World News RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz
World News RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz
Iran Six US crew members die in Iraq plane crash as Iran strikes continue The Iran war shows no signs of letting up after US President Donald Trump suggested that operations could last for another three to four weeks, despite global energy instabilities. Trump says neutralising the threat posed by Tehran is more important than oil prices. Follow our live coverage. 13/03/2026
Iran Oil prices top $100 a barrel amid Iranian attacks on commercial ships The latest attacks marked an escalation in Iran’s campaign aimed at generating enough global economic pain to pressure the United States and Israel to end the war that started 12 days ago. But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding. 12/03/2026
Business Iran's Gulf energy site strikes rattle markets, raise recession fears Iran’s apparent erratic strikes all over the Gulf and now Azerbaijan, together with its stranglehold of the vital Strait of Hormuz, have resulted in a growing strain on the world’s global energy supplies with incalculable consequences ahead. 06/03/2026
Iran Trump says Iran war may last ‘four weeks or less’ as strikes escalate Trump says the Iran war could last four weeks or less as US–Israeli forces continued their strikes in Iran while Tehran hits Gulf states, Israel and US targets. 02/03/2026
Qatar Qatar denounces Israel over attack in Doha ahead emergency summit Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stressed the moment had come for consequences to Israel’s attacks in the wider Middle East. 15/09/2025
Travel News Six Gulf countries to launch Schengen-style tourist visa The aim is to streamline travel in the region and make it easier to explore multiple countries in one trip. 23/07/2025
Business Donald Trump wraps up Gulf tour with €179 billion in UAE deals US President Donald Trump secured €179 billion ($200 billion) worth of deals with the United Arab Emirates, including plans for the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) campus outside the United States, located in Abu Dhabi. 16/05/2025
Nature This historic ocean liner will become world’s largest artificial reef The record-breaking SS United States will soon provide a home for marine life off the coast of Florida. 21/02/2025
World News Euroviews. Could Europe stand to gain from the expansion of BRICS? Our continent does not have a choice but to seize this opportunity to unlock the potential behind the bloc's enlargement, if it wants to continue playing a leading role in shaping the new global governance, Oliver Rolofs writes. 11/09/2023
Oman Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited Oman Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited Oman on Monday, his first visit to the Sultanate since Syria's civil war began. Gulf states have offered aid to Syria's earthquake victims. 21/02/2023
Travel News Holidays in Dubai just got cheaper as 30 per cent alcohol tax scrapped The move is expected to further the appeal of Dubai to tourists drawn by its more liberal lifestyle, compared to other Gulf cities. 04/01/2023
Europe News Four charged in connection with Qatar corruption scandal at Brussels European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili was arrested by police on Friday amid an anti-corruption operation. 09/12/2022
Qatar 365 Qatar’s equine world: From Arabian purebreds to champion steeds In partnership with Media City Qatar365 explores the important role horses play in Qatari culture. 04/05/2022
World News France's Macron meets Saudi crown prince in final Gulf stop Emmanuel Macron is among the first Western leaders to meet with Mohammed bin Salman since the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. 04/12/2021
World News Iran fires missiles at mock-up of US aircraft carrier The exercises, dubbed "Prophet Mohammed 14th", in the Gulf waters come at a time of high tension between Tehran and Washington. 29/07/2020
World News British and Iranian forces trade blame over ship seizures Two-way radio exchanges have emerged between British and Iranian forces over the seizure of ship. 21/07/2019