Middle East

Israeli actress reveals protesters’ ignorance at film festival

At the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, Israeli actress, author and activist Noa Tishby chose some revealing questions to ask anti-Israel protesters waving flags and holding banners outside the venue in a video she posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

2024-01-25T17:19:35.507410+00:00 IST

Netanyahu planning response to 'genocide' ruling

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with senior legal officials and government ministers on Thursday afternoon ahead of the International Court of Justice's ruling on the Gaza war, according to Army Radio.

2024-01-25T17:19:11.666385+00:00 IST

Israeli jets strike Hezbollah following drone incursion

The attacks were in response to a pair of aerial drones that crossed the border from Lebanon and crashed near Kibbutz Kfar Blum. No casualties or damage were reported.

2024-01-25T17:00:23.223347+00:00 IST

UAE to celebrate International Day of Clean Energy tomorrow

This follows the conclusion of the Year of Sustainability 2023, showcasing the country's role in advancing renewable energy.

2024-01-25T16:59:20.875420+00:00 IST

Israeli star of Netflix drama ‘Fauda’ recounts Gaza blast

Israeli actor Idan Amedi, best known for starring in the hit Netflix show 'Fauda,' recounted to reporters on Thursday his experience fighting in Gaza and the blast that had him hospitalized for over two weeks.

2024-01-25T16:43:31.732335+00:00 IST

Nova festival massacre survivors meet mayor of Paris

A delegation of people who survived the Nova Festival massacre went to Paris on behalf of Israel's Foreign Ministry for what it described as a "special outreach mission" and met with the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo.

2024-01-25T09:07:11.918975+00:00 IST

Senior Israeli security leader accuses Knesset member of outing a

Bar said Gotliv posted on X "false details about events that supposedly took place before the outbreak of the war [in Gaza], including a delusional claim about acts committed by an employee of the General Security Service."

2024-01-25T09:05:20.467715+00:00 IST

Israeli forces continue advances in Gaza

In another activity in the area, fighters of the IDF's Maglan commando unit raided a number of terrorist targets, including a military headquarters where many weapons were located, and terrorists were eliminated in close-range fire.

2024-01-25T08:13:02.459922+00:00 IST

Tel Aviv stock exchange reports strong 2023

TASE firms distributed dividends in the amount of 27.2 billion Shekels (USD 7.4 billion) in 2023, compared to 28.6 billion Shekels (USD 7.8 billion) distributed in the record setting year 2022.

2024-01-25T08:01:37.120384+00:00 IST

Israeli military hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) attacked a series of terrorist infrastructures and military buildings belonging to the terrorist organisation Hezbollah in the Yaron region of southern Lebanon in a combined attack of Air Force fighter jets and artillery on Wednesday.

2024-01-25T00:52:18.145235+00:00 IST

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets British Foreign Secretary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a private meeting on Wednesday with UK Foreign Secretary, and former Prime Minister, David Cameron, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.

2024-01-25T00:40:34.877355+00:00 IST

Amendment eases treatment of adults who cannot give consent

The Knesset approved an amendment to the Patient's Rights Law, which will facilitate the provision of urgent medical treatment to an adult patient who cannot give informed consent to his treatment because he does not understand the matter.

2024-01-25T00:20:02.977813+00:00 IST

DBWC, Oracle collaborate to upskill 500 UAE women professionals i

Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) and Oracle today launched the "sAIdaty" initiative, which is aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) skills amongst women professionals and entrepreneurs in Dubai and the wider UAE to support the country's AI economy goals.

2024-01-24T18:11:21.719911+00:00 IST

Israeli agency slams UN for false allegations

The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) issued a scathing refutation of false accusations made against Israel by UNRWA (the UN Relief Workers Agency that handles the Palestinian areas) that asserted Israel is hampering its efforts to bring humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

2024-01-24T17:53:54.070530+00:00 IST

Over 157,000 visitors attend second edition of Souq Al Freej

Dubai Municipality announced the outstanding success of its second edition of Souq Al Freej, a unique initiative aimed at supporting small and domestic entrepreneurs in promoting their products. The event witnessed a notable turnout of over 157,000 visitors, marking a remarkable 50 percent increase from the first season's 95,000 visitors.

2024-01-24T17:53:35.038115+00:00 IST

Israeli military destroys Gaza tunnel right near border

The tunnel was about 20 meters (70 feet) deep. The underground route was investigated and destroyed under the leadership of the engineering battalion and with the cooperation of the Yalam unit.

2024-01-24T17:52:12.078380+00:00 IST

Israel's Defence Minister meets with visiting Dutch counterpart

On Wednesday, Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant hosted his Dutch counterpart, Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Tel Aviv.

2024-01-24T17:51:17.007109+00:00 IST

UAE: AUS board of trustees approves new initiatives, programmes

Chaired by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), the AUS Board of Trustees approved several academic and operational resolutions at its recent meeting.

2024-01-24T17:34:28.066384+00:00 IST

Law issued for establishing Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority

In his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a law establishing the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority

2024-01-24T13:57:41.332451+00:00 IST

Dubai to benefit from record 349 business event wins in 2023

Dubai further consolidated its status as a central hub for international business events in 2023, with the city winning a record 349 bids to host international conferences, congresses, meetings, and incentive travel programmes.

2024-01-24T09:34:47.447601+00:00 IST

Israeli military increases pressure on Hamas in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported on how it continues to operate in the Gaza Strip as forces from its 98th Paratrooper Division increase the pressure on the terrorist organisation Hamas in the area of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza and eliminate many terrorist squads through sniper fire, tank and airstrikes.

2024-01-24T09:18:49.749506+00:00 IST