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Video: Massive landslide in Turkey captured on camera

Experts have warned that the landslide may carry environmental risks.

14/02/2024

Lifestyle

5 things you need to know about Dubai’s Classic Piano competition

In partnership with Classic Piano International Competition

The third edition of Dubai’s Classic Piano competition takes place this February. The gruelling three-week competition will put vying pianists through their paces across a range of repertoire both classical and contemporary.

13/02/2024

Lifestyle

Watch: This pole dancing group is helping to break taboos in Lebanon

Pole Fit Lebanon, founded by Laura Ayoub, has revolutionised pole dancing in Lebanon, expanding to six locations in under a decade and recently launching the Lebanon Pole Championship.

13/02/2024

United Arab Emirates

Heaving flooding blocks streets in Dubai

The Emirati National Centre of Meteorology issued a weather warning for many cities in the UAE.

12/02/2024

Space

Turkey hails its first astronaut to go to International Space Station

Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a three week mission to the International Space Station.

12/02/2024

Gaza

Warnings of disaster if Israel invades crowded Rafah

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

11/02/2024

Gaza

Airstrikes on Rafah kill scores as Israeli jets pummel Syria

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.

10/02/2024

Israel

Biden blasts Israeli response in Gaza as 'over the top'

The latest updates from Israel's war on Gaza.

09/02/2024

Travel News

French tourist banned from Egypt after false charge of trafficking

The tourist was suspected over a statue she had purchased from the shopping arcade of a luxury hotel.

09/02/2024

Football Now

WATCH: What does the future of Asian football look like?

In partnership with Media City

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar has showcased the best of football in Asia

08/02/2024

Gaza

Israeli operation in Gaza's Rafah risks being a 'disaster', US warns

With the US Secretary of State's latest diplomatic mission to the Middle East ending in failure, Israel is intensifying its military campaign.

08/02/2024

Qatar 365

Qatar’s architectural heritage: mosques and traditional houses

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s design wonders don’t stop at Doha’s skyscrapers. Many mosques with unique designs contribute to the architectural richness of the country. Qatar also works on preserving heritage houses, with their unique features, as testimonies of its humble beginnings.

07/02/2024

Israel

Netanyahu rejects proposed ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas

The latest updates from the Israel Hamas war.

07/02/2024

Israel

Ceasefire proposal gets 'positive' response from Hamas - Qatar PM

But Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said the Palestinian militant group had “comments.”

06/02/2024

wellbeing

A year on, Turkey's earthquake victims grapple with poor mental health

It's a year since two earthquakes rocked Hatay province in Turkey. In the ruins and camps, survivors are grappling with a mental health crisis alone.

06/02/2024

Israel

Gazans forced into one-third of territory as Red Sea attacks continue

The latest updates from the Israel-Hamas war and wider Middle East conflict.

06/02/2024

Turkey

2 assailants shot dead during an attack on an Istanbul courthouse

A far-left group has been blamed for the incident, which saw two people storm a courthouse before being killed by police.

06/02/2024

Economy

Turkey inflation for January climbs as housing and utility prices rise

Turkey's inflation figures for January continued to climb as prices for housing and utility services rose further.

05/02/2024

Gaza

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza as diplomatic efforts continue

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

05/02/2024

Yemen

US warns of more attacks on Iran-backed militants

After a series of airstrikes over the weekend, the United States warns of further retaliation if Iran-backed militias continue their attacks.

05/02/2024

Yemen

US and UK hit dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen in overnight strikes

The strikes on Saturday against the Houthis were launched by US warships and American and British fighter jets.

04/02/2024

Israel

EU concerned by 'domino effect' of Israel Hamas War

EU Foreign Affairs chief Josef Borrell calls for parties to help halt escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and the EU is worried that Israel might extend the war in Gaza to a 'pressure cooker' town near Egypt.

03/02/2024

Gaza

Hamas expected to respond soon to ceasefire proposal

All the latest developments on the Israel - Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.

02/02/2024

Football Now

WATCH: Can the India national team play at the next FIFA World Cup?

In partnership with Media City

India is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, but have never qualified for a World Cup.

01/02/2024

Gaza

Where does the international community stand on ending Gaza conflict?

Countries in the Middle East and beyond are struggling to find a way to bring the conflict to a halt.

31/01/2024

Gaza

UN says UNRWA is essential as Israeli strike kills 11 in central Gaza

All the latests developments on the conflict in the Middle East.

31/01/2024