Middle East

Turkey

Scientists say they've made a 10-second COVID test that's 99% accurate

A 10-second COVID-19 test without a nasal swab - how does that work?

31/12/2020

Yemen

Yemen: At least 16 dead and 60 wounded in blast at airport in Aden

Yemen, the Arab world’s poorest country, has been engulfed in civil war since 2014.

30/12/2020

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Footage emerges of deadly blast at airport in Yemen

The blast happened just moments after a plane carrying a newly formed government cabinet landed in Aden, security officials said.

30/12/2020

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to nearly six years in prison

The prominent activist, Loujain al-Hathloul, who campaigned to end Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison.

28/12/2020

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'A gift of life': Cyprus' president has COVID vaccine live on TV

It comes after Cyprus began its COVID vaccine programme on Sunday.

28/12/2020

Lebanon

Lebanon: Syrian refugees taken to hospital after camp set on fire

Several people were taken to hospital in Lebanon after a fire at a Syrian refugee camp that state media said was started deliberately

27/12/2020

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Yemenis light candles on Christmas Day to shine light on ongoing war

Yemeni citizens of Al-Jahmiliya neighbourhood, the most destroyed neighbourhood in Taez, light hundreds of candles on Christmas Day to draw the world's attention to end the war in their city.

26/12/2020

Gaza

Israeli warplanes strike Gaza in retaliation for failed rocket attack

Israeli aircraft struck several sites in the Gaza Strip early on Saturday after Palestinian militants fired two rockets toward southern Israel.

26/12/2020

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Lisa Scott-Lee: From Dubai headmistress to life as a popstar

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Lisa Scott-Lee: "It's strange because I'm here as principal (at Dubai Performing Arts) and everybody calls me Miss Lisa. And then I go I jump on a plane and I'm a pop star again.

24/12/2020

Turkey

EU to spend hundreds of millions more on refugees in Turkey

The EU's programmes will be extended until early 2022 at a total cost of €485 million.

23/12/2020

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Dubai trials shared mobility and greener transport solutions

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Dubai is growing as a metropolitan hub and the infrastructure and public transport network has had to expand. The future shared mobility is being trialled in the city, as well as green solutions for residents.

23/12/2020

Turkey

Turkish court convicts exiled journalist Can Dundar

The court in Istanbul found the journalist guilty of “obtaining secret documents for espionage” and “aiding a terrorist organisation,” on Wednesday.

23/12/2020

Turkey

Review of the Year: Turkey takes the path of assertive independence

Its candidacy for EU membership long-since rebuffed, Turkey appears more firmly set than ever on a path of assertive independence. Where it leads, will be a major issue in the year to come.

23/12/2020

Turkey

Human rights court orders Turkey to release Kurdish leader Demirtaş

The politician and former presidential candidate has been held in prison on terrorism charges since 2016.

22/12/2020

Israel

Israel on cusp of fourth national election in two years

Israelis face a fourth outing to the ballot box in two years after the ruling parties failed to reach a compromise to stave off an automatic dissolution of parliament and fresh elections.

22/12/2020

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Beirut residents release lanterns to remember victims of Beirut blast

Lebanese people released lanterns in Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighbourhood during the the lighting of a symbolic Christmas tree.

21/12/2020

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Global challenges turn to constructive solutions for all

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Business Line looks at how innovative business opportunties are arising from plastic waste, the search for a COVID-19 vaccine and shops going digital due to pandemic restrictions.

21/12/2020

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New hacking scams - Here's how to avoid them

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Ethical Hackers explain how cyber scams have become more sophisticated since lockdown. Online safety is important, here are tips on how to remain safe.

21/12/2020

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Blossom Chaat - Changing the perception of Indian food

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Chef Himanshu Saini creates recipes to widen the world's perception of Indian food.

21/12/2020

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Students tackle global issues with innovation

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Using animal scale design to prevent impact injuries on humans, and utilising food waste to reduce the effect of plastic on the environment, are just some ways in which students are tackling global problems.

21/12/2020

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Cooking at -196 Celsius

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Subzero oven - The creation of ice cream using nitrogen

21/12/2020

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Pro golfer Amy Boulden on how to improve your golf game

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Practice, practice, practice, says pro golferAmy Boulden. And get a good caddy.

20/12/2020

Israel

Israeli PM kicks off national vaccination campaign with public jab

The event gave Netanyahu a political boost as the Israeli PM faces criticism for his management of the coronavirus crisis.

20/12/2020

Turkey

Hospital fire kills nine COVID-19 patients at ICU in Turkey

A fire broke out at an intensive care unit treating COVID-19 patients in southern Turkey after an oxygen cylinder exploded, killing nine people, the health minister said.

19/12/2020

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Humans and robots battle it out for control of the future

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From bioengineering and gene editing to cybersecurity, 5G, and much more, the future is very much under the spotlight at the 40th annual Gulf Information Technology Exhibition in Dubai.

19/12/2020

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Software and algorithms are key to Dubai's vertical growth

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It's not only bricks, mortar, money, and men.

19/12/2020