Middle East

Israel helping milk producers suffering due to Gaza war

The dairy farms in that area were either located in places overrun during the October 7 massacre or that were evacuated due to security concerns and, as such, have taken a hit financially.

2024-01-01T13:19:10.631263+00:00 IST

Hamas Commander killed in air strike

Israel continued pressing its Gaza offensive in the new year, killing a Hamas commander in an air strike and pounding more of the terror group's infrastructure, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday morning.

2024-01-01T08:51:06.014046+00:00 IST

UAE: Al-Jundi Journal publishes its new January 2024 issue

Al-Jundi Journal issued by the Ministry of Defence has published its new January 2024 issue No. 600 in both Arabic and English.

2024-01-01T08:49:06.545834+00:00 IST

RAK sets two Guinness World Records titles with New Year’s Eve

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed the New Year with yet another record-breaking eight-minute-long firework and drone display setting two new Guinness World Records titles in a stunning spectacle that lit up the skies along 4.5 km stretch of Ras Al Khaimah's waterfront.

2024-01-01T08:46:28.609952+00:00 IST

Over 20 rockets fired at Israel in midnight barrage by Hamas

As Israel entered 2024 on Monday, more than 20 rockets were fired by Hamas at southern and central Israel just at the start of the new year, according to The Times of Israel.

2024-01-01T00:56:37.827556+00:00 IST

President Macron calls for unity in New Year's eve address

As Paris braces to host the Olympic Games this year, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for unity in his New Year's Eve Address, according to German media publication DW.

2024-01-01T00:51:28.318836+00:00 IST

Israeli Military shoots down ‘Aerial Targets’ coming from East

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Sunday night an Israel Air Force fighter jet successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that was headed to Israeli territory from the east.

2024-01-01T00:26:00.348554+00:00 IST

Israel works to increase use of alternative energies

For the first time in Israel, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure allowed the establishment of energy companies in the local authorities. This is being done in order to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.

2024-01-01T00:25:27.455265+00:00 IST

‘Nothing Prepares You For It’: ZAKA volunteer

"We'd walk into a room full of blood and see no sign of shooting or bombing. There, Hamas terrorists didn't use a gun to kill their victims; they used an axe to chop them into pieces," said Simcha Greiniman, a volunteer emergency responder with the ZAKA organisation.

2024-01-01T00:24:55.945209+00:00 IST

UAE leaders extend New Year greetings to world leaders

President Highness Sheikh Mohamed wished them good health and wellbeing, and their peoples further progress and prosperity.

2023-12-31T17:34:58.672368+00:00 IST

Israel delays some new taxes on imported items due to war

Imported electric vehicles whose arrival at ports in Israel was delayed due to the security situation in the Red Sea will not be subjected to the tax increase on such items.

2023-12-31T17:27:50.993805+00:00 IST

Israel’s local elections postponed again

The elections were scheduled for November, but were postponed because of the war in Gaza.

2023-12-31T17:20:42.761211+00:00 IST

US students visit Israel empowered to fight campus antisemitism

The group of over two dozen students from universities such as UPenn, MIT, Cornell, Colombia, Brandeis, Temple, and Johns Hopkins is spending a week visiting the Israeli communities devastated by the attack.

2023-12-31T09:24:02.414966+00:00 IST

Hamas squad in Gaza school fires on soldiers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP national president JP Nadda attended a women's marathon race at Lucknow's Dubagga Square on Sunday.

2023-12-31T09:23:11.667986+00:00 IST

Israel to boost entrepreneurship with 9 innovation centres

In an effort to promote entrepreneurship in Israel's peripheral areas, the government announced a 100 million shekel (USD27.6 million) initiative to establish nine innovation centres across the country, promoting high-tech solutions for a range of issues such as food technology, renewable energy, green building techniques, artificial intelligence, and more.

2023-12-31T09:14:38.544400+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah takes part in honouring Historical Lexicon

On December 18, the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA) participated in an event organised by the Union of Arabic Language Academies at its headquarters in October 6 City in Cairo, celebrating the achievements of the "Historical Lexicon of the Arabic Language."

2023-12-31T07:54:09.964079+00:00 IST

Israeli forces battle Hamas’s Daraj Tuffah Battalion in Gaza City

Israeli ground, aerial and naval forces continued operations across the Gaza Strip as the war against the Hamas terror group entered its 83rd day on Thursday.

2023-12-31T07:43:08.900206+00:00 IST

Israel confiscates USD 2.7 million in Hamas terror funds

Israeli security forces arrested 21 Palestinians in Judea and Samaria overnight suspected of involvement in financing the Hamas terrorist organization and confiscated over USD 2.7 million in funds, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning.

2023-12-31T07:42:48.380973+00:00 IST

Gaza crisis: Displaced families grapple with cramped conditions

The cramped living conditions, soaring food prices, and poor sanitation are further intensified by severe restrictions on the entry of essential supplies into the coastal strip.

2023-12-31T06:20:51.311363+00:00 IST

Children of war on both sides of Gaza fall out of focus

As the Israel-Hamas war enters day 86, the discourse or discussion majorly continues to centre around the casualties, spoils and collateral damage. However, the children on both sides--those who fell clueless victims to the terror and the retaliatory devastation that followed or the ones who survived and are watching helplessly as bombs and shells turn Gaza into a city of ruins--are strangely falling out focus or being shoved in the footnotes.

2023-12-31T04:53:17.980585+00:00 IST

Shabab Al Ahli soar to UAE Super Cup glory

In a thrilling comeback, Shabab Al Ahli defeated Sharjah Football Club 6-2 at Dubai's Al Maktoum Stadium to clinch their sixth UAE Football Super Cup.

2023-12-31T00:21:31.617304+00:00 IST