Qatar in Motion Securing water sustainability beneath the surface In partnership with Media City Water management in arid conditions and limited rainfall pose an inevitable challenge. But what if the solution lies beneath our feet? In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila Humairah goes to the depths of the earth to uncover how Qatar is creating a sustainable oasis for its green landscape. 17/12/2025
No Comment Gaza's displaced struggle with rain and cold in fragile tents Gaza is facing another hardship as heavy rain and cold weather hit thousands of displaced people living in fragile tent camps. 16/12/2025
No Comment Beirut hosts colourful Christmas parade despite tension with Israel Despite tensions with Israel and a fragile ceasefire, Lebanon entered the festive season as Beirut hosted a colourful Christmas parade, with marching bands, music and bright decorations filling the city streets. 16/12/2025
Focus Doha Forum Youth Edition spotlights ‘Justice in Action’ In partnership with Media City Celebrating its fifth year, the Doha Forum Youth Edition preludes under the theme, ‘Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress. More than 150 youth delegates debate and discuss topics including geopolitics, emerging technologies, cultural diplomacy and global security. 16/12/2025
Turkey Turkish fighter jets shoot down 'out of control' drone over Black Sea The incident comes after Ukrainian strikes on Russia's "shadow fleet" and concerns from Turkish politicians that Moscow's all-out war could widen. 16/12/2025
Culture news Cypriot city of Larnaca to become European Capital of Culture 2030 Larnaca has been chosen to be the European Capital of Culture for 2030, beating a rival bid by Limassol, according to the Cyprus State Ministry of Culture. 15/12/2025
Gaza Hamas confirms killing of top commander in Israeli strike on Gaza The Israeli military killed Raed Saad, commander of Hamas' military manufacturing unit, in a strike outside Gaza City on Saturday. He was the most senior militant killed since a ceasefire agreement came into effect in October. 15/12/2025
Culture news Rare Roman-style 'Good Shepherd' fresco discovered in Turkey The 3rd-century fresco uncovered by Turkish archaeologists is the best-preserved of its kind to date. 12/12/2025
Gaza Gaza doctor allegedly killed hostage by injecting air into her veins Nineteen-year-old Noa Marciano was one of 251 people taken as hostages back to Gaza in the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel. 12/12/2025
No Comment Video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before deaths New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive. 12/12/2025
No Comment Turkey find reveals rare Roman-style Jesus fresco A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey. 12/12/2025
Partner content Global tech talent set sights on Dubai as app championship returns Partner content presented by Dubai Chamber The third edition of Create Apps Championship offers first-time coders, students and tech entrepreneurs around the world a chance to transform app ideas into real ventures and win a share of over €580,000 funding for app development. 11/12/2025
Gaza Amnesty: Hamas attacks and hostage treatment crimes against humanity Amnesty International says Palestinian armed groups committed crimes against humanity in the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel, with Hamas bearing primary responsibility for war crimes including murder and torture. 11/12/2025
Israel Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah era Archaeologists have uncovered the longest intact section of Jerusalem’s ancient Hasmonean wall, likely linked to events following the Hanukkah story. The structure may offer evidence of a 2,100-year-old ceasefire and will become part of a new gallery at the Tower of David Museum. 10/12/2025
Syria Was al-Assad's top adviser assassinated before his downfall in Syria? Syria's ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad's adviser Luna al-Shibl died in a suspected hit after Tehran's top general warned she was a spy. Recently leaked videos show her mocking Putin and Hezbollah with al-Assad. 10/12/2025
Destinations The ultimate weekend guide to İstanbul In partnership with GoTürkiye İstanbul is the ultimate city break for a weekend away with friends. 10/12/2025
Cult New Abu Dhabi museum charts the UAE’s journey through time In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi A new landmark in Abu Dhabi is opening its doors, telling the story of the UAE through the legacy of its founding father. 09/12/2025
Culture news Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old party boat off Alexandria The 1st-century luxury vessel matches the description given by the Greek historian Strabo, who visited the city of Alexandria between 29 and 25 BC. 09/12/2025
No Comment Syrians mark first anniversary of Assad’s ousting with nationwide celebrations Syrians held nationwide gatherings to mark the first anniversary of Bashar Assad’s removal. 09/12/2025
Turkey Turkish police officer dies after being shot during drugs raid Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said in a social media post on Monday that 970 suspects had been detained in nationwide counter-narcotics operations over the previous week. 08/12/2025
Syria One year after ouster, al-Assad lives in supervised Moscow exile Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives in Moscow under strict Russian supervision with banned public appearances, limited movements and no political activity since fleeing Damascus in December 2024. 08/12/2025
Art How a 2008 sketch became Doha’s striking new M.F Husain Museum Doha has opened the M.F. Husain Museum, a vibrant new space based on a sketch the Indian modernist artist created in 2008. Designed by architect Martand Khosla, the museum displays six decades of Husain’s work, from early pieces to his later creations inspired by Arab civilisation. 08/12/2025
Qatar Ukraine agreement 'only the beginning,' Schinas tells Euronews in Doha Euronews sat with former VP of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas and the EU's Envoy for the Gulf Luigi Di Maio in the Qatari capital to discuss the war in Ukraine, EU competitiveness and cultivating new ties in the Gulf. The two were attending the Doha Forum. 07/12/2025
Sport McLaren driver Lando Norris wins first Formula One World Championship Lando Norris has won his first Formula 1 World Championship after tight three-way contest with Red Bull’s Verstappen and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris is now the first British driver to win the world title since Lewis Hamilton in 2020. 07/12/2025
Qatar Kallas brushes off Trump's criticism of EU in interview with Euronews The EU’s foreign policy chief downplayed a controversial US security review suggesting there is “civilisation erasure” in Europe. Kallas called for unity. 06/12/2025
Qatar Doha Forum 2025 kicks off with theme of justice beyond mere promises This year’s Doha Forum kicked off Saturday morning with a clear message: 'Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress' isn’t just a theme, it’s a challenge. 06/12/2025