Asia

Israel

Gaza celebrates a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinians

There were celebrations in the streets of Gaza on Saturday night as an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire brought hopes of peace after five days of bloodshed in which 33 Palestinians and two Israelis have died in air strikes and rocket attacks.

14/05/2023

Sport

The King Is Back. Teddy Riner wins his 11th world title!

At the 7th day of the IJF in Doha, Teddy Riner wins his 11th world title while Akira Sone takes home gold for Japan.

13/05/2023

No Comment

Watch: Violence escalates between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants

Israel and Islamic Jihad militants continue to trade heavy fire despite Egyptian mediators launching a new bid to end days of fighting that has killed dozens.

13/05/2023

The Dialogue

Generation Hope: Children, charity and knowing your limits

In partnership with Media City

Save the Children's UK CEO talks to The Dialogue about the organisation's work and how she's learned to know her own limits. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

13/05/2023

Israel

Air raids and rocket strikes as death toll rises in Gaza violence

Air raids and rocket attacks continued in Gaza, with Israel targeting more Islamic Jihad fighters as the funerals of those killed in earlier strikes took place. Israel has been hit by scores of rockets in a week of increased violence that has killed more than 30 people.

13/05/2023

Sport

A shocking 6th day at the Doha World Judo Championships

Israel's Inbar Lanir and independent athlete Arman Adamian take home gold at another amazing day in Qatar.

12/05/2023

No Comment

Khari Bulbul Festival

A music festival of Turkic language group speaking countries

12/05/2023

Pakistan

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan granted bail after arrest

Islamabad high court gives ex-PM Imran Khan 2-week reprieve from arrest in graft case, grants bail.

12/05/2023

Sport

Japan and Georgia take home gold at 5th day of the IJF

Niizoe Saki and Luka Maisuradze overcame their opponents in a furious contest to make their countries proud.

11/05/2023

Israel

Israeli jets and Islamic Jihad in deadly duel in Gaza

There has been a third day of bloodshed, mourning and intense fighting as the Israeli air force targeted leaders of Islamic Jihad in their homes while Palestinians responded with rocket barrages.

11/05/2023

Football Now

Barcelona: Could they get back to their best?

In partnership with Media City

FC Barcelona are one of the most famous and successful clubs in world football, but by their own hefty standards, the last five years have been anything but. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

11/05/2023

No Comment

Israeli and Palestinian militants trade deadly fire over Gaza

Gaza's health ministry said seven people were killed Wednesday, a day after Israeli strikes on the Palestinian territory left 15 dead.

11/05/2023

Travel News

Emirates announces €180 million fund to decarbonise flying

The money will fund research and development projects aimed at reducing the use of fossil fuels in aviation.

11/05/2023

Israel

Israeli strikes kill top militant group commander in Gaza

As violence continues to escalate the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza kill a top commander of the group Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

11/05/2023

Sport

France's Clarisse Agbegnenou secures sixth World Championship gold

Clarisse Agbegnenou defeated in-form Andreja Leski of Slovenia to take under 63 kilo gold in Doha

10/05/2023

Pakistan

Former PM Imran Khan's to be held for 8 days, rules Pakistan court

There have been riots and street demonstrations across Pakistan after a court ruled former Prime Minister Imran Khan is to be held for eight days while police investigate corruption allegations.

10/05/2023

Sport

Stump makes history with first-ever gold for Switzerland

Nils Stump of Switzerland took gold in the Qatar World Judo Championships after defeating Manuel Lombardo of Italy, while Canada's Christa Deguchi secured her second World title.

09/05/2023

Pakistan

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking violence

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested and dragged from court Tuesday as he appeared to face charges in multiple graft cases, a dramatic escalation of political tensions that sparked violent demonstrations by his angry supporters across the country.

09/05/2023

Destinations

Budget-conscious digital nomads could soon work from India’s beaches

Want to move to India? A new digital nomad visa spearheaded by the beach state of Goa could be just the ticket.

09/05/2023

Earth News

Hong Kong's bamboo scaffolders preserve an ancient green technique

Intricate bamboo webs are still part of the cityscape in Hong Kong - where brave students are keeping the sustainable skill alive.

09/05/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Aftermath of Israeli air strikes in Gaza Strip

The Gaza Strip is reeling after Israeli air strikes killed 12 people, including women and children.

09/05/2023

Culture news

'The Kerala Story': Islamic State film triggers bans in India

'The Kerala Story', released on 5 May, has been banned in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with even calls for the film producer to be “hanged in public”.

09/05/2023

Sport

Lionel Messi's father denies Saudi Arabia move

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi denied reports of the 35-year-old agreeing to sign a lucrative contract to play in Saudi Arabia next year.

09/05/2023

Pakistan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested

Party officials say ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested when he appeared at a court in Islamabad on a number of corruption charges

09/05/2023

Focus

Uzbekistan attracts foreign investment thanks to government reforms

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

Uzbek start-ups in fintech, e-commerce and software are benefitting from foreign investment thanks to green economy strategies, the privatisation of Uzbek banks and public-private partnership laws.

09/05/2023

West Bank

Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill militant commanders

The Palestinian Health Ministry confirms Islamic Jihad commanders and some family members were killed by Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday as tensions continue to rise

09/05/2023