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Are product barcodes that begin with '729' made in Israel?

In a bid to encourage a boycott against Israeli goods, online users, including French MEP Manon Aubry, have relayed a claim alleging that barcodes beginning with the digits "729" are produced in Israel – but this is not entirely accurate.

15/10/2025

Economy

Saudi Arabia pledges billions with Cultural Investment Conference

Saudi Arabia has further signalled its determination to diversify its assets by hosting a global conference to discuss investing in culture, its role in economic and social development and strengthening national identity.

15/10/2025

Mobility

Flying taxis may soon ferry passengers across the skies of Dubai

Dubai plans to have flying cars in its skies as soon as 2026.

15/10/2025

Iran

Iran sentences two French citizens to combined 63 years for spying

The pair were named as Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were detained in Iran in 2022 on charges France called "unjustified and unfounded".

14/10/2025

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Year-round calendar of family adventures in Saudi Arabia

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

Discover year-round family adventures in Saudi Arabia, from quadbiking across ancient valleys in AlUla to theme park thrills in Riyadh.

14/10/2025

Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Meet Uzbekistan’s leading female chess player

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Women’s Grandmaster Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova reflects on her journey from childhood tournaments to global success and why she sees her return to Uzbekistan as a responsibility and honour.

14/10/2025

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Freed Palestinian prisoners return home under Gaza ceasefire deal

Freed Palestinian prisoners arrived at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Monday as part of the ceasefire and prisoner-hostage exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas.

14/10/2025

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Freed hostages reunite with families in Tel Aviv after two years

Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza were reunited with their families on Monday at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital, following more than two years in captivity.

14/10/2025

Europe News

What does Gaza's future look like and will the EU remain 'irrelevant'?

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently told Euronews that Europe had become "irrelevant" in the Middle East peace process. Now that reconstruction and stability in Gaza are on the agenda, can Europe regain some leverage?

14/10/2025

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Palestinians welcome home prisoners freed under Israel exchange deal

Palestinians across the occupied West Bank celebrated on Monday as prisoners released under a new exchange agreement with Israel were freed from Ofer Prison and arrived in Beitunia.

13/10/2025

Gaza

Hamas crackdown in Gaza leaves dozens dead amid power struggle

Hamas's operation in Gaza City over the weekend killed 32 people, targeting a rival clan. Despite the ceasefire with Israel, tensions remain high with multiple skirmishes reported over the past 10 days.

13/10/2025

Israel

In pictures: Emotional scenes as Hamas releases all 20 living hostages

Thousands celebrated in Hostages Square as Israeli hostages, held by Hamas for over two years, were released. The ceasefire brought relief to Israel and Gaza.

13/10/2025

Israel

The Gaza peace plan – what comes next?

The release of the hostages is just the first step towards a more durable peace. Many details regarding Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and full Israeli withdrawal remain to be negotiated. Here’s what we know.

13/10/2025

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Israel celebrates release of soldier held by Hamas since 2023

Family and friends of Israeli soldier Matan Angrest gathered in celebration early Friday following his release from Hamas captivity after 738 days.

13/10/2025

Economy

China's global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US

Trade numbers confirm that Chinese exports to the United States fell, but jumped globally, as a new 100% tariff threat from US President Donald Trump promises a rocky patch ahead of trade negotiations between the world's two strongest economies.

13/10/2025

Israel

World leaders attend summit in Egypt to discuss next steps for Gaza

All 20 living Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas as US President Donald Trump meets with world leaders in Egypt to discuss the next steps in his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

13/10/2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan says it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in border clashes

Afghanistan said the soldiers were killed in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

12/10/2025

Israel

Israel awaits release of last hostages by Hamas before deadline

Israeli government spokesperson told reporters in Tel Aviv that following their release, the hostages will then be transferred across the border into Israel and taken to Re'im military base.

12/10/2025

Gaza

Aid delivery into Gaza scaled up ahead of summit for peace in Egypt

Dozens of trucks crossed the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on Sunday, as tens of thousands of Palestinians return to their destroyed neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, world leaders are expected to gather to finalise the peace deal in Egypt on Monday.

12/10/2025

Israel

Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive?

Hamas is due to release the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, most of them kidnapped during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20 of them are believed to be alive, with the fate of two more still unknown.

12/10/2025

Economy

China 'not afraid' of tariff war following Trump 100% tariff threat

“China’s stance is consistent,” the Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement posted online. “We do not want a tariff war but we are not afraid of one.”

12/10/2025

Israel

Israelis cheer Trump at Tel Aviv rally ahead of hostage release

Israelis applauded US President Donald Trump, and some booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner addressed a weekly rally in Tel Aviv that many hoped would be the last.

12/10/2025

Art

Almaty Museum of Arts: a new icon on Kazakhstan's cultural landscape

Dedicated to modern and contemporary art, the new museum marks a bold chapter in Central Asia’s cultural landscape

12/10/2025

Nature

Snow leopard habitats could be at risk from climate change

Because there aren’t many snow leopards left, they are classified as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

12/10/2025

North Korea

North Korea unveils its 'most powerful' missile yet: Hwasong-20

At a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, Kim Jong Un showcased North Korea’s most powerful weapons, including the new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile. The size of the Hwasong-20 suggests that it could carry multiple nuclear warheads.

11/10/2025

Gaza

US troops begin arriving in Israel to oversee Gaza ceasefire

About 200 US troops have begun arriving in Israel to set up a coordination centre aimed at facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid, as well as logistical and security assistance into Gaza. They are not expected to enter the territory.

11/10/2025