Middle East

GCC pavilion at COP28 showcases climate action efforts

Director of Energy, Secretariat-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Mohammed bin Falah Al Rashidi, and Director of the GCC Pavilion at the COP28 Climate Summit, lauded the extraordinary efforts made by the UAE to host an "exceptional climate summit."

2023-11-30T17:36:35.355931+00:00 IST

UAE: COP28 Presidency unites world on Loss and Damage

Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, today gaveled the first major milestone of COP28, delivering a historic agreement to operationalize the Fund, which will assist developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, known in the negotiations as "Loss and Damage".

2023-11-30T17:34:17.290697+00:00 IST

Two Israeli hostages transferred to Red Cross

The Israel Defense Forces said that based on information it has received from the Red Cross, two Israeli hostages have been transferred to Red Cross custody and on their way to Israeli soil.

2023-11-30T17:31:39.838435+00:00 IST

COP28: Global delegates adopt damage fund

Global delegates at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai formally adopted a damage fund on Thursday and several nations pledged millions of dollars to the nations hardest hit by the climate crisis, CNN reported.

2023-11-30T17:17:57.515113+00:00 IST

Dubai: Indian diaspora awaits PM Modi's arrival

PM Modi on Thursday evening emplaned for Dubai to take part in the World Climate Action Summit in the United Arab Emirates.

2023-11-30T16:58:09.395170+00:00 IST

Police say they foiled smuggling of 137 guns into Israel

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Israeli police have said, along with the Israeli Defence Forces, they were successful in foiling an attempt to smuggle 137 guns into Israel from Jordan, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-11-30T16:49:47.169270+00:00 IST

UAE: Bhupendra Yadav inaugurates India Pavilian at COP28

Based on the theme of 'Vasudhiava Kutumbakam' at the COP28 (Conference of Parties), Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav inaugurated the India Pavillion on Thursday.

2023-11-30T16:33:35.840486+00:00 IST

Blinken meets Palestinian Authority president Mamoud Abbas

Prior to his meeting with President Abbas, Blinken engaged in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the war cabinet in Jerusalem.

2023-11-30T15:16:37.329854+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 ways due to the war in Gaza and tensions along the Lebanese border, a survey released on Thursday found.

2023-11-30T14:18:33.036331+00:00 IST

Israel-Hamas truce extended for a 7th day

This extension comes as negotiations for additional hostage releases continue. Both Hamas and Qatar have confirmed the prolongation of the truce.

2023-11-30T13:21:49.272313+00:00 IST

Blinken meets Netanyahu after discussions with Herzog

US Secretary Blinken is also set to sit in on a meeting of the war cabinet.

2023-11-30T12:49:23.018838+00:00 IST

Commonwealth Secy-General lauds PM Modi's leadership

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has said that he has been a really important leader because of his innovation and creativity, as India is producing more unicorns than almost any other country. She added that this has happened because of an ecosystem that supports innovation.

2023-11-30T12:33:17.030398+00:00 IST

US Navy destroyer shoots down Iranian-made drone

A US Navy warship shot down an Iranian-made drone launched from Yemen on Wednesday, the same day the Pentagon said it warned Tehran over its drone use in the region, the Hill reported.

2023-11-30T11:46:17.164770+00:00 IST

UAE: COP 28 to offer 1.5°C-aligned menus

As the world prepares for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) that is set to take place here from Thursday until December 12, the global climate summit will offer the first 1.5° C-aligned menu at a COP conference, as part of its objective of making the conference carbon-neutral.

2023-11-30T11:24:26.494125+00:00 IST

Sultan Al Jaber officially opens the COP28 climate summit

After assuming the role, Sulatn Al Jaber called on the global leaders saying, "You have the power to do something unprecedented." He also appealed them to "rise above" differences as they have "power to do something unprecedented.

2023-11-30T11:15:46.581796+00:00 IST

Palestinian brothers released from prison behind Jerusalem shooti

The duo exited a car at the entrance to Jerusalem and opened fire at a group of civilians waiting at a bus stop, surveillance footage shared by a Times of Israel correspondent showed.

2023-11-30T09:50:18.915645+00:00 IST

Israeli man missing From October 7 music festival declared dead

Tzarfati was at the Nova Music Festival on October 7 and thought to have been taken captive by Hamas.

2023-11-30T09:38:57.371198+00:00 IST

Israel: Jerusalem terrorists identified as brothers

The brothers, both were in their 30s from eastern Jerusalem, had previously been imprisoned for terror activities.

2023-11-30T09:30:09.758983+00:00 IST

3 killed in Jerusalem terror attack; 2 gunmen 'neutralised'

Three Israelis have been killed and at least a further seven injured in a terror shooting on Thursday morning, Israeli police have confirmed the two shooters responsible have been neutralised, The Times of Israel has reported.

2023-11-30T07:48:14.880183+00:00 IST

Israel Defence Forces say operational pause in Gaza to continue

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday announced that the operational pause in the Gaza Strip will continue amid the mediator's efforts to continue the process of releasing the hostages and subject to the terms of the framework.

2023-11-30T05:41:43.035428+00:00 IST

Israel President Herzog headed to COP28 in the UAE in push to fre

Israel President Isaac Herzog will travel to the United Arab Emirates for a series of political meetings with various world leaders attending the upcoming World Climate Conference as part of a diplomatic push to see all of the hostages held in Gaza freed.

2023-11-30T00:36:45.711838+00:00 IST