Middle East

The Exchange

The shift towards digital-only banking and cloud operations for a tech-driven future

In partnership with Media City

Industry digital banking leaders discuss the transformative impact of digital wallets and fintech on banking, highlighting innovation, consumer needs, and emerging trends shaping the future of finance.

21/05/2025

Israel

Israel 'completely rejects' EU decision to review cooperation deal

Israeli foreign ministry has denounced the European Union's move to review a pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza.

21/05/2025

Syria

Damascus suffers severe water crisis after lowest rainfall in decades

Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption.

20/05/2025

Israel

Israel to allow dozens of aid trucks into Gaza daily, government says

The Israeli government enabled UN aid trucks to enter the Strip on Tuesday amid international pressure over a blockade that has been in place since March.

20/05/2025

Turkey

Turkey issues arrest warrants for 22 in Istanbul corruption probe

Turkish authorities issued arrest warrants for 22 people, targeting Istanbul's Metropolitan Municipality over alleged corruption. Mayor İmamoğlu denies wrongdoing.

20/05/2025

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First aid trucks enter Gaza as allies warn Israel of sanctions

Aid trucks were seen on Tuesday at the Kerem Shalom crossing, as Israel allowed limited humanitarian supplies into Gaza after months of total blockade.

20/05/2025

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Hundreds flee Jabaliya as Israel escalates ground offensive in Gaza

Families flee the densely populated Jabaliya area after Israel launched what it described as “extensive” new ground operations in northern Gaza.

20/05/2025

Israel

UK, France and Canada condemn Israel over 'egregious' Gaza campaign

Several of Israel's key allies promised to take concrete action should Israel not halt its offensive and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

20/05/2025

EuroVerify

Fake Turkish government advert urges Indian tourists to ignore boycott

The false announcement comes amid a real call to boycott among Indians to boycott Turkey, following tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.

20/05/2025

Gaza

First aid trucks enter Gaza after two-month Israeli blockade, UN says

Israel has meanwhile launched a new wave of air and ground operations across the territory and the army ordered the evacuation of Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, where Israel carried out a massive operation earlier in the war that left much of the area in ruins.

19/05/2025

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Gaza death toll rises as Israel begins 'Gideon Chariots' offensive

Israel has launched its most extensive ground assault in Gaza in months, while announcing limited aid will now be permitted into the besieged territory.

19/05/2025

Israel

Israel recovers archive belonging to spy hanged in Syria in 1965

Eli Cohen, who was born in Egypt, is one of Israeli most famous ever operatives. He is widely credited with helping Israel to prepare for the Six-Day War.

19/05/2025

Nature

One of Earth’s rarest trees threatened by climate change and goats

Known for their mushroom-shaped canopies and the blood-red sap that courses through their wood, the trees once stood in great numbers.

19/05/2025

Egypt

Shifting sands: USAID funding cuts sees the Middle East look elsewhere

As USAID moves its regional bureau to Cairo, Euronews asks how the Trump administration’s gutting of humanitarian — but not military — assistance to Egypt and Jordan could affect the region’s stability, and open it up to other powers.

19/05/2025

Gaza

Israel to allow 'basic' amount of aid into Gaza amid ground offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his cabinet was acting at the recommendation of the IDF because of "the operational need to enable the expansion of intense fighting."

18/05/2025

Gaza

Israel announces new Gaza offensive amid heavy airstrikes

Israel has launched another major new offensive in Gaza, following a wave of airstrikes that local health authorities say killed 108 people on Friday and at least 58 on Saturday.

17/05/2025

Europe News

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without truce, future meetings possible

The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Nevertheless, a Russian spokesperson later floated the possibility of Putin and Zelenskyy meeting if negotiations reach "certain agreements."

16/05/2025

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Families grieve at hospital after deadly Gaza blast

An Israeli strike in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya has killed 13 people, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence, hitting a site that included a mosque and a health clinic.

16/05/2025

Gaza

At least 93 dead in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes, hospitals say

The widespread strikes across northern Gaza come as the US president finishes his visit to Gulf states, but not Israel.

16/05/2025

Israel

Exclusive: Israeli proposal details possible post-Hamas Gaza plan

A document reviewed by Euronews reveals one possible avenue Israel could explore to create a new entity in Gaza post-Hamas.

16/05/2025

Turkey

Ukraine to send its delegation to Istanbul talks, Zelenskyy not going

Ukraine’s president confirmed that he has agreed to send the delegation to Istanbul for a lower-level talk with Russia’s representatives, but he will not be present there himself.

15/05/2025

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Israeli airstrike on Jabaliya home in Gaza captured on camera

An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in Jabaliya, northern Gaza, on Thursday, sending residents fleeing as thick smoke billowed into the sky.

15/05/2025

Gaza

At least 54 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza, hospital says

The second consecutive night of heavy bombing coincided with US President Trump's Middle East tour, aiming for regional talks.

15/05/2025

Israel

Diaspora minister slams Ireland and Spain as 'most hostile' to Israel

In a new report, Israel’s government has accused several European countries of a sharp increase in cases of antisemitism.

14/05/2025

Qatar

Hong Kong trade delegation visits Qatar to strengthen relations

A total of 35 memoranda of understanding spanning trade, innovation and other areas were signed, hoping to advance strategic cooperation between Hong Kong and Qatar.

14/05/2025

Qatar 365

A feast for the eyes and mouth, from kites to street food | Qatar 365

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 gets a taste of flavours in the sky and on the taste buds, with two yearly festivals that have become crowd favourites, from exciting new offerings at the Qatar International Food Festival to wacky characters at the Qatar Kite Festival.

14/05/2025