Middle East

Nature

Green turtles make major comeback on Cyprus beaches

Beaches home to two British military bases have seen a significant increase in protected green and loggerhead turtles.

18/09/2024

Lebanon

What was Hungarian company's role in making Hezbollah pagers?

Some 2,750 people, many of them members of Hezbollah, were injured by pagers exploding almost simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday.

18/09/2024

Israel

Yemen fires long-range missile at Israel, with no casualties reported

A long-range missile fired from Yemen landed in an open area in central Israel early on Sunday, the Israeli military said.

15/09/2024

Egypt

Three killed after passenger trains in Egypt collide

Train derailments and crashes are common in Egypt, where an aging railway system has also been plagued by mismanagement.

15/09/2024

Turkey

Funeral held for Turkish-American activist shot by Israeli soldier

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was was shot and killed by Israeli forces during a protest in the West Bank, was buried in her hometown in Turkey on Saturday.

14/09/2024

Yemen

EU naval mission attempts to salvage burning oil tanker in Red Sea

A new attempt has begun to try to salvage an oil tanker burning in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, an EU naval mission announced.

14/09/2024

Europe News

Borrell urges Lebanon and Israel to ease tensions along their border

"We need to de-escalate military tensions and use this opportunity to urge all sides to pursue this path," said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell during his visit to Beirut.

12/09/2024

The Exchange

Exploring the future of tourism through innovation and sustainability

In partnership with Media City

The future of tourism is here, blending innovation with sustainability. Explore how regenerative practises and cutting-edge technology are reshaping the travel industry and creating a positive impact on communities and the planet.

11/09/2024

Gaza

At least 25 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza and West Bank

Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not differentiate between fighters and civilians, says over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began.

11/09/2024

Gaza

At least 19 killed in Israeli airstrike on tent camp in Gaza

The death toll is expected to rise as first responders continue to search for people under the rubble.

10/09/2024

Syria

Euroviews. Normalising al-Assad’s regime is against Europe’s interests

For Europe, normalising al-Assad would be a political and moral disaster. It would send a clear message that dictators can commit war crimes, displace half their population, and still be welcomed back, Refik Hodžić writes.

10/09/2024

Gaza

Borrell blasts Israel over ‘human-made tragedy’ in Gaza

Borrell’s comments came as part of a series of blistering remarks targeted at Israel during his visit to Egypt’s Rafah border crossing on Tuesday.

10/09/2024

Egypt

Josep Borrell arrives in Egypt as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs will also travel to Lebanon for meetings with UN agencies and the Emergency Rescue Committee.

09/09/2024

Syria

Israeli strikes in Syria kill 16 and injure scores, state media says

The initial death count reported was four but this has since risen, with many more wounded.

09/09/2024

Jordan

Four killed in shootout at crossing between West Bank and Jordan

A gunman shot three Israeli soldiers dead after driving a truck towards the Allenby Bridge crossing before being killed by Israeli Defence Forces.

08/09/2024

West Bank

Israeli army kills US citizen during protest in occupied West Bank

The 26-year-old activist was attending a weekly protest against settlement expansion in a town south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

06/09/2024

Partner content

Welcome to Arabia: Saudi opens its doors to another world

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

Highlight the multi-facets of Saudi that make it unique in the region: where sun & sea and cooler temperatures simultaneously exist, ancient civilizations and modernity sit side by side, with a warm people at the heart of it all.

06/09/2024

West Bank

Israeli army withdraws from Jenin after 10-day assault, reports say

Hundreds of Israeli forces target Jenin in the largest operation in the occupied West Bank since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

06/09/2024

Europe News

Surge in 'Turkey's granary' sinkholes imperils agriculture

Over 2,600 sinkholes in Turkey's Konya Plain are threatening agriculture and residential areas, driven by drought and excessive water use.

06/09/2024

Israel

Tel Aviv protesters demand release of Israeli hostages in Gaza

Protesters say the Israeli government hasn't done enough to secure the release of their loved ones and accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of potentially derailing talks with new demands.

05/09/2024

Qatar 365

Making a splash: Qatar’s waterpark, whale sharks and the art of dhow making

In partnership with Media City

Take a look at how the element of water continues to shape Qatari society through tourism, marine conservation and shipbuilding.

04/09/2024

No Comment

No Comment: demonstration in Tel Aviv for the release of Hamas hostages

Demonstrators, including families of hostages held by Hamas, gathered in Tel Aviv on Monday evening to call on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to press for a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and the release of the hostages.

03/09/2024

Economy

Turkish delight as inflation rate dips, raising hopes of rate cuts

Annual inflation has been easing since June, although August's total is still more than 10 times higher than the central bank's target.

03/09/2024

Gaza

Eight people killed in strikes near Gaza’s refugee camps — reports

The heavily populated camps in northern and central Gaza have been repeatedly hit by the IDF since the war between Israel and Hamas started.

03/09/2024

Culture news

Boy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar welcomed back to museum

The toppled jar could be back on show as soon as this week – thanks to repair techniques that use 3D technology and high-resolution videos.

03/09/2024

Israel

Netanyahu insists Israel will not withdraw from Philadelphi corridor

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his stance on keeping an Israeli presence along the Philadelphi corridor, while thousands protested against the government's failure to secure a hostage deal.

03/09/2024