Middle East

Turkey

Turkish court removes leader of main opposition party CHP

The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs and other kickbacks.

21/05/2026

Israel

Israel says all flotilla activists deported amid global condemnation

Multiple European countries are calling for EU sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

21/05/2026

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Israel destroyed a four storey house in overnight airstrike in central Gaza camp

Israel destroyed a four storey house in Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp after residents received a warning call ordering evacuation before the strike.

21/05/2026

Gaza

Gaza students sit exams in tents as nearly all schools lie in ruins

With 658,000 children locked out of classrooms for two consecutive years, Gaza's official secondary exams begin next month. Teachers and students told Euronews what it means to prepare without textbooks, chairs — or walls.

21/05/2026

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Israeli security minister Ben Gvir releases footage of detained flotilla activists

Video released by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed detained Gaza flotilla activists handcuffed on the ground at Ashdod port.

21/05/2026

Travel News

A brand new airline is set to launch this July

Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030.

21/05/2026

Egypt

EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says not enough

Egypt’s growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges Europe to share more of the cost.

21/05/2026

Travel News

Qatar’s tourism sector ready to welcome visitors again

In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions.

20/05/2026

Gaza

Board of Peace report accuses Hamas of blocking Gaza progress

Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce.

20/05/2026

Qatar in Motion

‘Give to Gain’: Celebrating Qatar’s Inspiring Women

In partnership with Media City

This month, Qatar in Motion commemorates by visiting Al Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women. More than a place of worship, it is a space where faith, dialogue, and leadership come together. In this episode, Laila speaks to women who lead and shape the country's future.

20/05/2026

Destinations

Everything to see and do in İstanbul after dark

In partnership with GoTürkiye

İstanbul is a city that never stops. When the sun goes down, the streets light up with open-air clubs, raucous taverns and immersive Bosphorus cruises.

20/05/2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq

The UAE said drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear plant last week were launched from Iraq, indicating Tehran-backed militias have continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructure on behalf of Iran.

19/05/2026

Qatar

Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence

Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran “for two or three days” after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a resumption of the war.

19/05/2026

Residences

Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea

Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach.

19/05/2026

Lebanon

Lebanese president vows to 'do the impossible' to end war with Israel

On Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said the death toll from Israeli strikes since the start of the war had reached 3,020, with 211 people 18 and under and 116 healthcare workers among those killed.

18/05/2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE still investigating mystery nuclear plant drone attack

The enigma surrounding Sunday’s unprecedented drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant deepened on Monday as the UAE said the drone came from its western border, but it did not accuse Iran.

18/05/2026

Europe News

Gaza-bound aid flotilla says Israel intercepted fleet off Cyprus

The Israeli foreign ministry said the aim of the flotilla was to "serve Hamas, to divert attention from Hamas's refusal to disarm and to obstruct progress on President Trump's peace plan."

18/05/2026

United Arab Emirates

Drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant perimeter, fire reported

A drone strike sparked a fire near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, officials say, with no injuries or radiation leak reported as regional tensions around the Iran ceasefire escalate.

17/05/2026

Israel

Lebanon–Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days, says US

The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2 and 3 June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from the countries concerned on 29 May.

15/05/2026

Culture news

Sphere vision: The world's most futuristic venue set for Abu Dhabi

A large, shiny orb, prominent on Abu Dhabi’s desert skyline, is soon to become its next defining feature. Following the success of the original Sphere in Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to build a similar entity, which will be the first of its kind in a venue outside of the United States.

15/05/2026

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Funeral in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire

Residents of Jabalia bury two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a wake, as Gaza reports nearly 73,000 dead and truce violations persist.

15/05/2026

Gaza

Inside Gaza's hunger crisis as aid falters and funding dries up

Community kitchens serving basic foodstuffs like lentils once a week are the last food source for hundreds of thousands in Gaza, as aid flows have dropped by 37% and only 10% of funding has been secured, Euronews learns on the ground in the Strip.

15/05/2026

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Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march

Israeli peace activists gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday to support Palestinian residents ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day flag march, an event often marked by nationalist tensions and heavy security.

14/05/2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE denies Netanyahu office's claim of secret wartime visit

The UAE denied Netanyahu's office's claim of a secret wartime visit, as Tehran threatened those "colluding with Israel".

14/05/2026

Business

Turkey and Armenia to restart direct trade, Ankara says

Relations between the neighbours have been strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s close alliance with Azerbaijan.

13/05/2026

Israel

Hamas 'systematically' used sexual violence on 7 October, report finds

An Israeli commission's two-year investigation concludes Hamas systematically used sexual violence on 7 October and against hostages it held in Gaza, laying groundwork for prosecution.

13/05/2026