Middle East

Israel-Hamas war: 30,000 people join families of Israeli hostages

The march entered the capital at around 3 p.m. ahead of a protest at the Prime Minister's Office at approximately 4 p.m and as the marchers entered the capital, they were greeted by residents of the city holding yellow balloons printed with the words "bring them home."

2023-11-18T15:31:46.988851+00:00 IST

'No order was given for evacuation of patients or medical teams i

The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday denied that they demanded Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City to evacuate within an hour, adding that it only accepted the requests of the medical centre's director to make a safe route for those who wished to leave, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-11-18T14:21:55.369254+00:00 IST

Kuwait oil price falls by USD 2.44 to reach USD 82.27 pb

The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by USD 2.44 to reach USD 82.27 per barrel on Friday, compared to USD 84.71 per barrel the day before, said the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday.

2023-11-18T09:31:09.111814+00:00 IST

UAE takes initiative to host Palestinian children

Departing from El Arish International Airport in the Arab Republic of Egypt, the plane landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport carrying children who are in the most urgent need of medical assistance, including those suffering from severe injuries and burns, as well as cancer patients who need extensive treatment.

2023-11-18T09:16:25.596591+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Latvia on Independence Day

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Edgars Rinkevics of the Republic of Latvia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2023-11-18T09:12:30.005217+00:00 IST

Ruler of Sharjah congratulates Sultan of Oman

Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, sent a cable of congratulations to his brother, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, on the occasion of the 53rd Glorious National Day.

2023-11-18T08:26:45.527825+00:00 IST

Hostages release ‘pre-requisite to pause in hostilities’: Bahrain

In his address at the 19th edition of the Manama Dialogue, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa set out the conditions necessary for 'breaking the cycle of violence,' a feat that will only be made possible through the release of innocents and non-combatants.

2023-11-18T07:00:50.364850+00:00 IST

Air defences intercept missile launched from Lebanon: IDF

The Israeli military said that "no crossing into Israeli territory was detected." It further said that the alerts were triggered by the interceptions.

2023-11-18T02:56:56.225989+00:00 IST

Israel doing dirty work for Arab countries that might govern Gaza

"We are doing the dirty work for many of these Arab countries," Gilad Erdan said.

2023-11-18T01:08:04.337834+00:00 IST

Volunteers give first aid to Israeli agriculture in war time

Many farms are located in evacuated areas near the Gaza Strip and the Lebanese border. Around three-quarters of Israel's vegetables were grown in the farms in Kibbutzim and Moshavim devastated by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

2023-11-18T00:46:38.163602+00:00 IST

US announces new sanctions against Iran-backed militia groups

"KSS terrorist activity has threatened the lives of both US and Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS personnel in Iraq and Syria," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.

2023-11-18T00:26:53.918301+00:00 IST

Israeli government approves regular fuel deliveries to Gaza

The tankers, carrying a total of 60,000 litres of diesel fuel, were authorised for use by international organisations, particularly the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), according to Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm Daniel Hagari.

2023-11-17T23:32:18.032229+00:00 IST

Sheikh Zayed Festival launches amid massive crowd turnout

The first day of the festival witnessed a remarkable presence of visitors and tourists who toured the festival's sections and squares and watched the performances, folk art groups, and participated in various events across all the regions of the festival.

2023-11-17T22:31:16.129720+00:00 IST

MBRSC concludes successful participation at Dubai Airshow 2023

Over the course of five days, the Centre's stand was visited by dignitaries, owners and CEOs of participating companies, as well as interested individuals, investors, and space sector experts from around the world.

2023-11-17T22:30:42.599480+00:00 IST

Five countries seek ICC probe into Palestinian territories

In a significant move, South Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, and Djibouti jointly submitted a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC), urging an investigation into potential crimes in Palestinian territories.

2023-11-17T22:30:06.576143+00:00 IST

UAE: Anwar Gargash participates in second 'Voice of Global South' summit

Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, represented the UAE in the second "Voice of Global South" summit, which was held via video conferencing

2023-11-17T17:50:29.075476+00:00 IST

Israel distributes weapons to civilian security units near Gaza

Israeli authorities said they have completed the distribution of hundreds of weapons to civilian standby security units in Sderot and other communities near the Gaza Strip.

2023-11-17T17:48:50.781718+00:00 IST

UAE: Year of Sustainability presents its 'Material Lab'

The Year of Sustainability team presented its programme "Material Lab", a collaborative model for sustainable production, through which it engages UAE-based creatives, innovators and businesses to rethink production and design, from conception to manufacturing.

2023-11-17T17:25:59.369262+00:00 IST

Shooting attack near Hebron, no soldiers injured

Without elaborating, the Israel Defense Forces said a Palestinian terrorist who opened fire on Israeli soldiers near Hebron was "neutralized" when the troops returned fire.

2023-11-17T17:21:09.590968+00:00 IST

5 Palestinian terrorists killed in Jenin raid

The Israel Defense Forces said on Friday morning that five Palestinian terrorists were killed during an overnight counter-terror raid in Jenin. The military said several terrorists were chased to a local hospital where they were arrested while trying to hide.

2023-11-17T09:35:43.436791+00:00 IST

Israel seizes Islamic Jihad outpost, uncovers weapons

Israeli soldiers seized heavy-weight rockets and aerial drones from a Palestinian Islamic Jihad outpost in northern Gaza during an overnight operation, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday morning.

2023-11-17T09:35:22.944446+00:00 IST