Middle East

Aerial Incursion from Lebanon Was False Alarm: IDF

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari just told the Israeli public that the alarm that sounded in the north of Israel was definitely a false alarm.

2023-10-11T18:00:52.879272+00:00 IST

UAE Barakah Exercise 2023 commences in Abu Dhabi

The exercise is being carried out under the supervision of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, and includes simulation of various scenarios of emergency cases that could happen at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant and the surrounding vicinity, to assess the level ofpreparedness to rapidly respond to such cases, in line with most advanced international practices of safety, security and transparency.

2023-10-11T18:00:31.388012+00:00 IST

Israeli volunteers rush to help families and soldiers

Israeli volunteers have rushed to help families and soldiers in Israel who have been severely affected by the Hamas attacks by providing assistance and distributing goods in Sderot.

2023-10-11T14:28:11.890820+00:00 IST

"Hamas is worse than ISIS," says Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Sharing a picture of the barbaric killings carried out by the terrorist group Hamas, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, in a post on social media platform X, said that Hamas is worse than ISIS.

2023-10-11T12:43:46.503836+00:00 IST

"Monitoring the situation closely": Envoy Sanjeev Singla

In a message to the Indian diaspora residing in Israel, the Indian Ambassador to the war-torn country, Sanjeev Singla has said that the situation is being monitored "very closely" and that the embassy is working round the clock to keep the Indian nationals safe.

2023-10-11T12:02:44.296858+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Israel sets up 24-hour helpline desk

As the war between Israel and Hamas grows intense, the Indian Embassy in Israel has set up a 24-hour helpline desk for the citizens stranded there and has asked them to follow the security advisories.

2023-10-11T11:08:24.822499+00:00 IST

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launches mobile app development

The state-of-the-art online training programme is part of the 'Create Apps in Dubai' initiative and is designed to equip talented UAE nationals with the knowledge and skills required to build a successful career in mobile application development.

2023-10-11T11:07:40.856343+00:00 IST

Israel carrying out strikes in Lebanon after attack: IDF

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said it was carrying out strikes in Lebanon in retaliation to the attack on its border with anti-tank guided missiles, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-11T09:11:01.559508+00:00 IST

Nearly 1,000 people killed, 5000 others injured in Gaza 

According to the ministry, some 950 people have been killed and 5,000 others have been injured in the strikes on Gaza.

2023-10-11T08:37:03.673490+00:00 IST

Turkey ready for any kind of mediation: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to mediate in the Hamas-Israel conflict.

2023-10-11T06:31:50.334925+00:00 IST

We are moving to full offense: Israeli Defence Minister

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) is moving to "full offence" against Hamas targets as the counter-offensive in the wake of the terror attacks rages on, The Times of Israel reported.

2023-10-11T04:28:06.269162+00:00 IST

First plane laden with US armaments arrives in Israel

As Israel wages war with Hamas, US President Joe Biden's administration has begun delivering munitions to Israel this week.

2023-10-11T01:26:23.725842+00:00 IST

Time Magazine publishes Israeli President's statement

The President also shared the stories of victims of Saturday's attack by Hamas and declared, "The world can no longer turn a blind eye.

2023-10-11T00:37:12.659562+00:00 IST

IDF confirms 3 soldiers killed in Lebanon border attack

Five additional Israeli troops were wounded in the attack, according to the IDF.

2023-10-11T00:36:51.628728+00:00 IST

UAE's MoHAP hosts meeting to promote mental health

The meeting covered the national efforts and initiatives undertaken by the Ministry and relevant authorities to develop and expand the scope of comprehensive, integrated mental health services and ensure the availability of high-quality, sustainable services.

2023-10-11T00:30:12.898885+00:00 IST

‘Crazy chaos’: Israeli survivor describes attack on beach rave

The festival was well-advertised on social media, and it is believed Hamas was aware of it too.

2023-10-11T00:00:12.064090+00:00 IST

Israelis narrate harrowing moments from Hamas attack

Ashkelon, like many other Israeli cities and towns, has been the target of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, leading to a dire need for safe havens for its residents.

2023-10-10T22:37:02.576953+00:00 IST

Sirens blare, people rush for cover as rockets hit Ashkeoln

As Israel's coastal city, Ashkelon, comes under rocket fire, the media contingent, including the ANI team, reporting on the violence, also rushed for cover.

2023-10-10T20:20:15.520031+00:00 IST

Israel intensifies attack on Gaza, as conflict enters fourth day

Israel has intensified the counter-offensive against Hamas, with several air strikes raging into the Gaza territory and a combat helicopter attacking another observation post of the Hezbollah terror group, the IAF said.

2023-10-10T18:17:38.974640+00:00 IST

UAE close to signing new six new CEPAs by year end: Minister

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, announced that the UAE is close to finalising several new comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPA), with South Korea, Thailand, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Ukraine. He expected to complete the signing of the six new CEPAs by the end of the year.

2023-10-10T18:03:38.211872+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid, Georgian PM witness signing of CEPA

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia, today witnessed the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Georgia. The CEPA aims to double non-oil trade from USD 481 million to USD 1.5 billion in five years.

2023-10-10T18:01:41.196584+00:00 IST