Middle East

Turkey

US warns Turkey against hosting leaders of Hamas

The Biden administration's message follows reports that senior members of Hamas left Qatar for Turkey last week after Doha withdrew from its key role in efforts to broker an end to the war in Gaza.

19/11/2024

Gaza

Euroviews. Israel’s forced displacement in Gaza is a crime against humanity

The rest of the world needs to step in and stand up for the law and the human beings these laws are meant to protect. This shouldn't be allowed to get worse. It needs to stop now, HRW’s Nadia Hardman writes.

18/11/2024

Lebanon

Israel kills Hezbollah's chief spokesman in Lebanon

A rare Israeli airstrike on central Beirut killed Hezbollah's chief spokesman on Sunday, an official with the militant group said.

17/11/2024

Gaza

Pope calls for probe into Israel's attacks in Gaza

The call was released in excerpts published on Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of Pope Francis's jubilee year.

17/11/2024

Destinations

Why Sharjah is a must-visit destination for culture enthusiasts

Discover Sharjah’s unique mix of Arabian heritage, UNESCO crafts, and historic sites that set it apart in the UAE.

17/11/2024

Lebanon

Najib Mikati asks Iran to broker Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has appeared to encourage Tehran to convince Hezbollah, which it supports, to agree to a deal that could require the militant group to withdraw from the Israel-Lebanon border.

16/11/2024

Lebanon

Israeli shell hits UNIFIL base in Lebanon, Italy seeks clarification

Italian Foreign Minister Tajani condemned the incident as "unacceptable" during a call with his Israeli counterpart, urging a thorough investigation and accountability.

15/11/2024

No Comment

Explosions in Beirut after Israeli strikes cause extensive damage

Israeli airstrikes hit neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut and near the city centre on Friday, causing extensive damage and escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.

15/11/2024

Business

Cyprus in talks with Gulf energy companies over natural gas licences

Energy companies from Persian Gulf states have expressed interest in searching for natural gas off the southern coast of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday.

15/11/2024

Gaza

HRW accuses Israel of forced displacement, amounting to war crimes

Israeli authorities have caused massive, deliberate forced displacement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza since October 2023 and are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.

14/11/2024

Qatar 365

A postcard from Marrakech: Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 travels to Marrakech for the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024, a yearly initiative that aims to deepen cultural ties between countries. The team hits the red carpet at Fashion Trust Arabia and joins Qatari and Moroccan artist as they participate in an artistic exchange.

13/11/2024

Lebanon

Injured Gazan children in Lebanon caught up in war again

Since Israel launched its large-scale invasion of Lebanon, Gazan children there are faced with destruction that reminds them of home.

13/11/2024

Gaza

US says it will not limit arms transfers to Israel

Trump has promised to end the wars in the Middle East without saying how. He was a staunch defender of Israel during his previous term, and Netanyahu says they have spoken three times since Trump won the White House last week.

13/11/2024

No Comment

Funeral held for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon

A mass funeral took place for eight ambulance drivers and two civilians killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, Lebanon.

12/11/2024

Europe

There is nowhere safe in Gaza, UNRWA affairs director tells Euronews

UN aid agency's Scott Anderson described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as critical and called on all sides to respect civilian safe zones.

12/11/2024

Lebanon

At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Gaza

Talks for a ceasefire in Lebanon continue, but Israel's defence minister ruled out any truce with Hezbollah.

12/11/2024

Gaza

At least three people killed in Israeli strike on central Gaza camp

Palestinians reported heavy bombing late on Sunday in the western part of the Nuseirat refugee camp.

11/11/2024

Israel

Netanyahu admits Israel behind pager attack in Lebanon

In September, thousands of walkie-talkies and pagers exploded across Lebanon and parts of Syria, killing 39 people and injuring thousands.

11/11/2024

Israel

Netanyahu says he and Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has recently spoken three times with US President-elect Donald Trump.

11/11/2024

Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon kill dozens of people

Israeli strikes killed dozens of people on Sunday in northern Gaza and Lebanon, where the military has been waging a major offensive for more than a month.

10/11/2024

Gaza

Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in Gaza, including women and children

Three separate Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 people, including women and children, in Gaza on Saturday, Palestinian medical officials said.

09/11/2024

Destinations

50 new hotels planned for Red Sea coastline in ambitious Saudi project

Saudi is building new resorts and hotels designed to be regenerative.

08/11/2024

Cinema

Festival cancelled in Turkey over ban of LGBTQ+ themed film 'Queer'

Mubi, the global streaming platform, production company and film distributor, has cancelled its Turkey film festival over local censorship of the film ‘Queer’. The company said it is taking a stand for “protecting freedom of expression.”

08/11/2024

Gaza

14 killed in Israeli air strike on UNRWA-run school

The IDF said in a statement that it had taken steps to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including using precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

08/11/2024

Health news

Polio vaccination campaign finishes in Gaza

The WHO said 94 per cent of children who got their first vaccine also received a second dose.

07/11/2024

Israel

Israel ramps up attacks on Hezbollah in bid to gain ground in Lebanon

Conflict between Israeli forces and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants is escalating in southern Lebanon as the IDF seeks to widen its military front.

06/11/2024