Middle East

Business

UAE opens summit as energy industry weathers Middle East concerns

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a whole is planning to increase its production capacity of oil to 5 million barrels a day in the coming years.

04/11/2024

Gaza

Over 50 children reportedly killed in Gaza in last 48 hours

Over 50 children reportedly killed in Gaza amid Intensified violence, while the vaccination campaign for polio, recently resumed in northern Gaza, is facing disruptions due to the ongoing conflict.

03/11/2024

Lebanon

Israeli strikes devastate Dahiyeh, claim 45 lives in northeast Lebanon

Early Friday airstrikes on Dahiyeh, following a four-day period with no reported strikes in the suburb, destroyed dozens of buildings and sparked fires in the area.

01/11/2024

Europe News

Protest in Turkey against mayor's arrest over alleged terror links

Ahmet Özer, the mayor of Istanbul’s Esenyurt district and a member of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), was detained on Wednesday by anti-terrorist police over his alleged connection to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK.

01/11/2024

Israel

Rockets fired from Lebanon kill seven in northern Israel

The attacks mark the deadliest strikes to hit Israel since its military invaded southern Lebanon at the start of October.

31/10/2024

Gaza

US criticises Israel for inadequate response to Gaza concerns

US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, added that the situation surrounding humanitarian aid provided by Israel to civilians in Gaza is not at a level the US finds acceptable.

31/10/2024

Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes hit Baalbek, home to UNESCO World Heritage Site

The IDF warned an entire Lebanese city to evacuate as they begun bombarding its outskirts in what they claim is the pursuit of militant group Hezbollah.

30/10/2024

Qatar 365

Pumping out premium content– from stage shows to premium video content

In partnership with Media City

From backstage at a community theatre to on location for a commercial TV production, Qatar 365 explored several sides of the entertainment business - from those who produce it, to those who perform it.

30/10/2024

Gaza

US pushes Israel for answers following ‘horrifying’ Gaza airstrike

The US has asked Israel to explain its actions following a ‘horrifying’ airstrike on a residential block in northern Gaza that reportedly claimed the lives of two dozen children.

30/10/2024

Culture news

1,000 signatories in largest boycott of Israeli publishing industry

Writers including Nobel Prize laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Sally Rooney have joined history’s largest cultural boycott against Israel’s publishing industry.

30/10/2024

Gaza

More than 90 killed or missing in Israeli strike on northern Gaza

The death toll from more than a year of fighting has passed 43,000, officials in Gaza reported.

29/10/2024

Lebanon

Hezbollah elects Naim Kassem as new chief after Nasrallah's death

The Lebanon-based militant group has replaced its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in September in an Israeli airstrike.

29/10/2024

Lebanon

At least 60 killed in strikes on east Lebanon

Baalbeck’s Mayor Bachir Khodr described the attacks as “the most violent day in Baalbeck since the beginning of the aggression.”

29/10/2024

Israel

One killed and dozens wounded in suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv

The truck rammed into a bus stop at Tel Aviv's Glilot Junction, in an area that is home to the Mossad headquarters along with several IDF intelligence units.

27/10/2024

Europe News

Western and regional leaders warn Iran against escalation after attack

Western and Middle Eastern leaders urged Iran not to engage in escalations after Israel's retaliatory strikes against it early on Saturday.

26/10/2024

The Dialogue

The inspirational story of Dutch Olympic champion Sifan Hassan

In partnership with Media City

Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan made history at the Olympics Paris 2024, winning three medals and breaking a world record in the marathon.

26/10/2024

Lebanon

Israeli airstrike kills journalists covering war in Lebanon

The Committee to Protect Journalists said it was appalled by the killing of the three journalists and called for an independent investigation.

26/10/2024

No Comment

Stunning footage of huge dust tornado swirling near Sharjah in UAE

A dust tornado was captured on camera in the United Arab Emirates earlier this week, showing a large vortex extending into the sky.

25/10/2024

No Comment

Aftermath of Israeli airstrike on Al-Maghazi refugee camp

There were desperate scenes as people tried to extinguish the flames following an Israeli airstrike in the al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Thursday, October 24.

25/10/2024

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Demonstrations for Gazan hostages release in Israel

Hundreds took to the streets of Jerusalem demanding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza on Thursday night at the beginning of the Jewish religious holiday of Simchat Torah.

25/10/2024

EuroVerify

What is Turkish's 'gossip tense' and how does it work?

The Turkish language has gone viral on social media for a particular trait: a tense that you can supposedly use specifically for gossip.

25/10/2024

No Comment

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes, Beirut residents seek shelter

An Israeli airstrike, which targeted an office belonging to a Beirut-based TV station, left hollowed-out buildings, broken windows and rubble in a neighbourhood in the Lebanese capital.

25/10/2024

Gaza

Israeli strike on Gaza school reportedly kills at least 17

Israel says the site was used by Hamas for planning terrorist attacks.

25/10/2024

Experiences

Turkey teeth: Is cheap dental work abroad worth the risk?

While it might seem like a tempting way to save money, getting treatment abroad involves some serious risks that could lead to long-term dental problems.

24/10/2024

Gaza

Israel accuses six Al Jazeera journalists of ties to militant groups

Al Jazeera has denied the claims, which they say are part of a wider campaign against its Qatar-based network.

24/10/2024

Europe News

Turkey strikes Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria after Ankara attack

The strike came hours after suspected Kurdish militants set off explosives and opened fire at the aerospace and defence company TUSAS.

24/10/2024