Middle East

EAM meets Egypt, European FMs at Sir Bani Yas Forum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) held a series of meetings with his counterparts from Egypt and Europe on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE.

2025-12-13T22:18:58.220045+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets UK, Luxembourg DPMs at Sir Bani Yas Forum

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) met UK Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary David Lammy on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025, highlighting continued high-level engagements between the two countries.

2025-12-13T20:13:21.778312+00:00 IST

Indonesia flood death toll exceeds 1,000

The death toll from floods and landslides that struck three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has exceeded 1,003, with 218 people still missing, according to the latest data released Saturday by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

2025-12-13T17:22:55.147688+00:00 IST

NCM forecasts partially cloudy weather with rainfall

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts that tomorrow's weather will be partially cloudy to occasionally overcast, with some convective clouds producing rainfall over scattered areas, particularly in coastal and northern regions, along with a decrease in temperatures.

2025-12-13T17:15:52.965043+00:00 IST

IDF: Terrorists attempt to infiltrate Gaza yellow line

Two terrorists made an attempt to enter the Yellow Line in southern Gaza yesterday, according to an IDF spokesperson.

2025-12-13T16:04:33.713958+00:00 IST

Leading Hamas terrorist in Gaza exterminated, IDF sources confirm

According to Israeli media, sources in the military intelligence have confirmed that the IDF killed senior Hamas commander Raed Sa'ad, one of the most senior terrorists within the Al-Qassam Brigades, in a targeted strike today.

2025-12-13T15:50:03.895671+00:00 IST

Two years after COP28, UAE Consensus remains blueprint

Guided by the UAE's pragmatic, progressive and visionary leadership, the UAE Consensus united 198 countries around an unprecedented package of measures across mitigation, adaptation and climate finance aimed at reducing emissions, decarbonizing at scale and protecting the most vulnerable.

2025-12-13T09:36:52.047368+00:00 IST

Sharjah Ruler attends opening of 9th ‘Desert Theatre Festival’

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended, on Friday- in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah- the launch of the ninth edition of the Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival, which runs until 17 December.

2025-12-13T01:15:59.532137+00:00 IST

Israel, US Navies complete joint exercise ‘Intrinsic Defender’

The joint exercise the Israeli Navy and the US Fifth Fleet "Intrinsic Defender" has been completed. The exercise was conducted over five days in the Mediterranean Sea, Haifa Bay, Nahariya and Red Sea regions.

2025-12-13T01:08:54.698883+00:00 IST

Israel signs 10-year strategic space agreement with NASA

The signing took place as part of an official working visit to NASA headquarters in Washington, where the minister met with the top leadership of the American agency and discussed with them the promotion of launching the first Israeli woman into space, and joint projects on the moon and deep space, including: the Artemis joint flagship projects, the MARE experiment, the launch of the ULTRASAT satellite, experiments on the International Space Station, and collaborations in education.

2025-12-13T01:04:27.961637+00:00 IST

Social media trolls Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif for ‘gatecrashing’

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attempt to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin backfired on Friday, as he ended up "gatecrashing" a meeting between Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

2025-12-12T17:18:16.266181+00:00 IST

UAE strengthening economic ties with Senegal

During his visit, Al Zeyoudi also engaged with various government ministries to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing bilateral relations.

2025-12-11T17:54:53.652594+00:00 IST

Netanyahu approves appointment of new Mossad deputy chief

"Mossad Director David Barnea announced his decision to appoint 'Aleph' as the next Deputy Director of the Mossad. The appointment was approved today by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu", PM office wrote in an X post.

2025-12-11T16:00:52.170262+00:00 IST

Israel’s Anti-Corruption Chief investigated

Israel's top anti-corruption police chief is under investigation for an alleged conflict of interest tied to a sweeping criminal probe in Nazareth, after a gag order was lifted on Wednesday.

2025-12-10T17:26:50.376350+00:00 IST

Terrorist eliminated in Gaza

Israeli forces operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified two terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat.

2025-12-10T17:22:04.703612+00:00 IST

Missing Israeli yacht found safe with help from Cyprus

The Israeli government announced on Wednesday evening that contact with the yacht that was lost the day before yesterday (Monday) has been restored. The ship is making its way to Israel

2025-12-10T17:16:21.292445+00:00 IST

Following directives of UAE President, UAE announces $550 million

Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced a substantial pledge of US$550 million to support the UN's Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO), which aims to raise US$33 billion in 2026 to support approximately 135 million people across 23 humanitarian operations worldwide, including programs supporting refugees and migrants.

2025-12-10T08:25:47.453091+00:00 IST

Netanyahu says only his Oct 7 review can “reach the truth”

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a state commission to investigate the October 7 failures, insisting a broader national review is the only way to gain public acceptance. He acknowledged "a huge failure" but said his government's approach would ensure a comprehensive and credible examination.

2025-12-09T23:17:12.901639+00:00 IST

Saudi Foreign Minister, US Secretary Rubio hold talks

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to review key regional and international developments. Both leaders discussed ongoing geopolitical issues and the joint efforts their countries are taking in response, according to a statement shared by the Saudi Foreign Ministry.

2025-12-09T23:16:19.371947+00:00 IST

Israel braces for winter storm Byron

Israel is bracing for Storm Byron, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread flooding over the coming days. Some areas could see up to 200 millimetres of rain, particularly along the northern coast and in the lowlands, prompting authorities to issue flood warnings and prepare emergency services for a severe weather event.

2025-12-09T18:13:37.634832+00:00 IST

Israel: Criminal ‘hit’ thwarted, four arrested

The Israel Police said its coastal police officers raided an Arab "crime cell," thwarting a planned criminally motivated assassination just in the nick of time.

2025-12-09T17:59:29.247105+00:00 IST