Middle East

Israeli forces press offensive in Khan Yunis

Israel continued to press its offensive against Hamas in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning.

2024-04-04T17:32:49.596870+00:00 IST

UAE: ENOC Group supports nearly seven million beneficiaries throu

ENOC Group, the leading integrated global energy player, has contributed AED 9,839,219 towards its CSR initiatives largely focused on youth development, education and upskilling, health and supporting the less privileged communities during the holy month of Ramadan.

2024-04-04T17:30:32.067067+00:00 IST

UAE: NYUAD, Dolphin Energy sign agreement to boost sustainability

A unique national capacity-building fellowship model offering outstanding Emirati graduates the opportunity to gain experience in a cutting-edge academic research environment was established through an agreement with Dolphin Energy to sponsor NYUAD's Kawader Research Assistantship Programme.

2024-04-04T17:23:08.035198+00:00 IST

Israel sees record number of requests for govt support for sporti

The ministry said 990 such requests were submitted so far in 2024 to it through Merkava, the government system.

2024-04-04T17:10:52.102936+00:00 IST

Israelis warned of massive cyber-attacks on Iran’s Jerusalem Day

The Directorate said that this year, against the background of the "Iron Swords" war against Hamas in Gaza, the hostile discourse on the Internet increased and called for cyber-attacks against the Israeli organisations and people on the Internet.

2024-04-04T00:40:33.444456+00:00 IST

Israeli opposition leader threatens to quit war cabinet

The call came after demonstrations by opponents of the Benjamin Netanyahu government demanding new elections now turned violent in which protestors assaulted police.

2024-04-04T00:37:09.769148+00:00 IST

Israeli military decides to call up additional air defence

The IDF did not reveal any specifics of the assessment.

2024-04-04T00:36:49.808182+00:00 IST

Monitoring Laboratory at EHS obtains ISO certificate

Building on Emirates Health Services' (EHS) track record of accomplishments, the Occupational Radiation Monitoring Laboratory at the Radiation Protection Centre has attained the ISO certificate for its exceptional performance in measurement and calibration.

2024-04-03T18:25:23.443677+00:00 IST

Israeli military strikes Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon

In addition, overnight the IDF attacked military buildings and terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah in the areas of Leyda and Ainata in southern Lebanon

2024-04-03T18:23:03.646972+00:00 IST

Israel offers guide for protection from digital surveillance

According to the Michal Sela forum, one of the five warning signs in a relationship is "obsession" which sometimes manifests itself in technological violence.

2024-04-03T18:21:57.712434+00:00 IST

Israel study reveals ethnic disparity in early-onset Alzheimer’s

An Israeli study has revealed a significant ethnic gap in the prevalence of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, raising the potential for revolutionizing early-detection methods, drug development and patient care, the Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikvah said on Wednesday.

2024-04-03T17:30:20.130624+00:00 IST

UAE: Masdar to host World Future Energy Summit on April 16

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar, the UAE's clean energy powerhouse, is gearing up to host the World Future Energy Summit (WFES).

2024-04-03T17:14:38.314095+00:00 IST

Israeli military delays awards ceremonies due to war

The Chief of Staff chose to delay the ceremonies due to the ongoing Iron Swords War in Gaza against the Hamas terrorist organization and in the wake of the October 7 massacre.

2024-04-03T17:02:04.845972+00:00 IST

UAE provides food, supplies to landslide-hit in the Philippines

Mohamed Obaid Alqataam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines, said, "Dispatching food supplies is part of the UAE's commitment to provide essential relief in times of crisis, particularly natural disasters that result in severe food shortages, and require intervention to support affected citizens."

2024-04-03T08:59:09.500803+00:00 IST

Israel apologises for deaths of aid workers

Seven workers from the World Central Kitchen were killed on Monday night when their convoy delivering food was struck in Deir al-Balah. The incident led the US-based organization to suspend its operations in Gaza.

2024-04-03T08:38:42.608701+00:00 IST

Israeli military hits terror targets in Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that an Israeli Air Force aircraft Tuesday night attacked the terrorist squad that carried out launches of rockets into the Western Galilee area near Wadi Hamol.

2024-04-03T01:31:40.305427+00:00 IST

President Herzog speaks with World Central Kitchen founder

President Herzog expressed his "deep sorrow and sincere apologies" over the tragic deaths of Seven WCK staff in the Gaza Strip Monday night and sent his condolences to their families and loved ones.

2024-04-03T00:59:25.556274+00:00 IST

Israel is investigating deaths of 7 Gaza aid workers: Netanyahu

"Unfortunately, in the past day there was a tragic event in which our forces unintentionally harmed non-combatants in the Gaza Strip," he said.

2024-04-03T00:50:32.541069+00:00 IST

Fatal blaze engulfs Istanbul nightclub during renovation

The tragedy unfolded during daytime repair work, leaving a further eight individuals injured, with seven in critical condition, as confirmed by the Istanbul governor's office.

2024-04-02T22:22:51.813985+00:00 IST

Hostage's kin dragged by Israeli police outside Netanyahu’s home

Video footage captured the chaotic moment as she was dragged away amidst scuffles between anti-government demonstrators and law enforcement officers.

2024-04-02T20:53:19.661302+00:00 IST

Israel probing claim 7 aid workers in Gaza killed in atttack

"Following the reports of the incident concerning the employees of the WCK organization in the Gaza Strip", said the IDF, it "began an in-depth investigation of the incident by the most senior ranks, in order to understand all the circumstances of the incident."

2024-04-02T17:05:14.216039+00:00 IST