Middle East

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen thanks US, Germany

Cohen also congratulated Germany on its decision to define the Samidoun network as a terrorist organisation.

2023-11-02T17:48:14.027905+00:00 IST

UAE-Japan Women’s Friendship Committee promotes diversity

The UAE-Japan Friendship Committee for Women Career Development (FCW) recently held its 17th forum in Tokyo to discuss ways to promote diversity and sustainability in the energy industry.

2023-11-02T17:34:23.771515+00:00 IST

At least 33 journalists killed in Israel-Hamas conflict: Report

The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7 and Israel declared war on the militant Palestinian group, launching strikes on the blockaded Gaza Strip.

2023-11-02T17:27:00.218903+00:00 IST

COP28 calls on Multilateral Development Banks to work faster

Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and COP28 President, told the presidents of the world's biggest development banks that "we need more ambition; we need trillions, not billions," to fix climate finance.

2023-11-02T17:25:14.217242+00:00 IST

Hamas rockets hit Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona from Lebanon

On Thursday evening, a rocket fired from Lebanese territory inflicted significant damage in Kiryat Shmona, with live television broadcasts capturing multiple vehicles and stores ablaze due to the rocket's impact.

2023-11-02T17:21:22.731290+00:00 IST

Al Ain’s Traditional Handicrafts Festival showcases rich culture

Under the patronage of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) opened the Traditional Handicrafts Festival, an annual Emirati cultural heritage and craftsmanship event, taking place from 1 - 20 November at Souq Al Qattara in Al Ain. Now in its ninth year, the festival will be held under the theme ''Crafts of the Ancestors, Pride of the People''.

2023-11-02T17:05:21.494025+00:00 IST

Iran-backed militia moving to south Lebanon to bolster Hezbollah

An Iran-backed militia called the Imam Hussein Brigade is moving from Syria to southern Lebanon to bolster Hezbollah forces, an Israeli military official said on Thursday

2023-11-02T16:21:58.677764+00:00 IST

Dharmendra Pradhan visits BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the under-construction BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

2023-11-02T15:25:29.825201+00:00 IST

Israeli forces have surrounded Gaza City, says IDF chief

Isreal Defence Force (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said on Thursday that troops are operating inside Gaza City and are surrounding it from several directions, The Times of Isreal reported.

2023-11-02T15:15:25.278742+00:00 IST

At least 400 foreign nationals expected to leave Gaza

At least 400 foreign nationals are expected to leave Gaza and enter Egypt through the Rafah crossing, a Palestinian official at the crossing, Wael Abu Umar, told CNN on Thursday.

2023-11-02T12:05:35.870292+00:00 IST

Israeli forces advance on Gaza City amid overnight fighting

Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip were marked with prolonged battles against Hamas terrorists on Wednesday night.

2023-11-02T09:47:01.478121+00:00 IST

UAE: Supreme Audit Institution to host annual meeting of WGISTA

The Supreme Audit Institution (SAI), announced it will convene the 4th annual meeting of the INTOSAI Working Group on Impact of Science and Technology on Auditing (WGISTA) in Abu Dhabi from November 6 to 7

2023-11-02T09:37:44.611530+00:00 IST

Israel: 700 new civilian emergency security squads established

Over 700 new civilian emergency security squads have been established throughout Israel since the start of the "Iron Swords" War.

2023-11-02T09:14:30.709650+00:00 IST

"Even if Israel weakens Hamas, cannot erase idea of resistance"

As Israel continues to retaliate against the Hamas terror attack by attacking Gaza, the Iranian Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, on Thursday stressed that even if Israel successfully weakens Hamas, it cannot erase the idea of resistance against occupation and apartheid, rooted in the hearts of Palestinians.

2023-11-02T08:43:30.311484+00:00 IST

Defence Ministry body COGAT says 61 trucks of humanitarian aid

The COGAT is a unit in the Israeli Ministry of Defense that engages in coordinating civilian issues between the Government of Israel, the Israel Defence Forces, international organizations, diplomats, and the Palestinian Authority.

2023-11-02T07:22:43.322939+00:00 IST

"An issue for Jordanian government": White House

Following the removal of its ambassador from Israel by Jordan, the White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby has said that Jordan has the right to manage bilateral relations the way they see fit.

2023-11-02T07:03:37.681929+00:00 IST

We weren't supposed to kidnap... the mission was simply to kill":

Hamas terrorist, who was involved in pillaging Kibbutz Kfar Aza in Israel said in a statement that their mission was simply to kill, and was not supposed to kidnap, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-11-02T04:50:20.292272+00:00 IST

"Jabalya is permanent residence of Palestinians"

"No refugees there, just as my grandparents from Morocco and Poland who fled to Israel in 1948 are no longer refugees. Time to lay these fictional and hereditary refugee claims to rest @UNWRA @cnni," Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Jonathan Conricus said.

2023-11-02T03:25:27.739915+00:00 IST

"We must teach Israel a lesson...," Hamas official on Oct 7 attac

A senior member of Hamas hailed the terror attack carried out in Israel on October 7, stressing that if given a chance, the terror group will repeat similar assaults many times in the future until Israel is exterminated, reported The Times of Israel.

2023-11-02T02:50:54.811503+00:00 IST

UAE President directs provision of treatment of 1,000 Palestinian

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the provision of medical treatment at UAE hospitals for 1,000 Palestinian children accompanied by their families from the Gaza Strip. This comes as part of the UAE's enduring efforts to extend assistance to those in need around the world.

2023-11-02T02:13:19.753076+00:00 IST

UAE and Jordan sign agreements to expand investment cooperation

The Ministries of Investment of the UAE and Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a framework for investment cooperation in key areas including infrastructure and development projects, while further strengthening the two countries' enduring strategic partnership.

2023-11-02T01:38:33.446056+00:00 IST