Middle East

Economy

China deepens its footprint in Egypt as Xi visits Cairo after a decade

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s return to Cairo comes as Egypt and China push their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications.

02/09/2026

Moments

Astrotourism: Two Saudi resorts receive DarkSky certification

Looking for a stargazing escape? Desert Rock Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia have earned DarkSky’s Approved Lodgings & Resorts certification.

02/09/2026

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Israeli airstrikes kill at least five palestinians in Gaza City

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza City on Monday, according to hospital officials and rescuers, amid ongoing violence.

01/09/2026

Explore

Troy's ruins, Bozcaada's vines: Çanakkale's long history

In partnership with GoTürkiye

From the mythical walls of Troy to the ancient vineyards of Bozcaada, Çanakkale's history stretches back thousands of years and still shapes daily life in this corner of Türkiye today.

01/09/2026

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Yeshiva student’s release in Elad amid draft dispute

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Elad welcomed a yeshiva student released from military prison amid Israel’s continuing dispute over Haredi conscription.

01/09/2026

Business

Qatar extends LNG cancellations as Hormuz disruption drags on

QatarEnergy’s latest cancellations run into early November. Buyers in Europe and Asia are finding replacement cargoes, switching to other fuels or using less gas, while no one knows when LNG shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal.

31/08/2026

Europe

Rescuers continue search for missing after north Cyprus ferry accident

Several survivors told local media they heard a blast shortly before the vessel rolled, with police detaining the captain and more than a dozen others.

31/08/2026

Moments

Events in Qatar: What’s coming up in Doha and beyond?

From music concerts and motorsport to cultural festivals and design exhibitions, here’s what’s on the Qatar calendar this autumn and winter.

30/08/2026

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Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war

Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.

28/08/2026

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Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions

Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.

28/08/2026

Syria

SDF leader now al-Sharaa's adviser as Syria's Kurdish force disbands

The appointment came days after Abdi declared the Kurdish-led force dissolved and integrated into the Syrian army, ending a decade of independent existence in a move Washington called "genuine integration".

28/08/2026

Syria

Syria's top Druze leader calls community 'integral part of Israel'

Sheikh al-Aql Hikmat al-Hijri made the declaration at a gathering in Suwayda, praising Israel's model of state-building and saying the two communities shared doctrinal "common denominators," a statement that deepens the rift with Damascus.

28/08/2026

Qatar

Qatar PM visits Tehran to push for de-escalation and reopening Hormuz

Qatar is stepping up its mediation efforts as regional tensions remain high and direct US-Iran talks remain stalled, with Doha focused on de-escalation, dialogue and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

27/08/2026

Europe

Leaders of divided Cyprus agree to meet weekly after UN chief's visit

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island in response to an Athens-engineered Greek Cypriot coup seeking unification with Greece.

27/08/2026

Partner content

How Dubai became the world’s easiest place to set up and scale a business

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Dubai’s streamlined regulation, free zones and Founders HQ are drawing investors and startups, turning the emirate into a launchpad for global expansion.

27/08/2026

Economy

Syria's president pays for coffee with Visa card as sanctions era ends

Syria's president paid for a coffee in Damascus with a Visa card this week to mark the country's removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and the reconnection of its banks to the global financial system.

27/08/2026

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Bodrum and the Aegean Coast

In partnership with Media City

Bodrum has long been shaped by its people and its landscape. Set along Türkiye’s Aegean Coast, the region combines ancient ruins, olive groves and a reputation for luxury travel.

26/08/2026

Syria

Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger

Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group.

26/08/2026

Qatar

Qatar pushes to revive US-Iran talks and reopen Hormuz

Qatar says its officials are speaking to the parties daily to restart US-Iran negotiations, while urging Tehran to reopen and immediately restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.

25/08/2026

Syria

Al-Sharaa: US terror list removal 'shakes off dark stain' from Syria

Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation from HTS, the group al-Sharaa led to topple Assad.

25/08/2026

Yemen

Houthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in latest Red Sea escalation

The missile struck a tanker 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, setting it ablaze, in the latest strike under the Houthis' announced blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening its ability to export millions of barrels of crude oil per day.

24/08/2026

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Dubai’s competitive advantage for digital business

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Inside Dubai's blueprint to become a global launchpad for startups

21/08/2026

Syria

Syrians who came home after al-Assad's fall find a complicated reality

Nearly 3.6 million Syrians have returned since al-Assad's fall to destroyed homes, dysfunctional bureaucracy, power cuts and wages a fraction of what they earned abroad. Euronews spoke with those who returned: some are rebuilding, while others are already planning to leave again.

21/08/2026

Sport

One year to go: Qatar counts down to 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

A total of 32 national teams will play 92 games across four Doha arenas, including a former FIFA World Cup stadium transformed from a football pitch to a basketball court.

20/08/2026

Syria

Lebanon extradites al-Assad's general to Syria for war crimes trial

The move comes as the new Syrian government, led by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa looks to hold senior members of al-Assad’s regime accountable for crimes committed during the country’s civil war, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

20/08/2026

Israel

Israel probes killings of Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian medics

Criminal investigations are not being opened into three other incidents involving aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders.

19/08/2026