Middle East

Home of terrorist who murdered soldier is demolished: IDF 

Klein was driving home from reserve duty when Shakur and other terrorists shot at his car, causing it to overturn. He was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind a wife and three children.

2025-04-10T13:19:52.650952+00:00 IST

Tens of terrorist infrastructures destroyed in Gaza: IDF

Terrorist infrastructures across Gaza were destroyed in military operations in Gaza overnight and this morning.

2025-04-10T12:31:34.225254+00:00 IST

UAE: Middle East Energy 2025 concludes in Dubai

The 49th edition of Middle East Energy, the region's largest energy exhibition, concluded at Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

2025-04-10T01:41:07.917528+00:00 IST

Egypt condemns Israeli closure orders to UNRWA schools in East Je

Egypt strongly condemned on Wednesday the Israeli occupation's closure orders for six schools operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem.

2025-04-10T01:38:18.662259+00:00 IST

UAE honours search, rescue team for Myanmar mission

The UAE Search and Rescue Team received an official welcome upon returning home following its humanitarian mission in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar after the recent devastating earthquake.

2025-04-10T01:37:44.003752+00:00 IST

UAE-Lithuania Business Forum explores future cooperation

Organised by the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the forum highlighted the positive momentum and rapid growth in UAE-Lithuania ties, reinforced by a series of strategic agreements and memorandums of understanding. These include the MoU recently signed between the UAE Chambers and the Association of Lithuanian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, setting the stage for future collaboration and mutual investment growth.

2025-04-09T17:48:34.270795+00:00 IST

"We need resumption of ceasefire," French President

Upon the conclusion of his visit to Egypt, Macron said that he hoped to keep their support alive in helping Gaza.

2025-04-09T06:21:08.158627+00:00 IST

Israeli fighter jets strike Hezbollah weapons depot in Lebanon

Isael Air Force fighter jets Tuesday night attacked a weapons depot belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization's air defense system in the Bekaa region deep attacked Lebanon, reported the IDF (Israel Defense Forces)

2025-04-09T01:17:54.299292+00:00 IST

UAE unveils details of its national pavilion at Expo 2025

The United Arab Emirates today unveiled the full vision for its national pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, taking place in Japan from April 13 to October 13, 2025. This was announced during a media briefing organised today by the National Media Office.

2025-04-09T01:17:37.449581+00:00 IST

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IFRC strengthen humanitarian par

Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Development and International Organisations, met with Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), at the Ministry's headquarters in Abu Dhabi to discuss ways to strengthen humanitarian cooperation.

2025-04-09T01:01:56.568864+00:00 IST

‘Broad enforcement operation’ enacted against crime in Arab

The Israel Police and the Headquarters for Combating Crime in Arab Society in the Prime Minister's Office, in cooperation with the Tax Authority, the State Attorney's Office, the Shin Bet, and government ministries and civilian enforcement agencies, are operating within the framework of what was described as a "broad integrated enforcement operation" that focuses on uncompromising economic enforcement against perpetrators of crime in Arab communities, in order to increase governance and thwart violent crime, and for the sake of public peace and security.

2025-04-08T17:43:51.732871+00:00 IST

Israeli researchers uncover key mechanism in antibiotic

Israeli researchers revealed on Tuesday that the way bacteria move plays a direct role in the spread of antibiotic resistance in a study that opens up new possibilities for fighting antibiotic resistance.

2025-04-08T17:42:39.411759+00:00 IST

Israeli military prepared for soldiers to observe the passover

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Military Rabbinate completed its preparations for Passover while providing a full nutritional response to all its soldiers. Due to the ongoing security situation, few of its soldiers are going to be allowed to leave for the holiday.

2025-04-08T17:35:10.716690+00:00 IST

Jerusalem police ready for Passover holiday security

Thousands of police officers from the Jerusalem district will operate together with Border Guard soldiers, volunteers, and national reinforcement forces during the week-long Passover holiday, which begins Saturday night and the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 20. The main focus of operational preparedness will be on crowded places and holy sites to maintain the safety, security, and safety of worshipers and all residents of the city and those coming through its gates.

2025-04-08T05:26:17.899733+00:00 IST

Israel: Three new advanced transportation terminals approved

Israel's National Planning and Building Committee (NPB) plenum approved on Monday the plans for the establishment of three advanced transportation terminals as part of the strategic plan promoted by Transportation Minister Miri Regev. The approved terminals are operational facilities at the Ma'in Sorek terminal in Rishon LeZion (south of Tel Aviv) the Ashkelon North terminal, and an integrated facility that also includes a passenger terminal in Kiryat Hatakshav in Beer Sheva.

2025-04-08T05:13:26.015885+00:00 IST

Drone launched at Israel from east intercepted

The Israel Air Force intercepted (shot down) an unmanned aerial vehicle - done - earlier today that was making its way into Israeli territory from the east.

2025-04-08T01:35:54.212488+00:00 IST

UAE hosts World Local Production Forum

Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), inaugurated the third edition of World Local Production Forum (WLPF) in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Chairman of the Board of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE).

2025-04-08T01:32:14.351970+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia suspends visas for 14 nations ahead of Hajj

The suspension, which comes into effect on April 13, will apply to business visit visas (both single- and multiple-entry), e-tourist visas, and family visit visas. Other countries affected by the ban include Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Nigeria, Algeria, Indonesia, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh, and Libya.

2025-04-07T18:50:49.402686+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade records 9 pc growth in 2024

Non-oil exports soared 16 per cent in 2024, reaching AED107.8 billion compared to AED93 billion in 2023. Re-exports grew by 11 per cent to exceed AED58 billion, compared to AED52.4 billion in 2023, while imports grew by 3 per cent to AED140.2 billion, up from AED136.4 billion in 2023.

2025-04-07T08:59:38.020017+00:00 IST

SCC discusses draft law regulating judicial authority

The meeting will be chaired by Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council.

2025-04-07T08:52:16.448586+00:00 IST

Five arrested for allegedly embezzling government funds

Following an investigation by Northern District police and Israel's National Insurance Institute, five suspects were arrested this morning for running a network that fraudulently spent public assistance funds intended for victims of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. According to the Israel Police, tens of millions of shekels were fraudulently paid out from the public purse during the "Iron Swords" War in Gaza.

2025-04-07T08:27:32.676665+00:00 IST