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The Bashiri mystery: A 2,300 Egyptian mummy no-one dares to open

A mysterious mummy called “Bashiri” has captivated the minds of Egyptologists for more than a century, but no scholar has ever unearthed it.

23/03/2025

Europe News

EU's Kallas to visit Israel for talks amid renewed war in Gaza

The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Sunday announced plans to visit Israel and raise questions about the return to war in the Gaza Strip.

23/03/2025

Gaza

At least 50,000 killed in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza authorities claim

Israel's strikes in Gaza killed at least 26, including a senior Hamas leader, amid ongoing ground operations and evacuation orders in Rafah.

23/03/2025

Europe News

Imamoglu's arrest sparks Turkey's largest protests in over a decade

A Turkish court has formally arrested Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and kept him in jail pending his trial on corruption charges.

23/03/2025

Turkey

Detained Istanbul mayor faces questioning as protests intensify

Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest came just days before he was expected to be nominated as the opposition Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate.

22/03/2025

Gaza

Israeli troops advance further into Gaza, blowing up cancer hospital

Nearly 600 Palestinians have now been killed since the truce between Israel and Hamas was shattered on Tuesday.

22/03/2025

Lebanon

Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah targets it with rockets

Israel struck Lebanon on Saturday in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel, in the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire.

22/03/2025

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Month-old baby rescued from Gaza rubble after deadly strikes

A 25-day-old baby was saved from rubble after Israeli strikes killed 58 people across the Gaza Strip overnight, including her parents and brother.

21/03/2025

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Student protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest

Hundreds of students took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday, defying a four-day protest ban to condemn the arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The opposition leader and key rival to President Erdoğan was detained in a dawn raid on Wednesday, accused of corruption and terror links.

20/03/2025

Turkey

Dozens arrested over online posts in Turkey amid wider crackdown

Istanbul mayor and opposition politician Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained on Wednesday on charges of corruption and bribery.

20/03/2025

Turkey

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor

Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.

20/03/2025

Israel

Israel launches ground operation to reoccupy key Gaza corridor

The Israeli military had previously withdrawn from the Netzarim Corridor, which it established, following a temporary ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

19/03/2025

Qatar 365

Qatar’s Creatives: Women in Art, Fashion & Film

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 celebrates Women’s History Month, spotlighting female creatives in Qatar that are pushing the boundaries in visual arts, cinematography, and fashion.

19/03/2025

Turkey

Police arrest Istanbul mayor and key Erdoğan rival amid crackdown

The government's move to detain Ekrem İmamoğlu comes 24 hours after his university diploma was revoked.

19/03/2025

Qatar

DR Congo and Rwanda presidents meet in Qatar for peace talks

Congo and Rwanda reaffirmed their commitment to an immediate ceasefire, but the joint statement does not specify on how it would be implemented.

19/03/2025

Gaza

Israelis protest after new wave of Gaza airstrikes kill hundreds

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned “the resumption of the Israeli occupation’s aggression against the Gaza Strip,” saying it threatens regional stability. Egypt, which also played a key role in brokering the ceasefire, has also condemned the wave of heavy strikes Israel launched.

18/03/2025

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Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza prison, leaving dozens dead

Dozens were killed when an Israeli airstrike flattened a Gaza prison, shattering the ceasefire and sparking criticism as renewed attacks raised fears of escalating violence.

18/03/2025

Cyprus

At least seven dead off the coast of Cyprus in migrant boat disaster

Local officials say the bodies were recovered by Port and Maritime Police vessels during a search and rescue mission around 24 to 25 nautical miles southeast of Cape Greco.

18/03/2025

Gaza

More than 400 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Israel said it carried out the strikes after Hamas refused to release hostages held in Gaza and rejected a truce deal proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

18/03/2025

Europe News

Cyprus leaders meet for peace talks with low hopes of breakthrough

The peace talks being held in Geneva aim for reunification, but expectations in the short term are low.

17/03/2025

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Baklava production doubles during Ramadan to meet sweet demand

Gaziantep’s baklava factories double production during Ramadan to meet demand for the Antep pistachio-filled sweet treat.

17/03/2025

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Gaza families struggle for food as Israel's blockade continues

Palestinians in Gaza face severe food shortages due to Israel’s blockade, forcing many to rely on charities for meals. Aid groups warn that famine risks are rising despite previous ceasefire gains.

17/03/2025

United Arab Emirates

Telegram's CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French criminal probe

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the messaging app Telegram, has been temporarily allowed to leave France despite being under investigation.

17/03/2025

Yemen

US steps up attacks on Yemen, vowing escalation against Houthi rebels

Trump on Saturday vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Houthis cease their attacks and warned that Tehran would be held “fully accountable” for its ally's actions.

17/03/2025

Yemen

Houthi rebels claim retaliatory attack on US aircraft carrier

The attacks come just one day after US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on the group's stronghold territories in Yemen.

16/03/2025

Cyprus

UN-backed Cyprus peace talks resume with little hope for breakthrough

The Geneva talks aim for reunification, though expectations are low.

16/03/2025