Middle East

United Arab Emirates

COP28: 50 oil companies pledge to almost end methane emissions by 2030

Representing nearly half of global production they pledged to reach near-zero methane emissions and end routine flaring in their operations by 2030.

02/12/2023

Gaza

UNICEF: Gaza Strip most dangerous place in the world for children

The UN's children's agency is calling for a lasting humanitarian ceasefire: "To accept the sacrifice of the children in Gaza is humanity giving up."

02/12/2023

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WATCH: Gaza rescuers retrieve casualties from rubble after Israeli strike on Khan Yunis

Israel resumed its deadly bombardment of Gaza after a truce broke down, saying it struck more than 200 targets in the densely inhabited Palestinian territory despite international calls for a renewed pause.

02/12/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Bombing of Gaza intensifies as death toll grows

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

02/12/2023

Israel

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli relatives of hostages face agonising limbo

Nearly two months into the conflict, many Israelis have no idea if their relatives taken as hostages or lost in the chaos of 7 October are dead or alive.

02/12/2023

Green News

Is the UAE’s blue ammonia really ‘low carbon’? Experts aren’t so sure

COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber promotes blue ammonia as a decarbonisation solution. We spoke to various experts who disagree.

02/12/2023

Green News

COP28: What's happened on day three of the UN climate conference?

Catch up with the latest news from our team in Dubai.

02/12/2023

Green News

Euroviews. A fresh approach at COP28 could help humanity turn the corner

It is time for every country and every leader to reach a consensus on a clear course towards tangible progress in global climate action, and come together at COP28 to deliver the necessary change. Our world will be watching, Ambassador Hend Al Otaiba writes.

01/12/2023

Gaza

Israeli strikes kill more than 175 people in Gaza as truce ends

The pause in fighting that began a week ago had allowed hostages and prisoners to be freed, plus much-needed humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza.

01/12/2023

Green News

COP28: World Climate Action Summit kicks off in Dubai

World leaders gathered for the first day of the World Climate Action Summit at the UN climate conference today.

01/12/2023

World

Emirates airline set to expand network with hundreds of new planes

Emirates airline President Sir Tim Clark sits down with Euronews to talk about the future of the aviation industry in the wake of the pandemic.

30/11/2023

Israel

Hamas claims responsibility for deadly Jerusalem shooting

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu said his government would distribute more guns to Israeli citizens, following the attack by Palestinian militants.

30/11/2023

Green News

COP28: Key fund for climate victims agreed on day 1 of summit

Countries have reached an agreement on setting up a loss and damage fund, which the UAE immediately pledged $100 million to.

30/11/2023

Israel

Two more Israeli hostages released, as ceasefire is extended

The six-day humanitarian pause was set to expire Thursday morning, but will be extended, with Hamas hanging over two more Israeli hostages on Thursday evening.

30/11/2023

Qatar 365

Expo 2023 Doha: Showcasing innovative ways to fight desertification

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 walks you through the Expo 2023 Doha. 80 countries are participating in this six-month-long international horticultural exhibition. With 'Greener Desert, Better Environment' as a theme, participants showcase innovative and sustainable solutions to fight desertification.

29/11/2023

Israel

Hamas releases 10 Israeli and four Thai hostages

International mediators are working around around the clock to extend a six day truce which is due to expire Thursday morning.

29/11/2023

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Have rare anti-Hamas protests really broken out in Gaza?

Numerous social media users and Israeli government accounts have claimed that anti-Hamas demonstrations had been organised in the south of Gaza - a rare and unprecedented event. The Cube took a closer look at those claims.

29/11/2023

Business

Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh chosen to host the 2030 World Expo

Saudi Arabia hopes the Expo will bring 40 million of visitors to its capital city.

28/11/2023

Green News

UAE accused of using COP28 talks to strike fossil fuel deals

Critics say allegations that the UAE planned to use COP28 to strike fossil fuel deals are "utterly appalling".

28/11/2023

Gaza

Hamas hands over ten Israeli and two foreign hostages

The ceasefire has enabled the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. It has also allowed more aid to flow into Gaza where the humanitarian situation remains "catastrophic".

28/11/2023

Gaza

Israel army says Hamas has released 11 more hostages

The group is being transferred to Israeli territory, as part of the fourth day of a hostages-for-prisoners swap deal on the sidelines of a temporary ceasefire.

27/11/2023

Business

Which crypto blockchain is preferred by terrorist organisations?

A fast-growing crypto network called Tron has become the major platform for crypto transfers backing groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

27/11/2023

Gaza

Israel 'stealing organs' from bodies in Gaza, alleges rights group

Concerns about 'organ theft' by Israel's forces from dead Palestinians were raised by Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor.

27/11/2023

Tech News

Elon Musk in Israel visit to meet leaders as X antisemitism row grows

Billionaire Elon Musk is visiting Israel on Monday to meet with the country's leaders as accusations mount of antisemitism on X (formerly Twitter).

27/11/2023

Business

Turkey faces scrutiny as exports to Russia surge

Turkey's significant increase in exports of critical goods to Russia sparks fears of sanctions evasion, leading to urgent diplomatic discussions and potential ramifications for Turkey's relations with NATO.

27/11/2023

Gaza

Hamas offered 'option' to extend truce, says Israel

The Palestinian militant group previously told reporters it was in favour of a "two to four" day extension of the deal.

27/11/2023