Asia

Economy

China’s exports beat expectations with US trade agreement now secured

Exports to the US remained in negative territory in June although the decline was softer than in May. There was an annual rise in exports sent to other nations as China seeks to diversify its trade.

14/07/2025

Gaza

Six children killed in Gaza strike, Israeli army cites technical error

The Israeli military said a strike near a Gaza water distribution point that reportedly killed six children on Sunday was an accident attributed to a "technical malfunction".

14/07/2025

Gaza

Dozens killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes, authorities say

The Israeli military admitted that one of the reported deadly strikes had been caused by 'a technical malfunction in the munition', missing the intended target.

13/07/2025

Saudi Arabia

Grand prizes, big names: 2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh

The second Esports World Cup has drawn gamers from across the planet, all vying for a slice of the record-breaking 70 million dollar prize pot, split across 25 competitions, and 24 top-tier games.

13/07/2025

Iran

Iran publishes details of June 26 Israeli attack on Security Council meeting

On Saturday, the Fars news agency has revealed details about Israel's June 26 attack on the National Security Council. According to the report, Chief Justice Mohseni Ezhai and other top officials attended the meeting, and the president injured his leg while fleeing the scene.

13/07/2025

India

Fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, report reveals

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.

12/07/2025

Focus

Why banks are vital to funding resilient infrastructure worldwide

In partnership with AIIB

From floods to blackouts, the pressure to build climate-ready infrastructure is growing. Development banks are stepping in to bridge the finance gap — but can they move fast enough?

11/07/2025

Business

Volkswagen and Chinese partner SAIC to close Nanjing production plant

After 17 years, car manufacturing giant Volkswagen and partner SAIC are closing down their joint production plant in the Chinese city of Nanjing.

11/07/2025

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Cash shortage forces Gazans to pay high price for their own money

With banks shut and ATMs out of service, Gazans are turning to money repair services or cash brokers who now charge up to 40% commission, deepening a growing economic crisis.

11/07/2025

Iran

Iran detains Franco-German cycling tourist Lennart Monterlos

Human rights groups have accused Tehran of carrying out a policy of hostage diplomacy, using Europeans and dual nationals as "bargaining chips" to facilitate its negotiations with the West.

11/07/2025

Economy

Cash in Gaza: Palestinians pay a high price in a shattered economy

At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families, some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.

11/07/2025

Partner content

From Formula 1 to esports: Saudi Arabia’s sporting revolution

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

From desert cycling tours to gaming tournaments, Saudi Arabia has staged over 100 major sporting events across 40 disciplines since 2019, emerging as one of the world’s most exciting destinations for sports fans.

11/07/2025

Gaza

At least 66 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals say

At least 66 people died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including children waiting for nutritional supplements, according to hospitals and international aid workers in the Strip.

11/07/2025

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Thailand’s star baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday

A Thai zoo has thrown a four-day celebration for its internet-famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, who has become a global internet sensation.

10/07/2025

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Israel begins demolishing buildings hit in 12-day war with Iran

Israel has begun tearing down buildings destroyed by Iranian missile strikes during the recent 12-day war.

10/07/2025

Malaysia

Rubio discusses 'new approach' to Ukraine peace talks with Lavrov

The US secretary of state said on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side" to bring about an end to Moscow's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.

10/07/2025

Meet The Locals

Meet a British teacher building community and balance in Shenzhen

In partnership with Shenzhen Media Group

British expat Martin Crozier calls Shenzhen home. Through park runs, maths meetups and family life, he shows how the fast-growing tech city offers both high speed and deep connection.

10/07/2025

China

Hong Kong police arrest Taiwan-linked group over alleged 'subversion'

Taiwan is one of the democratic territories where many Hong Kongers have emigrated due to fears over the city’s sweeping security law introduced in 2020.

10/07/2025

Gaza

Exclusive: New militia emerges in Gaza to challenge Hamas' control

The Popular Forces, a new Palestinian militia in Gaza, aims to challenge Hamas and its rule. However, scepticism surrounds the group over its ability to assert itself, as well as its leader Yasser Abu Shabab and his criminal past.

10/07/2025

South Korea

Seoul court okays new arrest of ex-president over martial law decree

Yoon described his martial law imposition as a necessary step to quash his “anti-state” liberal opponents, accusing them of using their majority to obstruct his agenda.

09/07/2025

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Vehicles plunge into river after bridge collapse in India

At least nine people have died after a bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, where heavy rains have battered western India in recent days.

09/07/2025

Modern Nomads

Kazakh Grand Canyon and sacred caves – explore the raw beauty of Mangystau

In partnership with MDQ

Mangystau is a region known for its industrial strength, vast oil and gas reserves, and strategic position on the Caspian Sea. Yet the region holds far more than its industrial identity suggests.

09/07/2025

Qatar 365

Digging up the Past: Qatar’s Archaeological Heritage Sites

In partnership with Media City

From forgotten worlds under the sand, to treasure troves at sea, Qatar 365 digs into Qatar’s past. Laila Humairah visits the Ain Mohamed archaeological site to find traces of the Early Islamic period. Johanna Hoes gets her feet wet at Al Zubarah, to uncover Qatar’s heritage submerged underwater.

09/07/2025

Yemen

EU naval force says six crew recovered from ship sunk by Houthis

The Greek-owned Eternity C vessel was first hit off the coast of Yemen on Monday evening.

09/07/2025

Israel

Netanyahu talks with Trump focused on release of hostages, says Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the pair also discussed a potential ceasefire in Gaza and their countries' recent military actions against Iran.

09/07/2025

South Korea

Seoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident

The individuals, who accidentally drifted into South Korean waters this year, were returned across a maritime border on Wednesday.

09/07/2025