Middle East

Israeli forces destroy tunnels under Gaza’s Shifa Hospital

Israeli combat engineers have destroyed a significant tunnel route below Gaza's largest hospital, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday evening.

2024-01-04T07:35:53.341093+00:00 IST

Ebrahim Raisi accuses Israel for twin explosions in Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has accused Israel of being behind the twin explosions during a memorial ceremony in southeastern Iran on Wednesday.

2024-01-04T04:35:38.297770+00:00 IST

Will continue to expose, destroy Hamas terror infrastructure: IDF

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that Israel will continue to expose the terrorist infrastructure of Hamas in Gaza, with an emphasis on Khan Yunis.

2024-01-04T03:50:20.598348+00:00 IST

Death toll in blasts near Iran commander's grave rises to 103

Moreover, 188 people were injured as a result of the blast. The officials called it a 'terror' attack; however, there is no further information on it.

2024-01-04T01:14:44.924540+00:00 IST

UAE condemns terrorist attack in Iranian city of Kerman

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the city of Kerman, southern Iran, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries.

2024-01-04T00:56:04.851206+00:00 IST

UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid attends Arab Strategy Forum 2024

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today attended the Arab Strategy Forum 2024, which is being held under the theme "The Political and Economic State of the Arab World".

2024-01-04T00:55:49.783192+00:00 IST

UAE: ZHO celebrates World Braille Day

Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) affirmed its commitment to enhance the dissemination and use of the writing system for the blind or visually impaired through touch, known as "Braille," in all aspects of life.

2024-01-04T00:55:30.035973+00:00 IST

'Solution has to be imposed': EU foreign policy chief on Gaza war

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, stated that since neither side can agree on a solution to the Israel-Hamas war that has now entered its 90th day, the international community must impose one.

2024-01-04T00:16:12.212312+00:00 IST

Israel confirms hostage killed during December rescue attempt

The Israel Defense Forces has confirmed that 25-year-old hostage Shahar Baruch was killed during a failed rescue attempt on December 8.

2024-01-03T17:49:40.747164+00:00 IST

RTA reports 98 pc compliance in heavy vehicle emission reduction

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has praised commercial transport entities, especially those operating trucks and heavy vehicles, for their adherence to standards to reduce carbon emissions from their exhausts. This commitment has resulted in an impressive compliance rate of around 98 per cent.

2024-01-03T16:59:05.276562+00:00 IST

Israeli Police bust USD 11 million money laundering ring

Israeli Police arrested two people suspected of running a USD 11 million money laundering operation following an undercover investigation.

2024-01-03T16:58:39.534124+00:00 IST

Growth in number of children attending early childhood centres

More parents than ever are choosing early childhood centres in Dubai to give their children a head start, according to figures just released by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

2024-01-03T16:54:03.967805+00:00 IST

UAE: UAQ Crown Prince attends 18th Camel Racing Festival

The festival is being held under patronage of Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain.

2024-01-03T16:53:36.692467+00:00 IST

UAE, Jordan discuss elevating commercial, investment relations

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Bisher Khasawneh, Prime Minister of Jordan, discussed ways of enhancing trade and investment relations between the UAE and Jordan to stimulate joint economic growth and create more opportunities for cooperation between their business communities and private sectors.

2024-01-03T16:52:50.097939+00:00 IST

'Tunnel shaft in Gaza school with photos of weapons for children'

During the military operation in Khirbet Ahza, forces also raided Hamas observation posts and positions where terror squads fired anti-tank rockets.

2024-01-03T15:07:15.607496+00:00 IST

73 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander's grave

As many as 73 people have been killed and 170 injured in twin blasts near the burial site of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in the Iranian city of Kerman on Wednesday in what officials called a terror attack, according to state media, as per CNN.

2024-01-03T14:45:20.902255+00:00 IST

First-ever Iranian opposition figure speaks at Knesset

"We have to get together and be united against this terrorism if we claim our hearts beat for humanity," Beheshti, a journalist and human rights activist, told the Tazpit Press Service shortly before he joined other Israeli officials discussing the war at a Knesset event.

2024-01-03T14:20:02.812180+00:00 IST

Assassination of Saleh Arouri shocks Hamas

He was in charge of all Hamas terror activities in Judea and Samaria.

2024-01-03T14:09:44.493782+00:00 IST

Israeli forces find tunnel shaft in Gaza school

Israeli soldiers in Gaza discovered a tunnel shaft located inside a school, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday.

2024-01-03T09:19:22.538162+00:00 IST

Israel to fund network reception in bomb shelters 

The funding, to provide network reception for shelters within 40 kilometers (25 miles) of a border or within Judea and Samaria, will include cities such as Tiberias, Karmiel, Nahariya and Ashkelon.

2024-01-03T08:30:02.710867+00:00 IST

"We are not another star in American flag": Israel minister

Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, dismissed the US State Department's condemnation of his statement for urging Palestinians in Gaza to be resettled outside the strip on Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported.

2024-01-03T03:12:29.880491+00:00 IST