Asia

Gaza

Six Palestinians killed in line for aid in Gaza

The Israeli military is reportedly planning to move 1.4 million displaced Palestinians in Rafah ahead of large offensive.

14/03/2024

Destinations

Private islands and secluded villas: A guide to Seychelles retreats

The Seychelles is an idyllic escape for those looking for a luxurious fly-and-flop holiday this year.

14/03/2024

Israel

Aid airdrops into Gaza slammed by humanitarian organisations

NGOs called a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, saying states hide behind airdrops to "create the illusion that they are doing enough."

14/03/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Japanese space rocket explodes straight after launch

The rocket was touted as Japan’s first private sector venture to go into orbit.

13/03/2024

The Exchange

International Women’s Day: Leaders driving the change

In partnership with Media City

Gender biases against women can take many forms; and still exist all over the world. Some women are taking the lead in change to inspire others, but there is much more progress to be made.

13/03/2024

Business

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi expected to start EV sales this month

Xiaomi was one of the few new electric vehicle manufacturers to get approved by China, amidst a rush of prospective new entrants wanting to take advantage of the country's EV boom.

13/03/2024

Israel

‘We will finish the job in Rafah’: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Netanyahu insists on pressing on with his military campaign in Gaza, as British Foreign Secretary David Cameron calls for maritime aid corridor.

13/03/2024

Space

Japan's Kairos rocket explodes after lift-off on inaugural flight

Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded after lift-off, leaving a plume of smoke, fire and fragments of machinery in its wake.

13/03/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Palestinians mark Ramadan amid the ruins of war

Palestinians in Gaza are marking the Islamic holy month against a backdrop of devastation and destruction in Israel's war with Hamas.

12/03/2024

Art

Exiled Russian artist Katya Muromtseva paints the stories of women immigrants in Dubai

Muromtseva's show, Over the Slopes of Speech, adorns the gallery space with epic watercolour triptychs, each telling the story of immigrant women – an apt endeavour in a country where immigrants make up close to 90% of the population.

12/03/2024

Focus

Expansion of Southern Gas Corridor tops agenda at Baku meetings

In partnership with Azpromo

The ministerial meetings in Baku included discussions on plans for offshore wind farms in the Caspian Sea and participation in global methane emissions reduction efforts.

11/03/2024

Scenes

Watch: Qatar's medicine man healing his valuable patients

In partnership with Media City

Nasser Muftah is the visionary behind Oryx Falcon Veterinarian. The renowned falcon specialist turned his passion for animals into a thriving business.

11/03/2024

Mobility

Can a search for MH370 with new tech solve aviation's biggest mystery?

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, prompting an unsuccessful search for answers. The mystery of its fate endures.

11/03/2024

Destinations

Why you should consider visiting a ‘local island’ in the Maldives

Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivian communities.

11/03/2024

Pakistan

Pakistani lawmakers pick Asif Ali Zardari as president

Pakistan's lawmakers elected Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday as the country’s president for the second time.

10/03/2024

Destinations

Kazakhstan: A rising star on Central Asia's culinary map

Kazakhstan's foodie scene is enjoying a moment with ‘Neo Nomad cuisine’ taking the spotlight.

10/03/2024

Gaza

Sweden and Canada resume funding UN agency for Palestinian refugees

Sweden and Canada will resume aid payments to UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.

10/03/2024

Yemen

Yemen's Houthis target Singapore-flagged ship in Gulf of Aden

Yemen's Houthi group launched an unsuccessful missile attack on a Singapore-flagged commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden on Friday, continuing their escalation of tension in the region.

09/03/2024

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: southern Gaza struck as aid falls into sea

All the latest from the Israel-Hamas war and Middle East conflict.

09/03/2024

Markets

Chinese energy giant CNOOC finds hundred million-ton oilfield

CNOOC's Kaiping South discovery could lead to more investment in deep-water South China Sea exploration in the coming months.

08/03/2024

Travel News

Kyoto shuns tourists from its geisha district with 'keep out' signs

The Japanese city will stop visitors from passing through a number of streets in the picturesque geisha district.

08/03/2024

Culture news

Israel will compete at Eurovision after changing lyrics to its song

Organisers have confirmed that Israel will be allowed to compete at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 after changing the lyrics to its song ‘October Rain’ - now titled ‘Hurricane’.

08/03/2024

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Biden urges Israel to do more for civilians in Gaza

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

08/03/2024

Gaza

Negotiations for Gaza ceasefire and further hostage release on hold

As Palestinians lay to rest 43 bodies returned by Israeli authorities to Rafah in a mass grave, negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of more Israeli hostages are suspended until next week, ending hopes for a truce before Ramadan.

07/03/2024

Football Now

The rise of celebrity investors into football

In partnership with Media City

Over the past decade, celebrities have invested heavily into football, building a new attraction and audience towards the sport.

07/03/2024

Cult

Classic Piano International competition: 70 virtuosos go head-to-head

In partnership with Classic Piano International Competition

The Classic Piano International competition brings together the world's most promising and talented pianists, each vying for a share of the overall prize money, totalling €250,000. We find out who the winner of this two-year-long journey is, as the final plays out in Dubai.

07/03/2024