Bahrain's yacht rental market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by rising affluence and strategic investments in maritime infrastructure. From short marina cruises to island excursions and superyacht charters, diverse options cater to...
Seven months after the fall of Syria's former president Bashar al-Assad, FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr gained rare access to sites across the war-ravaged nation, some of which have long been inaccessible to journalists. From Aleppo to the...
We have warned the government repeatedly: the response has been pathetic. Britain has a duty to act morally, and stop supporting this genocide Dr Natalie Roberts is the executive director of Médecins Sans Frontières UK Our colleague...
Saudi Arabia has opened its main stock market, Tadawul, to direct investment by GCC residents for the first time. The move expands access beyond previous limits and is part of wider reforms to attract regional and global investors. It...
This guide explains everything you need to know about the Emirates ID, including its purpose, benefits, and how to apply. Whether you’re a UAE citizen, expat, or GCC national, the Emirates ID is essential for accessing government...
Guli Francis-Dehqani, Rachel Treweek, Graham Usher, Christopher Chessun, the bishops of Chelmsford, Gloucester, Norwich and Southwark, say the UK government has a legal and moral duty to act As the war in Gaza persists, the situation in...
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, met several times with President Trump, amid rising hopes of a cease-fire in Gaza, but there are still obstacles to a truce with Hamas.
Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is warning that the future of democracy in the country is at stake, as a legal crackdown against it intensifies. This month has seen three more city mayors arrested in...
In April, U.S.-made bombs destroyed a detention facility that held Ethiopian migrants in Yemen, crushing bodies and shredding limbs. Amid official silence, the survivors are left wondering why.
A Gaza-bound boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists, including members of France's Unbowed party, and humanitarian aid left Sicily on Sunday, over a month after Israel detained and deported people aboard a previous vessel.
Ten Palestinians were reported killed Friday while waiting for rations in Gaza, adding to nearly 800 similar deaths in the last six weeks, according to the UN, with Israel's army saying it issued new instructions to troops following...
Israeli PM manages to avoid breach with US president through high-profile assurances he is seeking end to war Middle East crisis – live updates Benjamin Netanyahu arrived back in Israel on Friday without a ceasefire in the Gaza war...
Qatar is witnessing a surge in side hustles, from tutoring to digital freelancing, driven by economic diversification goals. While these ventures offer opportunities for skill development and entrepreneurship, legal uncertainties and...
Qatar has initiated a compensation program for citizens and residents whose properties were damaged by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles targeting the Al Udeid US base during the June Iran-Israel conflict. Following directives...
Bahrain's Golden Residency Visa, introduced in 2022, offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to the UAE and Saudi Arabia's residency programs. With easier eligibility criteria, lower financial thresholds, and a straightforward...
Palestinians continue to hold on to the practice we call sumoud – refusing to give up or leave – despite the world turning its back on us Over the past 21 long months of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, voices all over the world have...
Military opposed to Gaza ‘humanitarian city’ plan, which a former Israeli PM has likened to a concentration camp A feud has broken between the Israeli government and the military over the cost and impact of a planned camp for...
At least eight Palestinians, most of them children, were killed and more than a dozen were wounded in central Gaza when they went to collect water on Sunday, local officials said, in an Israeli strike which the military said missed its...
President Donald Trump on Saturday said major US trading partners the European Union and Mexico would face a 30 percent tariff starting next month, ramping up pressure for deals in his trade wars.
The European Union is seeking ways to put pressure on Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, its top diplomat said, as member states weighed action against Israel over what they see as potential human rights violations.
There has been an increase of arrests since Trump began his second term. Yet the majority of people currently detained by ICE have no criminal convictions.
Ambulances were reportedly stopped from reaching Sayfollah Musallet after attack in which another Palestinian man was shot dead A 20-year-old Palestinian-American was killed by Israeli settlers while visiting relatives in the occupied...
After nearly 12 years, Grand Theft Auto V is officially launching in Saudi Arabia and the UAE on July 17, 2025. Previously delayed due to mature content, the game now carries a 21+ rating. Its release marks a significant shift in...
The assessment came as experts are trying to determine how long it would take Iran to rebuild its nuclear program in the aftermath of U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Absence of French president makes it less likely there will be announcement of recognition of a Palestinian state A UN summit on a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel – postponed by the Israel-Iran war – has been rescheduled for...
Nearly 800 people were killed while trying to access aid in Gaza since late May – with most of the fatalities occurring near the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's sites, the UN human rights office said Friday.
Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe's southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have...
FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to the IFRC spokesperson Tommaso Della Longa about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid continued Israeli strikes. He stresses that there is no safe place for civilians or humanitarian workers today in...
Exclusive: MPs say in letter Gaza is being ethnically cleansed as Israeli defence minister plans ‘forcible transfer’ Nearly 60 Labour MPs have demanded the UK immediately recognises Palestine as a state, after Israel’s defence minister...
Over 2.5 million Indians significantly contribute to Saudi Arabia's economy, with women's workforce participation rising to 35-36%. Reforms and advocates like Manju ensure expat rights, while opportunities expand in STEM, healthcare, and...
A Gaza-bound boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists and humanitarian aid left Sicily on Sunday, over a month after Israel detained and deported people aboard a previous vessel. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.
Othman El Ballouti, a top Belgian-Moroccan drug trafficker dubbed the “Cocaine King,” was extradited from Dubai to Belgium in July 2025 after his arrest in December 2024. His handover, part of a wider international crackdown, was enabled...
The 2020 agreements addressed diplomacy and commerce, not conflicts or the Palestinians. Predictions that the deals would produce regional peace were baseless, analysts say.
Indirect talks on a US proposal for a 60-day pause in fighting in Gaza remained deadlocked on Saturday as Hamas and Israel each accused the other of sabotaging attempts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Gaza's civil defence...
Majority of those killed were in the vicinity of sites run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation The number of people killed by strikes in Gaza on Friday has risen to seven, according to the region’s civil defence agency,...
Ten Palestinians were reported killed Friday while waiting for rations in Gaza, adding to nearly 800 similar deaths in the last six weeks, according to the UN, with Israel's army saying it issued new instructions to troops following...
The anonymous writer has seen horror after horror in the 21 months since he was driven from his home in Gaza City. How has he kept going? And does he have any hope left? On the morning of 7 October 2023, the author of the Guardian’s Gaza...
Real estate tokenization is transforming property investment by enabling fractional, blockchain-based ownership. In Dubai, Prypco Mint is leading this shift, selling out tokenized properties in minutes. Backed by regulators and aligned...
At least 89 people have been killed in violent clashes between Bedouin tribes and local Druze fighters in the southern Syrian city of Sweida, a war monitor reported Monday. As the Syrian government scrambles to contain the unrest, Israel...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday his country had achieved victory after Kurdish rebels destroyed their weapons, ending their decades-long armed struggle against Ankara.
Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, driven by conflict, economic collapse and climate shocks, leaves migrants desperate to return to their home countries. In March 2025, the Global Data Institute Displacement Tracking Matrix recorded that...
Nine killed in separate bombing of a home on Sunday and 31 others shot dead near aid distribution site on Saturday Middle East crisis – live updates An Israeli airstrike has killed at least 10 people, including six children, who were...
Ten Palestinians were reported killed waiting for rations in Gaza, adding to the nearly 800 killed seeking aid in the last six weeks, according to the UN, with Israel's army saying it issued troops new instructions following the repeated...