Middle East

Israeli president arrives in Rwanda

Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Rwanda for meetings with international leaders and to participate in a ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide.

2024-04-07T08:46:26.740776+00:00 IST

Two wounded when terrorist opens fire on bus

As Israel's war with Hamas entered its sixth month, the Israel Defence Forces announced that four soldiers were killed in a Hamas ambush on Saturday.

2024-04-07T08:41:38.622096+00:00 IST

Israel Launches airstrikes on Hezbollah sites

Israel launched air raids on eastern Lebanon early on Sunday, striking what it claimed to be Hezbollah sites where the Iran-backed group has a strong presence, in retaliation for one of its drones being shot down, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-04-07T08:38:11.286137+00:00 IST

Sharjah to host Drone Champions Race

The competition will feature 16 elite drone racers who are world champions and have won international awards.

2024-04-07T07:55:22.882658+00:00 IST

Israeli military strikes Hezbollah targets

In addition, on Saturday during the day, fighter jets attacked a terrorist infrastructure and a military structure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the areas of Ayta ash Shab and Odaisseh.

2024-04-07T06:59:18.981525+00:00 IST

Four Israeli soldiers killed in ambush as war enters sixth month

The four were patrolling an area of destroyed buildings when several terrorists suddenly emerged from a tunnel shaft inside one of the structures and opened fire at close range.

2024-04-07T06:56:31.276173+00:00 IST

BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi hosts interfaith cultural eve

Bringing together over 200 leaders and community members from diverse faiths and backgrounds under one roof during the ongoing month of Ramzan, the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi hosted an interfaith cultural evening called 'Omsiyyat'.

2024-04-07T01:38:25.860213+00:00 IST

Ramzan: Emirates Red Crescent organises Iftar Programme

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has organised a Ramadan Iftar programme for 12,000 people in a number of cities in the Republic of Niger.

2024-04-07T01:19:58.504929+00:00 IST

'Birds of Goodness' executes 26th humanitarian aid airdrop

The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 26th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation.

2024-04-07T00:15:35.732858+00:00 IST

Anti-government protesters call for Netanyahu's resignation

The anti-government protesters have once again stormed the streets in Israel, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demanding early elections in the country amid its ongoing war with Hamas.

2024-04-06T22:26:21.108215+00:00 IST

UN calls for USD 620 million to support Afghan migrants

In a post on social media platform X, the organization stated that the situation in Afghanistan and its bordering countries will be challenging in 2024.

2024-04-06T19:55:56.392525+00:00 IST

Israeli youth navigate online minefield of antisemitism

Findings from an Israeli survey shed light on the challenges youth face navigating offensive content, antisemitic discourse and threats in online spaces

2024-04-06T17:56:53.369272+00:00 IST

Unrest grips Jordan as Hamas leader’s words ignite protests

Raising Amman's ire was an incendiary speech by Hamas leader Khaled Masha'al

2024-04-06T17:52:45.956348+00:00 IST

Double amputee joins Israel Army

Due to a premature birth, Emanuel battled numerous complications, including cerebral damage and the eventual amputation of both legs when she was one year old.

2024-04-06T17:28:39.358208+00:00 IST

UAE to mark World Health Day tomorrow

The United Arab Emirates will mark the World Health Day (WHD) tomorrow, April 7th, which this year is themed "My Health, My Right" with the aim of advocating for the right of everyone, everywhere, to access decent health services and care without discrimination.

2024-04-06T17:11:54.157034+00:00 IST

Dubai Police contributes AED 1 million to Mothers’ Endowment camp

Launched under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, the campaign honours mothers by allowing contributors to make donations in their names. It also aims to support underprivileged individuals and communities in a sustainable way through education.

2024-04-06T17:11:09.159928+00:00 IST

Sharjah Charity International: AED35.7 mn for medical assistance

The treatment assistance programs included 1,377 cases, of which 356 cases underwent surgical operations. These surgeries were for soul-destructive diseases that required immediate treatment, such as catheterization, heart, stroke, and vital organ transplants such as the liver, marrow, and kidneys.

2024-04-06T17:09:41.593132+00:00 IST

Iran again warns of retaliation to Israeli strike

This comes as the Iranian top general attended the funeral procession of military officer Mohammed Reza Zahedi on Saturday, vowing Iran would respond to the strike on its embassy consulate in Damascus that killed top figures from its Revolutionary Guard Corps.

2024-04-06T14:48:04.468558+00:00 IST

Members of ISIS group planning suicide attack arrested: Iran

The breakthrough came after a vigilant citizen in Mahdasht, located in the Alborz province, approximately 60km (37 miles) west of Tehran, alerted law enforcement, according to police spokesman Saeed Montazerolmahdi.

2024-04-06T13:06:34.245716+00:00 IST

World Future Energy Summit to accelerate meeting COP28 climate go

This month's World Future Energy Summit, hosted by Masdar in Abu Dhabi, is set to accelerate the remarkable progress made at COP28 last year when the landmark 'UAE Consensus' was forged at the first-ever UN climate summit held in the Emirates.

2024-04-06T08:59:29.932316+00:00 IST

Israel signs USD 1.7 billion deal for public housing management

The agreement includes a variety of areas of activity in which Amidar will act as the executive arm of the ministry in order to ensure the well-being of the public housing residents.

2024-04-06T08:47:07.165897+00:00 IST