Ukraine’s women in war
Since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, millions of people have fled the country in search of safety elsewhere in Europe. Most are women and children, with men of fighting age required to stay and...
24 Mar 202222min
Why Iran is raining rockets on Iraq
In the early hours of March 13, 2022, streaks of light punctuated the sky above the northern Iraqi city of Erbil as a barrage of rockets rained down on a building near the old town. The thud and blast...
17 Mar 202226min
India’s hijab row
A row has been brewing for months in the southern Indian state of Karnataka after dozens of Muslim students were barred by authorities from entering colleges because they were wearing the hijab. Wide...
10 Mar 202224min
Ukraine’s refugee crisis
More than a million people have now fled Ukraine. As Russia targets cities across the country, ordinary people have been faced with the unthinkable choice of staying put and facing bombardment - or le...
4 Mar 202210min
Ukraine Special: Kiev under siege
On the morning of February 24, Katya Niporka was woken up by the sound of Russian artillery shaking Kyiv. Soon after, the rest of the world was waking up to the news that Russian President Vladimir Pu...
25 Feb 202211min
How archeology is inspiring Omanis - and the world
Last month, archaeologists working in Oman’s north found what they believed to be a 4,000 year old board game. The discovery sparked interest worldwide, giving us a peek into the leisure time of the G...
25 Feb 202225min
Will nuclear fusion save mankind?
Last week, a team of scientists at the JET laboratory in England announced a major step towards making what some hope will be the energy source of the future. Nuclear fusion offers the hope of produ...
18 Feb 202227min
The Middle Eastern challenges of competing in the Winter Olympics
When you think of the Middle East, you might imagine hot weather, date palms, camels, coffee and hummous - but would the Winter Olympics ever cross your mind? Twelve competitors from five countries in...
11 Feb 202214min
