Middle East

Israel on alert on explosive northern front as Hezbollah lurks

As Israel prepares for the strong possibility of a resumption of war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Forces is also currently in a heightened state of alert and preparedness along the border with Lebanon, responding to the continuous threats posed by Hezbollah.

2023-12-01T07:47:40.340571+00:00 IST

Man who shot Jerusalem 'terrorist' dies of injuries

An Israeli civilian who fired on two Palestinian terrorists during a Thursday morning shooting attack died of his injuries.

2023-12-01T07:40:41.585012+00:00 IST

"India fulfilling commitments made in Paris": Sadhguru

Ahead of the COP28 Summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said that India's leadership is very important in the direction of climate action.

2023-12-01T07:29:20.957342+00:00 IST

Israel: New school for Gaza area evacuees opens in Eilat

The "Eshkolot" school is located in a designated complex in the northern entrance of the city of Eilat, where 30 classrooms have been placed in temporary buildings, including shelters, at a cost of approximately 14 million Shekels ($3.8 million).

2023-12-01T06:36:42.723355+00:00 IST

Al Jundi Journal publishes its issue for December 2023

Al Jundi Journal issued by the UAE Ministry of Defence has published its new December 2023 issue No. 599.

2023-12-01T06:36:24.096368+00:00 IST

Carbon capture and storage technology crucial to reduce emission

Dr Mohammad Abu Zahra, Head of the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region at the Global Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Institute, said that there are ongoing discussions to come out of the climate conference with a commitment to increase carbon capture solutions.

2023-12-01T06:36:02.729245+00:00 IST

Japan shows sustainable solutions for climate change challenges

The Japanese pavilion at COP28 showcased sustainable solutions for a range of climate challenges, transportation sector, energy and recycling.

2023-12-01T06:35:14.750628+00:00 IST

Rapper Toomaj Salehi arrested in Iran

A previously detained Iranian rapper, Toomaj Salehi has been rearrested in northern Iran on Thursday, less than two weeks after his release from prison, according to CNN citing his official social media channel.

2023-12-01T06:06:07.971362+00:00 IST

IDF resumes combat, accuses Hamas of violating truce agreement

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hamas of violating the operational pause by not providing the list of hostages to be released today by 7 am (local time) and also firing toward Israeli territory.

2023-12-01T06:01:53.044880+00:00 IST

Here's how PM Modi's day in UAE looks like

During the day, PM Modi will hold seven bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in Dubai. Furthermore, he will be doing pull-aside and informal meetings with world leaders.

2023-12-01T05:09:20.541750+00:00 IST

Survey finds Israeli agriculture plummeting amidst Gaza war

A staggering majority of Israeli farmers across the country are dealing with significant agricultural damage in various due to the war in Gaza and tensions along the Lebanese border, a survey released on Thursday found.

2023-12-01T01:20:17.538379+00:00 IST

'Immediate focus is to extend the pause...' says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on a visit to Israel, stressed that his immediate focus is working with its partners to extend the pause, to continue to get more hostages released out of Gaza.

2023-12-01T01:04:02.466824+00:00 IST

Israel defence minister Gallant tells Antony Blinken Israel will

Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and former Minister of defence and now minister without portfolio in the special War Cabinet Benny Gantz both met Thursday evening with the visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

2023-12-01T00:45:59.025343+00:00 IST

Montenegro President visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhab

Jakov Milatovic, President of the Republic of Montenegro, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

2023-12-01T00:45:07.685800+00:00 IST

Hamas releases six Israelis on seventh day of truce deal

As Israel announced a one-day extension in the Israel-Hamas truce deal, the Hamas terror group released six more Israeli hostages to Egypt via the Rafah crossing on Thursday night.

2023-11-30T23:07:59.412361+00:00 IST

'Modi, Modi!': Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi in UAE

Upon his arrival in the UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the members of the Indian diaspora outside a hotel in Dubai, followed by a cultural dance performance.

2023-11-30T20:51:32.685674+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in UAE to attend COP28 Summit

As PM Modi landed at Dubai airport, the excited members of the Indian diaspora, waiting outside a hotel, sang 'Saare Jahan Se Achha' and chanted slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', as well as 'Vande Mataram'.

2023-11-30T18:49:40.920665+00:00 IST

Bohra community in UAE eagerly awaits PM Modi's arrival for COP28

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in the United Arab Emirates ahead of the COP28 Summit, members of the Dawoodi Bohra community, part of the Indian diaspora in the UAE, eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome him.

2023-11-30T18:40:58.046358+00:00 IST

Netanyahu ‘summons’ Spanish ambassador

Sanchez, ignoring the morning's attack, commented that he had "genuine doubts" about Israel's concerns for the humanitarian situation in Gaza as relates to the civilian population there.

2023-11-30T17:44:05.928268+00:00 IST

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy discusses priorities for 2024

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully hosted the 2023 annual meeting of the chamber's Board of Directors and Advisory Council members.

2023-11-30T17:43:46.141772+00:00 IST

Dubai Free Zones collaborates with Economic Security Centre

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Free Zones (DFZ) Council, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Dubai Free Zones Council and the Economic Security Centre of Dubai.

2023-11-30T17:43:23.297805+00:00 IST