Middle East

Indian diaspora in Jordan expresses pride after meeting PM Modi

Members of the Indian diaspora in Jordan expressed pride and joy after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Amman during his visit. PM Modi received a warm community welcome, interacted with diaspora members, and said the visit would strengthen India-Jordan relations.

2025-12-15T14:18:09.270212+00:00 IST

Cultural rhythms set the stage for PM Modi’s visit to Jordan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Jordan visit with a ceremonial welcome and cultural reception in Amman. The visit marks 75 years of India-Jordan diplomatic ties and includes talks with Jordan's leadership, diaspora interactions and business engagement.

2025-12-15T13:42:49.047262+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Amman

During his stay, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan.

2025-12-15T12:33:58.734719+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome upon arrival in Amman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jordan, beginning his official visit to review India-Jordan ties. He will also visit Ethiopia and Oman, holding talks with leaders, meeting diaspora members, and strengthening partnerships across West Asia and Africa.

2025-12-15T12:01:03.387671+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in Amman on first leg of three-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman on Monday for a two-day visit to Jordan, marking the beginning of his three-nation tour. He was welcomed on arrival by Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan.

2025-12-15T11:26:12.370584+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in Jordan brims with excitement ahead of PM Modi's Amman visit

Members of the Indian diaspora in Jordan are preparing to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he begins a three-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. The visit focuses on strengthening diplomatic ties, people-to-people connections and cooperation across West Asia and Africa.

2025-12-15T10:06:35.695488+00:00 IST

Travel warnings renewed for Israelis in wake on Australia massacr

After the terrorist attack on Jews on Sunday at a Hanukkah event, which took place on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, Israel's National Security Council issued renewed safety guidelines for Israelis traveling abroad:

2025-12-15T09:31:41.736360+00:00 IST

UAE condemns in strongest terms terrorist attack at gathering in

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred at a Jewish gathering in the city of Sydney, Australia, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

2025-12-15T01:21:05.816245+00:00 IST

UAE condemns shooting at Brown University in United States

The United Arab Emirates has condemned the shooting incident that occurred at Brown University in the state of Rhode Island, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

2025-12-15T01:20:46.966380+00:00 IST

IDF kills senior Hezbollah terrorist, two others in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the killing of a senior Hezbollah terrorist, Zakaria Yahya al-Hajj, in an airstrike carried out in the Jwaya area of southern Lebanon, hours after it confirmed the killing of two Hezbollah terrorists in the region.

2025-12-14T21:58:23.720456+00:00 IST

Israel joins ‘Pax Silica’ international AI initiative

Israel has joined the Pax Silica initiative, a strategic move led by the United States that was unveiled during an international conference attended by nine leading countries in the fields of artificial intelligence, semiconductors and advanced industries.

2025-12-14T17:51:03.575098+00:00 IST

Breakthrough technique maps toxic protein growth in Alzheimer

Israeli and Dutch researchers have unveiled a new technique that allows scientists to precisely measure toxic protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease -- something that has long been out of reach and could open new paths for studying and eventually diagnosing dementia.

2025-12-14T17:35:19.136982+00:00 IST

Israel’s high court overturns government decision

Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday overturned the government's decision to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, ruling that she will continue to serve in her position. The decision also criticized the government for procedural flaws and a lack of legal foundation in its attempt to remove the country's top legal advisor.

2025-12-14T17:34:03.208383+00:00 IST

Hamas says Israeli strike killed senior commander Raed Saad

Hamas has confirmed that senior commander Raed Saad was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, marking the most high-profile assassination of a Hamas leader since the ceasefire that came into effect in October.

2025-12-14T14:28:51.448424+00:00 IST

‘Vile’: Israeli leaders condemn deadly Sydney Chanukah attack

According to Australian reports, two gunmen opened fire on a menorah-lighting celebration at Sydney's popular Bondi Beach, attended by around 2,000 people. Numerous people were killed or injured.

2025-12-14T09:49:45.348252+00:00 IST

Israel’s High Court overturns government’s attempt to remove Atto

"The Attorney General continues to serve in her position lawfully; the dismissal decision is void; and any unilateral action that could change her status, powers, or working methods is inconsistent with this ruling," the court said. The expanded panel of seven justices stressed that the rule of law applies to all, including state authorities, and highlighted the "great discomfort" caused by the government's conduct.

2025-12-14T09:49:13.458528+00:00 IST

Hamas' weapons chief key October 7 planner killed in strike: IDF

In a statement issued on December 13, the Israeli Defence Forces said it had eliminated Ra'ad Sa'ad, described as the "Head of the Weapons Production Headquarters of Hamas' military wing" and "one of the architects of the brutal October 7 massacre."

2025-12-14T03:34:12.999563+00:00 IST

UAE Attorney General receives delegation from Russia’s Prosecutor

Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney General, received a visiting Russian team tasked with activating the protocol annexed to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the UAE Federal Public Prosecution and the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation.

2025-12-14T01:23:52.271090+00:00 IST

UAE relief teams conclude humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka

UAE relief teams have concluded their humanitarian mission in the Republic of Sri Lanka as part of the urgent response launched by the United Arab Emirates, under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah and the landslides that struck the country.

2025-12-14T01:23:32.072300+00:00 IST

UAE, EU issue joint statement on launch of SPA negotiations

The United Arab Emirates and the European Union officially launched the process of negotiating a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA).

2025-12-14T01:23:08.900261+00:00 IST

PM Modi’s Jordan visit “truly historic”; Indian Ambassador

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first bilateral visit to Jordan beginning December 15, India's Ambassador to Jordan, Manish Chauhan, described the trip as "truly historic" due to its unprecedented scale and scope, emphasising that its impact could extend significantly to bilateral ties as well as regional and global dynamics.

2025-12-14T00:04:00.254243+00:00 IST