No Comment Disastrous living conditions despite ceasefire in Gaza The ceasefire in Gaza has brought some respite, but two million displaced people are enduring disastrous conditions exacerbated by the winter rains. 24/01/2025
Lebanon Israel seeks 30-day extension for Lebanon withdrawal, reports claim Israel has reportedly asked the US for more time to withdraw from southern Lebanon - only days before the deadline to do so is up. Hezbollah says this is unacceptable, and support for Lebanon from major international players is on display. 24/01/2025
No Comment Palestinians return to Gaza after ceasefire to find homes destroyed Displaced Gazans have returned to find their homes destroyed after Israel and Hamas agreed a fragile ceasefire, ending 15 months of fighting. 23/01/2025
Culture news In pictures: LGBTQ couples in Thailand celebrate equal marriage rights Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, with hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples registering their marriages under the new Marriage Equality Act. 23/01/2025
South Korea South Korean investigators call to formally charge President Yoon The agency leading criminal investigations into impeached former-leader Yoon Suk Yeol have recommended he be formally charged with insurrection and abuse of power. 23/01/2025
West Bank Israeli army launches major operation in Jenin amid West Bank violence Palestinians returned home in Gaza amid a ceasefire, while Israeli forces launched a major operation in Jenin, killing two Hamas militants involved in a recent attack. 23/01/2025
Culture news India offers $1million to whoever deciphers this 5,300-year-old script Archeologists and linguists, assemble! An eye-wateringly huge prize awaits whoever can decipher a 5,300-year-old Indus language. 23/01/2025
Economy China orders funds to buy more shares to boost languishing markets China's share markets hit their peak value before the 2008 global financial crisis and have stayed well below that level since. A lack of gains in share prices, along with falling housing prices, has discouraged Chinese families from spending, slowing consumer demand and economic growth. 23/01/2025
Saudi Arabia More than €500bn to be invested in US, Saudi crown prince says Saudia Arabia's state run news agency reported that the country's crown prince intended to invest hundreds of billions into the US economy during US President Donald Trump's term in office. 23/01/2025
Art French ballet brings site-specific dance to Saudi Arabia’s AlUla A unique dance performance staged in AlUla's desert, marked the pre-opening of Villa Hegra, a Saudi-French cultural institution that aims to unite art, heritage, and community. 23/01/2025
Israel Euroviews. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is a deal that cannot last In truth, the first phase of the deal is relatively easy to implement and gives all parties a respite from draining conflict. After the six-week ceasefire, any extension will depend on the success of future negotiations, Soli Özel writes. 22/01/2025
Modern Nomads Kazakhstan’s Hollywood stunt stars and cinema’s golden age In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore Kazakhstan's cinematic rise, from world-class stunt performers to acclaimed directors, showcasing how the country's nomadic roots shape its bold film identity. 22/01/2025
Afghanistan Afghans who fled Taliban urge Trump to lift refugee scheme suspension Afghans who fled Taliban rule are pleading with US President Donald Trump to reverse refugee programme suspension, saying it puts them in danger. 22/01/2025
No Comment China unveils first humanoid robot training base in Shanghai China's Pudong District opens a humanoid robot training base, training 100 robots now with a goal of 1,000 by 2027, enhancing applications in manufacturing and services. 22/01/2025
Qatar 365 Tantalising the taste buds: Qatar’s Culinary Scene In partnership with Media City The Qatar 365 team goes on a mouthwatering journey to explore the country’s diverse culinary scene. We sit down with renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, learn about the traditional Japanese art of tuna cutting, and visit some of the best Middle Eastern breakfast spots off Doha’s beaten track. 22/01/2025
Israel Israel's army chief resigns over failure to prevent 7 October attack Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would complete an investigation into the 2023 attack by Hamas before he steps down in March. 22/01/2025
No Comment In Gaza, Palestinians find their homes destroyed by war Palestinians return to Gaza to find their homes in ruins after 15 months of intense conflict and massive bombardments. 21/01/2025
South Korea Yoon Suk-yeol denies ordering military action against lawmakers Yoon Suk-yeol appeared before South Korea's Constitutional Court for the first time, defending his actions as a warning to the opposition, not a threat of violence. 21/01/2025
West Bank IDF kills six in West Bank strike as Gazans return to destroyed homes In the days after the fragile Gaza ceasefire, violence has surged in the West Bank, with an Israeli military strike on the Jenin refugee camp killing six. Meanwhile, Gaza residents return to destroyed homes in the territory. 21/01/2025
No Comment 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, injures 27 A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, causing minor injuries to 27 people and some structural damage. 21/01/2025
Afghanistan Taliban-US prisoner swap: Two Americans exchanged for Afghan national The Taliban described the exchange as a step toward normalising ties with the US, but broader recognition of the regime in Kabul remains unlikely. 21/01/2025
Scenes Watch: Qatar’s cosplay creator levels up the geek scene In partnership with Media City When Ayat Salim, a longtime anime and geek culture fan, took the plunge into cosplay, she entered a world of endless possibilities. 20/01/2025
Yemen Yemen’s Houthis to limit attacks in Red Sea to Israeli-linked vessels While the rate of attacks has slowed, uncertainty looms because the incoming US President Donald Trump could redesignate the Houthis as a terrorist organisation. 20/01/2025
China China executes two men found guilty of killing sprees Fan Weiqu rammed his car into a crowd, killing 35 people, while 21-year-old Xu Jiajin killed eight people and injured 17 in a stabbing attack last year. 20/01/2025
Gaza Palestinians in Gaza wake up relieved after first night of ceasefire Thousands of Gazans have begun to travel back to the homes they evacuated earlier in the war. 20/01/2025
No Comment Watch West Bank joy as 90 freed Palestinian prisoners return Thousands in Beitunia celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The next exchange is scheduled for Saturday as fragile truce holds. 20/01/2025