Middle East

Israel

Israeli protesters go on major strike demanding Gaza hostage deal

The first organised strike, meant to be held nationwide, affected key transportation hubs and public services in parts of Israel on Monday.

01/09/2024

Gaza

Israeli rocket hits medical convoy in Gaza, killing five crew members

The attack on a US charity-led aid convoy headed to a Gaza hospital came mere hours after another World Food Programme convoy came under repeated Israeli fire.

30/08/2024

Turkey

Euroviews. Does ecumenicalism threaten the sovereignty of Türkiye?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's use of the term "ecumenical" sparked a major debate in Türkiye, but the term doesn't endanger Turkish secular nature, lawyer Kezban Hatemi explained in an opinion article for Euronews.

28/08/2024

Culture news

Ancient 3,500-year-old jar shattered by toddler at Israeli Museum

In response to the accident, the museum has invited the family back for a guided tour to "sweeten" their mortifying experience.

28/08/2024

Israel

Hamas reports at least 10 fighters killed in Israel's West Bank raid

An Israeli government spokesperson says several suspected militants were also arrested in its 'counter-terrorism' operation.

28/08/2024

Lebanon

Guterres calls for de-escalation of attacks between Israel and Lebanon

The UN secretary-general made his call as cross-border attacks along the unofficial line of separation intensified.

27/08/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Turkish paralympic swimmer propelling herself towards the 2024 Games

In partnership with Media City

Since a young age, Sevilay Öztürk has found solace in swimming. Now 21, Sevilay spares no effort as she strives towards becoming a World Champion.

26/08/2024

Lebanon

Strikes on Hezbollah 'not the end of the story,' Netanyahu says

The heavy exchange of fire on Sunday threatened to trigger an all-out war that could draw in the US, Iran and militant groups across the region.

26/08/2024

Lebanon

Israel strikes south Lebanon as Hezbollah launches barrage of rockets

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon early on Sunday whilst Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets and drones at it.

25/08/2024

Gaza

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza ahead of ceasefire talks

Among the dead were 11 members of a family, including two children, after an airstrike hit their home in Khan Younis.

24/08/2024

Yemen

Greek-flagged oil tanker on fire and appears to be adrift in Red Sea

The Sounion has 150,000 tons of crude oil aboard and is a “navigational and environmental hazard,” the EU's Aspides naval mission said on Thursday.

24/08/2024

Mobility

World's first facial recognition airport scheduled to arrive in 2025

Travellers might no longer need to present their boarding passes to board flights at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport as soon as next year.

23/08/2024

Yemen

French vessel rescues 29 mariners from oil tanker under attack

The Greek shipping ministry identified the oil tanker as the Sounion, suspected to have been hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

22/08/2024

Gaza

Hezbollah fire over 50 rockets hitting Israeli-annexed Golan Heights

The attack comes after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with key mediators from Egypt and Qatar to press ahead with a ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

21/08/2024

Qatar 365

From dragon boats to ice baths: Water activities play a big role for many expats in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Water activities play a big role for many expats living in Qatar. For some, joining a dragon boat club is as much about being a part of a community as it is improving their overall health. Others look to water as a healing tool.

21/08/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Residents dig through rubble after airstrike kills 10

An Israeli airstrike on the Mustafa Hafez school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed at least 10 people, including displaced civilians.

21/08/2024

Gaza

At least 12 killed in Israeli airstrike in central Gaza

Two children and a woman were among those who died in the attack on Berka Street in Deir al-Balah, according to Al-Aqsa Hospital.

20/08/2024

Israel

Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages

Hamas is still believed to be holding around 110 hostages captured in the 7 October attack. Israeli authorities estimate that around a third of them are dead.

20/08/2024

Israel

Israel has agreed to a 'bridging proposal', Blinken says

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that Israel has agreed to a "bridging proposal" in a peace deal he's proposed.

19/08/2024

Health news

UN calls for humanitarian pause in Gaza to allow polio vaccinations

International groups have expressed their concerned after a first case of polio confirmed and others suspected in Gaza.

19/08/2024

Turkey

One Palestinian killed and two wounded in Istanbul street shooting

The victims' identities have not been disclosed beyond their initials.

19/08/2024

Israel

Now could be 'last chance' for Gaza ceasefire deal, says Blinken

Mediators are to meet again this week in Egypt to try to cement a ceasefire.

19/08/2024

No Comment

Hundreds mobilised as fires spread in Turkey’s tourist hotspot Muğla

Two forest fires ignited early Sunday in the Yatağan and Ula districts of Muğla province, a popular summer destination in southwest Turkey.

19/08/2024

Israel

Blinken arrives in Israel in bid to seal Gaza ceasefire deal

The US Secretary of States arrival comes after US and fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar said they were closing in on a deal after two days of talks in Doha, with American and Israeli officials expressing cautious optimism.

19/08/2024

Europe

Firefighters continue to battle five wildfires in Turkey

Portugal has also sent a special task force to Madeira to help fight a fire burning on the island since Wednesday.

18/08/2024

Gaza

At least 19 killed overnight as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

At least 19 people were killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as mediators hope to seal a cease-fire deal after months of contentious negotiations.

18/08/2024