Tech News This Italian NGO helps keep Gaza connected to the Internet amid war The Israel-Hamas war has hampered communications in the Gaza Strip, but the population manages to connect to the Internet with innovative solutions and NGO support. 02/07/2024
Gaza Israeli military orders large-scale evacuation from Khan Younis UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised the evacuation order on Monday, saying there is now no safe place for Palestinians to flee. 02/07/2024
Climate A look inside the punishing world of India’s garbage pickers For millions of Indians, the extreme heat of the summer makes their daily lives even harder. 02/07/2024
Business AI, future of 5G and challenges ahead dominate at GSMA MWC Shanghai GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 concluded with the show‘s largest ever international participation, welcoming nearly 40,000 attendees from a record 124 countries and territories for three days of innovation showcasing and collaboration. 01/07/2024
Israel Israel releases dozens of Palestinians detained in Gaza In video comments aired by Palestinian media following his release, Abu Selmia accused Israeli authorities of mistreating Palestinian detainees, saying they are "subjected to daily physical and psychological humiliation”. 01/07/2024
Iran Euroviews. Why is Masoud Pezeshkian (most likely to be) Iran's next president? Seen as a reformist by many, Pezeshkian must be free to fulfil his promises without interference, especially from the IRGC and other radical hardliners inside and outside the parliament, Euronews' Babak Kamiar writes. 01/07/2024
Space Japan launches advanced Earth observation satellite on new H3 rocket The launch was the third for the country's new rocket system, after the successful one on 17 February and the shocking failed debut flight a year earlier when the rocket had to be destroyed with its payload — a satellite that was supposed to be the ALOS-3. 01/07/2024
Israel Thousands demand release of hostages held by Hamas Protesters have also demanded an immediate ceasefire to bring about an end to more than eight months of fighting in Gaza, which has killed almost 38,000 Palestinians and at least 318 Israeli soldiers. 29/06/2024
Iran Iran to hold a runoff presidential election on Friday Iranian law requires that a winner gets more than 50% of all votes cast. If not, the race’s top two candidates will advance to a runoff a week later. 29/06/2024
Yemen Yemen's Houthi rebels target more ships in Red Sea and Mediterranean Authorities confirmed one ship in the Red Sea came under repeated missile attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels but wasn't hit. 29/06/2024
No Comment Heavy rains cause deadly collapse at Indira Gandhi Airport A portion of a canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed early Friday due to heavy pre-monsoon rains, killing one person and injuring six others. 28/06/2024
Israel Euroviews. Netanyahu has everything to lose and nothing to gain from deescalating Once known as Mr Security, Netanyahu has made a career out of the persona he built for himself: the self-proclaimed "King Bibi" who can save Israel. Now, he'll do anything to ensure self-preservation, Shlomo Roiter Jesner writes. 28/06/2024
Iran Iranians begin voting to replace president killed in helicopter crash 63-year-old Ebrahim Raisi died in the May 19 helicopter crash that also killed the country's foreign minister and others. 28/06/2024
No Comment Myanmar monk's funeral sparks public outcry against military The funeral of Bhaddanta Munindarbhivamsa, a senior monk fatally shot by Myanmar soldiers, drew hundreds, highlighting tensions with Myanmar's military and Buddhist clergy. 27/06/2024
Gaza Doctors Without Borders and IDF trade barbs over slain charity worker The IDF has released photos claiming to be proof that Fadi al-Wadiya, who was killed in an airstrike on Tuesday, was a “significant operative” in the Islamic Jihad group in Gaza. MSF has rejected the claims. 27/06/2024
Business AI and the future of 5G in focus at GSMA MWC Shanghai GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 has returned this week with a focus on AI, the future of 5G and driving industry collaboration. 27/06/2024
Qatar 365 The combat sports fever storms Qatar In partnership with Media City Mixed martial arts keep growing in popularity in Qatar. The Gulf region stands as a promising market for international organisations like ONE and PFL. 26/06/2024
Israel Israel's top court orders army to draft ultra-Orthodox men Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that ultra-Orthodox men must be subject to compulsory military service, ending longstanding exemptions and potentially impacting PM Netanyahu’s coalition amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. 25/06/2024
Space China brings back first samples from far side of the Moon The probe landed in northern China on Tuesday. 25/06/2024
Israel Israel and US discuss Gaza war as Netanyahu rejects full ceasefire During their talks, Blinken underscored the need for a "robust" post-war plan. 25/06/2024
Europe News Chinese and Polish Presidents meet for bilateral talks Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda in Beijing on Monday. 24/06/2024
Lebanon Thousands of Iranian fighters volunteer to join Hezbollah Fighters from Iran-backed groups are willing to fight for Hezbollah, as Netanyahu indicates Israeli troops could be redirected from Gaza to Israel's northern border to confront the militant group. 24/06/2024
Scenes Watch: The Qatari pro wrestler bodyslam his opponents with style In partnership with Media City "Classy Ali" is Ali Al Majid's alter ego. The self-proclaimed 'bad guy' character loves being heckled by the crowd. 24/06/2024
Tajikistan Why did Muslim-majority Tajikistan ban the hijab? The ban on headscarves in Tajikistan is seen as a reflection of the political line that the government of president-for-life Emomali Rahmon has been pursuing since 1997. 24/06/2024
Health news Intermittent fasting may help type 2 diabetics control blood sugar A new study found that intermittent fasting may be an effective initial intervention for type 2 diabetics instead of medication. 24/06/2024
No Comment Gaza barber continues working in salon, surrounded by rubble Life continues in al-Bureij refugee camp despite the destruction by Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip. 24/06/2024