Middle East

The Exchange

The tariff ripple effect on global trade

In partnership with Media City

The Trump administration’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs introduced in April has caused uncertainty and sparked a number of trade negotiations with the US’s biggest trading partners, but consumers all over the world are feeling the pain of inflation and price increases caused by supply chain disruptions.

16/07/2025

Syria

Syria and Druze leaders agree to ceasefire after Israeli strikes

Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli forces struck the Syrian General Staff compound in Damascus, citing concerns over violence against the Druze minority. Two civilians were injured in the airstrike.

16/07/2025

Israel

US ambassador attends Netanyahu trial to show support from Trump

US ambassador Mike Huckabee's appearance at Netanyahu’s corruption trial follows Trump's call for Israel to throw out the case or pardon the Israeli PM.

16/07/2025

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Deadly airstrikes hit Gaza, killing dozens of people overnight

Several neighbourhoods in Gaza City came under heavy Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday, with footage showing widespread destruction and mourning at local hospitals.

15/07/2025

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Dozens killed in sectarian violence and airstrike in southern Syria

Heavy fighting and an Israeli airstrike have led to casualties in Syria’s Sweida province, in a sharp escalation of regional and sectarian tensions.

15/07/2025

Syria

Syrian Druze leader accuses government of breaking ceasefire

The unrest in Syria's Sweida province began with tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze minority and Sunni Bedouins.

15/07/2025

Israel

Netanyahu's coalition under pressure as ultra-Orthodox party quits

The departure of United Torah Judaism leaves Netanyahu with a razor thin majority in a government coalition dominated by two far-right parties.

15/07/2025

Gaza

Heatwave compounds crisis for Gaza's displaced and injured

Across the Gaza Strip, the scorching heat has exacerbated the crisis, with water shortages, failing sanitation and limited space all threatening public health.

15/07/2025

Syria

At least 30 killed as Syrian government forces clash with militias

The unrest began with a series of tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze religious minority and Sunni Bedouin clans.

14/07/2025

Israel

Exclusive: No intention to control Gaza long term, Israeli FM says

Israel's foreign affairs minister Gideon Sa'ar tells Euronews that his country doesn't 'have any intention' to control Gaza long term, adding that the Jewish state has "only security concerns" over the Strip.

14/07/2025

Gaza

Six children killed in Gaza strike, Israeli army cites technical error

The Israeli military said a strike near a Gaza water distribution point that reportedly killed six children on Sunday was an accident attributed to a "technical malfunction".

14/07/2025

Gaza

Dozens killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes, authorities say

The Israeli military admitted that one of the reported deadly strikes had been caused by 'a technical malfunction in the munition', missing the intended target.

13/07/2025

Saudi Arabia

Grand prizes, big names: 2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh

The second Esports World Cup has drawn gamers from across the planet, all vying for a slice of the record-breaking 70 million dollar prize pot, split across 25 competitions, and 24 top-tier games.

13/07/2025

Culture news

UNESCO has announced its new World Heritage List, including Sardis and Thousand Hills from Türkiye

The ancient city of Sardis and the Thousand Hills Tumulus were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming Türkiye's 22nd cultural heritage site; Ludwig's castles from Germany, the Carnac stones from France, and the Minoan palaces from Crete were also added to the list.

13/07/2025

Tech News

Turkey investigates Spotify over 'insensitive' playlist names

Turkey has launched an investigation into Spotify following a social media backlash over playlist names deemed politically or religiously 'insensitive'.

11/07/2025

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Cash shortage forces Gazans to pay high price for their own money

With banks shut and ATMs out of service, Gazans are turning to money repair services or cash brokers who now charge up to 40% commission, deepening a growing economic crisis.

11/07/2025

Economy

Cash in Gaza: Palestinians pay a high price in a shattered economy

At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families, some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.

11/07/2025

Partner content

From Formula 1 to esports: Saudi Arabia’s sporting revolution

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

From desert cycling tours to gaming tournaments, Saudi Arabia has staged over 100 major sporting events across 40 disciplines since 2019, emerging as one of the world’s most exciting destinations for sports fans.

11/07/2025

Gaza

At least 66 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals say

At least 66 people died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including children waiting for nutritional supplements, according to hospitals and international aid workers in the Strip.

11/07/2025

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Israel begins demolishing buildings hit in 12-day war with Iran

Israel has begun tearing down buildings destroyed by Iranian missile strikes during the recent 12-day war.

10/07/2025

Gaza

Exclusive: New militia emerges in Gaza to challenge Hamas' control

The Popular Forces, a new Palestinian militia in Gaza, aims to challenge Hamas and its rule. However, scepticism surrounds the group over its ability to assert itself, as well as its leader Yasser Abu Shabab and his criminal past.

10/07/2025

Turkey

Jailed PKK leader urges militants to disarm before peace ceremony

In the first footage of him to be released publicly since 1999, Abdullah Ocalan declared that the PKK's armed struggle against Turkey was over.

09/07/2025

Qatar 365

Digging up the Past: Qatar’s Archaeological Heritage Sites

In partnership with Media City

From forgotten worlds under the sand, to treasure troves at sea, Qatar 365 digs into Qatar’s past. Laila Humairah visits the Ain Mohamed archaeological site to find traces of the Early Islamic period. Johanna Hoes gets her feet wet at Al Zubarah, to uncover Qatar’s heritage submerged underwater.

09/07/2025

Yemen

EU naval force says six crew recovered from ship sunk by Houthis

The Greek-owned Eternity C vessel was first hit off the coast of Yemen on Monday evening.

09/07/2025

Israel

Netanyahu talks with Trump focused on release of hostages, says Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the pair also discussed a potential ceasefire in Gaza and their countries' recent military actions against Iran.

09/07/2025

Europe News

Syria appeals to EU for help battling massive wildfires in Latakia

The fires, which started last week, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon that came to the country to help Syrian teams fight the blaze.

08/07/2025