Middle East

Amid spike in Army suicides, Israeli soldier who identified

Israeli army reservist Ariel Meir Taman, who served in a unit responsible for identifying fallen soldiers during the war in Gaza, was found dead on Sunday night at his home in the southern city of Ofakim in what the Israel Defence Forces suspects was suicide. The incident is the latest in a series of soldier suicides in recent weeks that are worrying mental health experts.

2025-07-28T17:03:26.912976+00:00 IST

Israeli students win 26 medals in summer scientific olympiads

Israeli students took home a total of 26 Olympic medals and a Merit as the International Science Olympiad season comes to an end with the return of three teams from the Biology Olympiad, the Physics Olympiad, and the European Girls' Olympiad in Computer Science.

2025-07-28T16:54:33.417084+00:00 IST

Six alleged Georgian crime gang members arrested for stealing

Following a covert investigation carried out by the Central Unit of the Israel Police's Central District, six members of a reputed Georgian (the nation) criminal gang were arrested on suspicion of robbing over 100 elderly people across the country and withdrawing funds amounting to over one and a half million Shekels (USD 447,000) from their accounts.

2025-07-28T16:54:16.621841+00:00 IST

Four civilian guards held off dozens of terrorists at Kibbutz

Against overwhelming odds and with minimal training, a four-member civilian security team at Kibbutz Sufa single-handedly prevented what could have been a massacre on October 7, according to an Israel Defence Forces investigation released on Monday.

2025-07-28T09:17:14.806420+00:00 IST

Israel’s Elbit secures 260M contract to protect German aircraft

Israel's Elbit Systems announced Monday it was awarded a USD 260 million contract by Airbus Defence and Space to supply its J-MUSI Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems for Germany's A400M military transport aircraft.

2025-07-28T09:10:50.708506+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Peru on Independence Day

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to President Boluarte and to Prime Minister Eduardo Melchor Arana Ysa on the occasion.(ANI/WAM)

2025-07-28T09:09:08.768588+00:00 IST

Houthis to target all ships linked to Israel

The group said it was expanding its military operations in support of Palestinians and warned shipping companies to stop cooperating with Israeli ports if they wanted to avoid being targeted.

2025-07-28T04:56:31.021100+00:00 IST

UAE conducts 54th airdrop over Gaza as part of ‘Birds of Goodness

'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'' has announced the resumption of the "Birds of Goodness" airdrop missions, with the 54th humanitarian and relief airdrop over the Gaza Strip.

2025-07-28T01:18:00.267393+00:00 IST

Hezbollah Radwan force leader Muhammad Haider Aboud, artillery co

On Saturday, an Israel Air Force aircraft attacked and eliminated Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Haider Aboud, who served as head of battalion operations in Hezbollah's "Radwan" force, which is responsible for conducting terrorist attacks against Israel. Also killed in the attack was a Radwan force artillery operator in the Debaal area in southern Lebanon.

2025-07-28T01:06:03.785655+00:00 IST

Turkey wildfires displaces over 1,700 people

Fires in the forested mountains surrounding Bursa in northwest Turkey spread rapidly overnight on Sunday, causing a red glow over the city.

2025-07-27T17:44:24.476251+00:00 IST

UAE wins six medals in FAI World Style and Accuracy Landing Champ

The UAE's parachuting team won six medals in the FAI World Style and Accuracy Landing Championship, which concluded yesterday in Ravenna, Italy, with the participation of some of the world's top parachutists and skydivers.

2025-07-27T17:00:48.138781+00:00 IST

MoHAP: UAE a regional leader in fighting hepatitis

As part of the UAE's enduring commitment to strengthening its healthcare system and safeguarding community wellbeing, the UAE has implemented an integrated national programme focused on prevention, early detection, and treatment.

2025-07-27T16:57:09.508781+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita interacts with Indian diaspora in Dubai

In a post on X, he said, "Happy to meet the vibrant Indian diaspora in their home away from home. Had wonderful interactions with our brothers and sisters working in Dubai."

2025-07-27T16:54:27.714834+00:00 IST

De Ridder beats Whittaker in split decision at UFC Abu Dhabi

"I expected to take him down and choke him out," de Ridder said. "He was amazing. So tough, so durable, heavy hands."

2025-07-27T16:51:16.860593+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Dubai

Margherita said that Mahatma Gandhi's principles continue to guide the world.

2025-07-27T12:36:08.747115+00:00 IST

MoS Margehrita tunes in to 'Mann ki Baat' with CGI Dubai

Margherita said he finds PMM Modi's journey to be an inspiring one.

2025-07-27T12:14:18.330817+00:00 IST

China could be helping Iran revive its ballistic programme

China is helping Iran rebuild its ballistic missile programme, which was significantly damaged during Israel's recent attacks.

2025-07-27T09:28:01.947956+00:00 IST

Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, detains 21

The Handala, organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, had departed from Syracuse, Italy, on July 13, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid and symbolically challenge Israel's blockade on Gaza. The group said the vessel was carrying 19 activists and two journalists from Al Jazeera, representing 12 countries. Among the passengers were two French parliamentarians, Emma Fourreau and Gabrielle Cathala of the far-left France Unbowed party.

2025-07-27T09:26:18.470245+00:00 IST

Iran: Jaish al-Adl claims responsibility for attack in Zahedan

According to TBP, the attack began at approximately 8:50 am local time when heavily armed fighters stormed the court complex on Azadi Street. The gunmen moved directly towards the judges' chambers and opened indiscriminate fire, reportedly killing or injuring multiple court staff and security personnel.

2025-07-27T08:58:47.760990+00:00 IST

Israel announces daily military pauses in Gaza to support humanit

The decision was made in coordination with the United Nations and other international organisations, according to the Israeli authorities.

2025-07-27T06:48:40.115708+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate Presidents of Maldives, Liberia on Indep

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohamed Muizzu of the Republic of the Maldives, and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the Republic of Liberia, on the occasion of their countries' Independence Days.

2025-07-27T01:32:26.676526+00:00 IST