Middle East

Gaza

Iran denies involvement in drone strike as Biden says US will respond

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.

29/01/2024

Gaza

Negotiators see progress on Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release

A meeting in France on Sunday brings together US, Israeli and Egyptian intelligence chiefs, and Qatar's prime minister for more negotiations.

28/01/2024

Gaza

UN chief calls for donors to restore funding for Gaza relief agency

The UN agency has more than 13,000 staff working in Gaza, and at least 150 have been killed during the Israeli offensive.

28/01/2024

Yemen

Crew extinguish fire on tanker hit by Houthi missile off Yemen

The incident comes after US forces targeted the Iran-backed rebel group in a fresh airstrike.

27/01/2024

The Dialogue

Mutaz Barshim, the high jump legend who defies gravity and time

In partnership with Media City

As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 are looming up, high jump legend Mutaz Barshim from Qatar sat with The Dialogue to discuss his career and his vision on the sport he raised to an art to become Olympic and triple World Champion.

27/01/2024

Turkey

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey

The US made the decision after Turkey agreed to allow Sweden's entry into NATO.

27/01/2024

Design

Mercedes-Benz unveil plans for residential skyscraper in Dubai

As car makers jump on a new trend to create luxury skyscraper apartment buildings, we look at the history of building societies.

27/01/2024

Europe News

EU countries halt UNRWA funding over alleged October 7 involvement

A raft of EU countries - including France and Germany - have suspended funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees following allegations staff members were involved in the 7 October attacks on Israel.

26/01/2024

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