Middle East

India-UAE 'historical relationship' rooted in people-to-people

Emphasising on India-UAE "historical relationship," Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sanjay Sudhir, said on Tuesday that both countries' relations are rooted in terms of people-to-people contact, trade, investments, education, or health.

2023-11-29T23:52:40.065219+00:00 IST

UAE President, US discuss bilateral relations, regional developme

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral relations and regional developments during a telephone conversation with Joe Biden, President of the United States of America.

2023-11-29T23:51:44.158449+00:00 IST

Bhupender Yadav advocates 'Climate Justice' ahead of COP28 Summit

Speaking at the final session of the concluding day of the India Global Forum's Climate for Business (ClimB) Forum on Wednesday, the Minister stated, "17 per cent of the developed world has a per capita emission of 60 per cent, but what about the 54 African countries? Their carbon emissions are only 4 per cent."

2023-11-29T23:48:49.621420+00:00 IST

Hamas releases 10 Israelis, 4 Thai hostages on sixth day of truce

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has confirmed the release of over 14 hostages, including 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals, from Hamas captivity.

2023-11-29T22:13:35.946131+00:00 IST

Indian envoy anticipates PM Modi's impactful presence at COP28

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to attend the COP28 Summit in the UAE, Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sanjay Sudhir on Wednesday expressed anticipation for the PM's visit, emphasizing India's accomplishments in climate change since the last COP Summit in Glasgow.

2023-11-29T22:06:36.356943+00:00 IST

John Kerry urges strong decisions ahead of COP28 climate talks

As global leaders prepare to participate in the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 (the 28th Conference of the Parties) in Dubai, starting this Thursday, United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry stated that not everybody is doing what they promised, and emphasized the need for accountability during this year's COP.

2023-11-29T19:56:02.783534+00:00 IST

Hostages lost as much as 15 per cent weight: Israeli doctor

Approximately 155 Israelis and foreigners are still being held in Gaza, including Kfir Bibas, who was 9 months old when he was taken hostage by Hamas along with his parents and 4-year-old brother from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7.

2023-11-29T15:26:33.307433+00:00 IST

Israel: Interfaith leaders call for return of hostages

Religious leaders from Israel's Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze communities gathered at the ruins of Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Wednesday to pray and call for the return of all the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

2023-11-29T14:55:51.018317+00:00 IST

Thai Foreign Minister visits Israel, meets freed Thai hostages

President Herzog told Minister Nukara, "I am pleased to see some of the Thai hostages returned from the hands of Hamas. We will continue to work to bring all the hostages home. This must be a priority for the whole world."

2023-11-29T13:22:05.068937+00:00 IST

IDF confirms three soldiers thought captured were killed

The IDF on Tuesday revealed that three soldiers previously thought held captive by Hamas were in fact killed during the October 7 attack. The IDF said their bodies were taken to Gaza by Hamas.

2023-11-29T12:50:57.482640+00:00 IST

Freed Israeli hostages undergoing medical evaluation

The ten Israeli captives released by Hamas on Tuesday night are undergoing medical and psychological evaluations on Wednesday morning.

2023-11-29T09:27:40.680091+00:00 IST

Window to address climate change closing rapidly: IUCN

The window of opportunity to address climate change and biodiversity loss is closing rapidly, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) seven Commissions asserted in a clarion call ahead of COP28 Summit in Dubai.

2023-11-29T08:53:29.182041+00:00 IST

President Herzog honors author and peace activist murdered

President of Israel Isaac Herzog on Tuesday met with members of the family of the late Lilach Kipnis, a member of Kibbutz Be'eri who was murdered at the age of 60 during the October 7 massacre, along with her husband Evyatar. Lilach had written a book about living near Gaza and was a trauma specialist and peace activist.

2023-11-29T08:52:05.053510+00:00 IST

US: Chinese Navy ignored distress calls of hijacked Israeli ship

Chinese naval vessels ignored repeated distress calls from an Israeli-owned commercial tanker that was under attack on Sunday, the Pentagon said on Monday.

2023-11-29T08:46:48.359756+00:00 IST

US supports further extension in operational pause: White House

The United States supports further extension in the operational pause between Israel and Hamas to secure the release of all the hostages in captivity, the White House said on Tuesday.

2023-11-29T04:54:59.335767+00:00 IST

“India has walked the talk on climate change”: Indian envoy

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the COP28 Summit, Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sanjay Sudhir said that New Delhi has always walked the talk on the issue of climate change.

2023-11-29T03:08:30.063005+00:00 IST

UAE: Vibrant Textile Expo 2023 begins at Expo Centre Sharjah

Showcasing the wares of over 60 exhibitors, the Vibrant Textile Expo 2023 launched today at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS).

2023-11-29T00:45:59.341001+00:00 IST

‘UNICEF Innocenti Youth Foresight Playbook’ launched at Dubai Fut

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today launched the "UNICEF Innocenti Youth Foresight Playbook", which represents a milestone in the evolution of UNICEF's Youth Foresight Fellowship initiative aiming to get youth involved in the conversations about the future they will inherit and in future-shaping and policymaking.

2023-11-29T00:39:44.036525+00:00 IST

Israel Prison releases 30 Palestinian prisoners

The Israel Prisons Service confirmed that it facilitated the release of 30 Palestinian inmates as part of the deal to free Israeli hostages in Gaza.

2023-11-29T00:05:09.364589+00:00 IST

Hamas releases 12 more hostages on first day of extended truce

Hamas on Tuesday released 12 more hostages including two foreign nationals on the first day of the extended truce between Israel and Hamas.

2023-11-28T22:09:12.886039+00:00 IST

Benjamin Netanyahu visits IDF Intelligence Branch

The Prime Minister was briefed by Chief Intelligence Officer Brig.-Gen. Avi Keinan and the commander of the Collection Unit on the research into documents and technical inputs that IDF units have seized from the Hamas terrorist organisation.

2023-11-28T18:02:31.241198+00:00 IST