Middle East

Iran recalls envoys after Europe triggers UN sanctions

According to Al Jazeera, the sanctions will ban global cooperation with Iran on its nuclear, military, banking and shipping sectors. Iran's currency fell to record lows on Saturday, dropping past 1.1 million rials per US dollar in open trading.

2025-09-27T14:01:14.202681+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Turkmenistan on Independenc

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2025-09-27T09:40:16.644295+00:00 IST

David Zini approved to be Israel’s next Anti-terror Chief

The Gronis Committee, Thursday night, approved the appointment of former IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Major General David Zini as the new head of the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service).

2025-09-27T09:33:48.703909+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Riyadh holds Viksit Bharat Run 2025

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on Saturday, which drew in participants from all walks of life. The event underscored the spirit of Vasudhe Kutumbakam. It was held as a part of the Seva Pakhwada and reflected the transformative progress India has achieved in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, technology, education, and sustainability under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-09-27T07:48:45.342046+00:00 IST

Egypt warns against Israeli threats to use nuclear weapons in Gaz

Egypt has warned of the current stalemate in achieving nuclear disarmament and of the grave implications of recent irresponsible Israeli statements suggesting the possible use of nuclear weapons in the Gaza Strip.

2025-09-27T01:44:34.238187+00:00 IST

68,000 Jews visited Temple Mount in last year, highest on record

A record number of Jews visited the Temple Mount during the past Jewish year, an organisation working to strengthen Jewish ties to the Jerusalem holy site announced on Thursday.

2025-09-27T01:37:45.385119+00:00 IST

UAE participates in GCC Railway Authority Council meeting

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has participated in the eighth meeting of the GCC Railway Authority Council, held yesterday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh.

2025-09-26T17:44:29.896430+00:00 IST

UAE solidifies role as key player in global tourism

The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its role as a central player in the global tourism sector, cementing its position as a leading destination for international travel, events, and investment.

2025-09-26T17:42:02.670567+00:00 IST

UAE participates in GCC Railway Authority Council meeting in Riya

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has participated in the eighth meeting of the GCC Railway Authority Council, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh.

2025-09-26T17:37:31.058270+00:00 IST

Israel hits Houthi military, intelligence sites in Sana’a

The Israeli Air Force completed a broad wave of attacks on Houthi targets in the Sana'a area, deep in Yemen, on Thursday, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed.

2025-09-26T01:28:11.661073+00:00 IST

October 7 terrorist and Hamas leader Wael Matria eliminated

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) and Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) attacked the Shati area in Gaza and, in an airstrike, eliminated the terrorist Wael Matria, who served as commander of the Nahkba section in the Shati battalion of the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza City area.

2025-09-26T01:24:00.867125+00:00 IST

Terror cell planning ‘immediate’ attack eliminated

Thursday night, Israeli forces operating in the Menashe area of southern Samaria eliminated a terrorist cell that IDF (Israel Defence Forces) said was planning to carry out an attack in the immediate future.

2025-09-26T01:23:08.854799+00:00 IST

Israeli-American arrested for espionage on behalf of Iran

According to the Israel Police and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), 49-year-old Yaakov Perel, who lived in Morocco in recent years, is accused of conducting information-gathering missions targeting Israeli public figures and citizens at the direction of Tehran.

2025-09-25T18:04:01.482562+00:00 IST

ADJD Undersecretary, Serbian Justice Minister discuss judicial

Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al-Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, has discussed with Nenad Vojic, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Serbia, ways of enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise in judicial and legal fields, during an official delegation visit to Belgrade.

2025-09-25T09:39:29.506268+00:00 IST

Sudden diversion of Tel Aviv-bound flight to Saudi Arabia explain

The mystery surrounding the sudden diversion of a Flydubai aircraft from the United Arab Emirates to Saudi Arabia, en route to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, has been solved.

2025-09-25T01:37:55.359167+00:00 IST

Eilat UAV attack; Some of the wounded evacuated to Be’er Sheva

The Ministry of Health in Jerusalem reported a while ago that a man approximately 70 years of age who was severely injured in the UAV strike in Eilat has been evacuated to Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva along with other wounded civilians.

2025-09-25T01:32:01.641955+00:00 IST

US breaks promises in every matter, cannot negotiate: Khamenei

"The side we're facing [the US] breaks their promises in every matter. They lie, issue military threats, assassinate people, and bomb nuclear facilities. We cannot negotiate and make agreements with such a party," said Khamenei.

2025-09-24T20:50:05.239872+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chairman of Eurasian Economic

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met today with Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

2025-09-24T09:39:34.264162+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Arab Parliament delegation

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi a delegation from the Arab Parliament, headed by its president, Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi.

2025-09-23T22:56:30.698800+00:00 IST

Cyprus government: Anti-Israel slur graffiti Is illegal

The Minister of Interior of the Republic of Cyprus, Konstantinos Ioannou, clarified today that the government will not back down on its decision to activate legislation requiring municipalities to remove hate-inciting graffiti from public view.

2025-09-23T09:52:06.415246+00:00 IST

UAE Media Council holds third meeting

The UAE Media Council Board of Directors convened its third meeting of 2025, chaired by Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, to discuss key policies, legislations and initiatives for advancing the media sector.

2025-09-23T09:37:06.898831+00:00 IST