Troubled Turkish opposition re-elects leader before court ruling

Turkey's main opposition party has re-elected its leader in an apparent attempt to shield him and other senior party officials from a court ruling that could order their removal. Ozgur Ozel, the head of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) was...

New Entry/Exit System (EES) coming to Europe for third-country travellers

From 12 October 2025, the 29 European countries using the new Entry/Exit System (EES) will gradually implement the system at their external borders over a period of six months. The EES is the new European border management system, designed to...

Why oil and gas producers cannot slow down on the great energy treadmill

Oil and gas production is like running uphill on a treadmill with a merciless trainer who keeps cranking up the speed. It demands continuous investment just to maintain production and to meet even flat, let alone growing, demand. A new study...

Trump to announce Gaza 'breakthrough' after presenting 21-point proposal to Arab leaders

US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce a Gaza ceasefire proposal, after he presented a 21-point plan to Arab leaders at the UN this week, US officials said on Wednesday. Mr Trump plans to unveil the proposal in co-ordination with...

Egypt's President El Sisi pardons activist Alaa Abdel Fattah

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday pardoned Egyptian-British activist and blogger Alaa Abdel Fattah, according to an announcement published in the state's official gazette. Mr Abdel Fattah has been jailed several times for lobbying...

Two Gaza city hospitals taken out of service as Israeli offensive escalates

Two Gaza city hospitals have been taken out of service due to Israel's escalation of its ground offensive and damage caused by continued Israeli bombing, the Gaza Health Ministry said, as tanks advanced deeper into the territory. The ministry said...

Has Trump really ended seven wars?

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his claim that he has ended seven wars since his inauguration in January, when he vowed he would be remembered as a “peacemaker and unifier". Mr Trump and his supporters say he deserves a Nobel Peace...

Beyond Carrefour: Why brands are losing ground in the Middle East

The announcement that Carrefour has shut stores in Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries made headlines across the region. But behind the immediate news lies a bigger story that international retail giants are struggling to keep Middle East...

How we look after people decides the nature of societies

Traditional social systems established in the mid-20th century lack the capacity to address the challenges of the modern world. This much has become evident in recent decades. Demographic, technological, and economic shifts have raised the...

Keown says Anderson's England place 'nailed-on' after 'outstanding' international break

TNT Sports expert Martin Keown believes Elliot Anderson is guaranteed to feature in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad moving forward after outstanding displays against Andorra and Serbia. Anderson arrived at the City Ground from Newcastle in July 2024...

Emery can unleash his own Grealish in “outrageous" £35m Aston Villa star

While both Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers were victorious with England over the international break when facing off against Andorra and Serbia, the Three Lions duo will now be desperate for Aston Villa to kick into gear back in Premier League...

Eight killed as Israeli air force strikes Sanaa in Yemen

The Israeli military carried out air strikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa on Thursday, a day after more than 20 people were injured in a Houthi drone attack on Eilat in Israel. The Houthi-run Al Masirah TV channel reported “Israeli aggression”...

What Syria’s President should say in his historic UN speech

All eyes will be on Syria’s transitional President, Ahmad Al Shara, when he arrives in New York next week for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The symbolism is hard to miss. For the first time in nearly six decades, a...

UAE's new medical school opens door to better health standards - but hard work starts now

A new private medical school to be launched in the UAE could significantly help to bolster health care and meet the demands of a growing population. American University in Dubai has said it is teaming up with the prestigious University of...

Europe recognizing Palestine

Delegates cheer as France’s President Emmanuel Macron speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday in support of a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel. [Spencer Platt / AFP] At the 80th session of the United Nations...

Esha Oza says first ODI series 'a huge moment' for UAE women's cricket

Esha Oza, the UAE captain, says her side feel honoured to be the first players to represent the country in women’s one-day international cricket. The national team have played 99 women’s T20 internationals. They have been rewarded for the vast...

'Lay down your arms' and free hostages now, Netanyahu tells Hamas

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken directly to the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, saying, "We have not forgotten you." The prime minister's office announced earlier on Friday that loudspeakers on the Israeli side of the...

'Opportunity not to be squandered': UAE ambassador outlines priorities for UNGA

For the UAE, the UN’s 80th high-level debate is not just another annual gathering, but an opportunity to revive multilateralism as the world faces several pressing challenges. Mohamed Abushahab, the UAE's Permanent Representative to the UN, told...

Recognising Palestine: American opposition, European hypocrisy

At the United Nations summit convened by France and Saudi Arabia ahead of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City on Monday, several nations decided to recognise a Palestinian state and rally support for a two-state solution. France,...

Dubai unveils plan to cut education costs for parents

Dubai on Wednesday set out plans to encourage schools to reduce the price of education for parents by offering subsidies on running costs. Aisha Abdulla Miran, director general of Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority, stressed the...