Middle East

US military strikes on Yemen’s Sanaa kill eight

US military strikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, have resulted in the deaths of at least eight individuals, with several others injured, according to Houthi-linked media reports, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-04-28T05:48:31.561223+00:00 IST

Explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port kills 40

At least 40 people were killed and around 1,000 others injured in a massive explosion on Saturday at Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran's Hormozgan province, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

2025-04-28T03:37:23.375142+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with a delegation of ambassadors

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with a delegation of dozens of ambassadors to the UN, together with Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.

2025-04-27T23:08:11.697204+00:00 IST

Foreign Minister Sa’ar dismisses ICJ hearing on Israel

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke about the hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the UNRWA (UN Relief Works Agency) advisory opinion on its having been banned from operating by the Israeli government, which will start tomorrow in The Hague.

2025-04-27T23:07:53.475497+00:00 IST

Netanyahu says elimination of Hezbollah leader ‘smashed'

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last September "smashed the Iranian Axis" [of Evil]. The comment came when Netanyahu addressed the 2025 JNS (Jewish News Syndicate) International Policy Summit in Jerusalem Sunday night.

2025-04-27T22:56:21.990583+00:00 IST

Ukraine offers condolences to Canada after Vancouver tragedy

"Heartbreaking tragedy at Vancouver's Filipino festival, where a man drove a car into the crowd, killing and injuring innocent people. On this sad day, Ukrainians deeply share the pain of Canadians, Vancouver residents, and the Canadian Filipino community," Zelenskyy wrote on X on Sunday.

2025-04-27T20:28:41.346849+00:00 IST

Dubai Municipality to highlight its pioneering tourism projects

The Municipality will showcase its best practices and pioneering, innovative strategic tourism projects, reflecting its efforts to enhance Dubai's position as a unique future global tourism destination and its position as a global hub for the tourism and entertainment industry in a modern and innovative manner.

2025-04-27T17:41:55.636491+00:00 IST

Oman, UAE boost bilateral trade, investment ties

Zeyoudi said these ties help ensure both countries meet their development goals and that this trajectory contributes to economic growth, ensuring both business communities build long-lasting partnerships.

2025-04-27T17:40:28.679558+00:00 IST

RAK hosts 'Visual Rhythms of Art and Photography' exhibition

Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Special Advisor to the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, inaugurated the "Visual Rhythms of Art and Photography" exhibition, held at the Design Gallery in the Al Raffa area of Ras Al Khaimah, in celebration of World Art Day and in line with the "Year of Community."

2025-04-27T17:39:45.245255+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Zayed meets Noura Al Mazrouei, recognises her efforts

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has met with Noura Al Mazrouei and recognised her efforts in transforming date kernels into innovative food products.

2025-04-27T17:30:18.916322+00:00 IST

Literary agent explores graphic novels' brain-boosting power

Expert literary agent Janna Morishima emphasised the power of visual storytelling in turning even reluctant readers into passionate bookworms during her inspiring talk "Graphic Novels for Reading Fluency: Using Visual Storytelling to Build Stronger Readers" at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF).

2025-04-27T17:23:09.145789+00:00 IST

Sharjah Consultative Council discusses economic development

The Sharjah Consultative Council discussed the Sharjah Economic Development Department's policies and performance, highlighting revenue growth, business licensing expansion, and new proposals to enhance sustainability, regulation, and investment attractiveness.

2025-04-27T10:26:26.555389+00:00 IST

UAE leads in digital and AI innovation

The UAE has reinforced its position as a global leader in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence, with pioneering initiatives, record-setting connectivity, and rapid AI adoption transforming both government and private sectors.

2025-04-27T10:25:48.751594+00:00 IST

MBZUH, Chinguetti sign agreement

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities has signed an agreement with the University of Chinguetti in Mauritania to provide scholarships, conduct exchanges, organise joint academic events, and strengthen research collaboration as part of its international expansion strategy.

2025-04-27T10:19:49.245857+00:00 IST

ETGE condemns China’s East Turkistan genocide

At a conference in Ankara, ETGE representative Fatmagul Cakan denounced China's ongoing genocide and colonisation of East Turkistan, calling for the international community, Turkiye, and the Islamic world to recognise the atrocities and support East Turkistan's independence.

2025-04-27T09:46:43.757681+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed inaugurates 34th Abu Dhabi International Book

Held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the 2025 edition of the fair has selected the Culture of the Caribbean Basin as Guest of Honour, Ibn Sina as its Focus Personality, and One Thousand and One Nights as its Book of the World.

2025-04-26T23:03:03.457263+00:00 IST

Palestine President appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as PLO deputy

The decision to appoint a vice president comes after years of international pressure to reform the PLO and comes as Arab and Western powers envision an enhanced role for the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the Gaza Strip.

2025-04-26T22:23:11.941359+00:00 IST

Iran: At least 14 killed, 750 injured in explosion at key port

A huge plume of thick, grey smoke was seen rising from the Shahid Rajaee port complex. The Iranian government has said that the explosion was likely related to chemicals being stored.

2025-04-26T21:40:37.983320+00:00 IST

Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt for ceasefire talks

An Egyptian official told CNN that the Israel has been invited to meet with negotiators on Monday. It's unclear if Israel has accepted the invitation.

2025-04-26T19:09:37.446148+00:00 IST

Over 500 injured in blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port city

Iran's state media on Saturday reported a "massive explosion" at Shahid Rajaei, the country's largest commercial port located in Hormozgan province on Iran's southern coast, as per Al Jazeera.

2025-04-26T13:05:22.567810+00:00 IST