Middle East

Cyprus

Indian PM Modi's visit to Cyprus - upgrade of Indo-European relations?

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit marks a shift in New Delhi's relations with both Nicosia and Brussels, as Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January.

15/06/2025

Israel

Iran strikes: What do we know about Israel's Weizmann Institute?

An Iranian missile hit the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv. One of Israel's most prominent scientific centres is known for its technological support to the Israeli military in the fields of AI, drones and advanced military technologies.

15/06/2025

Israel

Iran and Israel continue exchanging strikes, leaving several dead

Several people were reported killed across northern and central Israel as Iran launched several rounds of missiles. The Israeli military said early Sunday it targeted Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters in Tehran.

14/06/2025

Israel

Casualties on both sides as Iran and Israel exchange overnight strikes

Retaliatory strikes by Iran have killed three people and injured dozens of others in Israel, while Iran's ambassador to the UN said 78 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Iran.

14/06/2025

Israel

Euroviews. Israel's strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a win for global security

Condemning terrorism, halting nuclear proliferation, and defending innocent lives must not be controversial positions, they must be moral imperatives, Sacha Roytman Dratwa writes.

13/06/2025

Israel

Israel's Mossad struck multiple targets deep inside Iran, sources say

The Israeli Mossad used advanced systems and explosive drones to hit multiple targets in Iran, including air defence systems and missile launchers near Tehran.

13/06/2025

Israel

What are Israel's air defences? And why are they so effective?

Israel claims it intercepted all of the drones launched by Iran after Israel hit Tehran's military command and top nuclear scientists and facilities overnight on Friday.

13/06/2025

Europe News

Istanbul mayor boycotts court hearing in expert witness case

The trial venue was moved from a courthouse in central Istanbul to Silivri prison, where Imamoglu is being held, just 24 hours before proceedings were set to commence.

13/06/2025

Egypt

Egypt stops activists marching to Gaza to draw attention to aid crisis

Egypt says its side of the Rafah crossing remains open, but access to the Strip has been blocked since Israel seized the Palestinian side as part of its war with Hamas.

12/06/2025

Turkey

Far-right Turkish politician goes on trial accused of inciting hatred

Özdağ is blamed for last year's anti-Syrian refugee riots in the central Turkish province of Kayseri, during which hundreds of homes and businesses were attacked.

12/06/2025

Gaza

Hamas attacks GHF bus in Gaza killing five, US-backed charity says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation condemned the attack on Wednesday night, calling it a heinous act, and stating it feared there may be hostages.

12/06/2025

Qatar 365

Qatar’s green goals: Recycling, research and gardening | Qatar 365

In partnership with Media City

Despite being in an arid region, Qatar has become a success story in climate resilience and sustainability. Qatar Foundation’s initiatives like Green Island and The Giving Garden are ways to fight climate change through educating the youth and nurturing the next generation of climate activists.

11/06/2025

Europeans' Stories

Is Cyprus doing enough to fight illegal landfills?

The Republic of Cyprus has a serious issue with its waste management. The island recycles far less than required by European Union legislation and sends much more to landfill. It also has numerous illegal dumping grounds. What is the extent of the problem, and what are the possible solutions?

11/06/2025

Culture news

TasteAtlas announces the world's best breakfast: Turkish breakfast tops the list

Turkish breakfast is not just a meal, but also a culture of meeting and sharing.

11/06/2025

Syria

Syria's economy needs 'substantial' international support, IMF says

Since long-time authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December countries have started restoring ties with Damascus, with some lifting sanctions in a bid to kickstart the economy.

10/06/2025

Culture news

1,500-year-old Byzantine tombs uncovered in war-torn Syrian town

A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tomb complex has been uncovered in Maarat al-Numan, Syria, during reconstruction after years of war.

10/06/2025

Yemen

Israeli navy attacks Yemen's Houthi-held port city of Hodeida

This is the first time that Israel has conducted direct attacks against the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels through its naval forces rather than with airstrikes.

10/06/2025

No Comment

Several killed in shooting near Gaza food centres, Palestinians say

At least 18 people were killed and over 100 injured in two separate incidents on Sunday and Monday, when gunfire erupted near food distribution sites in southern Gaza.

09/06/2025

Explore

Exploring Konya: where history, mysticism and tradition converge

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we travel to Konya to uncover its rich layers of history, Seljuk architecture, and the spiritual depth of the Mevlevi Dervish Sema ceremony.

09/06/2025

Israel

Israel will prevent Freedon Flotilla's Madleen reaching Gaza

The Madleen is nearing Gaza's territorial waters.

08/06/2025

Gaza

Israel recovers body of Thai national taken by Hamas on 7 October

The IDF also announced that they believed to have found the body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, and that four of its soldiers were killed in a booby trap in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis on Friday.

07/06/2025

Saudi Arabia

More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

The Day of Arafat is of great significance to Muslims around the world, regarded as the most sacred day of the year according to traditional sayings of prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

06/06/2025

Europe News

Syria to give IAEA inspectors immediate access to former nuclear sites

Since the fall of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad in December, the IAEA has been seeking to restore access to sites associated with Syria's nuclear programme.

05/06/2025

No Comment

Gaza’s Eid al-Adha celebrations shadowed by war and shortages

In the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, Palestinians are struggling to uphold Eid al-Adha traditions as displacement, hunger, and soaring prices overshadow the Islamic holiday.

05/06/2025

Experiences

Everything you need to know about packing for a Hajj pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year.

05/06/2025

No Comment

Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions

Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars.

05/06/2025