Middle East

Israel

Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestine should end

The UN's top court has Issued an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel’s rule over the lands it captured 57 years ago.

19/07/2024

Culture news

Why did a famous Greek pop star refuse to play on stage in Türkiye?

Greek pop star Despina Vandi was asked to leave a town in Türkiye after she refused to perform on a stage with the country’s flag and a portrait of Atatürk.

19/07/2024

Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim drone strike on Tel Avi that leaves 1 dead

At least ten others are said to have been injured in the strike near the United States Embassy.

19/07/2024

Israel

Hundreds of Israelis call on Netanyahu to bring hostages home

Taking to the streets of Tel Aviv, they demanded the prime minister put in place an effective hostage deal.

18/07/2024

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WATCH: Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block highway in Israel

Dozens of people blocked a main highway in central Israel after the Israeli military said Tuesday it will begin sending draft notices to Jewish ultra-Orthodox men.

17/07/2024

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WATCH: Tens of thousands of swallows gather on Cyprus

According to some experts, this is a migratory communication tactic, as the birds relate to each other and begin coordinating travel plans for the African continent.

17/07/2024

Cyprus

Cyprus marks 50 years since the Turkish invasion

Turkish forces landed on Cyprus on 20 July and captured 3% of the island before the UN Security Council secured a ceasefire. The Turkish area was later widened to 36%.

17/07/2024

Europe

YouTuber MEP pledges to vote according to his followers' opinions

Elected as an independent MEP, Fidias Panayiotou pledges to vote according to what his followers want — and to "make politics cool".

17/07/2024

The Exchange

Healthcare’s AI and Robotics revolution

In partnership with Media City

The global healthcare sector is valued at $9 trillion, which is 11% of the world’s GDP. This mammoth market is being transformed by advances in both robotics and artificial intelligence. At the same time a range of new patient apps are empowering people to take control of their own health data.

17/07/2024

Earth News

Türkiye proposes controversial new bill to control stray dogs

Street dog attacks in Türkiye have sparked a new bill to control their population. Critics say it's inhumane.

15/07/2024

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas says ceasfire talks still ongoing

The group also said on Sunday that their top military commander is in good health after a massive Israeli airstrike on Gaza.

14/07/2024

Israel

Three people seriously injured after car rams bus stops in Israel

At least three people at a bus stop queue in central Israel were seriously injured when a car rammed them. The driver was then shot dead.

14/07/2024

Israel

Netanyahu says 'no absolute certainty' Hamas deputy killed in strike

58-year-old Mohamed Deif has survived seven Israeli assassination attempts, the most recent in 2021. He’s been at the top of Israel's most wanted list for decades and is believed to be one of the chief architects of the October 7 Hamas incursion into Israel.

13/07/2024

Gaza

Israeli attack on southern Gaza Strip leaves 71 dead

According to Gaza's health ministry, about 289 others were injured in the attack that struck the Khan Younis area where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have fled, sheltering mostly in makeshift tents.

13/07/2024

Moments

Booming Turkish TV drama industry boosts tourism in Istanbul

Turkish TV dramas have gone global - and it’s drawing tourists in.

12/07/2024

Israel

Israel admits military failures during 7 October Hamas attack

The Israeli army has acknowledged some mistakes, such as long response times and disorganization in a report on the community where the attack took place.

12/07/2024

Lifestyle

In pictures: Oiled up fighters clash in Turkish wrestling championship

The ancient sport, dating back to the 14th century, features wrestlers covered in olive oil grappling on a grass arena.

11/07/2024

Gaza

All Palestinians ordered to leave Gaza City

Heavy bombardments over the last 48 hours have already killed dozens of people.

11/07/2024

Ecotech

Teenagers in Türkiye invent drought-defying farm device

These teenagers from Türkiye are runners-up for The Earth Prize for their cheap and fast solution to crop failure.

11/07/2024

Qatar 365

Fun activities in Qatar: from rock climbing to parkour

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 explores some of the best activities to do in Qatar for adventure seekers or dreamers alike, through rock climbing, parkour or with events like the LEGO show to try and build anything one can think of.

10/07/2024

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WATCH: New IDF footage from Gaza operations

The video depicts Israeli troops in the aftermath of Tuesday's heavy bombardment, advancing through a devastated neighborhood, actively firing and entering a property.

10/07/2024

Gaza

Israeli airstrike on school-turned-shelter kills at least 29 in Gaza

A hospital spokesperson said the dead included at least seven women and children and that the toll was likely to rise.

10/07/2024

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WATCH: Amidst destruction, Gaza youths find expression in parkour

Footage from the Palestinian news agency Wafa shows Palestinian youths performing parkour among the rubble of destroyed buildings in Az-Zawayda, Gaza Strip.

10/07/2024

Cult

Abu Dhabi: A Culture Capital

In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi is set to transform the artistic and cultural landscape, both locally and globally, when it's completed in 2025.

09/07/2024

Gaza

Israeli forces push into Gaza City as Hamas warns of threat to talks

Hopes for a new settlement to pause or end the conflict could be dashed by a further escalation.

09/07/2024

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WATCH: Protesters demand hostages returned

Thousands protested in Tel Aviv, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to secure a cease-fire to free hostages held by Hamas.

08/07/2024