Middle East

Israel

Diaspora minister slams Ireland and Spain as 'most hostile' to Israel

In a new report, Israel’s government has accused several European countries of a sharp increase in cases of antisemitism.

14/05/2025

Qatar

Hong Kong trade delegation visits Qatar to strengthen relations

A total of 35 memoranda of understanding spanning trade, innovation and other areas were signed, hoping to advance strategic cooperation between Hong Kong and Qatar.

14/05/2025

Qatar 365

A feast for the eyes and mouth, from kites to street food | Qatar 365

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 gets a taste of flavours in the sky and on the taste buds, with two yearly festivals that have become crowd favourites, from exciting new offerings at the Qatar International Food Festival to wacky characters at the Qatar Kite Festival.

14/05/2025

Europe

Israel's Netanyahu accuses France's Macron of siding with Hamas

During a three-hour televised interview on Tuesday night, the French president criticised Israel's actions in Gaza, labelling them as "shameful".

14/05/2025

Gaza

At least 60 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, medical officials say

Israel said it was striking Hamas infrastructure and that it had issued evacuation warnings in Jabaliya.

14/05/2025

No Comment

Evacuations underway as Gaza hospital attack leaves families grieving

The Israeli military said it carried out a strike on Tuesday targeting what it claimed was a Hamas "command and control centre" beneath a hospital in Gaza.

14/05/2025

Europe

Trump wants to hear how NATO allies plan to boost defence spending

Trump insists NATO members should commit to spending at least 5% of GDP on defence, but that would require investment at an unprecedented scale.

13/05/2025

Israel

Netanyahu: Israeli army to continue Gaza operation 'with full force'

Israel has previously promised to intensify its offensive, including taking control of all of Gaza.

13/05/2025

Saudi Arabia

Trump says he will lift sanctions to give Syria 'a chance at peace'

Gulf leaders have rallied behind the new government in Damascus and want Trump to follow, believing it is a bulwark against Iran's return to influence in Syria, where it had helped prop up the al-Assad regime during a decade-long civil war.

13/05/2025

Focus

ATM 2025: Tourism leaders tackle climate, tech and growth strategies

In this episode of Focus, we explore how the Arabian Travel Market 2025 is redefining global tourism through sustainability, technology, and a bold new vision for connected and conscious travel.

13/05/2025

Europe

Turkey says it is monitoring after PKK announces disbandment

Media close to the government have reported that the PKK's disarmament process is expected to take three to four months, with weapons being collected at designated locations in northern Iraq under official supervision.

13/05/2025

Saudi Arabia

US and Saudi Arabia sign €127bn arms deal on day one of Trump's tour

That agreement will see Washington provide Riyadh with 'state-of-the-art warfighting equipment' in return for a Saudi investment of $20 billion in the US' artificial intelligence sector.

13/05/2025

No Comment

Israeli strike on a hospital in Gaza kills three, injures 10 others

An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed three, amid renewed tension and a recent hostage release by Hamas.

13/05/2025

Design

Bahrain wins top prize at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Titled "Heatwave", the Bahrain Pavilion's award-winning project addresses the issue of extreme heat by suspending a cooling ceiling over public seating.

13/05/2025

No Comment

Israeli-American soldier freed by Hamas after 19 months in captivity

Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, held by Hamas for over 19 months, was released in a goodwill gesture that may pave the way for a new ceasefire with Israel.

13/05/2025

Art

'Istanbul Encyclopaedia': New Netflix drama explores generational ties

Now streaming on Netflix, Turkish director Selman Nacar's 'Istanbul Encyclopedia' series has won high praise since its release and it's also revived interest in the unfinished work of a peculiar Turkish historian Reşad Ekrem Koçu.

13/05/2025

Business

US and Saudi Arabia seek closer ties as Trump heads to Riyadh

The Saudi-US Investment Forum starts on Tuesday in Riyadh with the US President set to attend, along with CEOs and other government leaders.

13/05/2025

Lifestyle

Sound of Europe Festival in Türkiye for the fourth year in three cities

The European Union-supported festival encourages cultural interaction and artistic collaborations.

12/05/2025

Cult

Violin virtuosos shine at inaugural Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai

In partnership with Classic Violin Olympus

In this episode of Cult, we go behind the scenes at the first Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai, where world-class performers competed for top prizes and a handcrafted violin.

12/05/2025

Europe

Syria will take back its citizens trying to reach Cyprus by boat

Human traffickers are cutting deals with local employers to bring in Syrians, according to Cyprus' deputy migration minister.

12/05/2025

Israel

Hamas releases hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump

21-year-old Alexander was serving in a military unit on the Gaza border when he was captured during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

12/05/2025

Explore

Bursa: Silk, history, and the flavours of an Ottoman legacy

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we visit Bursa, a city of silk, Ottoman heritage, and rich culinary traditions, discovering its historic markets, charming villages, and the famous İskender Kebab.

12/05/2025

Syria

Bodies of 30 people found in Syria during Qatar and FBI joint search

IS controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq until 2017, abducting and killing numerous foreign journalists and aid workers.

12/05/2025

Oman

Iran and US conclude fourth round of nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were productive but said uranium enrichment will continue and is non-negotiable.

12/05/2025

Turkey

Kurdish militant group PKK announces disbandment

The Kurdish militant group PKK, whose leader Abdullah Öcalan has been imprisoned since 1999, made the decision to disband in a move towards ending its conflict with Turkey.

12/05/2025

Europe

PKK announces 'historic' decisions but says nothing about disbanding

The congress followed a February appeal by imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan for the group to dissolve and end its four-decade insurgency with Turkey.

09/05/2025