Middle East

Syria calls for unity amid transition to new government

The spokesperson said that Syria needed efforts of its people in the times to come

2024-12-11T09:06:02.124952+00:00 IST

Iran intends to maintain relations with Syria even after ally's o

On Tuesday, Iran's spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani called for "respect for Syria's territorial integrity" and said the Syrian people should decide their own fate, as per Al Jazeera.

2024-12-11T08:21:03.189202+00:00 IST

Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Progress and Challenges Discussed on Hu

Organized by Kazakhstan's Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights together with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, the Commission on Human Rights under the President of Kazakhstan, the General Prosecutor's Office, Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture and Information, the conference aimed to strengthen the involvement of governmental and non-governmental structures in human rights activities

2024-12-11T07:36:24.374369+00:00 IST

Indian nationals evacuated from Syria reach Beirut

The statement added that Noor Rahman Sheikh, Ambassador of India to Lebanon received them in Beirut.

2024-12-11T03:22:52.477578+00:00 IST

Israel cracking down on organised crime influence in construction

Following Prime Minister Netanyahu's directive, the Knesset approved a bill that will combat the phenomenon of criminal organisations infiltrating the construction contractor sector.

2024-12-11T02:46:47.870851+00:00 IST

Israel denies forces operating beyond Syrian buffer zone

The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday denied reports that soldiers were operating beyond a buffer zone along the Israel-Syrian border.

2024-12-11T00:28:03.188775+00:00 IST

‘I have waited eight years for this moment’: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struck a defiant tone as he testified in open court for the first time in Tel Aviv in his years-long corruption trial on Sunday.

2024-12-11T00:08:09.859648+00:00 IST

Netanyahu warns Syrian regime against allying with Iran

"We want to have relations with the new regime in Syria, but if this regime allows Iran to re-establish itself in Syria, or allow the transfer of Iranian weapons, or weapons of any kind to Hezbollah or attack us, we will respond forcefully and we will exact a heavy price. What happened to the previous regime will also happen to this one," Netanyahu warned.

2024-12-10T21:43:40.718252+00:00 IST

Israel Works to Advance Space Defense

The Head of The Space Office at the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense, Research & Development (DDR&D), Avi Berger, spoke at the first International Defense-Tech Summit this morning (Tuesday), led by the IMOD's DDR&D, in collaboration with the Blavatnik Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University. The summit brings together senior officials from the DDR&D, IDF, defense industries, academia, entrepreneurship, startups, and venture capital funds.

2024-12-10T18:09:03.136136+00:00 IST

Israel MOD Director General at First International Defense-Tech S

The Director General at The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir opened the first International Defense-Tech Summit this morning (Tuesday), led by the IMOD's Directorate of Defense, Research & Development (DDR&D), in collaboration with the Blavatnik Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University. The summit brings together senior officials from the DDR&D, IDF, defense industries, academia, entrepreneurship, startups, and venture capital funds.

2024-12-10T18:07:15.878989+00:00 IST

UAE Ambassador presents credentials to Governor-General of Canada

Abdulrahman Ali Al Neyadi presented his credentials as the UAE Ambassador to Canada to Mary Simon, the Governor- General of Canada, during a meeting held at the Rideau Hall in the capital, Ottawa.

2024-12-10T18:01:24.803707+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Space Debate focuses on global collaboration

The 2024 Abu Dhabi Space Debate, inaugurated under the patronage of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, brought together global policymakers, industry leaders, and academia to address pressing challenges in space sustainability. Discussions emphasized collective action on environmental stewardship, equitable resource access, and public-private partnerships. Highlights included a UAE-European Space Agency MoU and panels on security, space debris, and the transformative role of space technologies. Keynote speakers like Brian Cox and Josef Aschbacher shared insights into the future of space innovation.

2024-12-10T17:46:43.105579+00:00 IST

AWQAF Dubai partners with Parkin for sustainable endowments

AWQAF Dubai has partnered with Parkin PJSC to enhance and diversify sustainable endowment streams in alignment with Dubai's economic agenda. The partnership includes joint investment in multi-storey parking facilities, with AWQAF Dubai funding the development and Parkin managing operations. Ali Al Mutawa of AWQAF Dubai highlighted the initiative's goal of expanding endowment investments for economic and social growth, while Parkin CEO Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali emphasized the use of smart sustainable solutions to support Dubai's development objectives.

2024-12-10T17:37:45.213109+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of Excellence Award

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasised that government excellence is a deeply ingrained culture in the UAE, embodying the country's unwavering commitment to serving its community and providing the highest standards of living for its citizens and residents.

2024-12-10T16:42:45.847963+00:00 IST

Jaishankar concludes official tour to Qatar, Bahrain

EAM started his tour by visiting Qatar on December 6, where he took part in the 22nd edition of Doha Forum. Speaking at a panel on 'Conflict Resolution in a new era', EAM highlighted the impact of ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine on regional shipping and trade, while underlining the need for greater and participative diplomacy, the statement said.

2024-12-10T09:46:32.801303+00:00 IST

"Deep concern over conflict in Gaza": EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar on Monday reiterated India's stance on peace in the region

2024-12-10T09:20:27.752085+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024 opens with top financial leaders

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) today commenced with a grand opening ceremony in the ADQ Arena in ADGM, setting the stage for more than 60 events and breakout events throughout the week.

2024-12-10T02:05:01.620838+00:00 IST

Israeli airstrikes on Syrian Army assets reportedly continuing

Syrian media reports renewed Israeli airstrikes in the Damascus area. Targets reportedly include a chemical weapons site and an airbase.

2024-12-10T02:03:05.600275+00:00 IST

Victory is becoming a reality: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the army's achievements, saying that victory "is becoming a reality" during a Monday night press conference.

2024-12-10T02:02:21.191247+00:00 IST

India, Bahrain highlight growing people-to-people ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani on Monday highlighted the role of the Indian community in Bahrain as a vital link between the two countries, underscoring the importance of mutual cooperation in various fields, including healthcare, tourism, and education.

2024-12-10T00:24:12.959061+00:00 IST

India, Bahrain discuss trade, healthcare, defence, energy

The Ministry of External Affairs said, "The two ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to explore avenues of cooperation in diverse areas including energy and hydrocarbons, renewable energy, infrastructure, trade and investments, defence and security, health, food and agriculture, hospitality, pharmaceutical industry."

2024-12-09T21:58:48.391894+00:00 IST