Middle East

Israel working on national food security plan for first time 

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture said that it is "changing its face and focusing its mission" in a new way and, in cooperation with other ministries, is developing a proposal for a national plan to that end.

2024-03-20T09:09:26.604197+00:00 IST

Israel: PMO suspends government spokesperson Eylon Levy

Israeli government spokesperson, Eylon Levy was suspended by the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday, the Jerusalem Post reported.

2024-03-20T00:59:24.386302+00:00 IST

Rain, strong winds expected due to surface low-pressure system

National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has anticipated a change in weather conditions as a deepening upper-air trough brings scattered showers and strong winds starting this Sunday.

2024-03-20T00:55:11.974670+00:00 IST

UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today received Ramadan well-wishers on the occasion of the Holy Month, at the Al Shindagha Majlis in Dubai.

2024-03-20T00:54:32.026784+00:00 IST

Nanotechnology breakthrough could transform Alzheimer’s care

Bringing fresh hope for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Israeli and Italian scientists have discovered a new way to fight the disorder by targeting a harmful protein in its early stages.

2024-03-20T00:30:48.253540+00:00 IST

“Made clear to Biden that...": Netanyahu on Rafah operation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) will go ahead with the ground operation in Rafah, despite global concerns, and he has told US President Joe Biden about the same, the Times of Israel reported.

2024-03-19T21:34:43.572006+00:00 IST

Newly identified yeast shows promise in preventing infections

Candidiasis is an infection caused by the fungus Candida, a type of yeast that normally resides in various parts of the body, including the mouth, throat, gut, and genital area, without causing any harm if diagnosed and treated promptly

2024-03-19T18:04:13.544343+00:00 IST

Researchers uncover pathway between heart disease, cancer

The study, by researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv, found that the connection between heart disease and cancer lies in the secretion of extracellular bubbles from the heart following a heart attack

2024-03-19T18:03:42.731222+00:00 IST

Employment rate in Israel february 2024 remains stable

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on the country's employment rates for the month of February 2024.

2024-03-19T17:57:33.803397+00:00 IST

White house confirms Hamas senior leader man killed in Israel

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirmed on Monday that Hamas's number three man, Marwan Issa, was killed in a recent Israeli airstrike.

2024-03-19T17:54:36.075617+00:00 IST

Israeli military continues to fight against Hamas

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that Monday evening its forces continue to operate in the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City to "counter terrorism in a targeted manner."

2024-03-19T16:42:20.556814+00:00 IST

Israeli military attacks Hezbollah bases in Lebanon

In addition, IAF warplanes attacked a military structure used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Al Adisa area, also located in southern Lebanon.

2024-03-19T16:25:10.919727+00:00 IST

200 tonnes of aid reach Gaza by sea, 5 water pumps refuelled

Israel inspects the aid shipments bound for Gaza to ensure they contain no weapons or other items that the terrorist group Hamas could use as weapons against Israel.

2024-03-19T16:22:30.501761+00:00 IST

Netanyahu says its fight is for civilization itself

Netanyahu told the delegation that he defines victory in Gaza as the destruction of the Hamas terrorist organization's military and governing capabilities, the return of the Israeli Hamas holds hostage in Gaza and preventing Gaza from becoming a threat to Israel at any time in the future.

2024-03-19T16:19:17.187617+00:00 IST

Gaza faces imminent famine as over 1 mn grapple with starvation

The dire situation, exacerbated by acute hunger affecting 70 per cent of the population, paints a grim picture of imminent catastrophe.

2024-03-19T09:28:42.571412+00:00 IST

Bridging borders: Israel, India collaborate to shape future tech

The government-owned IAI specializes in providing state-of-the-art systems for air, ground, sea, space, and cyberspace applications.

2024-03-19T09:19:50.629351+00:00 IST

Israel: New program expected to reduce home mortgage costs

The ministry called this "an important step aimed at removing barriers to the entry of additional players into the housing credit market."

2024-03-18T23:38:44.673403+00:00 IST

Israeli Forces kill Hamas internal security officer in battle

The Hamas figure killed during the raid was identified as Faiq Mabhuoch, head of the Operations Directorate of Hamas's Internal Security. Mabhuoh was also responsible for coordinating Hamas terror activities in the Gaza Strip.

2024-03-18T23:05:05.050122+00:00 IST

UAE and Angolan Presidents discuss enhancing bilateral ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, President of the Republic of Angola.

2024-03-18T17:54:59.468854+00:00 IST

MoHAP concludes nationwide campaign to boost health

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has successfully wrapped up its nutrition-focused awareness campaign, aimed at bolstering community health by promoting the inclusion of fruits and vegetables in daily diets.

2024-03-18T17:54:40.068013+00:00 IST

DCT Abu Dhabi announces comeback of Ramadan Arcade

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the return of the 6th edition of Manarat Al Saadiyat community event, Ramadan Arcade, set to take place on 21st - 31st March from 21:00 to 2:00.

2024-03-18T17:54:14.530662+00:00 IST