Asia

Israel

Al Jazeera asks court to investigate killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

The news outlet has accused Israel of specifically targeting its journalists.

06/12/2022

Travel News

Qatar’s only off licence requires a permit and appointment to enter

Fans say alcohol and the World Cup go ‘hand in hand’ - here’s how they’re navigating Qatar’s strict rules.

06/12/2022

Indonesia

Protests in Indonesia as lawmakers agree to ban sex outside marriage

Lawmakers passed a controversial revision of Indonesia's penal code, which also bans the cohabitation of unmarried couples Rights groups slammed the move as a crackdown on civil and political freedoms.

06/12/2022

Culture news

Football fever spreads among 'real deal' Indian fans beyond Qatar

Meet the Indian football fans who've travelled from far and wide to show their support for their favourite teams in Doha.

06/12/2022

Indonesia

Indonesia bans sex before marriage for locals and foreign visitors

The new code bans both premarital and extramarital sexual relations, with a punishment of up to one year in prison.

06/12/2022

Afghanistan

At least seven killed in bus bomb attack in northern Afghanistan

The cause of the explosion is not yet clear, and police are searching for a culprit

06/12/2022

Iran

Confusion over the morality police and headscarf laws in Iran

There is confusion over whether the morality police, who enforce strict Islamic dress codes, have been disbanded. For many women, it's a dream they hope will come true.

06/12/2022

China

Beijing embraces 'life again' as COVID-19 lockdown is eased

Following major protests last month, residents of the Chinese capital will no longer need to show negative COVID-19 tests to enter a variety of public spaces, including supermarkets, offices, the subway and the city’s international airport.

06/12/2022

Qatar

Morocco makes history by knocking Spain out of the World Cup

"Its a moment of history," one Morrocan fan told Euronews.

06/12/2022

Sport

Brazil beats South Korea and will take on Croatia in quarter-finals

Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, while Croatia struck gold in a shootout win against Japan, securing a return to the quarter-finals.

05/12/2022

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Locals recover belongings after a volcano eruption in Indonesia

The improved weather conditions on Monday allowed rescuers to resume evacuation efforts and a search for possible victims after the highest volcano on Indonesia’s most densely populated island erupted.

05/12/2022

Iran

'No indication' situation of Iranian women will improve, says US

Using violence against protestors is a sign of the Iranian government's "weakness", not strength, said top US diplomat Antony Blinken.

05/12/2022

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Watch: Bahrain festival season opens celebrating art, food, and music

The festival took place at the Bahrain Fort built over 5,000 years ago.

05/12/2022

Partner content

Pursuing goals: football’s national teams battle for quarterfinal spots

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The world’s eyes have been on the first and second rounds of football’s most widely watched competition as hundreds of millions of fans gathered around their televisions for the excitement in recent weeks.

05/12/2022

Culture news

Japan's rubbish collecting football fans become World Cup stars

Japanese trash-picking football fans are becoming a phenomenon in Qatar and a role model football fans at the World Cup.

05/12/2022

Iran

Status of Iran's morality police unclear as demonstrations continue

Unconfirmed reports emerged over the weekend that the controversial authority would be disbanded.

05/12/2022

Syria

Two dead as police and protesters clash in southern Syria

A protester and a policeman were killed on Sunday in Sweida, Syria, as security forces cracked down on a rare demonstration against poor living conditions.

05/12/2022

Sport

World Cup 2022: Croatia beats Japan, Brazil thrashes South Korea

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup on Monday -- at a glance.

05/12/2022

Indonesia

Eruption of Java's volcano forces thousands to evacuate in Indonesia

An eruption on Indonesia’s Mt. Semeru released searing gas clouds and rivers of lava forced around 2,000 people to evacuate.

04/12/2022

Sport

England beats Senegal 3-0 and reaches quarter-finals

England will now face France in the semifinals after eliminating Senegal from the tournament. Poland has also been knocked out.

04/12/2022

Sport

World Cup 2022: Kylian Mbappé leads France past Poland 3-1

France booked their spot in the quarter-finals after a convincing 3-1 victory over Poland.

04/12/2022

Sport

Korea and Italy succeed among Japanese success at Tokyo Grand Slam

Day two at the 2022 Tokyo Grand Slam and Japanese judokas continued to dominate however Korea and Italy won golds too

04/12/2022

Iran

Iran abolishes 'morality police' amid ongoing protests

Iran’s Attorney General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri announced the abolition of the country’s morality police by the relevant authorities amid the ongoing protests.

04/12/2022

Culture news

Beauty pageant in northeast India celebrates transgender life

Despite transgender people gaining equal rights in India as the third gender in 2014, prejudice persists to this day, and competitions like the one in Guwahati are helping break the stereotypes.

04/12/2022

Sport

England to meet France in quarter-finals after Senegal and Poland wins

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup on Sunday -- at a glance.

04/12/2022

Qatar

World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi scores, Argentina beats Australia 2-1

Lionel Messi scored in the 34th minute, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Australia.

03/12/2022