Outstanding Teacher of Music KS3 - 5 (August 2025 start)

Eurovision: 70 Years of Geopolitics, Patriotism, Music and Glitter

Drake calls out DJ Khaled's silence on Palestine in new track

Drake calls out DJ Khaled's silence on Palestine in new track Submitted by Ghalia Mohamed on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:15 The Canadian rapper also makes several Middle East references in his three surprise album drops early…

Aussie star, Danish clubbing ode through to Eurovision final

A ballad from Australian star Delta Goodrem and a Danish ode to clubbing will fill the airwaves in Saturday's Eurovision grand final in Vienna after making it through the second semi-final, which delivered a message in…

Eurovision finalists tune up as boycotting Spain digs in

Eurovision performers from 25 countries on Friday went through a full dress rehearsal for the grand final, while Spain's prime minister defended the country's boycott of this year's event over Israel's participation.…

Embassy of Moldova hosts cultural diplomacy exhibition

The Embassy of Moldova in Doha recently hosted an ‘Art, Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy (AFCD)’ exhibition, featuring around 100 artworks to mark Europe Day and World Hat Walk 2026. The exhibition was attended by…

Qatar Philharmonic to stage opera evening at Katara

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra announced it will present an opera concert on Saturday at the Katara Opera House.The concert will be led by Lebanese conductor Toufic Maatouk and feature renowned French soprano Fabienne…

Eurovision: The song contest that broke the continent

Eurovision: The song contest that broke the continent Submitted by (not verified) on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:05 Organisers have yet to provide a credible answer as to why Israel is still included, while Russia remains…

Eurovision 2026: Anti-genocide chants 'censored' as Israel qualifies for final

Eurovision 2026: Anti-genocide chants 'censored' as Israel qualifies for final Submitted by Imene Guiza on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:03 Semifinal of song competition, which is facing its biggest boycott ever over Israel's…

'Europe must become more Jewish' says owner of Telegraph and Politico

'Europe must become more Jewish' says owner of Telegraph and Politico Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:48 The Axel Springer chief said 'I'm a Goy, and I'm Zionist, with all my heart, out of conviction,…

Heckler ejected from Eurovision after Israel song disruption

Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday. As 28-year-old Israeli singer Noam Bettan began his performance…

'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion

'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion Palestinian musicians have called for a boycott of Eurovision over its platforming of Israel while the genocide continues in…

Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadowed by Gaza

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 12 (Reuters) - The Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday with a protest due to be held hours before the first semi-final featuring Israel, whose attendance…

Israel takes the stage in semis of boycotted Eurovision

Israel will take to the stage as the Eurovision semi-finals kick off in Vienna on Tuesday, with its very participation triggering the song contest's biggest-ever political boycott. This year marks the 70th edition of…

Stung by Iran war, Trump looks to China visit in need of wins

A year ago, US President Donald Trump predicted that towering trade tariffs would bring America’s main economic rival to heel. He is headed to China this week with that ambition ‌blunted by court rulings, narrowing his…

Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 11 (Reuters) - This week's Eurovision Song Contest, already stung by boycotts over Israeli participation, is also facing a test of new public-voting rules introduced to address complaints…

Melody Memory: A modern twist to Qatari heritage

The Music Affairs Centre at the Ministry of Culture organised the “Melody Memory” concert, bringing together patriotic songs, maritime heritage and works rooted in Qatari and Gulf musical memory. The evening featured…

GCC Games Doha opens with celebration of Gulf unity and youth

The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 opened in spectacular fashion at Al Shaqab Indoor Arena Monday, with a vibrant ceremony celebrating Gulf unity and highlighting the multi-event’s role as a platform for the region’s young…

India-Africa Forum Summit returns to New Delhi to advance strategic partnership

New Delhi is set to host the 4th edition of the India-Africa Forum Summit from May 28 to 31, bringing together leaders and representatives from across the African continent in a renewed effort to strengthen one of the…

Two Tehrans: The parallel lives of a city

Two Tehrans: The parallel lives of a city Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 14:38 Power on display, uneven hardship, and divergent perceptions of life in post-war Iran An Iranian couple walks along a…

'Integrity costs something': Eurovision winners want Israel out of the contest

'Integrity costs something': Eurovision winners want Israel out of the contest Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 14:43 Former champions call for boycott of event over 'catastrophe' in Gaza and say show…