Asia

Israel

Israelis mourn sisters killed in occupied West Bank attack

The mother who was also shot in the attack remains in critical condition in a hospital, unaware of her daughters' deaths.

09/04/2023

Culture news

Meet the artistic director of the first ever Islamic Arts Biennale

The world's first Islamic Arts Biennale is running in Saudi Arabia as the country continues to diversify its interests and increase efforts, some say, to change perceptions. Discover more about Sumayya Vally, the exhibition and the South African woman artistically directing the show.

09/04/2023

Israel

Protests over Israel's judicial reform continue despite deadly attacks

Demonstrations against judicial reform have continued in Israel despite Friday's deadly attacks in Tel Aviv and the West Bank.

08/04/2023

China

China lashes out at WHO over accusations it withheld COVID-19 data

China lashed out at the World Health Organization for its latest accusation that China withheld crucial data concerning the origin of COVID-19.

08/04/2023

China

China flies fighter jets near Taiwan after leader's US trip

China sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward Taiwan on Saturday, the Taiwanese government said. It's retaliation for a meeting between the US House of Representatives speaker and the president of the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory.

08/04/2023

No Comment

Good Friday tradition in the Philippines re-enacts crucifixion

The Good Friday tradition is rejected by the Catholic church but draws huge crowds of devotees and tourists to the Philippines, an Asian bastion of Christianity.

07/04/2023

China

Macron and von der Leyen in push to improve EU-China relations

China is once again opening its doors for business. A delegation from the European Union, with Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron visited to discuss trade and shore up relations.

07/04/2023

Israel

Israel stages rare strikes in Lebanon, also hits Gaza Strip

Israel launched air strikes before dawn on April 7 in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, saying it was targeting Hamas in retaliation for several dozen rockets fired at Israel from both territories.

07/04/2023

Football Now

Is this the most exciting Bundesliga season ever?

In partnership with Media City

The Bundesliga title race is hotting up in Germany, and it's quite refreshing to say that for a change. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

06/04/2023

No Comment

Filipino Catholics self-flagellate on Holy Thursday

COVID-19 restrictions in the past years have prevented crowds and devotees from participating in the ritual, a practice discouraged by the Catholic Church in the Philippines.

06/04/2023

Climate

India grapples with keeping the lights on while cutting fossil fuels

Supplying the country’s 1.4 billion citizens with clean energy is not an easy task.

06/04/2023

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

Earth 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