Middle East

Hamas, Iranian hackers seek to leverage Israeli people’s stress

The Israel National Cyber Directorate announced on Monday that Iran and Hezbollah were behind an attempted cyberattack on the Ziv Medical Centre in Safed in late November.

2023-12-19T09:32:18.924071+00:00 IST

US announces security operation to counter challenges in Red Sea

"I am announcing the establishment of Operation Prosperity Guardian, an important new multinational security initiative under the umbrella of the Combined Maritime Forces and the leadership of its Task Force 153, which focuses on security in the Red Sea," Austin said in a statement.

2023-12-19T08:00:01.742899+00:00 IST

UAE Rulers congratulate Egyptian President on re-election

The Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have congratulated Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on his re-election.

2023-12-19T00:10:30.532549+00:00 IST

UAE: 68 pc growth in trade volume between Ajman and Qatar in 2023

The most important export products include ships, boats, iron and steel products, and mineral oils, he added.

2023-12-19T00:09:01.124313+00:00 IST

Training rifles, UNICEF donations found in Gaza elementary school

The discovery was made by forces from the Bislamach Brigade operating in the northern Gaza neighbourhood of Shejaya.

2023-12-19T00:08:16.606057+00:00 IST

Yemen’s Houthis claim attacking two cargo vessels in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed to have launched a drone attack on two cargo vessels in the Red Sea, disrupting maritime trade and causing freight companies to avoid the area.

2023-12-18T23:35:51.925407+00:00 IST

“Not here to dictate timelines or terms”: Lloyd Austin

US Secretary of Defence, during his visit to Israel, weighed in for a transition into more "targeted" and "surgical" operations in Gaza, however, also clarifying that the US won't be "dictating" any timelines or terms, Times of Israel reported.

2023-12-18T21:53:53.892092+00:00 IST

'This is not only our war but, in many ways, yours': Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated Israel's aim of achieving "total victory" against Hamas, stating that the war is not just Israel's but also the US's, as it is also a battle against the "Iranian axis."

2023-12-18T21:13:31.434823+00:00 IST

Training rifles and UNICEF donations found in Gaza elementary sch

Israeli soldiers discovered wooden training rifles along with training brochures explaining attack methods in an elementary school compound in the Gaza Strip on Monday, the Tazpit Press Service has learned. The training materials were discovered alongside donations from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

2023-12-18T17:42:54.012278+00:00 IST

UAE: Sharjah Art Foundation announces winners of 6th Sharjah Film

The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) revealed on Sunday the winning works in the 6th edition of the Sharjah Film Platform awards, held from December 9 to 17, 2023.

2023-12-18T17:41:09.439672+00:00 IST

UAE: BEEAH announces commitment to achieving net-zero emissions b

BEEAH has announced its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 within its operations by methodically building on its initiatives and projects that are already working towards this target and in line with the COP28 consensus, the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and the global 1.5 Degrees Celcius ambition.

2023-12-18T17:37:11.332441+00:00 IST

Egypt's el-Sisi re-elected Prez, third term to begin in April

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is headed towards a landslide victory in Egypt's presidential elections on Monday securing a third term as leader of the Middle East's most populous nation, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-12-18T15:21:47.306279+00:00 IST

Indian expatriate community in Kuwait will miss Emir

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, visited Kuwait as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy to pay condolences to Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on behalf of India and stressed that the large Indian expatriate community in Kuwait will miss the presence and compassionate care of Kuwait's Emir.

2023-12-18T14:32:15.264890+00:00 IST

Israeli military hits over 150 Gaza terror targets

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) struck more than 150 terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours from the air, sea and land.

2023-12-18T09:45:29.968840+00:00 IST

One woman wounded in Jerusalem terrorist shooting

On Monday morning, a terrorist fired on a vehicle filled with passengers, including children, at the A-Tur Junction/Rabi'a Al-Adawiya junction in the north of Jerusalem.

2023-12-18T09:45:17.405886+00:00 IST

Israeli FM Cohen welcomes first ambassador from Singapore

"The opening of the embassy in Israel," said Cohen, "and the appointment of Ambassador Mak will strengthen the good and important relations between the countries and expand our cooperation."

2023-12-18T09:44:49.497389+00:00 IST

Pope Francis condemns killing of unarmed women in Gaza Church

The victims, a mother and daughter, were en route to the Sister's Convent when gunfire erupted, with one losing her life while attempting to carry the other to safety.

2023-12-18T03:55:33.496308+00:00 IST

“That's not IDF”: Chief of General Staff on rules of engagement

Halevi also specified that even if two Gazans come with a white flag to surrender, they should not be attacked.

2023-12-18T00:29:27.587854+00:00 IST

French FM calls for ‘universal recognition of Hamas atrocities

Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met on Sunday with the visiting French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna.

2023-12-17T22:58:45.579469+00:00 IST

UAE: DP World to relocate its global head office to Dubai

DP World has announced plans to relocate its global head office to Expo City Dubai, marking the latest milestone in the company's 50-year journey, as it continues to expand its global supply chain solutions.

2023-12-17T22:57:57.508420+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Zayed condoles Emir of Kuwait over passing of Al-Sabah

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, today offered his condolences and sympathy to Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, on the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

2023-12-17T22:51:14.670350+00:00 IST