Middle East

Europe

Istanbul flood toll rises to eight as rescuers find more bodies

Authorities have received nearly 20,000 reports about property damage as a result of the torrential rainfall and the resulting floods, Governor Davut Gül said.

19/10/2026

Israel

Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

Trump's late backing comes as the two leaders’ strategies on Iran and Gaza have diverged, and he warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders.

19/10/2026

Europe

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank

Belgium’s foreign minister blamed what he called Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” for the attack and pledged to push for further European Union sanctions.

17/10/2026

Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza dread another winter with nowhere safe to shelter

More than 44,000 people still live in buildings marked for demolition across the territory, unable to leave because no alternative shelter exists. Euronews spoke to families in Al-Mughraqa as tarpaulin prices double and Israel blocks timber and shelter kits from entering Gaza.

16/10/2026

Cult

How gamers, cosplayers and artists find their crowd at Qatar’s Geekend

In partnership with Media City

From anime costumes to locally designed board games, Geekend brings Qatar’s pop-culture fans together, with artists selling their work and gamers meeting face to face.

16/10/2026

Syria

Syria arrests 'Butcher of Baniyas' accused of 2013 coastal massacres

Ali Kayali, 70, known as Mihrac Ural, commanded al-Assad-affiliated militia forces that carried out summary executions of more than 450 civilians in Bayda and Baniyas in May 2013.

16/10/2026

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Turkey: Worst rainfall in 80 years unleashes deadly floods near Istanbul

Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers near Istanbul, overturning vehicles and cutting off power. At least 3 people have died and 5 remain missing as emergency crews clear the wreckage.

16/10/2026

Business

IMF warns attacks on Saudi Arabia could hurt economies worldwide

Aramco's headquarters has been hit, flights are suspended and oil prices are rising. The IMF warns that the economic fallout from attacks on Saudi Arabia could be felt worldwide.

15/10/2026

Europe

At least two killed after heavy rain causes Istanbul shutdown

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas had the highest amount of rain since 1985.

15/10/2026

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Turkish police raid Halk TV in Istanbul, sparking outrage over media freedom

Police barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations.

14/10/2026

Culture news

World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast

Archaeologists say a 4,400- to 4,700-year-old shipwreck found near Kekova Island in southern Turkey carried ceramic storage pots and stone anchors across the Mediterranean.

14/10/2026

Yemen

Trump blasts 'not nice' Houthis as attack hits Saudi Aramco facility

An Aramco building in Dhahran caught fire, and four people were wounded by intercepted missile debris in Riyadh, as Houthi attacks continued after a strike on the capital’s airport killed 13 people in the worst attack on Saudi soil since 2015.

14/10/2026

Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo waves Saudi scarf after missile alert delays Riyadh match

Cristiano Ronaldo and other footballers have shown support for Saudi Arabia as deadly Houthi attacks disrupt life in Riyadh, forcing its airport to close and delaying an Asian Champions League match amid renewed fighting in Yemen.

13/10/2026

Qatar

New strategies will make Qatar emerge stronger, emir says

Qatar's emir outlined in a speech to the nation how the Gulf nation has managed to overcome the consequences of the Iran war and will emerge stronger and better equipped to adapt to global changes by diversifying its economy and focusing on non-carbon industries in addition to existing LNG exports.

13/10/2026

Cult

Inside the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition

In partnership with Media City

From family memories to cultural traditions, we meet the people behind the pieces at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, bringing together more than 500 brands from 30 countries.

13/10/2026

Partner content

A schoolboy, a professor and a designer among winners of Dubai's app championship

Partner content presented by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

From a 13-year-old with a YouTube channel to a professor who quit academia, this year's winners show the reach of a competition that drew almost 10,000 entries.

13/10/2026

Partner content

Dubai swaps apps for AI agents in its race to lead the next wave of tech

Partner content presented by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

The Create Apps Championship, which has drawn more than 15,000 entries from 153 countries, is reinventing itself as a global contest to build autonomous AI agents.

13/10/2026

Cult

Explore Qatar’s architectural language in patterns

In partnership with Media City

Cult explores the visual language of Qatar, where geometry isn’t ornamental. At the Doha Design District, we learn about 15 patterns from the Msheireb Pattern Collection, tracing their cultural and architectural origins, revealing how design can carry memory, identity and a sense of belonging.

12/10/2026

Saudi Arabia

UAE urges Gulf defence cooperation after Riyadh airport attacks

Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s airport have brought fresh calls for joint Gulf defence, as Qatar warned the wider conflict was damaging global energy supplies.

12/10/2026

Saudi Arabia

Houthis claim Riyadh further airport attacks as death toll rises to 13

The Houthis claimed responsibility for the weekend attacks on Riyadh airport. Saturday’s death toll rose to 13, while a further strike on Sunday killed one person. Flights remain suspended as Trump weighs US involvement.

11/10/2026

Saudi Arabia

12 killed and more than 300 wounded in attack on Riyadh airport

Turki Al-Maliki, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition forces, said that the attack had been carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels and that it had targeted a passenger terminal.

10/10/2026

West Bank

Palestinian President Abbas postpones legislative elections until 2027

On Friday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Abbas of "fooling the international community by canceling once again promised elections" as rumours of the postponement circulated.

10/10/2026

Israel

Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Israel inspired by 9/11

The Omani co-pilot was previously barred from flying in Oman over extremist views.

09/10/2026

Cult

Sounds of Mexico brings Mexican music to Doha

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar Philharmonic brings the sounds of Mexico to Doha, with musicians from around the world exploring Mexican orchestral traditions.

09/10/2026

Travel News

Dubai Airports CEO: Narrow-body jets will ‘change the shape of travel’

Speaking on the sidelines of the WTTC Global Summit in Malta, Dubai Airports chief Paul Griffiths shared that he believes the expansion of regional airports will be key in the next decade of travel.

09/10/2026

Saudi Arabia

Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport kill three, including airline captain

Two missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport forced diplomats to shelter in place and delayed dozens of flights, as Yemen’s government claimed progress in its Red Sea counter-offensive. Houthi forces said they were holding their ground.

09/10/2026