Middle East

UAE trains officers involved in operation against child abuse

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior and in coordination with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), has contributed to the training of law enforcement officers in 10 Latin American countries, who participated in the international operation against online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

2025-09-13T15:10:19.589701+00:00 IST

  UAE sends 2500 tonnes of aid to support Afghanistan

The UAE aid ship set sail heading to Gwadar Port in Pakistan, in preparation for transporting its cargo by land to Afghanistan to assist the Afghan people following the earthquake that struck the country recently.

2025-09-13T06:56:28.671476+00:00 IST

Conflicts multiplying, peace under siege, says UN Chief

Antonio Guterres issued the call during the annual ceremony on the grounds of UN Headquarters in New York to ring the Peace Bell.

2025-09-13T01:16:55.207100+00:00 IST

Israeli strikes kill 65 in Gaza, including 14 from one family

Heavy Israeli air and artillery strikes on Friday killed at least 65 Palestinians across Gaza, including 14 members of the same family, according to Al Jazeera.

2025-09-13T01:08:31.324790+00:00 IST

Sharjah Narrative Forum concludes 21st session in Egypt

The 21st Sharjah Narrative Forum concluded its two-day programme in Egypt under the theme "The Novel and Artificial Intelligence", with the participation of over 60 writers, academics, and critics from Egypt and across the Arab world.

2025-09-12T18:17:50.088555+00:00 IST

Stabbing victims hospitalised in moderate serious condition

Jerusalem's Hadassah-En Kerm Medical Centre said it is treating two victims with stab wounds from the attack at Kibbutz Zova.

2025-09-12T18:11:29.901201+00:00 IST

Creators HQ, YouTube collaborate to launch first YouTube Academy

Creators HQ, the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East and part of Visioneers, announced its collaboration with YouTube to launch the first YouTube Academy in the Middle East & North Africa.

2025-09-12T16:20:50.443398+00:00 IST

Israel eliminates Hezbollah-linked commander

Israeli forces have detained several suspects in southern Syria in recent months who were allegedly operating in terror cells run by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Israel Defense Forces said.

2025-09-12T15:57:59.606833+00:00 IST

UAE summons Israeli envoy over strike on Qatar

The UAE summoned Israel's Deputy Head of Mission to strongly protest its strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar. Minister Reem Al Hashimy called the attack "blatant and cowardly," warning that aggression against a GCC member threatens Gulf security, amid regional leaders showing solidarity with Qatar.

2025-09-12T14:54:20.692310+00:00 IST

Qatar PM to meet US after UN condemns Israeli attack

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will meet top US officials after the UN Security Council condemned Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha. Hamas vowed to continue fighting, saying its demands - full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and reconstruction - "have not wavered."

2025-09-12T13:11:20.483761+00:00 IST

RAKEZ, UAE-India CEPA Council announce partnership on flagship UAE-India start-up series

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and the UAE-India CEPA Council have formalised a new and exciting partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the UAE-India Start-up Series.

2025-09-12T11:39:55.866719+00:00 IST

India unveils SAJEX 2025 in Jeddah to strengthen jewellery trade

India is a major player in the global gems and jewellery market, and SAJEX2025 provides a platform for business networking and exploring opportunities. The event aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, focusing on economic diversification and growth.

2025-09-12T10:23:03.704494+00:00 IST

Israel Foils Iranian-Backed Cells in Syria

Israeli forces have detained several suspects in southern Syria in recent months who were allegedly operating in terror cells run by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Israel Defence Forces said.

2025-09-12T09:58:55.005813+00:00 IST

First ever EU-Egypt summit to take place in Brussels on Oct 22

According to the Council's statement, the summit comes within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership established in March 2024 that aims to deepen political and economic cooperation while supporting stability, peace, and shared prosperity.

2025-09-12T01:40:52.903351+00:00 IST

Israel, Ukraine team up to safeguard tens of thousands of worship

Israel and Ukraine announced on Thursday a joint security operation to protect tens of thousands of pilgrims traveling to Uman for Rosh HaShanah.

2025-09-11T18:34:28.565966+00:00 IST

Netanyahu draws 9/11 parallel to justify strike on Hamas leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's recent strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders, invoking the memory of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. He framed Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, assault on Israel as a parallel moment of mass terror.

2025-09-11T17:36:15.331005+00:00 IST

Israeli researcher Elisabeth Tsurkov recuperating after release

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Thursday with Elisabeth Tsurkov, the Israeli-Russian doctoral student who was released after 2.5 years of captivity in Iraq.

2025-09-11T17:29:52.218822+00:00 IST

Netanyahu to spend half a week in court

"This is a huge case, and in many ways unprecedented, both in its scope and complexity," the judges wrote in their decision. "The proceedings have been going on for more than five years. We still have a long way to go. The defense is only at the beginning, and is progressing at a slow pace. Our duty to rule on the case requires a significant increase in the schedule of the hearings."

2025-09-11T01:28:29.118669+00:00 IST

‘We will continue to strike,’ says Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday evening that Israel would continue striking its enemies after the Air Force carried out a long-range attack against Houthi targets in Yemen.

2025-09-10T17:50:32.662557+00:00 IST

State comptroller slams Israeli government over civilian failures

A damning report by Israel's State Comptroller, released on Wednesday, revealed widespread government failures in protecting and assisting civilians during the June war with Iran, which left thousands of evacuated residents without proper support and compensation.

2025-09-10T17:49:50.920273+00:00 IST

Israeli Foreign Minister slams European Commission

Israel strongly condemned remarks by the president of the European Commission on Wednesday after she proposed a partial suspension of the European Union's association agreement with Israel over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

2025-09-10T17:26:37.668251+00:00 IST