for 'immediate ceasefire' with Thailand as deaths rise

As the conflict between the two countries enters its third day, at least 30 people have been killed and thousands forced to flee their homes.

26/07/2025

Tech News

ByteDance’s AI robot system can fold clothes and do housework

The TikTok parent company has been advancing its AI development.

26/07/2025

Thailand

Thailand declares martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia

The fighting began on Thursday morning close to the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, beside the border between Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province.

25/07/2025

Europe News

E3 countries' leaders press Israel to increase aid entering Gaza

The call from France, Germany and the UK comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron's surprise announcement that France would officially recognise Palestinian statehood.

25/07/2025

Sport

IJF World Judo Tour: Rising Stars Shine in Mongolia

Day 1 of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam delivered spectacular action. Japan’s Kondo, Shirakane, and Fujihiro struck gold, while Galitskaia and Nutfulloev made big breakthroughs. A thrilling start to Mongolia’s judo showcase!

25/07/2025

Qatar

Israel considering alternatives to talks with Hamas, Netanyahu says

All sides have held weeks of ceasefire talks in Qatar, reporting small signs of progress but no major breakthroughs have happened.

25/07/2025

Focus

Kazakhstan is drawing foreign direct investment, even as global FDI flows slow. Here’s how:

In partnership with MDQ

FDI in Kazakhstan is slowing, but multibillion-euro deals are still landing. Officials call the shift cyclical, not a sign of waning investor confidence.

25/07/2025

The Dialogue

Chefs Nobu and Jean-Georges: culinary icons redefining fine dining

In partnership with Media City

Nobu and Jean-Georges navigate the culinary world through distinct beginnings, global inspirations, and bold reinventions of iconic dishes.

25/07/2025

Gaza

Gaza hospital reports first child deaths from hunger as hunger surges

Previously healthy children are dying from malnutrition in Gaza's main paediatric emergency facility amidst the Israel-Hamas war, marking a grim escalation in the ongoing aid crisis.

25/07/2025

Business

Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ invests in Italy’s solar future

A sovereign wealth fund built on hydrocarbons is helping power Europe’s clean energy transition.

25/07/2025

No Comment

‘From bad to worse’: Gaza hospital faces surge in child hunger deaths

The Patient’s Friends Hospital in northern Gaza is overwhelmed by an unprecedented wave of severely malnourished children, many arriving too weak to cry or move.

25/07/2025

World News

Tens of thousands displaced amid Thailand and Cambodia border clashes

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as fighting between Thailand and Cambodia continued for a second day Friday.

25/07/2025

Europe News

France’s top court upholds some of Bashar al-Assad's legal protections

The Cour de Cassation upheld Assad’s head-of-state immunity, but added that since he is no longer in office, “new arrest warrants may have been or may be issued against him for acts that may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity.”

25/07/2025

Qatar

US team cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, blaming Hamas

A breakthrough in talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has eluded Trump's administration for months as conditions continues to deteriorate in Gaza.

24/07/2025

Iran

Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks if US works to rebuild trust

Iran is set to meet on Friday in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations, and the European Union’s deputy foreign policy commissioner.

24/07/2025

Syria

At least six killed in explosion in northern Syria, officials say

The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the city of Idlib.

24/07/2025

Culture Series

Baku artist preserves Azerbaijani culture through handmade jewellery

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijani artist Rasmina Gurbatova blends heritage and innovation, crafting handmade jewellery rooted in ancestral culture, identity, and timeless design.

24/07/2025