Middle East

Lebanon

Israeli air campaign intensifies across southern Lebanon

An early morning strike in Nabatiyeh capped a week of escalating hostilities that saw the US and Iran exchange direct fire. While Israel continues to reject Tehran's demands for a linked ceasefire with Hezbollah, the relentless bombardment has left the southern Lebanese border deserted.

12/06/2026

Oman

US strikes tanker near Oman, sparking India protest over missing crew

US Central Command said it fired on the Palau-flagged Settebello after the crew ignored orders, hitting its engine room as the vessel attempted to carry Iranian oil in violation of the US blockade.

10/06/2026

Partner content

Dubai is training its private sector in agentic AI – here's why

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Dubai bets on agentic AI, aiming to overhaul half of public services and mobilise the private sector with training, incubators and investment funds.

10/06/2026

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Israeli warnings trigger mass exodus from Lebanon’s historic Tyre

Thousands of residents fled Lebanon's southern city of Tyre on 9 June, with long queues of vehicles heading north after Israeli military warnings heightened fears of further air strikes and a wider regional escalation.

09/06/2026

Lebanon

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as attacks persist despite Iran threat

Iran has warned that it will resume attacks if Israel continues striking Lebanon, but Israeli leaders on Monday insisted they would not be deterred.

09/06/2026

Yemen

Houthis join Iran war, threatening Red Sea trade amid Hormuz closure

Yemen's Houthis declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea and claimed a missile strike on Israel, with the Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz blockades now simultaneously threatening roughly a third of the world's seaborne oil and gas.

08/06/2026

Residences

This stunning cave hotel just opened in Cappadocia

Rooms at the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia come with private pools, whirlpool baths or even a Turkish bath and sauna.

08/06/2026

Israel

Netanyahu and Iran's military announce 'suspension' of attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel's strikes on Iran had deterred them from further attacking, leading to a suspension of hostilities between the two parties.

07/06/2026

Israel

One killed and five injured in shooting attack in central Israel

Israeli media say the attacker carried out the shootings from inside his car, allowing him to reach several locations within a matter of minutes.

07/06/2026

Lebanon

Israeli strike kills nine including three Lebanese soldiers

Lebanon has accused Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts after an airstrike killed three members of its army in the country's south.

06/06/2026

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Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal

UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting.

05/06/2026

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Thousands join Jerusalem pride parade under tight security

Thousands joined Jerusalem Pride parade on 4 June, under heavy security, marching for equality and acceptance in a deeply conservative, religiously significant city.

05/06/2026

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Gaza city residents survey destruction after overnight Israeli airstrike

Gaza residents surveyed extensive damage on 4 June after an overnight Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City.

04/06/2026

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Gaza: Families mourn victims after overnight Israeli strikes that killed at least nine

Families gathered in Gaza City to mourn relatives killed on 4 June after overnight Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, according to local hospitals.

04/06/2026

Kuwait

Video shows moment drone hits Kuwait airport terminal

Surveillance footage captured the moment a drone struck a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring dozens in the latest escalation involving Iran.

04/06/2026

Lebanon

Israel's expanded Lebanon campaign threatens to derail US-Iran talks

Israel continued to launch attacks at Lebanon, despite US President Donald Trump's heated phone call on Monday in an effort to salvage the peace deal with Iran.

03/06/2026

United Arab Emirates

Attack on UAE's Barakah more dangerous than Zaporizhzhia, Grossi says

Rafael Grossi told Euronews the drone strike on the operating UAE nuclear plant posed greater risks than Zaporizhzhia because its reactors were live at the time of the attack, warning that tonnes of nuclear material could have triggered a radiological accident with "very, very serious consequences".

03/06/2026

Turkey

This man became one of world's richest people without realising it

With a balance of around $21.8 billion in his account, Takalo ranks among the world's super rich, but he has been unable to access his money for nearly a month.

03/06/2026

Kuwait

Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport as US and Iran trade strikes

Kuwait suspended commercial flights after drones heavily damaged its international airport, hours after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain and the US struck an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island. Iran's IRGC said it had targeted the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.

03/06/2026

Sport

Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain

Iran’s national football team will travel to Spain before heading to its World Cup base in Mexico, despite players still awaiting Mexican and US visas ahead of the 2026 tournament. The 2026 World Cup is being hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

02/06/2026

Explore

Ankara designated 2026 tourism capital of the Turkic world

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Ankara is asserting its role as a vital cultural hub following its official designation as the 2026 Tourism Capital of the Turkic world.

02/06/2026

Travel News

US and UK ease Cyprus travel advice: boost for tourism

The two countries had raised the security level for Cyprus after drone attacks on the British base at Akrotiri, moving it to level three at the time – 'reconsider your travel'

02/06/2026

Lebanon

Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite Trump announcing agreement

Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire after Donald Trump announced a halt, casting doubt on ceasefire efforts.

02/06/2026

Lebanon

UN urges calm as Israel advances into Lebanon

The UN has called on all sides to respect the ceasefire following an Israeli military push into Lebanon, which threatens to derail US-Iran peace talks. Israel ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs as Hezbollah targeted Haifa, prompting Iran to threaten the opening of new fronts.

01/06/2026

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Israeli flag raised over Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon

An Israeli flag was seen flying over the medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after Israel said its troops had captured the strategic hilltop fortress.

01/06/2026

Cult

35th Doha International Book Fair honours Qatar’s history

In partnership with Media City

The Doha International Book Fair returns for its biggest edition yet, showcasing Qatar’s growing global influence through literature, publishing and cultural exchange.

29/05/2026