Middle East

Katz urges Gazans: Topple Hamas and free the hostages

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called on the people of Gaza to "remove Hamas and release all hostages" before the IDF expands its operations, especially in the southern part of the Strip.

2025-04-13T06:03:10.751873+00:00 IST

UAE calls allegations by Sudanese Army “baseless” at ICJ

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that the allegations made by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) were "baseless" and firmly rejected these during a hearing before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

2025-04-13T00:08:06.637246+00:00 IST

IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnel discovered near kindergarten

Over the past week, Golani Brigade forces have destroyed a Hamas underground terror tunnel system in Rafah located within a former kindergarten compound and approximately 100 meters from a civilian school, according to IDF Spokesperson.

2025-04-12T18:20:48.851522+00:00 IST

Arabic Language Academy hosts delegation from Italian University

Arabic Language Academy (ALA) welcomed a student and academic delegation from the Catholic University of Italy, consisting of 11 students accompanied by Dr. Wael Farouk, Director of the Arabic Cultural Institute at the university.

2025-04-12T17:51:11.046841+00:00 IST

UAE President receives US Congress delegation

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from the United States Congress, including Senator Joni Ernst, member of the Senate, and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, member of the House of Representatives.

2025-04-12T17:04:05.897181+00:00 IST

Katz urges Gazans: Topple Hamas, free the hostages

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called on the people of Gaza to "remove Hamas and release all hostages" before the IDF expands its operations especially in the southern part of the Strip.

2025-04-12T16:44:45.287502+00:00 IST

IDF controls morag corridor, Rafah surrounded

The IDF announced that as of today the Morag Corridor in the southern Gaza Strip is completely under its control, and that the army has effectively cut off the city of Rafah from Khan Yunis.

2025-04-12T15:51:42.049667+00:00 IST

IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnel discovered near schoo, in Rafah

Over the past week, Golani Brigade forces have destroyed a Hamas underground terror tunnel system in Rafah located within a former kindergarten compound and approximately 100 metres from a civilian school, according to IDF Spokesperson.

2025-04-12T01:42:19.293891+00:00 IST

UAE assumes Chair of INTERPOL Committee on Governance

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has been elected to chair the Committee on Governance, a key advisory committee of the INTERPOL. This achievement further demonstrates the UAE's strong reputation, its strategic role in fostering influential international partnerships, and its ongoing commitment to collaborative international action.

2025-04-12T01:38:03.359654+00:00 IST

Fujairah Airport, IndiGo launch daily flights from Mumbai, Kannur

Fujairah International Airport has announced its partnership with IndiGo, India's fastest-growing airline, to launch two direct daily flights to Mumbai and Kannur starting from May 15, 2025.

2025-04-12T01:37:48.729898+00:00 IST

UAE, US to deepen strategic partnerships

The United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, has concluded his first official international trip to the UAE since assuming office, reinforcing the longstanding and constructive bilateral ties between both countries.

2025-04-11T17:19:04.314770+00:00 IST

Six indicted after terror finance gang foiled by police

A crime gang, who laundered millions of shekels funneled by Hamas terrorists in Turkey to others in Israel, has been indicted by Israeli police and security services.

2025-04-11T14:26:19.969319+00:00 IST

Netanyahu’s passover message acknowledges pain, resilience

In his Passover address to the nation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the empty chairs at many Seder--Passover feast--tables this year, representing hostages still held by Hamas, fallen soldiers, and the wounded recovering in rehabilitation centers.

2025-04-11T14:24:12.169898+00:00 IST

IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnel discovered near kindergarten

Over the past week, Golani Brigade forces have destroyed a Hamas underground terror tunnel system in Rafah located within a former kindergarten compound and approximately 100 meters from a civilian school, according to IDF Spokesperson.

2025-04-11T13:57:27.105556+00:00 IST

11 'October 7' terrorists eliminated in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) revealed publicly Thursday night that, last month, 11 terrorists who invaded the country and participated in the murderous October 7massacre on were eliminated by Israeli forces, including key terrorists involved in the murder and kidnapping of Israeli soldiers and civilians.

2025-04-11T01:14:21.769275+00:00 IST

US Energy Secretary lauds UAE as 'strategic partner' in energy,AI

The US Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, emphasised the strong and growing strategic partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in the fields of energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technology during his visit to the UAE.

2025-04-11T00:50:58.294467+00:00 IST

DP World commences construction of Bharat Mart strategic trading

DP World has commenced the construction of Bharat Mart, a global business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplace in Dubai that is designed to facilitate trade between Indian businesses and global markets.

2025-04-11T00:39:15.923257+00:00 IST

Air Force retirees, reservists dismissed from service

A thousand Air Force retirees and reservists are being dismissed after publishing a letter calling for the end of the war in Gaza.

2025-04-10T17:25:10.571387+00:00 IST

Ahead of passover, President Herzog visits surveillance soldiers

Ahead of Passover, President Isaac Herzog visited the surveillance soldiers and combat troops of IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Unit 636, the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps.

2025-04-10T17:15:50.891787+00:00 IST

Two terrorists who murdered Edna Blumstein sentenced to death

The Lod Central District Court today imposed an unprecedented sentence of mandatory life imprisonment plus 60 years on the two terrorists who carried out a combined attack in Ra'anana in January 2024, in which the late Edna Bluestein was run over to death at the bus stop and many others were injured, some very seriously.

2025-04-10T17:13:19.768902+00:00 IST

Israel: Two dead, one in critical condition after clashes

Wahib Abu Arar, 26, was killed after he opened fire at police with a 16-gauge rifle. Another unnamed 27 year old is now dead too, with the cause of death remaining unclear, and a 25 year old was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

2025-04-10T13:56:07.974530+00:00 IST