Middle East

Israel

Iran strikes southern Israel's largest hospital, injuring dozens

One of Israel's main hospitals was directly hit by Iranian missiles on Thursday, injuring dozens of people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a swift response.

19/06/2025

The Exchange

Embracing the incredible power of Artificial Intelligence

In partnership with Media City

Experts examine the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across various sectors, focusing on innovation, adoption challenges and key initiatives that are shaping the future of technology and society.

18/06/2025

Turkey

Tourism cooperation between Türkiye and Chile on the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations

The Chile Tourism Workshop and B2B Event, organized under the leadership of the Ankara Embassy, ​​brought together the natural and cultural riches of Latin America with Turkish tourism professionals.

18/06/2025

Europe

Israel starts flying home citizens stuck abroad during Iran conflict

Repatriation flights have started landing in Israel amid its conflict with Iran, but thousands of Israelis remain stranded in countries such as Bulgaria.

18/06/2025

Gaza

At least 51 killed in Gaza near aid distribution point, hospitals say

Local hospitals reported that Israeli forces carried out an air strike on a nearby home before opening fire toward the crowd in the southern city of Khan Younis.

17/06/2025

No Comment

Crater found in central Israel following overnight Iranian attack

A crater was left in Herzliya, just north of Tel Aviv, after Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles at Israel overnight and into Tuesday morning.

17/06/2025

Europe

India and Cyprus to boost defence and maritime cooperation, Modi says

Indian PM Narendra Modi and the president of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides also announced plans for joint naval operations, a terrorism information-sharing mechanism and support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

16/06/2025

No Comment

Israelis stock supplies as Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel

As tensions between Israel and Iran intensified, people in Jerusalem were seen taking precautions and stocking up on supplies amid growing uncertainty.

16/06/2025

Israel

Iran missile threat sparks concerns over Israeli bunker safety

Serious questions have been raised after a ballistic missile fired from Iran breached an Israeli bomb shelter in Tel Aviv on Monday, killing four.

16/06/2025

Israel

Hundreds reported dead as Israel-Iran conflict continues into day four

Israel and Iran traded more missile attacks Sunday despite calls for a halt to the fighting, with neither country backing down as their conflict raged for a third day.

16/06/2025

Yemen

Houthis enter the fray: Is the Iran-Israel confrontation widening?

With the Houthis officially entering the circle of escalation, the confrontation has gone beyond its traditional framework between Tehran and Tel Aviv, threatening to turn into a multi-front regional conflict.

15/06/2025

Turkey

Hot air balloon accidents in Turkey: 1 dead, 31 injured

The pilot of one of the balloons lost his life, 31 tourists were injured.

15/06/2025

Cyprus

Indian PM Modi's visit to Cyprus - upgrade of Indo-European relations?

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit marks a shift in New Delhi's relations with both Nicosia and Brussels, as Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January.

15/06/2025

Israel

Iran strikes: What do we know about Israel's Weizmann Institute?

An Iranian missile hit the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv. One of Israel's most prominent scientific centres is known for its technological support to the Israeli military in the fields of AI, drones and advanced military technologies.

15/06/2025

Israel

Iran and Israel continue exchanging strikes, leaving several dead

Several people were reported killed across northern and central Israel as Iran launched several rounds of missiles. The Israeli military said early Sunday it targeted Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters in Tehran.

14/06/2025

Israel

Casualties on both sides as Iran and Israel exchange overnight strikes

Retaliatory strikes by Iran have killed three people and injured dozens of others in Israel, while Iran's ambassador to the UN said 78 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Iran.

14/06/2025

Israel

Euroviews. Israel's strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a win for global security

Condemning terrorism, halting nuclear proliferation, and defending innocent lives must not be controversial positions, they must be moral imperatives, Sacha Roytman Dratwa writes.

13/06/2025

Israel

Israel's Mossad struck multiple targets deep inside Iran, sources say

The Israeli Mossad used advanced systems and explosive drones to hit multiple targets in Iran, including air defence systems and missile launchers near Tehran.

13/06/2025

Israel

What are Israel's air defences? And why are they so effective?

Israel claims it intercepted all of the drones launched by Iran after Israel hit Tehran's military command and top nuclear scientists and facilities overnight on Friday.

13/06/2025

Europe

Istanbul mayor boycotts court hearing in expert witness case

The trial venue was moved from a courthouse in central Istanbul to Silivri prison, where Imamoglu is being held, just 24 hours before proceedings were set to commence.

13/06/2025

Egypt

Egypt stops activists marching to Gaza to draw attention to aid crisis

Egypt says its side of the Rafah crossing remains open, but access to the Strip has been blocked since Israel seized the Palestinian side as part of its war with Hamas.

12/06/2025

Turkey

Far-right Turkish politician goes on trial accused of inciting hatred

Özdağ is blamed for last year's anti-Syrian refugee riots in the central Turkish province of Kayseri, during which hundreds of homes and businesses were attacked.

12/06/2025

Gaza

Hamas attacks GHF bus in Gaza killing five, US-backed charity says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation condemned the attack on Wednesday night, calling it a heinous act, and stating it feared there may be hostages.

12/06/2025

Qatar 365

Qatar’s green goals: Recycling, research and gardening | Qatar 365

In partnership with Media City

Despite being in an arid region, Qatar has become a success story in climate resilience and sustainability. Qatar Foundation’s initiatives like Green Island and The Giving Garden are ways to fight climate change through educating the youth and nurturing the next generation of climate activists.

11/06/2025

Europeans' Stories

Is Cyprus doing enough to fight illegal landfills?

The Republic of Cyprus has a serious issue with its waste management. The island recycles far less than required by European Union legislation and sends much more to landfill. It also has numerous illegal dumping grounds. What is the extent of the problem, and what are the possible solutions?

11/06/2025

Culture news

TasteAtlas announces the world's best breakfast: Turkish breakfast tops the list

Turkish breakfast is not just a meal, but also a culture of meeting and sharing.

11/06/2025