Middle East

IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas senior security commander in Gaza

In a targeted airstrike, the Israeli Air Force eliminated Mahmoud al-Asoud, commander of Hamas' General Security Apparatus for the Western Gaza sector. According to the IDF, al-Asoud played a key role in the security apparatus over the years and was considered a major source of operational knowledge within the organization.

2025-08-27T09:40:30.072867+00:00 IST

IDF: Givati brigade combat team eliminates Hamas cell

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson announced that Givati Brigade combat team forces, operating under Division 162, engaged in heavy fighting on the outskirts of Gaza City and in the Jabaliya area in northern Gaza.

2025-08-27T09:00:00.275078+00:00 IST

UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day tomorrow

The United Arab Emirates will celebrate Emirati Women's Day tomorrow, 28th August. Observed annually, the national occasion honours the contributions and achievements of Emirati women under the support of the wise leadership

2025-08-27T08:46:37.406130+00:00 IST

IDF says Gaza hospital strike targeted Hamas camera, killed six

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says its preliminary investigation into the strikes on a Gaza Hospital, in which five journalist were killed, revealed that they were targeting a surveillance camera placed by Hamas to observe the activity of Israel's troops.

2025-08-27T07:22:00.640900+00:00 IST

US envoy tells Lebanese journalists to “act civilised”; faces bac

Tom Barrack, the United States ambassador to Turkiye and the special envoy for Syria, made the comments after President Joseph Aoun discussed plans to destroy Hezbollah.

2025-08-27T06:27:36.198325+00:00 IST

“Shocking”: India on killing of Journalists in Gaza

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday called the killing of journalists in southern Gaza "shocking and deeply regrettable."

2025-08-27T04:18:16.843017+00:00 IST

Seven Lod residents arrested on weapons, drug trafficking charges

Seven suspects were arrested, and weapons and dangerous drugs were seized in Lod, a low-income mixed Arab and Jewish town south of Tel Aviv.

2025-08-26T17:51:24.044889+00:00 IST

Defense Minister, Israeli Military Chief come to an understanding

Defence Minister Israel Katz and IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a private meeting today (Tuesday).

2025-08-26T17:51:07.201892+00:00 IST

UAE Ambassador to Argentina meets President of Uruguay

Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, UAE Ambassador to the Argentine Republic and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, met with Yamandu Orsi, President of Uruguay, in the presence of Mario Lubetkin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, within the framework of enhancing bilateral relations between the countries.

2025-08-26T17:48:12.373701+00:00 IST

UAE conducts 81st airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip

The United Arab Emirates is continuing its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip by carrying out today the 81st airdrop of aid under the 'Birds of Goodness Operation', in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and with the participation of Germany and Indonesia.

2025-08-26T17:43:19.444602+00:00 IST

EDE grants global first approval for ‘Tolebrutinib’

In a landmark regulatory achievement that reflects the UAE's leadership in accelerating access to innovative therapies, the Emirates Drug Establishment has announced the approval of "Tolebrutinib" as the world's first oral treatment for non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS).

2025-08-26T15:26:51.024350+00:00 IST

‘Hamdan Humanitarian Ship 9’ begins loading to support Gaza

The loading of the Hamdan Humanitarian Ship 9 began today at Khalifa Port (KEZAD), Abu Dhabi.

2025-08-26T15:12:51.348849+00:00 IST

Five Georgian gang members arrested for defrauding numerous elder

Five suspects were arrested and a serious indicted Wednesday morning on charges over what the Israel Police called a "serious case" of defrauding the elderly by a Georgian criminal gang.

2025-08-26T15:10:26.402922+00:00 IST

Defence Minister Katz: Israel Will Continue to Hold Security Zone

Israel's Minister of Defence Israel Katz declared that the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) will remain on the peak of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, within Syrian territory, and in Israel's declared security zone in Syria that he said is "necessary to protect the Golan and Galilee settlements from threats looming from the Syrian side as the main lesson from the events of October 7."

2025-08-26T09:45:15.816294+00:00 IST

Hostages' kin to hold protests demanding release in Israel

"An absolute majority of the Israeli people want to bring our loved ones home," the forum said in its announcement on Sunday.

2025-08-26T07:59:27.826230+00:00 IST

Arab League condemns ongoing Israeli raids on Gaza

Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned Israeli raids on Gaza, calling the Nasser Medical Complex strike that killed 20, including five journalists, a deliberate crime. He said Israel targets journalists to silence truth and urged the global community to end its silence.

2025-08-26T01:03:09.712840+00:00 IST

SBA opens submissions for AED 1.4 million Turjuman Award 2025

In recognition of Arab literary excellence and as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen intercultural dialogue, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has opened submissions for the 8th edition of the Sharjah Translation Award (Turjuman Award). The award aims to amplify the global visibility of Arabic literature by encouraging international publishers to translate seminal works by Arab authors into other languages, thereby advancing cultural and intellectual exchange across borders.

2025-08-25T17:36:33.945366+00:00 IST

UAE carries out 80th airdrop of humanitarian aid

The UAE is continuing to provide humanitarian support to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, completing today the 80th airdrop of relief supplies as part of the "Birds of Goodness Operation'', conducted in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and with the participation of Germany and Indonesia.

2025-08-25T17:30:02.955348+00:00 IST

Deputy Director of MoFA’s Dubai Office receives credentials

Rashid Abdulla Al Qaseer, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) office in Dubai, has received the consular credentials of Maxim Vladimirov, the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, during an official meeting held at MoFA's Dubai Office.

2025-08-25T17:29:15.194533+00:00 IST

Iranian missile-damaged lab in Israel continues

A research team at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has discovered a cellular mechanism acting as a "metabolic control system" that regulates energy use and blood sugar levels, paving the way for next-generation treatments for metabolic diseases, diabetes, and even cancer.

2025-08-25T17:25:33.285823+00:00 IST

Ministry of Tourism financing guided tours for Israeli tourism

Israel's Ministry of Tourism will finance guided tours as part of Israeli Tourism Month, with an investment of 10 million Shekels (USD 2.9 million) to encourage domestic tourism and strengthen the general activity of tourism businesses throughout the country.

2025-08-25T17:16:17.931700+00:00 IST