Gaza Gaza ceasefire agreement has come into effect, Israeli military says The Israeli military has begun withdrawing troops following a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal, brokered by the US and Egypt, includes releasing hostages and a plan for Gaza's future governance. 10/10/2025
No Comment Palestinians celebrate in Gaza as ceasefire agreement takes effect Palestinians poured into the streets across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, celebrating as a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced. 09/10/2025
Cult Innovation by Design Summit: Doha’s Creative Future In partnership with Media City Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit brought together global creatives to explore how AI, sustainability, fashion and architecture are redefining design, proving Qatar is shaping the future of creativity and innovation. 09/10/2025
No Comment Israeli strikes persist in Gaza despite announcement of ceasefire deal Israeli air strikes continued to hit Gaza City on Thursday morning, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he called a breakthrough ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. 09/10/2025
No Comment Joy and relief in Tel Aviv as deal promises release of Gaza hostages For the first time in two years, Hostages Square in central Tel Aviv erupted in celebration on Thursday as news spread of a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas. 09/10/2025
Gaza 'Extraordinary news': World breathes sigh of relief at Gaza peace deal Much of the international community has called on all parties involved to respect the deal and its terms in their entirety, working to achieve a lasting peace that will bring an end to more than two years of fighting. 09/10/2025
Health news Over 54,000 children in Gaza are acutely malnourished, aid group warns Malnutrition is a life-threatening issue that puts children’s long-term health and development at risk. 09/10/2025
Gaza Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan Trump took to social media to announce the striking of a deal between Israel and Hamas to implement the first phase of his 21-point peace plan, unveiled late September, which aims to fully end the war across multiple phases. 09/10/2025
Sport Ronaldo sets another record by becoming first billionaire footballer After renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros. 08/10/2025
Turkey Several Turkish celebrities summoned for blood tests in drugs probe Authorities in Turkey have launched an investigation into alleged drug use involving 19 high-profile public figures, including singers and actors. 08/10/2025
Israel Israeli military intercepts another flotilla en route to Gaza A new flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli army, days after the detention of high-profile activists on a separate convoy sparked protests in Europe. 08/10/2025
Gaza Hamas says it needs 'real' guarantees of lasting peace in Egypt talks Hamas’ lead negotiator says the group needs guarantees of a lasting peace as indirect talks with Israel to reach an agreement over the implementation of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza enter the third day. 08/10/2025
Israel Analysis: What were Israeli oversights in Hamas-led 7 October attack? Israeli officials have already acknowledged their oversights in preventing Hamas' attack on 7 October 2023. Why did Israel not expect such a significant threat from militants? And why will the security concerns always be there from now on? 07/10/2025
Israel Israel optimistic on peace talks despite possible Hamas 'manipulation' As the peace talks between Israel and Hamas enter their second day on the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israel remains ”cautiously optimistic about the talks in Egypt” and insists that “the immediate release of all 48 hostages is non-negotiable”. 07/10/2025
No Comment Palestinians in Gaza mark two years of conflict and loss Two years after Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel, Palestinians in Gaza say the conflict has felt far longer than its duration, as relentless airstrikes, famine and displacement have reshaped their lives. 07/10/2025
No Comment Israel’s car graveyard becomes memorial to victims of Hamas Stretching for several hundred metres just ten kilometres from Gaza, a line of 1,450 bullet-riddled vehicles stands as a grim reminder of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. 07/10/2025
No Comment Israel remembers Oct. 7 as Gaza war grinds on and peace talks resume Dozens of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Tuesday to mark two years since Hamas’ attack on 7 October 2023, as families of victims and hostages called for a ceasefire and a deal to bring the remaining captives home. 07/10/2025
Yemen Houthis arrest nine more UN staff in Yemen, sparking condemnation The Iran-backed Houthis' crackdown on the United Nations has seen the rebels arbitrarily detain 53 UN staff since 2021. 07/10/2025
Israel Thousands gather in Israel to mark two years since 7 October attack Families honoured the victims on the second anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks on southern Israel. 07/10/2025
No Comment Memorials held across Israel on second anniversary of Hamas attack Israelis gathered on Tuesday to commemorate two years since Hamas’ deadly 7 October attack, as the country continues indirect talks with the militant group in Egypt aimed at reaching a ceasefire and securing the release of remaining hostages. 07/10/2025
Gaza From 2023 to 2025: A timeline of two years of war in the Gaza Strip Today marks two years since the largest terrorist attack ever on Israeli soil. This is the timeline of events since then, as war continues in the Gaza Strip. 07/10/2025
Gaza Hamas and 7 October 2023: The bloodiest day in Israeli history Two years ago, Hamas launched its largest terrorist attack ever on Israeli soil, targeting military bases, kibbutzim and a music festival. Almost 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 taken hostage. 07/10/2025
Gaza Everything you need to know about the Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt Here is all we know about the ongoing indirect talks between Hamas and Israel as momentum picks up on Trump’s proposed peace plan with the war on Gaza entering its third year. 07/10/2025
Israel Greta Thunberg among 171 Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel Several flotilla activists, who were detained by Israel last week for trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, testified about mistreatment by Israeli authorities. Israel denies the accusations. 06/10/2025
Cult Art as a voice for Sudan’s unseen struggles In partnership with Media City Seeing Sudan: Politics Through Art" at Georgetown University in Qatar showcases the resilience and creativity of Sudanese people. Artists like Alsarah, Khalid Albaih, and Omer Al Tijani highlight how art preserves cultural identity and raises awareness of Sudan's struggles amidst conflict. 06/10/2025
No Comment Families in Nir Oz mark two years since October 7 attacks Relatives of those killed by Hamas in Israel’s Kibbutz Nir Oz gathered on Monday to mark two years since the October 7, 2023, attacks. 06/10/2025