Middle East

Israel: Fighting rages in Gaza’s Khan Yunis and Zeitoun areas

Israeli soldiers killed terrorists and located numerous weapons in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday morning.

2024-02-21T17:01:52.907037+00:00 IST

Defence Minister Gallant: Hamas’ leader is now a fugitive

Minister Gallant discussed operational developments in Gaza and detailed the IDF's achievements in targeting Hamas leadership and infrastructure, as well as efforts to return the hostages.

2024-02-21T17:00:59.964267+00:00 IST

Emirates Islamic holds 48th General Assembly Meeting

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, held its forty-eighth General Assembly Meeting, on Wednesday.

2024-02-21T16:49:09.512146+00:00 IST

Sultan bin Ahmed honours winners of language competitions

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the closing ceremony of the Gulf Arabic Language Competitions in its fifth edition, held at the Educational Centre for Gulf Arabic Language in the University City of Sharjah.

2024-02-21T16:47:55.261568+00:00 IST

Israeli forces capture 3,200 wanted terrorists since start of war

Since the start of the war in Gaza, approximately 3,200 wanted terrorists and people suspected of aiding terror have been arrested throughout the Judea and Samaria Division and the Jordan Valley region by Israeli security forces.

2024-02-21T10:09:15.126696+00:00 IST

Fighting Rages in Gaza’s Khan Yunis and Zeitoun areas

Israeli soldier killed terrorists and located numerous weapons in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday morning.

2024-02-21T09:42:17.323468+00:00 IST

IFZA announces partnership with German Federal Association SME’s

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening bilateral business ties between the UAE and Germany, International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has partnered with the Bundesverband mittelstandische Wirtschaft e.V (BVMW), the German Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses.

2024-02-21T01:26:28.178032+00:00 IST

Hat-trick at UAE Tour as Team Emirates' McNulty storms to victory

UAE Team Emirates dominated the ITT at Al Hudayriyat Island (12.1 km) with Brandon McNulty taking first place in 13'27", followed by teammates Jay Vine (+2") and Mikkel Bjerg (+4").

2024-02-21T01:24:05.570507+00:00 IST

Israel’s top soldier orders probe into military’s Oct 7 failures

The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces announced on Tuesday the start of an internal probe into the military's failures of October 7.

2024-02-21T01:20:59.935673+00:00 IST

Israeli military hits Hezbollah bases in Lebanon

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that on Tuesday afternoon its fighter jets hit a Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Leyda and a number of military buildings in the areas of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon used by the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

2024-02-20T17:56:21.779864+00:00 IST

Police find weapons left behind by October 7 terrorists

The items were apparently left behind in the areas of the attack and were later taken by people, possibly to sell.

2024-02-20T17:55:32.874634+00:00 IST

Israel’s GDP fell almost 20 per cent due to war

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023, the country's GDP (gross domestic product or per capita income), fell by 19.4 per cent compared with the end of the third quarter.

2024-02-20T17:49:04.232464+00:00 IST

Intense military operations in Khan Yunis

Over the last 24 hours, Israeli forces killed dozens of terrorists in airstrikes, tank fire and sniper fire. In one incident, several terrorists armed with an RPG missile and rifles were killed by soldiers at close range.

2024-02-20T15:07:16.732373+00:00 IST

Israel PMO condemns International Court of Justice

The Israel Prime Minister's Office (PMO) today Monday afternoon released an official statement condemning the current proceedings at the International Court of Justice in which Israel is accused of denying Palestinians rights in the West Bank

2024-02-20T14:50:12.086793+00:00 IST

Indian envoy Adarsh Swaika calls on newly appointed Kuwait Min

"Amb @AdarshSwaika1 called on the new Minister of Commerce and Industry of Kuwait H.E Abdullah Hamad AlJouan. Ambassador highlighted the growing bilateral trade ties and significant potential for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, including investments," Indian embassy in Kuwait posted on X.

2024-02-20T09:05:16.778150+00:00 IST

Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Sidon, Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that its warplanes on Monday evening attacked two munitions warehouses belonging to the terrorist organization Hezbollah in Lebanon.

2024-02-20T03:37:46.257819+00:00 IST

UAE: Al Jalila Foundation, Positive Zero inaugurate rooftop

Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the giving mission for Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai, and Positive Zero, the largest decentralised decarbonisation infrastructure business headquartered in the UAE, have inaugurated a solar power project installed on the rooftop and carport of Al Jalila Foundation's premises.

2024-02-20T00:14:29.430282+00:00 IST

Car hit by explosive in terror attack, one wounded

Monday evening an explosive device being was thrown at an Israeli vehicle on its way from Homesh to Shavei Shomron in northern Samaria. At least one person - age 25 - was lightly wounded by shards of glass.

2024-02-20T00:00:39.263241+00:00 IST

UAE President receives President of Democratic Republic of Congo

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

2024-02-19T23:54:13.368855+00:00 IST

US proposes UN resolution calling for temporary ceasefire in Gaza

The United States has proposed a UN Security Council draft resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas and warning against an Israeli ground incursion into Rafah, CNN reported.

2024-02-19T23:16:24.615371+00:00 IST

UAE: EtihadWE highlights 7 cutting-edge initiatives

This showcase took place during its participation in the "Innovate to Thrive" exhibition, organised by Fujairah Municipality from February 15 and 16, as part of the UAE Innovation Month 2024

2024-02-19T17:46:03.315479+00:00 IST