Asia

China

Macron says he counts on China’s President XI to ‘bring Russia to its

During talks in Beijing, French President Emmanuel Macron told his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, that he counts on him to "bring Russia to its senses".

06/04/2023

China

Iran and Saudi ministers meet in China to cement reconciliation

The foreign ministers of Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday paving the way for normalised ties under a surprise China-brokered deal.

06/04/2023

Israel

Israeli police raid Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque for a second night

Israeli police raid Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque for the second night in a row - sparking international outrage and condemnation.

06/04/2023

Taiwan

China sends warships near Taiwan as hackles flare

Beijing was angered by high-level talks between the US House Speaker and Taiwanese President on Wednesday.

06/04/2023

Climate

How rising sea levels are affecting India's water supplies

People can no longer depend on ponds and wells for the water they need to drink, cook and wash.

06/04/2023

Qatar 365

Discover the extreme sports setting pulses racing in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

From rally car races to kitesurfing and endurance cycling over sand dunes, there’s something for every thrill seeker in Qatar.

05/04/2023

China

Macron vies to stop China switching to 'war camp' on Ukraine

The French president arrives in Beijing on Wednesday, two weeks after the Asian giant renewed its anti-Western alliance with Vladimir Putin.

05/04/2023

Scenes

Meet the veterinary interns treating sick and injured horses in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Broken hooves, eye infections, pregnancies and stomach pain are some of the many medical cases seen at Qatar's Equine Veterinary Medical Centre (EVMC). The state-of-the-art hospital treats horses of all ages, sizes and breeds and is committed to improving their health and well-being.

04/04/2023

Syria

IS leader who claimed France terror attacks reportedly killed in Syria

The US military says Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri was killed in a precision air strike on Monday.

04/04/2023

Culture news

Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies aged 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. In 2022, he revealed that he was terminal, a year after he disclosed he was suffering from rectal cancer.

02/04/2023

Israel

Protests continue in Israel over paused judicial reform

Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a 13th straight week against a controversial judicial overhaul now frozen by the government

02/04/2023

Green News

What noise does a plant make when it’s under stress?

Plants make noises when they are cut or when they are thirsty.

02/04/2023

Syria

Israel will answer for advisor's death in 'criminal strike' says Iran

Iranian state media said Israeli airstrikes hit the suburbs of Syria’s capital city early Friday for the second day in a row, killing an Iranian adviser

01/04/2023

China

Sanchez urges Xi to include Ukraine in peace talks

Spain's president urges China to include Zelenskyy in peace talks and said he was reassured by China's rejection of the use of nuclear weapons

31/03/2023

Israel

Supporters of Israeli PM Netanyahu block highway in Tel Aviv

Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's blocked a highway in Tel Aviv in a move to support the government’s controversial judicial overhaul.

31/03/2023

Food and Drink

Meet the Russian jihadist turned sushi chef in Syria

Meet 37-year-old Islam Shakhbanov, who came to Syria at the height of the conflict in 2015 to "complete jihad". He now runs a successful sushi restaurant in war-torn Idlib.

31/03/2023

Iran

ICJ rejects Iranian bid to free assets frozen by US

The International Court of Justice also found the US freeze of Iranian assets illegal and ordered Washington to remove sanctions impediments.

30/03/2023

Football Now

How is the way we consume football changing?

In partnership with Media City

It’s the world’s most popular sport, and in 2023 more football games are being broadcast globally than ever before. But how is the way we consume the game changing?

30/03/2023

Culture news

Dafen Village: China's 'Van Gogh fan oil painting factory'

Home to over 8,000 artists, southern China's Dafen Village has been cranking out near-perfect copies of timeless oeuvres for years. The local artists are fascinated with one famous painter: Vincent van Gogh.

30/03/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Palestinian worshippers gather for Ramadan iftar at Al-Aqsa

Palestinian Muslim worshippers break their fast at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the third-holiest site in the Islamic World.

30/03/2023

Culture news

Hong Kong set to make history by hosting first-ever Gay Games in Asia

The event is designed to promote diversity and inclusion and Chinese organisers say they are committed to providing an accepting environment for participants.

30/03/2023

Culture news

This Japanese student chose to graduate dressed as Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Kyoto University student, known only as Amiki, wore an outfit inspired by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his graduation ceremony

29/03/2023

Israel

Talks under way in Israel after PM pauses judicial overhaul plan

Talks under way between Israel's far-right government and opposition parties after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paused his controversial plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system.

29/03/2023

Adventures

Racing through history: Discover the wonders of Mleiha

In partnership with Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

In this new episode of Adventures, we go hiking in the mountains and Valley of the Caves, discover ancient marine fossils in the desert, and sweep over the rolling red sand dunes in an off-road buggy.

28/03/2023

Israel

Netanyahu 'pauses' controversial reforms after mass protests

Netanyahu postpones vote on controversial judicial reforms for 'further dialogue'

27/03/2023

Scenes

Meet the female wheelchair basketball team shooting for glory in Gaza

In partnership with Media City

My disability was not an obstacle for me; rather, it's the society that stands in the way. Society is handicapped.

27/03/2023