Middle East

Hamas terror leader killed in Gaza airstrike

On Saturday, in the Gaza City area, an Israel Air Force fighter jet attacked and killed Hamas terrorist Maged Abu Salmiya.

2025-09-21T14:47:03.408923+00:00 IST

Former Israeli-Arab lawmaker arrested for incitement, terror supp

The arrest follows complaints about remarks Zoabi made at the Palestine Congress in Vienna in October 2024, where she justified Hamas's October 7 attack.

2025-09-21T09:32:51.727443+00:00 IST

Macron slams Israel's settlement plans in West Bank

French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised Israel's settlement expansion plans in the occupied West Bank, calling it a "political project" aimed at undermining the possibility of a two-state solution and denying Palestinians their right to peace.

2025-09-21T07:53:55.426586+00:00 IST

91 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza; protests in TelAviv

Israeli strikes killed 91 Palestinians in Gaza in one day, including relatives of al-Shifa hospital director and people fleeing Gaza City, Al Jazeera reported. Thousands protested in Tel Aviv demanding a ceasefire and urging US President Donald Trump to press Israel for a deal to free remaining captives.

2025-09-21T07:15:23.849517+00:00 IST

IDF: More than 100 terrorist targets in Gaza destroyed

The Israeli Air Force struck around 100 targets in the Gaza Strip within the last day, according to an official announcement. These included tunnels, weapon depots, operative cells, and other infrastructure used by terrorist groups.

2025-09-20T23:43:43.404361+00:00 IST

Over 125 UAE aid trucks entered Gaza via Egyptian Rafah crossing

Over the past two weeks, eight convoys carrying diverse Emirati humanitarian aid crossed into the Gaza Strip through the Egyptian Rafah Rafah Border Crossing, as part of the UAE's efforts to support and assist the Palestinian people during the current circumstances, and within the framework of ''Operation Chivalrous Knight 3."

2025-09-20T23:40:25.582117+00:00 IST

Hamas releases “farewell picture” of 48 Israeli hostages

amas issued a statement saying: "Because of Netanyahu's refusal, and Zamir's capitulation, a farewell picture as the military operation in Gaza City begins." The remarks targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has repeatedly rejected negotiations with Hamas, and army chief Eyal Zamir, who has publicly questioned the government's plan to seize Gaza City.

2025-09-20T20:45:03.409030+00:00 IST

Iraq to inaugurate first industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala

Iraq will inaugurate its first large-scale solar plant in Karbala, aiming to produce 300 megawatts of power to ease chronic electricity shortages. Officials said more projects are planned in Babil and Basra, with solar capacity expected to meet up to 20 percent of national demand, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-09-20T10:58:17.601535+00:00 IST

UAE participates in 7th Meeting of Heads of Prosecution Services

The UAE Public Prosecution participated in the 7th Meeting of Heads of Prosecution Services of BRICS Countries, held recently under the chairmanship of the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office of Brazil.

2025-09-20T09:42:11.569029+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Nepal on Constitution Day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Ramchandra Paudel of Nepal on the occasion of his country's Constitution Day.

2025-09-20T09:35:24.054858+00:00 IST

75 Palestinian terror suspects arrested in week of raids

More than 75 wanted Palestinian terror suspects were arrested during the week in Judea and Samaria, Israeli authorities said on Friday.

2025-09-20T09:31:49.805104+00:00 IST

Hostage describes what she suffered in Hamas captivity

The first of 477 long and torturous days. Days turned into months, and months turned into more than a year. There were periods without food or water; I suffered severe malnutrition and unimaginable hunger, as well as many untreated injuries. I was held in unbearable sanitary conditions, constantly fearing that any moment could be my last. Every minute felt like an eternity for 477 days", the former hostage said.

2025-09-20T09:25:02.474394+00:00 IST

Hezbollah chief urges Saudi to reconcile, unite against Israel

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem urged Saudi Arabia to reconcile with the group and unite against Israel, saying its weapons target only Israel. He warned pressure aids Israel, as strikes killed civilians in southern Lebanon. Lebanon accused Israel of violating the 2024 ceasefire despite continued occupation.

2025-09-20T05:36:07.626796+00:00 IST

Hostage describes what she suffered in Hamas captivity

Naama Levy, a hostage survivor who was held in Gaza for 477 days, spoke today at a UN event dedicated to hostages.

2025-09-20T00:21:35.346887+00:00 IST

“India can be food basket of world,” says Allanasons’ Fauzan Alav

Allanasons' Fauzan Alvi highlighted India's growing influence in global export of Agricultural goods and suggested that New Delhi can be a food basket for the world.

2025-09-19T20:39:08.227928+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal lauds Indian philanthropists for setting up hospital

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday hailed the efforts of philanthropists to set up a hospital for the Indian diaspora in Dubai.

2025-09-19T20:31:00.300478+00:00 IST

India, UAE take steps to boost bilateral trade

UAE is the gateway to the broader Middle Eastern and Gulf market and the decision of India and the UAE to increase their non-oil, non-precious metals trade to USD 100 billion over the next three years is a win-win situation for the two countries, Indian industry leaders said on Friday.

2025-09-19T19:39:53.704647+00:00 IST

New diamond technology could unlock faster, more reliable quantum

A breakthrough in diamond technology could bring quantum communication and ultra-sensitive sensors out of the lab and into real-world use.

2025-09-19T17:43:49.845988+00:00 IST

Israel suspends Gaza aid from Jordan following attack

Israel has shut down the Allenby Bridge border crossing with Jordan on Thursday night until further notice following a deadly attack that killed two Israeli soldiers.

2025-09-19T17:20:02.850558+00:00 IST

Israeli forces uncover rocket-making site near Ramallah

Israeli security forces uncovered a Palestinian rocket-production site in the Ramallah area overnight, seizing dozens of rockets, including some ready to be launched, the Israel Defence Forces said on Friday.

2025-09-19T17:10:08.639101+00:00 IST

India, UAE working to expand investments in various sectors

Terming his visit to UAE "very constructive", Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said the relationship between the two countries is poised for another big leap of faith in the coming years and the two countries are collaborating in a range of areas, including renewable energy, ship building and pharmaceuticals.

2025-09-19T16:10:48.988180+00:00 IST