Middle East

Dozens of Aerial Objects Launched from Lebanon Land in Israel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that on Monday afternoon approximately 30 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanese territory toward the northern Golan Heights. The projectiles fell in open areas.

2024-06-03T17:23:41.348880+00:00 IST

Jerusalem is Israel’s largest city

On the eve of Jerusalem Day 2024, Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, is the largest city in the country, with about 10.1 per cent of the country's total population, and the number of residents exceeds one million. This is according to data released by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics.

2024-06-03T17:21:45.847851+00:00 IST

Israel foils Hamas terror plot masterminded from Turkey

Israeli authorities thwarted a deadly terror attack directed from Hamas's offices in Turkey, it was cleared for publication on Monday.

2024-06-03T16:33:46.812336+00:00 IST

Dozens of aerial objects launched from Lebanon land in Israel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Monday afternoon approximately 30 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanese territory toward the northern Golan Heights. The projectiles fell in open areas.

2024-06-03T15:48:37.275716+00:00 IST

UAE: Nominations open for 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

The nominations are now open for the sixth edition of the 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, an independent global prize recognising efforts to promote human fraternity and solidarity.

2024-06-03T08:55:22.591699+00:00 IST

UAE: KEZAD Group, NMDC Energy sign lease agreement

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group and NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), today signed an agreement for the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in KEZAD.

2024-06-03T08:43:22.384132+00:00 IST

Jerusalem population doubles Tel Aviv, report finds

The report, compiled by the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, found that Jerusalem's population of 1,005,900 is double that of Tel Aviv's, according to figures from Israel's 2022 census.

2024-06-03T00:39:23.787262+00:00 IST

Forest fire in Jerusalem’s Valley of the Cross

Eight firefighting planes and 23 firefighting crews battled the blaze in 34° weather.

2024-06-03T00:37:54.169319+00:00 IST

Killer of Israeli soldiers at large after surrendering to police

An associate of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and a Palestinian security official both confirmed to TPS-IL that they saw Shteyeh in the police building in Shechem the night after the attack.

2024-06-03T00:36:04.493820+00:00 IST

Israel strikes 30 Hamas targets during past day

In the Rafah area, a rocket launching site was destroyed minutes after launches were detected. The Air Force also struck a Hamas squad in a building in central Gaza that threatened nearby ground forces.

2024-06-02T17:45:20.433808+00:00 IST

Israel strikes back at Hezbollah rocket launchers

The IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) 91st Infantry Division (the Galilee Formation in the IDF's Northern Command) in cooperation with the Israel Air Force (IAF) detected on Sunday, using an aircraft, a terrorist entering a weapons warehouse belonging to the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the area of Meiss El Jabal in southern Lebanon. Shortly after, fighter jets attacked the military warehouse where the terrorist was sited.

2024-06-02T17:10:53.038711+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Emir of Qatar upon arrival in UAE

UAE's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, today arrived in Abu Dhabi on a fraternal visit to the UAE.

2024-06-02T09:22:18.873293+00:00 IST

Tel Aviv streets flooded as protesters demand hostage swap deal

Organisers claim that Saturday's demonstration marked the largest gathering since October 7, estimating a turnout of 120,000 individuals in Tel Aviv alone, although this figure remains unverified.

2024-06-01T23:27:34.141476+00:00 IST

KSA condemns Israeli attempts to undermine UNRWA efforts

According to a ministry statement carried Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Kingdom stressed that Israel, as an occupying power, must abide by the international law and the international humanitarian law and stop obstructing the work of international organisations.

2024-06-01T22:09:35.957623+00:00 IST

UAE’s ‘Cyber Pulse’ initiative wins prestigious honour

The UAE topped the world in the number of awards received at the World Summit on the Information Society in Geneva, with a total of 6 prestigious international awards, reflecting the UAE's leading global position in leveraging advanced technology to achieve sustainable development goals and improve the quality of digital life.

2024-06-01T22:08:55.420084+00:00 IST

GCC chief condemns Israel occupation's attempt to undermine UNRWA

Al-Budaiwi affirmed that the International community must support UNRWA and its work, and end illegal practices committed by the Israeli occupation.

2024-06-01T22:08:13.377363+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, Singapore's FM discuss cooperation

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, discussed bilateral relations, comprehensive partnership, and the prospects for their development and enhancement to achieve the mutual interests of both countries and their peoples.

2024-06-01T17:15:35.248586+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed appreciates US President's proposals to end wa

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed the importance of the proposals presented by US President Joe Biden regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, appreciating these efforts which aimed at stopping the war in the Strip.

2024-06-01T17:12:42.418559+00:00 IST

UAE field hospital in Gaza continues providing medical services

Dr Saif Al Mehrzi, an orthopaedic surgery consultant at the UAE hospital in Rafah, explained that the field hospital, which is part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, continues to receive the injured, particularly children, women, and those with chronic illnesses.

2024-06-01T16:09:25.637832+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Samoa on Independence Day

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, President of the Independent State of Samoa, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2024-06-01T09:47:58.490265+00:00 IST

UAE bags 17 diverse awards at 16th edition of GCC

The UAE media institutions participating in the 16th edition of the GCC Radio and Television Festival, which concluded yesterday in Manama, won 17 diverse awards. Additionally, three pioneers of Emirati media were honoured: Hessa Al Ossaily; Mohamed Najib; and Ahmed Saeed Al Mansouri.

2024-06-01T09:46:35.282388+00:00 IST