Middle East

Gaza

Fierce fighting rages across Gaza between Israel and Hamas

“The whole city is suffering destruction and incessant bombing," said one Palestinian in Khan Younes.

07/12/2023

Israel

Israel claims to have discovered 'considerable weapons depots' in Gaza

As the plight of civilians deepens, the UN human rights chief has called for the international community to immediately push “with one voice” for a cease-fire.

06/12/2023

Culture news

Imhotep Museum in Saqqara reopens to the public after restoration

Considered one of the most significant archaeological museums in Egypt, the Imhotep Museum, in the Saqqara necropolis complex, reopens its doors after renovation.

06/12/2023

United Arab Emirates

Vladimir Putin visits UAE and Saudi Arabia during COP28

As UN police patrol Dubai, Putin sits down to one-on-one talks with Emirati leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

06/12/2023

Markets

Israel: 'No unusual trading' before the 7 October Hamas attack

A previously published report found an unusual spike in bets against Israeli securities just before the attack.

06/12/2023

Israel

Euroviews. Does Israel have a vision for the day after Hamas?

Hamas’ rule in Gaza may end due to its own strategic miscalculation, but the real question is what happens after, Shlomo Roiter Jesner writes.

06/12/2023

Israel

Israeli army surrounds southern city of Khan Younis

As attacks intensify in and around Gaza’s second-largest city, the UN warns of a catastrophic humanitarian situation.

06/12/2023

Nature

Sacred cedar trees of Lebanon’s Kadisha Valley face climate threat

Cedar trees are a symbol of Lebanon but they’re disappearing as the country heats up.

06/12/2023

Green News

Trust us to manage climate funds ourselves, Indigenous Peoples ask

Amid lofty climate finance pledges, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are fighting to be involved in decisions about their territories.

05/12/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Israeli troops shooting at what they say are Hamas targets

The Israeli army releases new images of troops operating on the ground in the Gaza Strip and shooting at what they say are Hamas targets.

05/12/2023

Markets

Trading on terror: Investigation into Hamas-Israel attack profiteering

Israeli authorities are investigating unusual trading activity that allegedly took place just days before the 7 October Hamas attacks.

05/12/2023

Green News

Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28, campaigners say

There are almost 4 times more lobbyists at this COP than last year's.

05/12/2023

Green News

COP28: What happened on day 6 of the UN climate conference?

The latest from Energy, Just Transition and Indigenous Peoples day in Dubai.

05/12/2023

Economy

Turkey: inflation reaches 62% despite interest rate rise

Inflation in Turkey showed a 62% year-on-year rise in November, according to official data published on Monday.

04/12/2023

Gaza

Palestinians running out of places to go as Israel widens offensive

Some two million people - most of the territory’s population - are stuck inside southern and central Gaza, where Israel’s ground offensive is now moving.

04/12/2023

Green News

COP28: What's happening on day 5 of the UN climate conference?

We're bringing you all the latest stories from the UN climate conference in Dubai.

04/12/2023

Europe Decoded

Did Hamas create a site boasting about massacring Israeli civilians?

According to multiple Israeli officials and social media users, the shocking website shows the true face of the military organisation governing Gaza. The Cube decided to take a closer look.

04/12/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Hundreds protest against Israeli government in Tel Aviv

The protest comes as Israel and Hamas returned to trading strikes after the expiry of a truce on Friday, with both sides brushing off international calls to extend the pause.

03/12/2023

Yemen

US warship and multiple commercial ships come under attack in Red Sea

The Pentagon made the announcement as a British ship was reportedly hit by rocket fire in Red Sea off Yemen coast. Drone activity has also been reported in the area which separates East Africa from the Arabian Peninsula.

03/12/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Gazan families mourn their loved ones at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis

Israel has carried out deadly bombardments in Gaza since a ceasefire collapsed amid international calls for greater protection of civilians.

03/12/2023

Gaza

Israel strikes south of Gaza after issuing evacuation orders

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

03/12/2023

Israel

Israel-Hamas war: Unlikely friendship blossoms between freed hostages

A friendship forged over seven weeks of captivity lives on as two freed women with no mutual language are reunited after being taken hostages by Hamas in October.

03/12/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Pictures of the week

A selection of some of the most impactful pictures as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.

03/12/2023

Green News

COP28: What happened on day 4 of the UN climate conference?

From the first-ever health day at a COP to climate finance for countries facing conflict, here's what happened in Dubai today.

03/12/2023

Gaza

As Israel pounds Gaza the US says too many civilians are being killed

"The scale of civilian suffering and the images and videos coming from Gaza are devastating," US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday.

02/12/2023

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