Middle East

Israel shocked by UN's understanding for terrorism and murder

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' comments during a special session of the UN Security Council on the war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas were met with shock and disappointment by Israel's delegation.

2023-10-24T17:05:03.480950+00:00 IST

UNRWA says aid agencies need unimpeded access to Gaza

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said aid agencies need unimpeded access to Gaza, The New York Times reported.

2023-10-24T15:40:23.884080+00:00 IST

Investcorp announces intention to float on ADX

The company plans to offer 321,500,000 new shares while 321,500,000 shares will be sold by selling shareholder, Investcorp SA. The subscription will be open from November 2 to November 9, 2023

2023-10-24T15:35:29.404740+00:00 IST

DEWA approves AED 3.1bn in dividends for H1 2023

On April 10, 2023, DEWA's shareholders authorised and delegated the Board of Directors of DEWA to pay a cash dividend of AED 3.1 billion (6.2 fils per share) for the first half of 2023 in October 2023.

2023-10-24T14:26:07.550553+00:00 IST

Kfar Aza, Be’eri and Hamas’ own footage stand witness to massacre

This heinous act resulted in the loss of more than 1,400 lives, with thousands sustaining injuries and at least 222 persons, including women, children, the elderly and soldiers, being taken captive.

2023-10-24T13:49:01.146998+00:00 IST

IDF asks Gaza residents to share information about hostages

"If your will is to live in peace and to have a better future for your children, do the humanitarian deed immediately and share verified and valuable information about hostages being held in your area," the IDF asked Gaza residents.

2023-10-24T13:29:34.072836+00:00 IST

Israeli family celebrates hostage’s ninth birthday

Ohad, who lives in Kfar Saba, was kidnapped along with his mother, Keren, on October 7 while visiting his grandparents in Kibbutz Nir Oz. The grandparents were also abducted while an uncle was killed in the attack.

2023-10-24T13:27:51.297582+00:00 IST

At least 12 British nationals killed in Hamas attack

At least 12 British nationals were killed in the terror attack by Hamas on Israel, while five more are still missing, Jerusalem Post reported citing a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

2023-10-24T12:22:27.246010+00:00 IST

“I went through hell,” says newly released Hamas hostage Yocheved

One of the two hostages recently freed by the Hamas, Yocheved Lifshitz, has said she "went through hell" after being kidnapped by the terrorist group in the October 7 attack on Israel, CNN reported.

2023-10-24T11:22:20.397548+00:00 IST

Macron calls for international coalition to fight against Hamas

French President Emmanuel Macron, who is in Israel, on Tuesday called for the expansion of the international coalition which is fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria, to also fight Hamas, while urging for "decisive relaunch" of the Palestinian peace process.

2023-10-24T11:20:04.451208+00:00 IST

Netanyahu draws comparison between recent Hamas attack, Holocaust

Netanyahu said, "Hamas butchered, Hamas beheaded, Hamas burned babies alive, Hamas raped, Hamas kidnapped hostages."

2023-10-24T11:04:54.297945+00:00 IST

EL AL puts photos of captive Israelis in humanitarian aid flight

Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said on Monday that the military has so far confirmed 222 people kidnapped.

2023-10-24T10:30:52.389639+00:00 IST

Universities in Israel delay start of academic year

Previously, the semester, which was scheduled to begin on October 15, was delayed until November 5. The call-up of some 360,000 Israel Defence Forces reservists includes thousands of staff and students, according to the committee, cited The Times of Israel report. About 30 per cent of all university students are among those who are now serving.

2023-10-24T10:03:00.647842+00:00 IST

UAE: Ajman Chamber, Thai delegation discuss cooperation

The Thai delegation, which was headed by Wanviput Sanphasitvong, was received by Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Ajman Chamber

2023-10-24T09:21:10.361933+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Zambia on Independence Day

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Hichilema on the occasion.

2023-10-24T09:18:03.538124+00:00 IST

‘Actress’ arrested for praising terrorists: Israel police

The police said the arrest of the unnamed suspect came following several posts she made on social networks and additional inquiries that it received about an actress by profession who is a network influencer in Arab society who publishes posts and activities in the various media in which she praised and incited a terrorist organization.

2023-10-24T08:25:11.299930+00:00 IST

IDF says it struck over 400 terrorist targets in past 24 hours

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday said it carried out strikes at more than 400 terrorist targets in the past 24 hours.

2023-10-24T06:49:48.140729+00:00 IST

Working together as iron fist to eliminate Hamas: Netanyahu

Taking to X, Israel Prime Minister's Office released a video which showed Netanyahu, Gallant and Halevi making statements regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

2023-10-24T04:30:10.243703+00:00 IST

Hamas releases two more hostages from captivity in Gaza

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the terrorist group on Tuesday released two more hostages, The Times of Israel reported, adding that they were identified as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz.

2023-10-24T01:37:00.801377+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Kuwait organises ‘India-Kuwait tech conference

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait, along with the National Association of Software and Services Company of India (NASSCOM), the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), organised an 'India-Kuwait Technology Conference in Kuwait City on October 23.

2023-10-24T00:17:50.241672+00:00 IST

ISA drops video of Hamas terrorists confessing acts

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) released a video clip on Monday, purportedly showing Hamas terrorists confessing their active participation in the deadly terror attacks in southern Israel on October 7.

2023-10-23T23:18:48.013797+00:00 IST