Middle East

Ruler of Ajman, Crown Prince attend closing of Ajman Arabian Hors

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, attended this evening the closing ceremony of the 23rd Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship 2026, held in Al Jurf 2 area.

2026-01-05T01:31:43.265453+00:00 IST

Saudi-backed Yemen’s government retakes Hadramout, al-Mahra

According to a statement issued by Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen, on Saturday, the Saudi-backed Homeland Shield forces had achieved "record success" by reclaiming all military and security sites in the province bordering Saudi Arabia following an operation that began on Friday.

2026-01-04T19:27:39.263151+00:00 IST

Greece airspace shutdown triggers delays at Israeli Airports

The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) warns of flight delays at Ben Gurion Airport after Greece closed all its airports due to unspecified radio frequency problems.

2026-01-04T17:53:47.891937+00:00 IST

Israeli forces attack Hezbollah terrorist in Southern Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that Sunday afternoon it attacked a terrorist from the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Jmaijmeh area in southern Lebanon.

2026-01-04T17:39:01.409167+00:00 IST

Sharjah Ruler receives founding delegation of ALA Beirut

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA), received on Sunday a delegation of founders of ALA in Beirut, Lebanon, headed by Dr Emile Badi Yaqub and Dr Rashid Darbas, at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in University City.

2026-01-04T17:35:51.325333+00:00 IST

UAE aviation sector stands as key pillar of national economy

The UAE aviation sector continues to consolidate its position as one of the strategic pillars of the national economy and a global benchmark in governance, innovation and sustainability.

2026-01-04T17:21:36.078291+00:00 IST

Israeli forces destroy 2-Kilometre Hamas Tunnel in Northern Gaza

Combat engineers recently demolished a two-kilometre Hamas tunnel within the Israeli side of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday.

2026-01-04T17:07:29.494910+00:00 IST

'Iran Regime has no silver bullet solution for economic problem'

In the wake of the protests which took place in Iran as the country is facing severe economic strain, Senior Researcher Dennis Citrinowicz told ANI that despite the challenging situation in Iran, a regime change is unlikely and that one has to wait and watch how things develop.

2026-01-04T16:54:53.153180+00:00 IST

Israel Police establishes new district in the Negev

The Israel Police established a new security sub-district within its Southern District - the Rotem (juniper brush) Area - in the Negev it said to "strengthen the security of southern residents." It will have hundreds of officers in the fields of patrol, investigations, intelligence, anti-terror, and surveillance, with the allocation of all of its resources to combat crime in general and in Arab communities in particular, including arms trafficking and shooting incidents, extortion of protection money, illegal construction, the phenomenon of polygamy that harms social order, and any criminal activity that undermines the security of southern residents.

2026-01-04T16:33:08.880169+00:00 IST

Israel backs US Venezuela action, hails “perfect operation”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed full support for US actions on Venezuela, saying they aim to restore freedom and justice. He said Latin America is shifting toward the US and Israel, congratulated President Donald Trump on his decision, and praised the American military for the operation.

2026-01-04T13:45:16.682197+00:00 IST

Research offers roadmap for more effective antibiotic treatments

Antibiotics are designed to eliminate bacteria by disrupting processes tied to growth and division. Yet in many infections, a small subset of bacterial cells survives treatment and later reignites disease. This phenomenon, known as antibiotic persistence, is a major cause of treatment failure and relapse, even when bacteria show no genetic resistance to the drugs.

2026-01-04T09:48:39.392477+00:00 IST

Netanyahu congratulates Trump on successful Venezuela op

The US on Saturday captured Venezuelan dictator Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after conducting a targeted military operation. This action was taken in alignment with US allegations that Maduro was involved in drug trafficking and had rigged the 2024 election.

2026-01-04T09:24:37.090495+00:00 IST

“Victory belongs to you”: Reza Pahlavi backs Iran protests

Iran saw continued protests over economic distress as former crown prince Reza Pahlavi backed demonstrators, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that "rioters must be put in their place". The unrest has drawn international attention, including warnings from US President Donald Trump.

2026-01-04T06:08:24.409449+00:00 IST

Netanyahu praises Trump for capturing Venezuela’s President

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump for his leadership and the military operation that led to the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

2026-01-03T23:42:57.264270+00:00 IST

Iran says US action in Venezuela “act of aggression”

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the US military action against Venezuela, calling it not only a violation of the country's sovereignty but also a violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and the basic rules of international law.

2026-01-03T13:43:11.414010+00:00 IST

Former Crown Prince says Iranians risking lives to end 46-year re

In a post on X, Pahlavi wrote, "President Trump, thank you for your strong leadership and support of my compatriots. This warning you have issued to the criminal leaders of the Islamic Republic gives my people greater strength and hope--hope that, at last, a President of the United States is standing firmly by their side. As they risk their lives to end this regime's 46-year reign of chaos and terror, they send me with a responsibility and a message: to seek the relationship Iran once had with America that brought peace and prosperity to the Middle East."

2026-01-03T04:24:02.002907+00:00 IST

Yemen southern separatists announce independence plan

Yemen's southern separatists announced plans for a referendum on independence after a two-year transition as clashes erupted with Saudi-backed forces in Hadramout. Fighting, air strike allegations, and coalition tensions have intensified amid warnings over threats to Yemen's unity.

2026-01-03T02:51:17.555469+00:00 IST

Middle Eastern, Asian nations urge Israel to lift restrictions

In a statement on Friday, the foreign ministers of Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan warned that worsening conditions in Gaza have left nearly 1.9 million displaced Palestinians extremely vulnerable.

2026-01-03T01:32:58.715557+00:00 IST

Ammar bin Humaid attends opening of 23rd Ajman Arabian Horse Beau

Under the patronage of Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, on Friday evening attended the opening of the 23rd edition of the Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship, held in Al Jurf 2 area.

2026-01-03T00:59:59.506729+00:00 IST

Defence Ministry announces completion of UAE Armed Forces’ return

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the completion of the return of all UAE Armed Forces personnel from the Republic of Yemen.

2026-01-03T00:58:56.481072+00:00 IST

“Antisemitic gasoline on an open fire”: Israel slams Mamdani

"On his very first day as New York City Mayor, Mamdani shows his true face: He scraps the IHRA definition of antisemitism and lifts restrictions on boycotting Israel. This isn't leadership. It's antisemitic gasoline on an open fire," the Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote on X.

2026-01-03T00:33:14.764907+00:00 IST