Asia

Qatar 365

Qatar art exhibitons showcase the region’s history and culture

In partnership with Media City

Explore some of the brand-new museums and exhibitions springing up across Qatar as the Gulf state looks to solidify its role as a cultural hub in the region.

30/11/2022

Travel News

Cruises, supporting Ukraine and VR all on the agenda at WTTC summit

The war in Ukraine has seen the industry pull together to support hospitality colleagues and refugees.

30/11/2022

Afghanistan

At least 10 dead after explosion at a religious school in Afghanistan

The blast occurred in Aybak, the capital of Samangan province.

30/11/2022

Travel News

How Saudi plans to become a top tourist destination

The World Travel and Tourism Global Summit is currently taking place in Riyadh

30/11/2022

Travel News

Global tourism rebounds strongly after COVID-19

Prior to the pandemic, the worldwide travel and tourism industry accounted for just over 10% of global GDP. After a difficult 2020 and 2021, with, some false starts in the industry due to new variants of COVID-19, tourism is almost at similar levels now.

30/11/2022

Culture news

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid ignites controversy in India

Acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, head of the international jury at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, has caused outrage at the closing ceremony of the festival.

30/11/2022

China

COVID protesters and riot police clash in China's fifth biggest city

Riot police in white hazmat suits clashed with protestors in the Chinese manufacturing hub Guangzhou on Tuesday night.

30/11/2022

Sport

Poland qualify amid late drama to join France, Australia & Argentina

Here's our at-a-glance look at Wednesday's matches as eight more teams battled for a place in the last 16 in Qatar.

30/11/2022

Culture news

Who is Toomaj Salehi, the Iranian rapper who faces the death penalty?

Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested during protests. Salehi has been charged with "corruption on Earth" and could face the death penalty.

29/11/2022

Nature

Indian biologist rallies 10,000 women to protect endangered storks

Wildlife biologist Dr Purnima Devi Barman has been made one of the UNEP's 2022 Champions of The Earth for her work.

29/11/2022

China

UK PM slams Beijing as tensions mount over journalist attack claims

Accredited BBC journalist Ed Lawrence was arrested at a Covid-19 lockdown protest in Shanghai and detained for several hours.

29/11/2022

Qatar

'Like Robin Hood 2.0': World Cup pitch invader explains why he did it

The man ran onto the pitch waving a rainbow flag, wearing a Superman T-shirt which said "respect for Iranian woman" on the back.

29/11/2022

Sport

World Cup 2022: England beat Wales and USA beat Iran

Here's everything you need to know about the action in Qatar today, in our at-a-glance guide.

29/11/2022

No Comment

Hundreds of protesters call for end to China’s zero-COVID policy

Protesters gather in Beijing, waving blank sheets of paper and calling for an end to China’s zero-COVID-19 policy in a rare outpouring of public anger against the state.

28/11/2022

China

Chinese authorities ease some anti-virus rules amid growing unrest

Security forces in China continued to detain civilians on Monday after protests flared up across the country last weekend. Demonstrators are calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns and for President Xi Jinping to resign. While some measures have eased, China’s zero-tolerance policy still stands.

28/11/2022

Qatar

Qatar street marshals light up the World Cup

One marshal's street performance went viral on the internet. He's now known simply as Metro Man.

28/11/2022

Sport

Qatar World Cup: Portugal beat Uruguay to secure place in final 16

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup today -- at a glance.

28/11/2022

No Comment

Kurds protest against Turkish threats in Syria's Qamishli

Syrian Kurds in the northeastern Syrian Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli take to the streets to protest against Turkish threats, amid speculations of an upcoming ground operation.

27/11/2022

Sport

World Cup: Germany salvage 1-1 draw with Spain to keep hopes alive

The Germans still need to win their last group match against Costa Rica to have a chance of advancing to the knockout stage.

27/11/2022

Sport

Qatar World Cup: Morocco pull off new upset as Belgium humbled 2-0

Belgium’s aging “Golden Generation” are in danger in Group F after Morocco struck with two late goals from Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.

27/11/2022

The Dialogue

Football’s World Cup of Hope

In partnership with Media City

As the FIFA World Cup descends on Qatar, The Dialogue looks at another World Cup tournament taking place, The Street Child World Cup.

27/11/2022

China

Chinese authorities crackdown amid rare public protests

Protests against harsh COVID restrictions spread across China over the weekend, with some protesters calling for President Xi Jinping to step down.

27/11/2022

China

Protests over COVID controls spread across China after fatal fire

President Xi Jinping’s government faces mounting anger at its “zero-COVID” policy that has brought lockdowns throughout China, after some 10 people died in an apartment fire.

27/11/2022

Sport

World Cup: Morocco stun Belgium, Croatia win, Germany draw with Spain

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup today -- at a glance.

27/11/2022

Sport

Mbappe double helps France beat Denmark to reach World Cup last 16

Les Bleus became the first team to advance to the round of 16 thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second half brace, as France beat Denmark 2-1.

26/11/2022

Sport

World Cup: Lewandowski breaks duck as Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0

One of the best forwards in the world, Lewandowski’s barren streak at the World Cup was somewhat puzzling. Now, in his fifth match at the tournament, it’s over.

26/11/2022