Middle East

Israeli military strikes Hezbollah arms network

In the complex, two centers located in the area of Baalbek in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, northeast of Beirut were attacked. This is much deeper into Lebanese territory than the areas in southern Lebanon that have been the focus of the fighting in recent months.

2024-06-11T09:16:24.190054+00:00 IST

Knesset approves revival of ultra-orthodox enlistment bill

Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Parliament Knesset approved the revival of the contentious 'ultra-Orthodox' enlistment bill dealing with the military service of yeshiva students.

2024-06-11T05:40:51.224315+00:00 IST

Omar Al-Darai participates in the 48th Hajj and Umrah Symposium

Omar Habtoor Al-Darai, Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, Head of the Emirates Pilgrims Affairs Office, and His Excellency Mohammed Saeed Al Neyadi, Director-General of the Authority and Deputy Head of the Pilgrims Affairs Office, attended this morning the proceedings of the Grand Hajj Symposium in its 48th edition. Titled "Observe the Sharia Permissions and Adherence to the Regulations Approved in the Hajj Rite," which was attended by more than 500 participants from scholars and thinkers of the Islamic world.

2024-06-11T01:36:27.833083+00:00 IST

Shabab Al-Ahly begins its career by defeating “Matrix Deers”

Shabab Al-Ahly team defeated the Malaysian "NS Matrix Deers", with a score of 92-76, at the beginning of its participation, in the first group competitions of the Asian Basketball Champions League, which it will host at the Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Hall until June 15.

2024-06-11T01:36:06.813972+00:00 IST

Launching the “Fujairah Philosophical Dictionary”

Today, I announced the launch of the Fujairah Philosophical Dictionary, in the presence of a group of philosophers and intellectuals from the United Arab Emirates and the Arab world, as part of the work plan of the House of Philosophy in the emirate during the year 2024.

2024-06-11T01:35:34.714904+00:00 IST

Blinken discusses 'hostage proposal' in meeting with Netanyahu

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who is on a visit to the Middle East, held discussions regarding the hostage proposal, and distribution of humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza in a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

2024-06-11T01:32:27.210889+00:00 IST

Plane carrying Malawi Vice President goes missing

Vice President of Malawi, Saulos Chilima and nine other people have gone missing after it failed after the plane carrying them vanished and failed to and on a scheduled time on Monday, the Presidential office said, according to CNN.

2024-06-10T22:19:35.939715+00:00 IST

Hazza bin Zayed issues resolution forming BoD of Al Ain Football

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, First Vice President of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, First Vice President of the Club's Honorary Council, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Club, has issued a decision forming the Board of Directors of Al Ain Football Club LLC Company.

2024-06-10T17:52:21.105177+00:00 IST

Israeli Police raid Transportation Ministry in corruption probe

According to the police, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Aisman ordered the investigation "on suspicion of crimes in the field of ethical [misconduct] and interfering in legal proceedings that were allegedly done in the Transportation Ministry."

2024-06-10T17:49:31.295330+00:00 IST

Israel presses attacks on Hamas in Central Gaza

During the last few hours, airstrikes eliminated Hamas terrorists, including Nukhba Forces operatives in the central Gaza Strip.

2024-06-10T17:30:41.734131+00:00 IST

Mahrang Baloch highlights atrocities faced by Baloch community

She expressed concerns during a conference, highlighting the issues faced by young people in the Middle East and North Africa due to repeated wars and clashes concluded in Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday.

2024-06-10T11:25:03.308304+00:00 IST

Kuwait’s top leadership congratulate PM Modi

Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah all sent cables expressing their heartfelt felicitations to Prime Minister Modi.

2024-06-10T03:24:03.109345+00:00 IST

SEWA opens new Kalba power station to enhance energy services

The Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced the commencement of operations at the Kalba Commercial Power Transmission Station.

2024-06-10T01:19:15.261128+00:00 IST

Sharjah CCI discusses strategic business training

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC), has concluded its official visit to Spain, as part of SCCI's Strategic Business Leadership programme.

2024-06-10T01:18:56.106714+00:00 IST

Expo Centre Sharjah signs agreement to launch MEEVS 2025

Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has signed a partnership agreement with MIE Events to launch the Middle East Electric Vehicle Show (MEEVS) in 2025 at the Centre.

2024-06-10T00:58:28.656111+00:00 IST

Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera by another 45 days 

At a time when the war between Israel and Hamas does not seem to cease, the closure of Al Jazeera operations in Israel is further extended by Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, Anadolu Agency reported on Sunday.

2024-06-10T00:57:10.910248+00:00 IST

Iran: Ghalibaf approved to run for snap elections

Six people, including Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, are approved to run for the snap presidential election, which are set to take place on June 28 in Iran after the tragic demise of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-06-09T23:35:55.407220+00:00 IST

Israeli minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu's war cabinet

Amid the continued delay in the hostage deal, Israel's War Cabinet minister Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government on Sunday, reported Al Jazeera.

2024-06-09T19:25:55.195573+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister, New Zealand’s FM discuss bilateral ties

The ministers reviewed the paths of joint cooperation between the UAE and New Zealand and the prospects for advancing them in all sectors, including economic, trade and renewable energy.

2024-06-09T17:35:43.659907+00:00 IST

Danny Danon returning to UN as Israeli Ambassador

Danon replaces outgoing Ambassador Gilad Erdan, whose term expires on July 1.

2024-06-09T16:45:13.479720+00:00 IST

Israeli FM denounces UN decision to blacklist Israel’s military

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz slammed the UN Secretary General's decision to include the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) in a blacklist of countries and entities that harm children during conflict, saying Israel rejects this move "with disgust"

2024-06-09T11:02:05.542021+00:00 IST