Middle East

UAE leaders congratulate Custodian of Two Holy Mosques on success

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the success of the Hajj season of 1446 AH.

2025-06-07T17:33:53.226144+00:00 IST

“Act now to stop Iran” – Israel’s foreign minister

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called for international help to stop Iran completing its nuclear program, after the publication of a damning report.

2025-06-07T01:22:05.545581+00:00 IST

UAE President exchanges Eid Al-Adha greetings with world leaders

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings in phone calls on Friday with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar; Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco; and Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran.

2025-06-07T01:10:15.335165+00:00 IST

UAE sets global benchmark in peaceful nuclear energy development

The UAE continues to cement its status as a global role model in developing a peaceful nuclear energy programme that adheres to the highest standards of safety, transparency, and international cooperation.

2025-06-07T01:08:59.254065+00:00 IST

Japan approves 20 trillion yen plan for disaster-resilient

The Japanese government on Friday approved a plan to enhance the disaster resilience of the country's infrastructure over the next five years, with the project expected to cost more than 20 trillion yen (USD 139 billion). Kyodo News reported.

2025-06-07T01:02:09.527510+00:00 IST

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits northern Chile

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Friday, causing minor infrastructure damage and cutting power to over 20,000 people.

2025-06-07T00:50:57.288572+00:00 IST

Israel arming local militias in Gaza to counter Hamas

Israel has confirmed it's arming local militias in Gaza to weaken Hamas, as opposition politicians warned that the move endangers national security

2025-06-07T00:09:37.156622+00:00 IST

Israel conducts precision airstrikes on Hezbollah’s drone sites

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) shared operational details of conducting precision strikes at Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon late on Thursday stretching to early hours of Friday. The IDF said that it attacked drone production sites, warehouses and manufacturing units of Hezbollah's airforce unit.

2025-06-06T12:55:11.477033+00:00 IST

Israel and Argentina working on establishing direct flights

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich submitted to the government a proposal to encourage airlines to operate direct commercial flights to Argentina.

2025-06-06T12:25:00.785669+00:00 IST

Israel’s Defence Minister slams Lebanese President

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz responded to criticism leveled at Israel by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun who condemned the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) attacks overnight of Hezbollah underground facilities for the production of UAVs that were located in the heart of a civilian population in Dahieh, a residential neighborhood in Beirut.

2025-06-06T11:31:44.971660+00:00 IST

Jerusalem Resident Indicted for Spying for Iran

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment with the Jerusalem District Court against Rajab Salah, a 30-year-old resident of Jerusalem, for having contact with an individual who presented himself as acting on behalf of the Iranian security service, and for performing various tasks for him in exchange for a total payment of thousands of shekels.

2025-06-06T11:14:16.051844+00:00 IST

After record number of road fatalities, Israel to hold conference

The goal of the conference is to bring together all the key actors working in the field, and to constitute a turning point in the national fight against road fatalities.

2025-06-06T01:34:13.138230+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia: Indian pilgrims perform Wuquf-e-Arafat

Indian pilgrims joined millions of other pilgrims in Saudi Arabia today to perform Wuquf-e-Arafat, the core ritual of Hajj pilgrimage, the Embassy of India in Riyadh shared on Thursday.

2025-06-05T13:58:16.045561+00:00 IST

AED40 million donated to life endowment

A UAE family business has donated AED40 million to the Life Endowment campaign, supporting healthcare for chronic illness patients and People of Determination. The initiative by Awqaf Abu Dhabi promotes sustainable healthcare funding and community solidarity.

2025-06-05T09:05:07.444779+00:00 IST

UAE to ban single-use plastics by 2026

UAE Minister of Climate Change Amna Al Dahak reaffirmed the country's commitment to combating plastic pollution on World Environment Day, announcing a full ban on single-use plastic products by 2026 and highlighting global and national initiatives for sustainable transformation.

2025-06-05T09:00:56.573237+00:00 IST

UAE, Montenegro discuss strengthening bilateral relations

The two sides reviewed available opportunities to develop cooperation in sectors aligned with the developmental priorities of both countries.

2025-06-05T01:36:40.721272+00:00 IST

UAE, WHO launch humanitarian initiative to combat malnutrition

As part of the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works has launched a humanitarian initiative to combat malnutrition among children and women in Socotra Island in Yemen.

2025-06-04T12:09:54.620896+00:00 IST

Delegation's visit crucial to dispel misinformation: Diplomat

Speaking to ANI, Reddy said, "In the age of social media and information overload, it is important that correct information is shared with everybody. This delegation was crucial to dispel the misinformation spread by Pakistan. It would help to convey the right message, so countries can ask Pakistan the right questions.

2025-06-04T03:40:33.580266+00:00 IST

Israel targets Hamas strongholds, rejects UN criticism over aid

The Israel Defence Forces said troops eliminated multiple terrorists and destroyed weapons depots, ammunition storage facilities, and underground terror infrastructure throughout Gaza over the past 24 hours.

2025-06-04T01:36:44.448260+00:00 IST

"Egyptian Foreign Minister reassured Egypt...": Supriya Sule

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) or NCP SP MP Supriya Sule, who is leading the all-party delegation to Egypt, said on Tuesday that the group held a constructive meeting with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. He reassured them that India and Egypt need to work together in peace, trade, and culture, as the two nations are uniquely placed.  

2025-06-04T01:12:43.470988+00:00 IST

India peace-loving, but will respond to provocation: Anurag

"The safety of 140 crore Indians and the security of our country's borders is our utmost priority. We have delivered a clear message to the world that India will take every step necessary to safeguard its citizens, its unity, and its territorial integrity," Anurag Thakur told ANI.

2025-06-04T01:10:12.633140+00:00 IST