Middle East

Earth News

‘African COP’: Continent centre stage at UN climate conference

The world's richest nations have already failed to fulfil a $100 billion-a-year pledge in climate change funding.

09/11/2022

Qatar 365

Accessibility and empowerment: key goals of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

In partnership with Media City

Could Qatar be the most accessible FIFA World Cup tournament ever? People with disabilities have been part of the planning of stadia, and the Street Children World Cup highlighted the striking similarity of issues affecting street-connected children worldwide.

09/11/2022

Nature

Egypt’s famous coral reefs get a funding boost at COP27

Sharm El Sheikh’s reefs are far more than just a backdrop to the climate conference - they’re a globally important ecosystem.

09/11/2022

Earth News

COP27: World 'burning up faster' than it can recover, says Pakistan PM

Sharif argued Pakistan exemplifies the extreme vulnerability of nations in the developing world.

09/11/2022

Earth News

Climate campaigners protest at COP27 despite restrictive rules

Protest is limited at the climate conference in Sharl El Sheikh with actions confined to a designated area.

09/11/2022

Turkey

'Everything is overheating': Why is Turkey's economy in such a mess?

Runaway inflation and the collapse of the lira has pushed millions of Turks to the brink of financial ruin. But what went wrong with Turkey's economy?

09/11/2022

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Why metaverse real estate is selling for millions

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Metaverse real estate values are skyrocketing, with one plot selling for a record €2.49 million. Decentraland's Sam Hamilton explains why

09/11/2022

Turkey

Eight children among Syrian refugees killed in Turkey house fire

Investigators believe the blaze was caused by a stove heater.

09/11/2022

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From Dubai to Spain: How Huspy is disrupting the home-buying market

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The UAE-born ‘PropTech’ platform is simplifying the process of buying homes, arranging viewings online and delivering initial mortgage quotes within 30 seconds

09/11/2022

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Saudi: the new frontier for sporting adventures

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From scuba diving and hiking to horse racing and wrestling, Saudi is claiming its title as an international sports hub

09/11/2022

Turkey

Sweden will counter terror threat to meet Turkish NATO objections — PM

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was in Ankara to meet President Erdogan of Turkey, which has still not approved NATO accession for Sweden or Finland.

08/11/2022

Egypt

Global north must follow EU and pledge funds to south — von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on northern countries to follow the EU's example of committing to climate funding for the global south.

08/11/2022

Earth News

COP27: 5 key takeaways as World Leaders Summit continues in Egypt

Debates over loss and damage are heating up while reports released today reveal the true cost of climate breakdown.

08/11/2022

Qatar

Fury as Qatar World Cup envoy calls homosexuality 'damage in the mind'

The German government has described as "terrible" comments by Qatari official Khalid Salman who said homosexuality was "damage in the mind" and visiting gay fans would have to "accept our rules".

08/11/2022

Earth News

COP27: UN sets out ‘how to guide’ on net zero pledges

UN chief António Guterres said there were many issues with net zero pledges and "loopholes wide enough to drive a truck through".

08/11/2022

Europe News

COP27 must be about implementing climate promises - Michel

Charles Michel stressed that climate change is "the challenge of our generation" and that only international cooperation can solve it.

08/11/2022

Earth News

Tax Big Oil, small island nations demand at COP27

Leaders from island nations have pointed out that in the first six months of the year, oil giants made more than enough money to cover the cost of climate damages.

08/11/2022

Egypt

Alaa Abdel-Fattah: Leaders raise case of jailed activist at COP27

France's President Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak both raised the case of jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah with Egypt's President al-Sisi at COP27.

07/11/2022

Egypt

COP27: Emmanuel Macron calls for climate action despite war in Ukraine

The French President declared his full commitment to the fight climate change despite the energy and food crises caused by the war in Ukraine.

07/11/2022

Turkey

At least seven dead after a bus collides with two trucks in Turkey

The accident also left 11 people injured, two of them in serious condition.

07/11/2022

Earth News

COP27: 5 key takeaways as world leaders arrive in Egypt

Attendees gathered for the opening ceremony of the summit to hear speeches from world leaders and influential figures.

07/11/2022

Nature

What is ecocide and how would it be prosecuted?

Ecocide is ‘killing’ the earth, campaigners warn. That’s why we need to make it an international crime.

07/11/2022

Earth News

‘Shut out’: Climate 'victims' sidelined at COP27

Nyombi Morris, a Ugandan activist and climate migrant, says he and his fellow campaigners have been pushed to the fringes of the summit in Egypt.

07/11/2022

Climate

Loss and damage is finally on the agenda at COP27. What now?

G77 and China debated into the early hours on Sunday morning, with loss and damage ending up on the COP27 agenda.

07/11/2022

Earth News

COP27: We're on a 'highway to climate hell', says UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanity has a choice to either cooperate of perish.

07/11/2022

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A passion for independent film: Rami Yasin

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In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Rami Yasin, a filmmaker and the founder of Breakout Films

07/11/2022