Middle East

Gaza

UN says civilian deaths in Gaza hostage raid may amount to war crimes

The Israeli operation to secure the release of four hostages from Palestinian armed groups on Saturday took place in densely populated areas, resulting in at least 274 Palestinians killed, according to Gaza officials.

11/06/2024

Egypt

Blinken visits Middle East to promote Gaza ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Cairo on Monday as a proposal for a ceasefire deal approved by President Joe Biden hangs in the balance.

10/06/2024

Israel

Israeli centrist Benny Gantz resigns from Netanyahu's war cabinet

Centrist politician Benny Gantz resigns from Israel's war cabinet, leaving Netanyahu more reliant on far-right allies.

09/06/2024

Gaza

Gaza health ministry says IDF killed at least 274 in rescue operation

Gaza’s health ministry says at least 274 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli air and ground raid that rescued four hostages held by Hamas.

09/06/2024

Gaza

Israel rescues four hostages from Gaza in deadly operation

Israel said on Saturday it rescued four hostages from Deir Al Balah in Gaza. Intense fighting in the area killed dozens of Palestinians.

08/06/2024

Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels detain 11 UN local staff members

It's unclear what exactly sparked the detentions. Former US embassy employees were detained in 2021 by the Houthis and have not been released.

08/06/2024

Europe News

Voter concerns rise ahead of June 9 double election in Cyprus

Concerns are mounting in Cyprus over potential voter confusion, increased blank and invalid ballots, and high abstention rates as the double election on June 9 approaches.

07/06/2024

Football Now

An overview of the remarkable 2023/24 European football season.

In partnership with Media City

A look at the established names - and underdog stories - that captivated fans around the world this European football season.

06/06/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Israeli strike on Gaza school kills over 30, including women a

An Israeli strike early Thursday on a UN-run school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza killed over 30 people, including 23 women and children.

06/06/2024

Gaza

Israeli school strike kills more than 30 as Spain joins genocide case

Israel's military has not yet offered evidence for its claim Hamas and Jihadi militants were plotting attacks from the site.

06/06/2024

Culture news

Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood says BDS criticism is "unjustifiable"

The pro-Palestinian BDS movement has criticised the Radiohead guitarist for his collaboration with Israeli musician of Kuwait origin Dudu Tassa.

05/06/2024

Israel

Israel steps up its offensive in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire efforts

Doctors Without Borders says at least 70 bodies and 300 wounded people, mostly women and children, have been brought to a hospital in central Gaza since Tuesday.

05/06/2024

Gaza

Famine possibly gripping north Gaza: report

Famine exists when 20% of households are essentially starving; at least 30% of children suffer wasting; and two adults or four children per every 10,000 people are dying daily of hunger and its complications.

05/06/2024

Gaza

US urges UN Security Council to support Israel Hamas ceasefire plan

Biden has announced a three-phase plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Now he is seeking international backing for it.

04/06/2024

Israel

Four more Israeli hostages declared dead

From Blinken's latest phone call with Israeli officials to the number of displaced people from Rafah surpassing one million, these are the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war this Monday.

03/06/2024

Explore

Looking for greenery? Try İstanbul’s gardens, forests and islands

In partnership with GoTürkiye

İstanbul is synonymous with history and cultural landmarks, but it also has colourful gardens and forests to enjoy a spot of nature in the city.

03/06/2024

Turkey

Building collapse in Istanbul, kills at least one and injures eight

Emergency workers tried to rescue people trapped under the collapsed apartment building in Istanbul on Sunday.

02/06/2024

Yemen

Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed in joint US-British airstrikes

Joint British-US airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels killed at least 16 people and wounded 42 others, the rebels said on Friday.

01/06/2024

Yemen

UK and US strike Houthis in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks

According to Houthi officials, the airstrikes killed at least 16 people and wounded 35.

31/05/2024

Gaza

Palestinians search Jabaliya refugee camp ruins after IDF pulls back

Families continue to stream out of Rafah in search of safer areas elsewhere in Gaza with the UN estimating around 900,000 people have fled the city since the start of Israel’s 'limited' military operation.

31/05/2024

Partner content

POCO targets gamers, photographers & budget conscious users with performance power-packing F6 series

Partner content presented by Xiaomi

A popular technology brand among young tech enthusiasts, POCO unveiled its new additions at a global launch in Dubai, showcasing two “all-rounder” devices to attract photographers, demanding power users and those all-important gamers.

31/05/2024

Football Now

2024 Champions League final: Who Will Win at Wembley?

In partnership with Media City

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will be fighting for glory as the Champions League final awaits at Wembley stadium.

30/05/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Ramallah market engulfed in flames after Israeli raid

Firefighters in Ramallah battled blazes in a market ravaged by an Israeli army raid, leaving shops charred and produce destroyed.

30/05/2024

Partner content

5 deep-tech solutions for the world’s biggest healthcare challenges

Partner content presented by Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Despite historic breakthroughs, technology is having to constantly evolve to confront humanity’s latest challenges.

30/05/2024

Health news

Ancient Egyptians may have tried to treat cancer 4,000 years ago

Thin cuts in a skull from Ancient Egypt shed light on what could be the earliest known attempt to treat cancer

29/05/2024

Qatar 365

Tasting world food and revisiting coffee in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 treats your taste buds visiting the Qatar International Food Festival and an exhibition dedicated to coffee.

29/05/2024