Middle East

Hamas unveils 3-phase plan in response to Israel's proposed deal

Each phase is outlined to last 45 days. The Hamas response was presented to Qatari and Egyptian mediators.

2024-02-07T14:18:39.063734+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken meets with Israeli PM Netanyahu

The US State Secretary is in Israel on Wednesday for meetings with key government officials to press for a "humanitarian pause" as international and domestic US pressure to end the conflict in Gaza continues to mount.

2024-02-07T12:58:33.282500+00:00 IST

Israeli military kills dozens of terrorists in Khan Yunis

In one incident, the troops encountered an armed terrorist cell and thwarted it. The soldiers also located large quantities of weapons including AK-47 rifles, grenades, and explosive devices.

2024-02-07T09:37:58.086989+00:00 IST

UAE: ADNOC Distribution reports record USD 1 billion EBITDA in 20

ADNOC Distribution today reported robust results for 2023, recording a 4.6 per cent year-on-year growth in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) to USD 1.002 billion (AED3.68 billion).

2024-02-07T09:35:56.979004+00:00 IST

UAE: Innovation is fundamental pillar for enhancing energy effici

Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Department of Energy (DoE), has emphasised that innovation represents a solid cornerstone and a fundamental driver to achieve the UAE goals in enhancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and future foresight.

2024-02-07T09:33:13.621933+00:00 IST

Iranian cyberattacks, fake news increased since Oct 7: Report

Iran's online disinformation activities and cyber attacks on Israel have soared since October 7, a Microsoft report released on Tuesday said.

2024-02-07T09:29:49.716565+00:00 IST

US State Secretary Blinken to begin crucial meetings in Israel to

US State Secretary Antony Blinken is set to begin meetings with key government officials in Israel on Wednesday, to press for a "humanitarian pause" as international and domestic US pressure to end the conflict in Gaza continues to mount, as reported by CNN.

2024-02-07T09:25:09.351649+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi launches campaign for cleaner construction sites

Abu Dhabi City Municipality, under its Environment, Health, and Safety Department, has launched a campaign targeting the cleaning of new construction sites in Abu Dhabi.

2024-02-07T09:24:31.478451+00:00 IST

Israel’s FM tells senior UN official UNWRA can’t be trusted

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz met Tuesday with Sigrid Kaag, the UN operations coordinator, and discussed with her the matter of providing aid to Gaza.

2024-02-07T09:15:16.559224+00:00 IST

TikTok execs meet Israel’s president in Jerusalem

Israeli President Herzog met with senior figures from TikTok's global management at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on Tuesday. The meeting came against the background of the increase in cases of antisemitism, fake news, and anti-Israel hatred posted on the social media service.

2024-02-07T09:10:56.268912+00:00 IST

Israeli military head pledges ‘no stone unturned’ in Oct 7 probe

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi pledged that "no stone will go unturned" in the IDF's internal investigations on the failures that led to the October 7 massacre.

2024-02-07T09:09:26.080840+00:00 IST

Argentina’s President pledges continued support for Israel

Milei described his visit as a "concrete a testimony to the commitment we've had from the very first day of the terrorist attack by Hamas on 7 October."

2024-02-07T08:17:26.489289+00:00 IST

Israel alleges Iran directly funding Hamas

Addressing a press conference, IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the evidence indicated that over USD 150 million dollars were transferred from Iran to Hamas between the years 2014 to 2020.

2024-02-07T08:10:14.240026+00:00 IST

Fifth meeting of Somalia Quint Member States convenes

The United Arab Emirates hosted the fifth meeting of Somalia Quint Member States, which included representatives from the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Turkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States, in Abu Dhabi.

2024-02-07T01:23:38.178119+00:00 IST

16th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature draws to a close

The 16th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature drew to a triumphant close today after a seven-day extravaganza featuring 160 sessions with more than 160 authors from around the world and the region.

2024-02-07T01:16:24.983672+00:00 IST

UAE: Anti-Narcotic Council launches Anti-Narcotics Charter

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, led the inaugural 2024 meeting of the UAE Anti-Narcotic Council.

2024-02-07T01:16:01.563006+00:00 IST

Hamas has given 'generally positive' response: Qatar

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said that Hamas has given a "generally positive" response to a proposed truce deal with Israel, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-02-07T00:11:13.455931+00:00 IST

Argentine leader reiterates pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem

Arriving in Israel on Tuesday, Argentine President Javier Milei reiterated a promise to relocate his country's embassy to Jerusalem.

2024-02-06T18:27:49.384921+00:00 IST

Israeli report shows Mediterranean is getting warmer and saltier

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and its Seas and Lakes Research Institute published the 2022 Mediterranean National Monitoring Report.

2024-02-06T17:34:58.968725+00:00 IST

Netanyahu meets with French Foreign Minister

Netanyahu thanked Sejourne for what he called the "stalwart support, consistent support that France took against the savagery [of October 7] from day one, your position on the ICJ and this absurd accusation of genocide against Israel, and many other things, and also the effort to help with humanitarian medical assistance, and - of course - our cooperation on the question of Lebanon."

2024-02-06T17:18:03.570397+00:00 IST

Israeli President discusses antisemitism with TikTok executives

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with senior officials from TikTok's global management on Tuesday amid a surge in antisemitism, fake news and hatred of Israel on the social media platform.

2024-02-06T17:17:09.437841+00:00 IST