Middle East

Total imports to Israel were 8.2 billion USD in November

The Israel Tax Authority reported that the total value of all imports in November 2025 amounted to USD 8.2 billion, an increase of 1.3 per cent compared to the value of imports in November 2024.

2025-12-09T17:17:28.029124+00:00 IST

UAE strengthens leadership as a driver of global maritime system

The UAE continues to strengthen its international presence within the global maritime system through a consistent track record of initiatives, positions, and draft resolutions it has proposed and championed within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) over the past years.

2025-12-09T09:30:29.546783+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah Lebanon terror training facility

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Monday night it attacked, in an airstrike, infrastructures of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation in several areas in southern Lebanon, including the training and exercise complex of its "Radwan Force."

2025-12-09T08:03:04.007825+00:00 IST

Israel raids UNRWA Jerusalem headquarters

In a statement on X, the agency's Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said Israeli police, accompanied by municipal officials, forcibly entered its compound in Sheikh Jarrah early on Monday morning.

2025-12-09T03:41:57.437115+00:00 IST

Families demand last hostage returned before Gaza Deal advances

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Monday that Israel must not advance to the next phase of its hostage agreement with Hamas until the remains of the last hostage, Police Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, is returned home.

2025-12-08T09:30:09.707883+00:00 IST

BRIDGE Summit 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi

The event features over 400 international speakers and 300 exhibitors taking part in the region's largest media and content gathering.

2025-12-08T08:59:36.264201+00:00 IST

Israeli President criticizes New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani

Israeli President Isaac Herzog sharply criticized New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, for comments he described as "outrageous" and harmful to Jewish communities during a speech at Yeshiva University in New York City. Herzog said the mayor-elect's remarks questioning Jews' right to move to Israel and participate in traditional Zionist practices not only delegitimize the Jewish people's ancient homeland but also "legitimize violence and undermine freedom of religion." He labeled such rhetoric both anti-Jewish and anti-American.

2025-12-08T08:27:02.917698+00:00 IST

“Money trains have not stopped”: Donald Trump Jr warns

Donald Trump Jr warned at the Doha Forum that Donald Trump could end support for Ukraine unless it seeks peace with Russia. He criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claimed elites have fled, and said Americans are tired of funding the war, arguing Republicans no longer prioritise the conflict.

2025-12-08T00:36:37.274804+00:00 IST

Doha Forum pushes economic engagement for Afghanistan

At the Doha Forum, regional envoys said Afghanistan should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat. Officials stressed economic cooperation, regional connectivity, and dialogue with Pakistan. Qatar offered to help ease tensions, while discussions also covered global issues including Gaza and Sudan.

2025-12-07T23:00:57.123700+00:00 IST

Rethinking navigation app walking boost commuter health

Navigation apps may be quietly discouraging commuters from walking, but a new proof-of-concept study suggests that changing those built-in defaults could unlock surprising health gains--without adding a single minute to travel time.

2025-12-07T17:36:37.497599+00:00 IST

Digital group therapy helps cancer survivors navigate daily life

For many adults recovering from cancer, finishing treatment does not mean the end of challenges. Subtle but disruptive changes in memory, attention, and mental processing--often called "chemobrain"--can make work, relationships, and everyday routines unexpectedly difficult.

2025-12-07T17:31:08.419501+00:00 IST

Israeli soldiers kill terrorist who crossed yellow line in Southe

The Israel Defence Forces said Sunday that troops shot and killed a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line in southern Gaza and advanced toward them in a threatening manner. The forces identified the suspect and opened fire, eliminating him.

2025-12-07T17:28:29.375087+00:00 IST

Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel shaft

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said Sunday that troops operating in southern Lebanon destroyed a tunnel shaft and a weapons depot previously used by Hezbollah.

2025-12-07T17:22:23.009684+00:00 IST

Weapons cache linked to criminal groups found in lod home

The Israel Police said Sunday they uncovered a major weapons cache in a residential area of Lod during a targeted operation against criminal organisations.

2025-12-07T17:22:03.166789+00:00 IST

Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed attends grand finale of 33rd UAE

Under the patronage of Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, has attended the grand finale of the 33rd UAE President Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses.

2025-12-07T09:35:34.503906+00:00 IST

UAE reshapes global media future at BRIDGE Summit

The BRIDGE Summit is set to begin tomorrow, in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, with a focus on enhancing innovation and developing new tools that advance content creation.

2025-12-07T08:49:01.748965+00:00 IST

UAE National Anti-Doping Agency participates in adoption of 2027

The UAE National Anti-Doping Agency participated in the 2025 World Conference on Doping in Sport, organised by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in Busan, South Korea, from December 1-5

2025-12-06T17:27:29.756377+00:00 IST

Mansour bin Zayed attends World Arabian Horse Championship

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Saturday, attended the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme Qatar 2025 - Global Champions Arabians Tour, held in Doha, Qatar, in the presence of several sheikhs, leading Arabian horse owners and equestrian enthusiasts.

2025-12-06T17:15:42.875517+00:00 IST

Israeli Ambassador to US addresses Lebanese: We want security

In an interview with the website "This is Beirut", Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the United States and a close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said that disarming Hezbollah and disconnecting Lebanon from Iran could open "a door to peace, economic growth and shared opportunities" for both countries.

2025-12-06T16:46:48.375895+00:00 IST

Rulers of Emirates condole with Saudi King over passing of Abdull

The Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, on the death of Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Al Saud.

2025-12-06T00:37:31.468101+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region of Iraq

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

2025-12-06T00:15:45.818952+00:00 IST