Middle East

Israel has eliminated Nasrallah's 'successors', says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the country's forces have successfully targeted and eliminated potential successors to the recently deceased Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

2024-10-08T20:11:07.291856+00:00 IST

Crown Prince of Dubai concludes official visit to Kuwait

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, concluded his official visit to Kuwait, where he led a high-level UAE delegation.

2024-10-08T17:30:57.219604+00:00 IST

UAE launches two-week philanthropic campaign to help Lebanon

Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and as per the follow-up of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has launched a philanthropic campaign in the UAE community in solidarity with the people of Lebanon.

2024-10-08T15:28:20.062435+00:00 IST

Hezbollah fires over 100 rockets at Haifa; Israel strikes back

Tensions in the Middle East escalated further on Tuesday as Israel reported that Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets and missiles targeting civilians in the greater Haifa region.

2024-10-08T13:27:33.361672+00:00 IST

Arab League expresses solidarity for Lebanon, slams Israel

The Arab League unequivocally condemned what it termed "barbaric Israeli aggression against Lebanon," stressing the need for an immediate end to hostilities.

2024-10-08T13:15:26.054151+00:00 IST

Crown Prince of Sharjah opens 2nd session of consultative council

Under the patronage of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, will inaugurate the second ordinary session of the 11th legislative term of the Sharjah Consultative Council on Thursday morning at the Council's headquarters.

2024-10-08T09:28:20.337378+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Police signs MoU with Nawah Energy Company

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nawah Energy Company, aiming to promote cooperation, partnership and exchange of experiences and knowledge in mutual training fields.

2024-10-08T09:21:19.850666+00:00 IST

CIA Director Burns discusses Israel's response to Iran

CIA's director William Burns said in a recent interview that Israel is still "weighing very carefully" its response to Iran

2024-10-08T08:48:21.604421+00:00 IST

Year after Oct 7, Israel continues to reel under terror attacks

The Israeli Army noted that rocket sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and Galilee along with other central towns last night, with massive destruction seen in cities like Haifa.

2024-10-08T06:01:38.620973+00:00 IST

43 Palestinian illegally residing in Israel arrested

43 illegal residents from the Palestinian areas were arrested in Jaffa when police officers carried out what was described a "proactive and focused activity" in the Jaffa area due to concerns about employing or lodging illegal aliens.

2024-10-08T01:38:35.177742+00:00 IST

Five towns near Lebanese border declared closed military areas

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) declared the areas of Rosh Hankara, Shlomi, Kibbutz Hanita, Kibbutz Adamit and Arab al-Aramshe - all located near the border with Lebanon - to be closed military areas starting today at 10 PM Monday night.

2024-10-08T01:35:37.911037+00:00 IST

Tel Aviv mourns: Residents remember victims of Hamas Oct 7 attack

Residents of Tel Aviv gathered at Dizengoff Square to mark the first anniversary of October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel that left over 1200 people killed and took around 250 hostages.

2024-10-08T01:06:42.004538+00:00 IST

Prez Herzog thanks Biden for steadfast support for Israel

Israel President Isaac Herzog expressed gratitude to US President Joe Biden for calling to offer his condolence on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

2024-10-07T19:51:58.118069+00:00 IST

In fresh escalation, Yemen launches missiles towards Israel

Following the surface-to-surface missile launch, sirens sounded over the central parts of Israel, local media reported.

2024-10-07T15:55:14.573575+00:00 IST

Top US General conducts situational assessment with IDF

The Commander's visit focused on the current security issues

2024-10-07T09:51:07.490699+00:00 IST

Threat of ‘Imminent’ Hamas Attack Thwarted

Israel Air Force fighter jets recently attacked launching positions and an underground route of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip.

2024-10-07T09:50:33.972589+00:00 IST

Austria nears record tourism figures with 115.6 million overnight

Austria is on the verge of setting a new record in its tourism sector, surpassing its previous figure from 2019, after recording 115.6 million overnight stays since the start of this year.

2024-10-07T01:02:12.267219+00:00 IST

Areas around 3 northern Israeli towns declared closed

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Sunday evening declared the areas around three towns near the border with Lebanon, Manara, Yiftach and Malkia, to be closed military zones. The IDF said the move was made in accordance with an assessment of the security situation in these areas.

2024-10-07T01:01:16.466487+00:00 IST

Egypt welcomes French President's call to halt arms exports

Egypt welcomed on Sunday French President Emmanuel Macron's call to halt exporting arms to Israel intended for use in Gaza, citing the serious violations of international law and international humanitarian law committed by the Israeli military in both the strip and Lebanon.

2024-10-07T01:00:51.449504+00:00 IST

Hezbollah fires rockets on Haifa after Israel pounds Beirut

Rockets from southern Lebanon struck the Israeli port city of Haifa on Monday (local time) in response to Israel's intensified campaign in Lebanon with targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, hitting key weapons depots and terror infrastructure overnight, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-10-07T00:03:16.972373+00:00 IST

Knesset Committee moves to curb UNRWA activities in Israel

The Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee unanimously approved two legislative proposals on Sunday aimed at curbing the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) within Israel. The committee's decision marks a significant step in the ongoing discourse surrounding UNRWA's role and operations.

2024-10-06T17:44:23.487411+00:00 IST