Middle East

“Israel will find and eliminate Hamas Gaza Chief”: Yoav Gallant

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has vowed that the Israeli forces will get to Hamas Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar and eliminate him, Times of Israel reported on Saturday.

2023-11-04T19:51:49.673382+00:00 IST

Israeli FM thanks Jaishankar for India's support

"Thank you @DrSJaishankar for your support of Israel and of its war against the Hamas terrorist organisation. Our war is the entire democratic world's war against a despicable terrorist organisation that is worst than ISIS," posted Cohen on X.

2023-11-04T18:33:15.313891+00:00 IST

Turkey recalls envoy to Israel, 'writes off' Benjamin Netanyahu

Erdogan said Saturday that Turkey has "crossed out" Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and will strive to bring Israel before the International Criminal Court for its actions in Gaza, CNN reported citing Turkish state media outlet Anadolu.

2023-11-04T18:32:46.940967+00:00 IST

US Secy Blinken reiterates US stance on Gaza ceasefire

Blinken expressed concerns that a premature ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup and threaten Israel once again. This position has put the US at odds with its Arab partners, including those with whom he convened in Amman, Jordan.

2023-11-04T17:36:37.170993+00:00 IST

Arab countries to launch new climate initiatives at COP28

Arab countries plan to launch new climate initiatives and complete a number of previously announced initiatives at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), which provides a major opportunity for these nations to enhance their efforts and actively participate in finding fair solutions to the challenges of climate change.

2023-11-04T16:51:33.826188+00:00 IST

Global Media Congress 2023 to feature Co-Production Majlis

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, this year's Global Media Congress (GMC) will host an innovative and exciting Co-Production Majlis. The new feature will enhance role of GMC as a media collaboration and innovation incubator.

2023-11-04T16:34:11.343003+00:00 IST

IDF eliminates 15 Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza Strip

Amid the relentless onslaught on Hamas following the October 7 terror attacks, Israeli ground forces eliminated 15 terrorists and destroyed the outfit's infrastructure in Gaza, The Jerusalem Post reported on Saturday.

2023-11-04T13:25:52.806062+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister, Singaporean Foreign Minister hold talks

During a phone call, the two top diplomats explored the humanitarian conditions affecting civilians and efforts to intensify and fast-track the delivery of relief and medical aid to them safely and sustainably.

2023-11-04T09:10:51.624321+00:00 IST

Arab countries to launch new climate initiatives at COP28

Arab countries support the implementation of the Paris Agreement, which was adopted at COP21, to achieve net-zero emissions, sustainable economic development, and addressing climate change to balance economic growth and environmental protection.

2023-11-04T09:05:07.200840+00:00 IST

Blinken to hear calls for immediate ceasefire from Arab ministers

According to Jordan's foreign ministry, the ministers will also "discuss the repercussions [of the war] and ways to end this dangerous deterioration that threatens the security of the entire region."

2023-11-04T06:43:37.604104+00:00 IST

Despite war, majority of Thai workers remain in Israel

Nearly three-quarters of Thai workers employed in Israel in the agriculture sector remain in the country despite the nearly four-week-long war with Hamas and the vast majority of those who did leave want to return after the hostilities end, Thailand's Ambassador to Israel said Thursday.

2023-11-04T01:56:44.953867+00:00 IST

10th edition of Flag Garden pays tribute to iconic national figur

In response to the call of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to observe the UAE Flag Day on November 3, leading media entities in Dubai today celebrated the occasion at the Flag Garden.

2023-11-04T01:38:21.778414+00:00 IST

Rainfall expected over limited areas this week: NCM

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) today published a weather forecast expecting the country to be affected, from Saturday through Wednesday, by an extension of surface low pressure from the East with an extension of upper air low pressure accompanied by a Jet stream from the West.

2023-11-04T01:35:25.867549+00:00 IST

“America will collapse like the USSR”, claims Hamas official

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, senior Hamas official, Ali Baraka claimed that one day the United States will be a "thing of the past" and "collapse like USSR", the Jerusalem Post reported.

2023-11-04T01:06:04.614985+00:00 IST

Israel admits airstrike on ambulance in Gaza

Israel claimed responsibility for the attack on an ambulance outside Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital which killed several people and left dozens more wounded, CNN reported on Friday.

2023-11-03T23:17:03.813363+00:00 IST

Etihad Airways upholds highest safety standards in aviation

Etihad Airways has completed its 10th consecutive IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings and zero observations - a perfect result that has been maintained since obtaining its initial certification in 2006, reinforcing Etihad's compliance track record as industry best.

2023-11-03T17:35:27.980755+00:00 IST

Al Bowardi tours Dubai Airshow site

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, visited the Dubai Airshow site at DWC, Al Maktoum International Airport today.

2023-11-03T17:17:35.502995+00:00 IST

ADGM to host Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum during COP28

In a significant alignment of sustainability and finance on the global stage, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced the hosting of the sixth edition of its Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) during the United Nations' 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28).

2023-11-03T17:16:51.080175+00:00 IST

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrates Flag Day

UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) today commemorated the UAE Flag Day, in line with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to hoist the UAE flag across the UAE's federal and government buildings.

2023-11-03T17:06:46.710653+00:00 IST

Israeli military units demolish Gaza terror tunnels

Israeli forces exposed and destroyed several Hamas tunnels in a special operation inside the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday.

2023-11-03T16:56:22.694293+00:00 IST

"As long as US stands, Israel will not stand alone"

Reaffirming its support for Tel Aviv amid the ongoing war on Hamas, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said "as long as the United States stands, Israel will not stand alone."

2023-11-03T15:45:59.584122+00:00 IST