Asia

Space

Japan's moon lander survives lunar night, beating predictions

The Japanese space agency is planning to make contact with the vehicle again.

27/02/2024

Culture news

Andrey Gugnin wins at Classic Piano International Competition

The prestigious competition featured 70 pianists from around the world, with finalists performing alongside the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra in Dubai.

27/02/2024

Gaza

Biden: Israel would pause war over Ramadan if hostage deal reached

All the latest from the Israel-Hamas War.

27/02/2024

Business

What are shadow banks and why are they failing in China?

European investment in China is under threat as the country's shadow banks face crisis.

27/02/2024

Economy

Global economy weighed down by war and instability, trade chief warns

"People everywhere are feeling anxious about the future and this will be felt at the ballot box this year," the head of the WTO said.

26/02/2024

Health news

South Korea gives young doctors four days to end walkouts

Seoul is giving young doctors four days to end walkouts, threatening prosecutions or suspended licences.

26/02/2024

Israel

Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation

A six-week pause in fighting is being negotiated to allow for the release of hostages and prisoners and the delivery of aid into Gaza.

26/02/2024

Gaza

Last UNRWA food convoy into northern Gaza was over a month ago: Agency

One in six children in northern Gaza is "severely malnourished", the UN agency highlighted.

25/02/2024

Yemen

US and UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen after shipping hit in Red Sea

The US and UK said they hit 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, after a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group.

25/02/2024

Gaza

Israel agrees to send a delegation for more peace talks with Hamas

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

25/02/2024

Work

This company is paying its workers €70,000 per baby to have children

The Korean company has already paid a total of €4.8 million to employees who have given birth since 2021 in a bid to halt plunging birth rates in the country.

25/02/2024

The Dialogue

Folly Bah Thibault, the journalist on a mission for education

In partnership with Media City

Women’s empowerment, gender equality, Folly Bah Thibault is pushing boundaries for a fair access to education, especially in Africa. Renowned journalist at Al Jazeera English in Qatar, she sat down with The Dialogue to talk about her engagement from the news desks to the school desks.

24/02/2024

Gaza

Palestinians in Rafah on edge, as town is next likely Israeli target

In the tightly packed southern Gaza town of Rafah, where tents fill every available space, Palestinians struggle to survive amidst the ongoing conflict with Israel.

24/02/2024

Culture news

Classical musicians compete in Dubai for prestigious pianist title

The next superstar pianist will be crowned this weekend as classical musicians take over Dubai with €250,000 cash prizes and a life-changing concert tour up for grabs.

24/02/2024

Israel

Netanyahu presents first plan for post-war Gaza

The proposal, coming as Israel faces mounting international pressure to pause or abandon its devastating campaign, is likely to garner little support.

23/02/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Israeli strikes kills at least 27 in central Gaza

Strikes targeted three residential houses in the city of Deir-al-Balah, according to AP journalists.

23/02/2024

Culture news

Euroviews. Don’t silence Israel’s story at Eurovision

If it does not allow Eden Golan to perform her song "October Rain" as written, the EBU would overlook Israel's lived experience, indirectly dismissing the suffering of the Jewish state, Sacha Roytman Dratwa writes.

23/02/2024

Football Now

AFCON 2023: Host nation Ivory Coast win dramatic tournament

In partnership with Media City

The 34th edition of the tournament attracted record TV viewership.

22/02/2024

Israel

Israeli strikes kill scores across Gaza as ceasefire attempts continue

All the latest developments on the Israel Hamas war.

22/02/2024

Eco-Innovation

India makes it easier to install rooftop solar panels on homes

India last year became the world's most populous nation, with 1.4 billion people and a hunger for energy that is rising fast.

22/02/2024

Israel

Three gunmen open fire in West Bank, killing one

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

22/02/2024

Business

Could Saudi Arabia turn into a hub for building robots in the future?

Saudi Arabia's new investment firm Alat announced four partnerships with global companies as the country makes efforts to turn into a technology manufacturing hub.

22/02/2024

Qatar 365

Architecture as a means to preserve Qatar’s heritage

In partnership with Media City

From energy efficient superstructures to repurposed old buildings or the award-winning smart city of Msheireb, Qatar is reaping the rewards from laying the foundations of a greener future.

21/02/2024

Lifestyle

French rider gallops to victory in Riyadh's ladies' camel festival

French rider Coralie Viroulaud competed fiercely against local favorite Reem Salem In Riyadh's inaugural 'Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival'.

21/02/2024

Israel

Starvation fears as food deliveries into north Gaza halted

“The situation is beyond your imagination,” said Soad Abu Hussein, a widow and mother of five children sheltering in a school in Jabaliya refugee camp.

21/02/2024

Gaza

Gaza death toll hits grim milestone as US vetoes ceasefire resolution

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

20/02/2024