Middle East

Israeli forces find weapons in school, eliminate Gaza terrorists

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported on how this week its Givati Infantry Brigade found Kalashnikov rifles and ammunition during an operation in Jablia, Gaza. The armaments were uncovered during a search of a facility that was used as a school.

2025-01-03T23:49:42.944446+00:00 IST

UAE: Al Ain Dates Festival launched

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the activities of the first edition of the Al Ain Dates Festival began in the city of Al Ain and will continue until January 8.

2025-01-03T23:48:47.409699+00:00 IST

Kalimat Foundation celebrates World Braille Day

In celebration of World Braille Day, Kalimat Foundation, a Sharjah-based non-profit organisation, organised activities dedicated to advancing accessibility and inclusion for children who are blind or visually impaired and was hosted in collaboration with Racks Cafe at their Aljada branch.

2025-01-03T17:46:18.310574+00:00 IST

42 terrorists captured in Judea and Samaria

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that during the week Israel's security forces operated throughout Judea and Samaria and arrested 42 wanted terrorists suspected of terrorist activities and confiscated four weapons and tens of thousands of shekels of terrorist funds.

2025-01-03T17:42:50.930312+00:00 IST

Airstrikes hit 40 Hamas terror targets in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that in a joint operation by the Israel Air Force and the Southern Command, fighter jets and aircraft attacked over the last day about 40 terrorist concentration points and command and control complexes of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip.

2025-01-03T17:39:15.823875+00:00 IST

Israeli Forces Find Weapons in School, eliminates terrorists

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported on how this week its Givati Infantry Brigade found Kalashnikov rifles and ammunition during an operation on Jablia, Gaza. The armaments were uncovered during a search of a facility that was used as a school.

2025-01-03T17:09:45.082240+00:00 IST

UAE Government issues Federal Decree-Law to reorganise

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law to reorganise the Civil Defence Authority, aiming to enhance the country's readiness to respond to emergencies and disasters while ensuring the highest standards of public safety and protection.

2025-01-03T16:49:20.865330+00:00 IST

IOM warns winter's devastating impact on displaced Palestiniansht

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is deeply alarmed by the devastating impact of winter rains and freezing temperatures on displaced Palestinians in Gaza, adding to the unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe.

2025-01-03T16:32:43.097664+00:00 IST

Dubai welcomes 16.79 million international tourists in 11 months

Dubai welcomed 16.79 million international tourists during the first 11 months 2024 between January and November, an increase of 9 per cent compared to the same period last year when the number of international tourists reached 15.37 million.

2025-01-03T16:29:42.031505+00:00 IST

Israeli delegation to visit Qatar today for hostage negotiations

Israel is set to send a delegation to Qatar's capital Doha today to resume negotiations regarding a hostage agreement in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported.

2025-01-03T03:19:54.304382+00:00 IST

UAE FM discuss enhancing bilateral relations with Uzbek FM

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call today with Bakhtiyor Saidov, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

2025-01-03T01:09:06.650216+00:00 IST

Israel’s police sees rise in recruitment

The Israel Police saw a record number of recruits in 2024. Last year, the police force increased by 1,804 police officers, after many years of a negative trend. In 2024, 3,822 police officers were recruited, compared to 2,018 police officers who completed their service.

2025-01-03T01:08:33.980741+00:00 IST

Qatar strongly condemns shooting incident in Montenegro

The State of Qatar strongly condemned the shooting incident that took place in the city of Cetinje in the Republic of Montenegro, resulting in fatalities and injuries.

2025-01-03T00:38:54.223259+00:00 IST

891 fallen Israeli soldiers since October 7

Since Hamas's October 7 massacre, the Israel Defence Forces has recorded 891 casualties among its soldiers in figures released on Thursday, marking the army's highest death toll since the Yom Kippur War.

2025-01-02T18:10:10.803643+00:00 IST

Hamas Internal Security Chief killed hiding in humanitarian zone

An airstrike killed the head of Hamas's internal security apparatus, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Thursday.

2025-01-02T17:29:51.977791+00:00 IST

Israel confirms commando raid destroyed Iranian Missile factory

The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday released for the first time footage from a September commando raid deep inside Syria which destroyed an underground Iranian missile manufacturing site. It was the first official confirmation of the raid, of which some details were reported in the Israeli media on Wednesday.

2025-01-02T17:25:07.043382+00:00 IST

Two more cases of Bird Flu discovered

Bird flu - H5N1 avian influenza - was discovered in two additional locations in the Sharon region. The veterinary services at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have defined a quarantine zone of up to 10 km from the infected chicken coops.

2025-01-02T17:16:05.445642+00:00 IST

Muslim Council of Elders condemns attacks in US

The Muslim Council of Elders, led by Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, condemns the car-ramming attack that occurred on the streets of New Orleans and the explosion outside a hotel in Las Vegas, United States, both of which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.

2025-01-02T16:36:19.598414+00:00 IST

Israel eliminates head of Hamas Internal Security Forces in Gaza

The Israel Air Force (IAF) conducted an intelligence-based strike in the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis and eliminated Hassam Shahwan, the Head of Hamas Internal Security Forces in southern Gaza, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Thursday.

2025-01-02T12:00:30.455220+00:00 IST

Iranian official expresses support on Nimisha Priya case

Following the death sentence handed to Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen, a senior Iranian official has expressed Iran's willingness to assist on humanitarian grounds. The official stated, "On humanitarian ground, we are willing to do whatever we can."

2025-01-02T08:32:59.439529+00:00 IST

Israel: Sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant quits Parliament

Israel's sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that he has submitted his letter of resignation to the Parliament. Gallant further expressed his concerns regarding conscription law that he believes is contrary to the security of Israel.

2025-01-02T02:58:49.280918+00:00 IST