Middle East

UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on mosque in Niger village

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in a village located in southwestern Niger, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries of innocent people.

2025-03-24T16:33:36.723980+00:00 IST

FNC, French Senate delegation discuss parliamentary cooperation

The meeting was attended by several FNC members.

2025-03-24T16:31:55.563717+00:00 IST

Israel: Food Business Licensing Reform to allow regulatory relief

The reform is intended to establish enabling regulation that will lead to flexibility and individual adaptation to a food business, while requiring that business owners recognize and manage the risks of operating a food business.

2025-03-24T16:23:57.978671+00:00 IST

Israel: New Negev Airport plans move forward

The airport would be built in Moshav Nevatim within seven years, handle up to 15 million passengers, and lift the Negev region's economy, according to the legislation's explanatory notes.

2025-03-24T14:49:27.691439+00:00 IST

UAE President receives phone call from Russian President

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing these ties across multiple sectors for the benefit of their peoples.

2025-03-24T14:37:30.127336+00:00 IST

US, Russia negotiators begin talks in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh

The meeting comes a day after talks were held between a US team led by President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, and Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, which was termed "productive and focused" by the latter.

2025-03-24T13:21:01.494575+00:00 IST

75-year-old Israeli man killed in terror attack

A 75-year-old man was killed in a terror attack in northern Israel on Monday.

2025-03-24T12:30:58.654533+00:00 IST

Istanbul Mayor's arrest triggers widespread unrest in Turkey

Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition figure, has been jailed on corruption charges, triggering massive street protests across Turkey.

2025-03-24T12:09:48.505758+00:00 IST

National Security Minister Gvir addresses secret investigation

For the first time since his return to the Ministry of National Security last week, Minister Itamar Ben Gvir held a statement to the press on Monday during a faction meeting.

2025-03-24T12:08:55.538547+00:00 IST

Terror attack In Northern Israel: Victim identified

An 85-year-old man, Moshe Horn from Kibbutz HaZore'a, was killed in a terrorist attack at the Tishbi Junction near Yokneam on Monday morning.

2025-03-24T12:05:55.599365+00:00 IST

Russian delegation arrives in Riyadh to participate in peace talk

The Russian delegation arrived on Monday at the venue of the Russia-US talks in Riyadh for peace negotiations brokered by the administration of US President Donald Trump.

2025-03-24T09:17:42.496256+00:00 IST

Ukraine Defence Minister Umerov says meeting with US 'productive'

Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov shared details of the meeting held with the United States ahead of the peace talks which are set to take place today between Russia and the US.

2025-03-24T06:43:41.933161+00:00 IST

Israeli Government declares ‘No Confidence’ in Attorney-General

The Israeli government unanimously passed a no-confidence motion against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday, initiating a complex process to remove her from office. No Israeli Attorney General has ever been fired.

2025-03-24T04:53:49.902259+00:00 IST

Netanyahu Meets with new Armoured Corps inductees

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited on Sunday, together with Defence Minister Israel Katz, the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) absorption and selection base for new inductees in Tel Hashomer, where they met with recruits for the Armoured Corps.

2025-03-24T04:16:25.158709+00:00 IST

Hazza bin Zayed visits Al Ain for Ramadan greetings

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, visited Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan at his home in Al Ain. During the visit, they exchanged Ramadan greetings, reflecting the UAE leadership's commitment to social cohesion and engagement with the community.

2025-03-24T00:26:39.406061+00:00 IST

UAE: Maryam Eid AlMheiri appointed Media Office Chair

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued an Emiri decree appointing Maryam Eid AlMheiri as the Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Media Office, granting her the rank of Department Chairman.

2025-03-24T00:22:20.436334+00:00 IST

UAE weather: Rain, dust expected

The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy weather for tomorrow, with occasional dust and a chance of light rainfall, especially over western areas and islands. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, and strong winds may stir up dust and sand, making conditions rough at sea.

2025-03-24T00:21:08.427561+00:00 IST

IDF strikes key Hamas commanders as Gaza crisis deepens

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the targeted killing of key Hamas commanders in Gaza, citing intelligence-based operations. Meanwhile, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff blamed Hamas for renewed fighting, as Israeli airstrikes continued across Gaza and Lebanon. Humanitarian concerns escalate amid Gaza's worsening blockade.

2025-03-23T22:49:21.079180+00:00 IST

US-Ukraine hold talks in Saudi Arabia

US and Ukrainian delegations are holding talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of efforts to negotiate a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war. The discussions, mediated by the Trump administration, focus on securing energy infrastructure and a possible ceasefire. Meanwhile, Russian drone strikes have killed at least seven people in Ukraine, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to call for increased pressure on Moscow.

2025-03-23T20:04:55.091480+00:00 IST

Cost of war: Israel faces 100,000 disabled veterans by 2030

Israel reported a sharp increase in the number of wounded security personnel on Sunday morning, ahead of its first international rehabilitation conference on Tuesday.

2025-03-23T17:17:15.495874+00:00 IST

Israel encircles Tel al-Sultan in Rafah, targets Hamas

Israeli soldiers completed the encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, targeting Hamas terror infrastructure and eliminating multiple operatives, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday.

2025-03-23T15:14:30.675750+00:00 IST