Middle East

World Council of Churches congratulates Muslim Council of Elders

The Secretary-General of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay, congratulated the Muslim Council of Elders and Prof Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, on the tenth anniversary of its founding.

2024-08-02T01:20:33.911973+00:00 IST

More than 3,200 terror attacks Judea and Samaria documented

As Israel battles Hamas and deals with threats from Iran and its proxies, a report released on Thursday by Rescuers Without Borders documented more than 3,200 acts of Palestinian terror in Judea and Samaria during the first half of 2024. The figure represents an average of 545 attacks each month.

2024-08-02T00:54:11.052333+00:00 IST

Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets into Israel; IDF hits back

As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israeli territory in the late hours of Thursday (local time), CNN reported citing Israel Defence Forces.

2024-08-01T21:39:57.821479+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed discuss regional developments with Blinken

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a phone conversation with Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America, discussed serious developments in the Middle East region. They discussed efforts to end escalation in all its forms and reach a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

2024-08-01T17:56:02.549672+00:00 IST

Dubai Airports opens new luggage facility at Terminal 2

Dubai Airports has introduced a new facility combining Left Luggage and Mishandled Baggage services, to enhance the guest experience at Dubai International's (DXB) Terminal 2.

2024-08-01T10:10:15.362837+00:00 IST

Israel strikes loaded rocket launchers in Khan Yunis

The Israeli army continued operations in the southern Gaza cities of Khan Yunis and Rafah during the past day, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning.

2024-08-01T09:45:57.703046+00:00 IST

Israeli forces destroy armed rocket launchers in Gaza

The IDF also said the fighters of the brigade combat teams under the command of it 162nd "Steel Formation" Division continue to operate in the Rafah area of Gaza.

2024-08-01T09:40:38.263231+00:00 IST

Hamas military leader Muhammad Deif killed in airstrike: IDF

The IDF on Thursday announced that Hamas military wing commander Mohammed Deif had been killed in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip on July 13.

2024-08-01T09:25:39.115834+00:00 IST

India advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Lebanon

The Indian Embassy in Lebanon has advised Indians to avoid all non-essential travel to Lebanon.

2024-08-01T03:14:32.196942+00:00 IST

Niv Sultan shares coy message after Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran

Sharing a wordless message on her Instagram story, Niv Sultan can be seen drinking a cup of coffee and then winking to the camera.

2024-08-01T02:53:08.824804+00:00 IST

Israel has delivered 'crushing blow' to enemies, says Netanyahu

Netanyahu, during the address to the nation, however, didn't claim Israel's responsibility for Haniyeh's killing. Notably, Israel has neither confirmed nor denied being behind Haniyeh's assassination.

2024-07-31T23:40:26.139558+00:00 IST

Iran’s Supreme leader orders ‘direct attack’ on Israel

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, New York Times reported, citing three Iranian officials, briefed on the order, including two members of the Revolutionary Guards.

2024-07-31T20:47:04.436937+00:00 IST

Sanad signs partnership agreement with Airbus

Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), has announced a partnership with Airbus.

2024-07-31T17:55:04.838659+00:00 IST

Israel publishes guide for citizens on emergency power supply

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection published a guide to home storage systems that enable emergency power supply without the use of gas powered generators: Electricity is available without generators that cause noise and pollute the environment.

2024-07-31T17:52:56.074945+00:00 IST

Israel supporting ‘Aquaculture’ with financial supports

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will support investments in "aquaculture" (the breeding, raising, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants) in the amount of approximately 10 million Shekels (USD 2.65 million). The support will be given proportionally to the marketed ton, according to 5,500 Shekels (USD 1,462) per ton of fish.

2024-07-31T17:47:28.631417+00:00 IST

Chilean President tours Museum of the Future in UAE

During the tour, President Boric was briefed on the Museum's most prominent features, including its iconic design and unique displays. The visit highlighted the Museum's vital role in shaping the future and its efforts in creating a better future for humanity.

2024-07-31T09:43:22.332880+00:00 IST

'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3' sends medical aid to Gaza

Due to the ongoing situation in the Strip, a significant number of hospitals have gone out of service, hindering their ability to treat the wounded.

2024-07-31T09:30:54.464246+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed meets Iranian counterpart

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Abbas Araghchi exchanged views on a host of regional and international issues of common interest and the latest developments in the Middle East.

2024-07-31T09:29:37.013532+00:00 IST

"Path of resistance will be stronger" says Iran President

Hamas' statement came after Haniyeh, who was in Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's President, was killed in an attack.

2024-07-31T09:02:01.790199+00:00 IST

UAE to evacuate 85 sick Palestinians, 63 relatives to Abu Dhabi

The statement added that the UAE is committed to support the people in Gaza

2024-07-31T07:39:02.793721+00:00 IST

Turkiye condemns killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh

In a statement, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "We condemn the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Chief of the Hamas Political Bureau, in a heinous attack in Tehran."

2024-07-31T07:23:09.695578+00:00 IST