Middle East

Efforts to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza are complicated: US

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that efforts to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza have been "complicated" as terrorist group Hamas continues to use civilians as "human shields."

2023-10-14T04:05:58.571358+00:00 IST

"Will never forget horrific acts perpetrated by enemies"

He asserted that Israel is pounding its enemies with "unprecedented forces" and added their enemies have just begun to pay the price.

2023-10-14T02:48:37.515064+00:00 IST

UAE Barakah Exercise 2023 successfully concludes in Abu Dhabi

Qualified professionals from 21 federal and 19 local entities in the UAE participated in the exercise and demonstrated exceptional capabilities in managing crises and emergencies.

2023-10-14T00:59:57.833655+00:00 IST

SAVI cluster launches at Masdar City

Further enhancing Abu Dhabi's industrial evolution, SAVI aims to position Abu Dhabi as a leading smart and autonomous vehicles hub, making significant contributions across air, land and sea mobility applications.

2023-10-14T00:59:36.033932+00:00 IST

Kalba to host 3rd edition of Wadi Al Helo Trail Run

The event, which is held in cooperation and coordination with a number of institutions and entities, includes races for 10km, 5km, and 1.5km, for citizens and the general public. It is expected that 200 athletes of both genders will participate.

2023-10-14T00:59:13.335571+00:00 IST

Rocket sirens sound in Tel Aviv, Ashdod amid Israel-Hamas war

The latest rocket barrage originating from the Gaza Strip has raised concerns about the safety of civilians in the affected areas, however, no details of injury have been reported.

2023-10-13T21:17:18.697876+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, FM of Indonesia review regional developments

UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Retno Marsudi discussed the latest developments in the Middle East region and ways to protect civilians and provide safe corridors to deliver humanitarian aid.

2023-10-13T17:47:59.269768+00:00 IST

UAE economy robust: OPEC

The UAE's economy remains robust, with constant contributions from the non-oil sector, especially from tourism, leisure, and real estate, according to the OPEC's Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) for October 2023.

2023-10-13T17:36:17.829110+00:00 IST

Abdullah bin Zayed, FM of Indonesia review regional development

This came in a phone call between the two top diplomats, during which they also reviewed efforts of the international community to end extremism, violence, and the escalating tension that the region is witnessing.

2023-10-13T17:31:48.417763+00:00 IST

UAE is committed to sustainable development: Saqr Ghobash

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), said that the UAE has always pursued a balance between development and environmental protection.

2023-10-13T17:28:35.474354+00:00 IST

Operation Ajay: Second batch of Indians gather to board flight

The second batch of Indian passengers gathered at the Tel Aviv airport to board the chartered flight to India under the 'Opertion Ajay' launched amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

2023-10-13T17:13:26.787708+00:00 IST

“You have shown what it means to be an ally, friend, brother”

Appreciating the US support amid the ongoing battle with Hamas, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Washington has shown what it means to be an "ally, friend and brother".

2023-10-13T12:54:31.558616+00:00 IST

How Hamas carried out an attack on Israeli community

Visuals from Kibbutz Be'eri show the aftermath of the atrocities carried out by Hamas terrorists who reportedly went door to door killing residents or taking them hostages.

2023-10-13T11:25:57.840371+00:00 IST

UAE dispatches urgent humanitarian aid to people in Afghanistan

The aid comes in implementation of the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

2023-10-13T10:22:39.379936+00:00 IST

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin lands in Tel Aviv

According to a statement from the US Department of Defence Austin's visit to Israel underscores the United States' unwavering commitment to support Israel following the recent deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists.

2023-10-13T10:02:47.102132+00:00 IST

Blinken meets Mahmoud Abbas, King Abdullah

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Palestinian Authority in Amman

2023-10-13T09:33:11.881198+00:00 IST

Iran minister says other fronts against Israel may open up

He termed Israel's displacement of thousands of Palestinians as part of the warfare.

2023-10-13T09:01:36.579865+00:00 IST

Amid war with Hamas, Israel amass troops along Gaza border

The Israeli Defence Forces has asked civilians in Gaza city to relocate from their homes and move to the area south of the Wadi Gaza for their own safety. The IDF stated that citizens should return only when advised to do so. It also asked citizens to not approach the area on the security fence with Israel.

2023-10-13T08:27:51.892024+00:00 IST

Israel Parliament adds 5 ministers to Netanyahu Cabinet

The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, on Thursday approved adding of five National Unity ministers to Benjamin Natanyahu's cabinet.

2023-10-13T06:21:26.512686+00:00 IST

Will continue to operate with significant force in Gaza: IDF

Israeli Defence Forces spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, on Friday said the country Israel aims to strip the terrorist group, Hamas, of all its military capabilities.

2023-10-13T05:48:44.631685+00:00 IST

Israel bombs hit Damascus, Aleppo airports, says Syria

Israeli forces have carried out "air aggression" on runways on Syria's two main international airports of Damascus and Aleppo, putting them out of action, Syrian state media said on Friday.

2023-10-13T05:24:01.308388+00:00 IST