Middle East

US sends aircraft to Greenland base amid tensions over Trump’s ta

The US will deploy a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft at the Pituffik space base, Greenland, as tensions rise over President Donald Trump's move to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

2026-01-19T23:56:44.926223+00:00 IST

Israel: 13 new projects will integrate AI into government ministr

As part of the program, with a total investment of approximately NIS 40 million led by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and the National Digital System, the selected projects will receive professional guidance from AI experts from the public sector and academia, dedicated training and regulatory guidance that will ensure responsible implementation of the technology in government ministries.

2026-01-19T23:32:33.276411+00:00 IST

Israel targets Hezbollah training, weapons sites in Lebanon

Israel is currently striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon over the terror group's ceasefire violations, the Israel Defense Forces says.

2026-01-19T17:48:11.036936+00:00 IST

Israel to merge government tourism companies

The government of Israel approved a reform to streamline the development of tourism infrastructure with a merger of two government tourism companies that it said will save millions of Shekels. The Old Acre and Nazareth Development Company will be folded into the Government Tourism Company (HTC).

2026-01-18T22:40:00.951366+00:00 IST

UAE chairs 22nd session of Arab Electronic Media Committee in Cai

The UAE chaired the 22nd session of the Arab Electronic Media Committee, which commenced on Sunday, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo.

2026-01-18T22:39:37.274381+00:00 IST

UAE begins loading 'Saqr Humanitarian Ship' in support of Gaza St

In implementation of the directives of Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Charity and Humanitarian Foundation has commenced loading the 12th Saqr Humanitarian Ship with relief aid at Ras Al Khaimah Port, in cooperation with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of its humanitarian mission to support the people of the Gaza Strip.

2026-01-18T22:39:14.399527+00:00 IST

Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led SDF

As part of the arrangement, the deal will also see SDF forces integrate into the Syrian military, the report said.

2026-01-18T16:50:11.560061+00:00 IST

Israeli firm commit acquires African tech talent platform

Israeli software solutions leader Commit has acquired Savannah, a startup that recruits and employs top tech talent from African countries for global development teams.

2026-01-18T16:14:41.856885+00:00 IST

UAE ratifies International Forced Labour Protocol

On January 15, the United Arab Emirates ratified the ILO Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930, becoming the sixty-third country worldwide and the second among members of the Gulf Cooperation Council to ratify this instrument. With this ratification, the UAE is demonstrating its firm commitment to combating forced labour in all its forms, including human trafficking.

2026-01-18T16:07:08.283743+00:00 IST

Scientists pinpoint tissue-regenerating cells

For the first time, scientists have identified the specific cells that allow severely damaged tissue to regenerate after widespread destruction, a discovery that could change how cancer relapse is prevented, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science told The Press Service of Israel.

2026-01-18T15:12:26.827796+00:00 IST

UAE signs cooperation agreement with IFRC to support humanitarian

The agreement was signed by Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and Jagan Chapagain, Secretary-General of the IFRC. The funding aims to strengthen the humanitarian response to the ongoing crisis in Sudan and support communities affected by the conflict.

2026-01-18T13:55:03.627096+00:00 IST

Iran dismisses US attack claims, warns of “firm” response

Iran rejected US claims that it was planning attacks on American bases, saying Washington is fuelling tensions in West Asia. Iran said it will strengthen its defence capabilities and warned it would respond "firmly and decisively" to any aggression.

2026-01-18T11:10:39.109296+00:00 IST

Iran-US tensions: Diplomacy only path forward, says former Nuclea

A former Iranian diplomat and nuclear negotiator has warned that military action would destabilise the entire Middle East, urging both Washington and Tehran to pursue direct dialogue to resolve mounting tensions.

2026-01-18T00:10:41.315989+00:00 IST

UAE President, sheikhs attend session marking Fourth Anniversary

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a session today commemorating the fourth anniversary of the Day of Solidarity. The occasion highlighted the strength of unity and cohesion across the UAE community, among both citizens and residents.

2026-01-17T23:59:14.163072+00:00 IST

UAE welcomes announcement of launch of second phase of peace plan

Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has welcomed the announcement of the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, as well as the formal establishment of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a temporary transitional body established pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

2026-01-17T23:58:19.807556+00:00 IST

Israel objects to White House picks for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government has objected to US President Donald Trump's selection of candidates for the Gaza governing body, "Board of Peace," stating that the appointments were not made in coordination with Israel and "run contrary to its policy."

2026-01-17T23:47:16.576209+00:00 IST

India pushes for consular access of detained Indian crew members

The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Saturday urged Iranian authorities to grant consular access to 16 Indian crew members detained on MT Valiant Roar. Despite repeated requests since Dec 14, access hasn't been granted.

2026-01-17T13:15:16.219428+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits Al Hosn Festival 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited Al Hosn Festival 2026, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi at the historic Qasr Al Hosn site until 1 February 2026.

2026-01-17T00:25:09.110080+00:00 IST

Dy PM Abdullah bin Zayed attends UAE National Orchestra’s landmar

The UAE National Orchestra marked a defining cultural moment last night with its debut concert, The Beginning, held at the Emirates Palace Auditorium in Abu Dhabi.

2026-01-17T00:24:39.916999+00:00 IST

India Embassy in Riyadh commemorates Armed Forces Veterans’ Day

The Embassy of India in Riyadh commemorated Armed Forces Veterans' Day, paying tribute to India's Veer Yodhas, the veterans of the Indian Armed Forces, for their selfless service, sacrifice, and enduring contribution to nation-building.

2026-01-16T23:08:17.654034+00:00 IST

Dubai-based Arnifi enables over 750+ clients in its second year

Dubai-based Arnifi, a multinational tech-enabled global business setup platform, on Thursday announced that it has enabled over 750 clients to establish their footprint in international markets in its second year of operations, marking a key milestone in the company's growth journey.

2026-01-16T17:03:58.291564+00:00 IST