Middle East

Mohammed bin Rashid attends ‘Fashion Friday’ at Meydan Racecourse

The event is a key highlight of the Dubai Racing Carnival and a standout in the region's horse racing calendar, renowned for its internationally acclaimed high-calibre races.

2025-01-25T00:07:12.744717+00:00 IST

Netanyahu defends Musk amid 'Nazi salute' row

Calling Musk a "great friend of Israel," Netanyahu recalled how the Tesla CEO visited Israel after the October 7 attack and supported its right to defence and thanked him for it.

2025-01-24T23:23:02.532469+00:00 IST

Israel receives names of 4 female soldiers in Hamas captivity

Hamas said earlier that it intends to release Karina Ariev (20), Daniella Gilboa (20), Naama Levy (20) and Liri Albag (19).

2025-01-24T22:16:24.675213+00:00 IST

Israel confirms receiving 2nd hostage list from Hamas

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday confirmed receiving a list of hostages set to be released by Hamas tomorrow, provided by mediators, according to a report by Times of Israel.

2025-01-24T16:57:47.072781+00:00 IST

UNRWA facing unprecedented challenges in Gaza

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has been working to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip with life-saving assistance since the ceasefire, despite the challenges.

2025-01-24T16:53:48.870637+00:00 IST

Israel to extend military presence in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli political leadership has reportedly instructed the IDF to maintain its presence in the eastern sector of southern Lebanon beyond the conclusion of the 60-day ceasefire trial period, which is set to end on Sunday.

2025-01-24T16:49:12.556546+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi to host IFATCA 2025 conference

The event, scheduled from 28th April to 2nd May 2025 in Abu Dhabi, will bring together international organisations, government authorities, and leading civil aviation companies.

2025-01-24T12:39:59.591773+00:00 IST

Families of hostages urge full implementation of release deal

In the meantime, representatives from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum are holding a press conference in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ensure the full implementation of the agreement with Hamas until the last hostage is returned.

2025-01-24T12:30:59.373588+00:00 IST

Israel Justice Minister urged to convene Judicial Selection Comm

In a letter sent this morning, Baharav-Miara emphasized that the committee is the appropriate body to address objections regarding the candidacy of the acting president of the Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit, who is slated to assume the role.

2025-01-24T12:30:32.816836+00:00 IST

Hungarian, Israeli Ministers condemn ICC over arrest warrants

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar slammed the International Criminal Court during a joint media appearance in Budapest with his Hungarian counterpart, Peter Szerto on Thursday.

2025-01-24T01:35:19.475021+00:00 IST

Jerusalem man arrested for Hezbollah ties

The Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) and the Central Unit of the Jerusalem District arrested a 32-year-old suspect from the Jerusalem Arab neighbourhood Isawiya on suspicion of contacting elements in the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

2025-01-24T01:34:30.486473+00:00 IST

Plans to greatly expand Kiryat Shmona

Israel is promoting two major plans to strengthen Kiryat Shmona, a city in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon. Located in the "Finger of the Galilee," the city has been hit hard economically due to attacks by Hezbollah.

2025-01-24T01:29:17.095277+00:00 IST

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Terrorists Killed After 4-Hour Shootout

Two Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for deadly shooting attack were killed during an ongoing counterterror operation in Burqin, near Jenin, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning.

2025-01-23T16:25:09.381536+00:00 IST

‘Every Day, There are Ceasefire Violations’: Israel

As a Sunday deadline approaches for withdrawing Israeli military forces from Lebanon, experts and residents of the north told The Press Service of Israel that Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire leave them skeptical.

2025-01-23T16:23:16.226593+00:00 IST

Emirates Health Services unveils projects at 2025 Arab Health

Under the theme "The Future of Health Now", Emirates Health Services (EHS) is gearing up for one of its most significant participations to date at the 50th edition of Arab Health 2025.

2025-01-23T15:53:07.550535+00:00 IST

Sharjah Literature Festival concludes inaugural edition

The inaugural edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival concluded, marking a distinguished cultural event that illuminated the emirate's literary landscape with the theme 'Emirati Tales Inspire the Future'.

2025-01-23T15:45:28.819556+00:00 IST

Israeli town renames planned neighborhood after Trump

The mayor of Ma'ale Adumim, an Israeli town in Judea, announced on Wednesday the renaming of a significant tract of municipal land to "Trump One" (T1) in honor of US President Donald Trump.

2025-01-23T01:32:06.074823+00:00 IST

One terrorist killed in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that during the last day its forces acted to defend themselves after they came under threats posed to them in the Gaza Strip, despite the terms of the ceasefire agreement that entered into force on Sunday.

2025-01-23T01:19:41.495563+00:00 IST

Israeli forces fire on armed men in Gaza

Israeli troops in Gaza identified several armed terrorists who posed a threat despite the ceasefire in several incidents, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday night.

2025-01-23T01:18:00.192035+00:00 IST

How Ben-Gvir repeated a 'Netanyahu' with his resignation: Report

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's far-right Otzma Yehudit party quit the coalition on Sunday morning, just as the ceasefire agreement with Hamas in the Gaza Strip came into effect.

2025-01-23T00:58:20.667815+00:00 IST

UAE, Uganda sign agreement to build specialised eye-care Hospital

The agreement was signed on behalf of the UAE by Sultan Mohamed Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and on behalf of Uganda by Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2025-01-22T18:14:39.250203+00:00 IST