Middle East

Gaza

Gaza officials say 20 killed after Israeli fire struck crowd

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.

25/01/2024

Football Now

FIFA World Cup 2026: A look ahead to an historic tournament

In partnership with Media City

FIFA are set to announce the host venue for the final on February 4th

25/01/2024

Yemen

Euroviews. The Houthis are the epitome of 21st-century non-state actors

The Houthi resistance against a coalition of regional and even far-off powers has only fueled their reputation, transforming them from a marginalised local group to an influential regional actor, Hafed Al-Ghwell writes.

25/01/2024

Economy

Turkey’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 45% to curb inflation

This hike is the latest move to control soaring inflation, which has left several households unable to afford basic necessities.

25/01/2024

Economy

Here's why businesses in Turkey are more optimistic about inflation

Following months of sky-high inflation, Turkey’s January Business Confidence report points towards a slowly improving situation.

25/01/2024

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia opens its first alcohol shop in more than 70 years

While restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, the store in Riyadh comes as Saudi Prince bin Salman aims to transform the kingdom into a destination for tourism and business.

24/01/2024

Cyprus

Cyprus rescues 60 Syrian migrants lost at sea for 6 days

Authorities have announced that several of those on board have been hospitalised.

24/01/2024

Qatar 365

Enjoying the winter season in Qatar, from marine traditions to hot air balloons

In partnership with Media City

Winter in Qatar offers the ideal weather conditions to spend more time outdoors, and Qatar 365 selected a few options for locals and visitors to enjoy, from an heritage-focused festival to family friendly activities in a theme park and a hot air balloon festival.

24/01/2024

Economy

Why is Cyprus seeing Russian bank deposits plunge?

The change comes as the government seeks to clean up its country’s financial image.

24/01/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. Borrell’s candour has ended the two-state solution

Borrell is openly and candidly saying that the creation of a Palestinian state is both the means and ends of the process — all other pesky issues, such as peace, prosperity and security, for both Israelis and Palestinians, are just a side issue, Ohad Tal writes.

24/01/2024

Turkey

Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership

Hungary is the only NATO ally not to have ratified Sweden’s accession.

23/01/2024

Yemen

Who are Yemen’s Houthi rebels?

The group, a Zaidi Shiite movement that’s been fighting Yemen’s Sunni-majority government since the early 2000s, recently launched a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea which have disrupted global trade.

23/01/2024

Israel

Israel suffers biggest soldier loss as criticism of war mounts at home

Monday’s heavy death toll could add new momentum to calls for Israel to pause the offensive or even halt it altogether.

23/01/2024

Gaza

UK and US strike Houthi targets in Yemen

"Our aim remains to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea," six allied nations behind the strikes on the rebel group said.

23/01/2024

Israel

Relatives of Gaza hostages storm Knesset committee meeting

The protest comes after Israel's government announced the death of another hostage.

22/01/2024

Gaza

Saudi Arabia presses for Palestinian state amid Israel hostage protest

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

22/01/2024

Gaza

The week in pictures: Gaza death toll tops 25,000

The best photos from across Europe and beyond this week.

21/01/2024

Gaza

Relatives of Israeli hostages storm parliament to demand action

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.

21/01/2024

Syria

Reported Israeli airstrike on Damascus kills Iranian commander

Syrian state media and an Iranian media outlet reported that the individual killed was likely a member of the Revolutionary Guard’s expeditionary Quds Force.

20/01/2024

Gaza

Israel Hamas war: UN say women and children main victims of conflict

The latest updates from the ongoing conflict.

20/01/2024

Gaza

Top Israeli officials disagree over how the war in Gaza is handled

The latest on Israel's war against Hamas.

19/01/2024

Israel

Netanyahu opposes establishing Palestinian state after war

The US and other states have revived long-dormant ideas for a "two-state solution" to end the Israel-Hamas war.

19/01/2024

Turkey

Turkish club ends Israeli player's contract over Gaza hostages post

Karzev was also briefly questioned by police after reposting a social media message commemorating the hostages' 100 days in captivity with the hashtag “BringThemHomeNow.”

18/01/2024

Football Now

Coaches or managers: In football, what's the difference?

In partnership with Media City

Inside the world of football leadership! This week, FOOTBALL NOW examines the separate roles of managers and head coaches.

18/01/2024

Yemen

US launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen

The US Navy said missiles hit 14 Houthi military targets that were preparing to launch further salvos at merchant vessels.

18/01/2024

Destinations

The best mosques to visit in Istanbul beyond Hagia Sophia

See the new entry fee as motivation to explore some of Istanbul’s lesser-visited mosques.

18/01/2024