Asia

Iraq

EU denounces Iraqi law threatening LGBTQ+ community with prison

The law imposes 10 to 15-year prison sentences for same-sex relationships and lesser penalties for gender-transition procedures or advocacy for certain organisations.

29/04/2024

Europe News

Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah

International pressure is building on Israel over its plans to invade Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah and a ceasefire agreement.

28/04/2024

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WATCH: Protesters in Taiwan demand closure of nuclear power plants

Around 300 people protested in Taipei City on Saturday against a government plan to extend the use of a nuclear power station in southern Taiwan.

27/04/2024

The Dialogue

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, the art collector supporting gender equality

In partnership with Media City

There is no more passionate advocate for art in the Arab world then Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. The Emirati curator, professor and columnist is on a mission to share inspiring work from diverse artists and promote the work of women from the region.

27/04/2024

Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels attack Panama-flagged oil tanker in Red Sea

The Houthis claimed the attack early Saturday in a pre-recorded statement aired by the rebels. Friday's attack is the latest on an offensive carried out by the rebels to show their support toward Palestinians in Gaza.

27/04/2024

West Bank

Egypt sends delegation to Israel, UN probes 14 UNRWA staffers

All the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

27/04/2024

China

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as US-China spar over key issues

Recent months have seen more frequent talks between the two sides, despite growing disparities.

26/04/2024

Climate

Dubai’s deadly flooding likely made worse by climate change

A new study says it's likely a warmer world made downpours in Dubai earlier this month heavier.

26/04/2024

Football Now

WATCH: Should the Premier League have a salary cap?

In partnership with Media City

Player salaries are increasing, will the Premier League implement a salary cap?

25/04/2024

China

Chinese president to visit France, Serbia and Hungary in May

The symbolically-rich trip comes at a crucial time with Russia advancing in Ukraine and escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

25/04/2024

Nutrition

Would you try this lab-grown pink rice made with bovine cells?

A South Korean research team has developed a new hybrid food, an affordable and eco-friendly source of protein, in a bid to develop a sustainable future option.

25/04/2024

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Thousands of Jewish worshippers attend priestly blessing ceremony

Jewish worshippers gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall for the traditional priestly blessing, a ceremony conducted twice a year during Passover and Sukkot.

25/04/2024

Business

VW and other European electric car makers fight to catch up with China

Volkswagen and other European giants risk falling behind in an industry where manufacturing and sales dynamics are changing with incredible speed.

25/04/2024

Yemen

Blast near ship off Yemen may mark new attack by Houthis

Attacks have lulled in recent weeks following a US-led airstrike campaign targeting the rebels in Yemen.

24/04/2024

Focus

Port of Baku: the Eurasian trade hub working to accelerate growth

In partnership with Azpromo

The Port of Baku, strategically located on the Caspian Sea, is expanding to meet global trade demands while prioritising sustainability and investing in local projects.

24/04/2024

Gaza

UNRWA report says no evidence from Israel of terror links

Review was carried out after Israeli claims that some UNRWA employees had participated in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, prompting donor countries to suspend funding.

23/04/2024

Travel News

Dubai airport still in chaos after unprecedented flooding

Whether you've been affected by Dubai flight cancellations or a victim of disruption elsewhere, here’s how to make sure you get the compensation you’re entitled to.

22/04/2024

Tech News

Japanese watchdog orders Google to fix ad search limits

A Japanese watchdog said Google was undermining competition.

22/04/2024

Gaza

Palestinian defence recover 50 bodies from mass grave in Khan Younis

Meanwhile the Israeli military says the country’s forces have been deployed along the length of Israel’s borders in a security boost ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover.

22/04/2024

Israel

Israeli military concludes raid on Nur al-Shams refugee camp

Israeli forces have concluded a two-day operation in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp near Tulkarm, in the occupied West Bank

21/04/2024

Israel

Base of Iraqi military base struck, but by whom?

One member of the anti-American Shiite militia group was killed in the attack and eight injured. It blames the US but Washington denies carrying it out.

20/04/2024

Nature

‘Environmental healing’: Syrians plant trees near oil-polluted rivers

More than a decade of conflict has cost Syria at least 25 per cent of its forest coverage, while drought rages on.

20/04/2024

Destinations

Saudi Arabia: Why you should visit Jeddah in 2024

The Jeddah Historic District programme will see the restoration of some 600 historic properties for residential, tourism and business purposes.

20/04/2024

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India heads to the polls

India kicked off its general election on Friday, involving a massive electorate of nearly 970 million eligible voters across seven phases.

19/04/2024

Iran

No nuclear sites damaged after Israel launched retaliatory strikes

No nuclear sites were damaged after Israel allegedly launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

19/04/2024

Markets

Gold and oil prices rise following reports of Israel strike on Iran

Oil prices rose on Friday morning with both Brent and US crude trading higher after Israel reportedly carried out a military attack on Iran.

19/04/2024