Middle East

Gaza peace plan success hinges on Israel's actions: Abu Shawesh

Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh welcomed US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, echoing the sentiments of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. However, Abu Shawesh emphasised that the plan's success hinges on Israel's actions on the ground.

2025-09-30T13:49:13.008367+00:00 IST

Aid Foresight Programme to advance UAE humanitarian leadership

The initiative was announced recently by the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council (IHPC), Office of Development Affairs, and the Presidential Court.

2025-09-30T08:00:54.270426+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Zayed receives Abu Dhabi Ports delegation

During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the latest updates regarding the projects implemented by AD Ports Group to develop marine infrastructure and cruise ship facilities on Sir Bani Yas Island.

2025-09-30T01:19:35.928605+00:00 IST

Theyab bin Tahnoon unveils Dubai Miracle Garden Season 14

The opening ceremony was attended by Hamdan Al Kaabi, Vice Chairman of Miracle Garden Group; Eng. Mohammed Zaher Hammadih, Group CEO; along with the Group's senior managers and executives, and representatives from Dubai's tourism and hospitality sectors.

2025-09-30T00:05:26.767919+00:00 IST

Netanyahu leaves for Washington to meet Trump at White House

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday departed for Washington along with his delegation to meet US President Donald Trump.

2025-09-29T15:08:11.109455+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs meeting in Abu Dhabi

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has affirmed the leadership's commitment to further enhancing the quality of life for Emirati families by developing community services and improving infrastructure and facilities across residential areas and neighbourhoods.

2025-09-29T09:30:35.528037+00:00 IST

Speculations of peace in Gaza arise as Israeli PM is set to meet

The US has secured initial backing for the plan from Arab and Muslim partners needed for the postwar management of Gaza.

2025-09-29T04:45:43.149581+00:00 IST

‘Bharat Corner’ inaugurated at Tel Aviv High School

The Embassy of India in Israel inaugurated a section dedicated to India, titled, 'Bharat Corner' at the Tel Aviv Ironi Yud Dalet High School Library, which is aimed at deepening the engagement of the youth of Israel with India.

2025-09-29T03:44:20.986865+00:00 IST

Liver fat, not weight, predicts health risks in children

New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.

2025-09-29T00:27:16.492654+00:00 IST

Netanyahu meets with US influencers in New York

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the Israeli Consulate in New York after his speech at the UN General Assembly with US influencers and supporters of Israel, and spoke with them about the challenges in the new era, the outreach efforts, and the effects of social media on the discourse for and against Israel.

2025-09-29T00:25:39.893110+00:00 IST

Jerusalem police ready for Yom Kippur Security

The Israel Police said their preparations for security in Jerusalem Yom Kippur and the pre-Yom Kippur ceremony of dissolving vows have been completed.

2025-09-29T00:24:19.999886+00:00 IST

UAE participates in 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in So

The Summit will be preceded by the 2nd P20 Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, which will be held on 29 and 30 September 2025.

2025-09-28T18:04:57.159098+00:00 IST

OCHA praises UAE’s ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ aid in Gaza

A UN OCHA delegation visited the UAE field hospital in Gaza, praising "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3" for providing medical aid, shelter, food, and water projects. They called it the largest humanitarian support for Gaza residents, offering hope amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

2025-09-28T17:44:15.527174+00:00 IST

UAE tops destinations for Egyptian engineering exports in 2025

The UAE became the top market for Egyptian engineering exports in 2025, with exports rising 12% to USD 4.187 billion from January to August, according to Egypt's Engineering Export Council. Officials expect exports to reach USD 6 billion by year-end.

2025-09-28T17:18:14.195842+00:00 IST

Israeli lawmakers clash over mandatory death sentence for terrori

The proposed legislation, championed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, would make execution mandatory for certain terror convictions. The measure would also allow a majority of judges to impose the death penalty and would eliminate the possibility of commuting such sentences once finalised.

2025-09-28T16:52:02.452156+00:00 IST

Ex-Hamas insider urges israelis to launch counter-flotilla agains

Yousef, who once worked undercover for the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) has since become a vocal advocate for Israel abroad, issued his appeal over the weekend in a series of fiery social media posts.

2025-09-28T16:45:06.259578+00:00 IST

Israel claims to have hit approx 140 targets in Gaza

As per the IDF, the Israel Air Force dismantled military structures and combat compounds using an anti-tank missile.

2025-09-28T09:38:47.908924+00:00 IST

Terrorist killer of Israeli officer Arnon Zmora eliminated

In an airstrike carried out on Saturday, Israeli forces eliminated Hamas terrorist Muhammad Ahmed Yousef al-Jamal, who killed police special forces officer Arnon Zmora on June 8, 2024, during a Gaza raid that rescued four Israeli hostages. Al-Jamal was also one of the guards who held the hostages prisoner.

2025-09-28T00:55:52.585555+00:00 IST

IDF soldier suffered light injuries in Gaza

An IDF soldier sustained light injuries from grenade shrapnel in the northern Gaza Strip.

2025-09-28T00:54:48.487321+00:00 IST

On 1st anniversary of Hezbollah leader’s elimination

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Intelligence Branch revealed that in the days leading up to the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation, chose to remain in hiding in his Iranian-built bunker, which was destroyed in a precision air strike that was carried out by the Israel Air Force.

2025-09-28T00:37:43.882644+00:00 IST