Middle East

As humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip reaches critical stage, U

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical and unprecedented stage.

2025-07-27T01:25:20.558252+00:00 IST

IDF resumes aid airdrops to Gaza, denies famine claims

Following directives from the political echelon, the IDF announced a series of humanitarian measures in Gaza aimed at countering false claims of deliberate starvation. Starting Saturday night, the IDF will resume humanitarian aid airdrops in coordination with international organisations, led by COGAT and the Israeli Air Force.

2025-07-27T01:10:36.679938+00:00 IST

Israel claims to have killed Hezbollah leader

The IDF said that Ismail was involved in efforts to rehabilitate the terrorist organization in southern Lebanon.

2025-07-26T15:37:23.937338+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Russia, expresses condolences over

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the Russian Federation over this tragedy.

2025-07-25T09:46:31.774890+00:00 IST

One in every five children in Gaza suffers from malnutrition: UN

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said that one in every five children is malnourished in Gaza City as cases increase every day.

2025-07-25T08:02:03.970841+00:00 IST

Israeli security foils ISIS-inspired terror plot in Jerusalem

According to the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and the Israel Police, the suspects -- men in their 20s -- were allegedly plotting to attack an eastern Jerusalem checkpoint using a car bomb, firearms, or an explosive-laden drone.

2025-07-25T05:48:36.186116+00:00 IST

‘Stop blame game, start moving the aid’: Israel to UN

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a strongly worded statement categorically rejecting the claims of stopping humanitarian aid into Gaza. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Israel urged all organizations to cease echoing "Hamas' propaganda".

2025-07-24T06:56:59.684837+00:00 IST

‘Hamas is hijacking aid and holding Gaza civilians hostage'

Calling on the global community to stop echoing "Hamas propaganda", he added, "The international community must stop playing along with Hamas propaganda, lies... and state firmly the demand for the immediate release of our hostages."

2025-07-24T06:07:27.871505+00:00 IST

India calls for ceasefire, release of hostages in Gaza

He said India is currently implementing development projects worth over USD 40 million to support Palestinian people through direct aid and partnerships with organisations like UNRWA.

2025-07-24T03:35:11.823263+00:00 IST

"We cannot give up our enrichment": Iran's Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment programme despite major damage from US-Israeli strikes, calling it a matter of national pride. He added Iran is open to talks with the US and urged a negotiated solution, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-07-22T22:58:53.808022+00:00 IST

Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme returned total of 2,355

With the release of 81 falcons in the Republic of Kazakhstan in May 2025, the Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme has now entered its fourth decade.

2025-07-21T17:32:28.942384+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Bangladesh

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the People's Republic of Bangladesh and conveyed its sincere condolences over the victims of the Bangladesh Air Force jet that crashed into a school and college campus in the capital, Dhaka, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

2025-07-21T17:27:35.302225+00:00 IST

Indian Ambassador meets Kuwaiti PM

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait in a post on X also noted that the Ambassador also conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Kuwaiti counterpart.

2025-07-21T13:58:41.070193+00:00 IST

Israel to deny visa extension to UN agency chief

The reports, seen by TPS-IL accuse Israel of "genocide," organ theft, using banned thermal weapons, burying Palestinians in mass graves, massacring Palestinians in Gaza's Shifa Hospital, deliberately using Palestinians as human shields, and sexually assaulting Palestinian women. These reports are published on Relief Web, an information portal overseen by OCHA and widely used by the international humanitarian community.

2025-07-21T09:45:20.446122+00:00 IST

Gazans seen cheering Israeli troops overseeing aid delivery

At least 1,180 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. Of the 50 remaining hostages, around 30 are believed to be dead.

2025-07-21T08:22:11.854214+00:00 IST

Israel claims to have killed Hamas commander in latest Op update

The IDF said that they located and dismantled terrorist infrastructure, terrorists and tunnel shafts.

2025-07-20T23:23:23.299071+00:00 IST

New high tech incubators to get millions in funding

The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) launched a competitive proceeding to establish new high-tech incubators with up to a 40 million Shekel (USD 11.9 million) investment per Incubator.

2025-07-20T17:43:06.492777+00:00 IST

Netanyahu treated for dehydration after eating spoiled food

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday.

2025-07-20T16:11:17.986024+00:00 IST

Millions allocated for building solar energy roofing

The Israeli government approved a new national plan for the placing of solar energy roofing on public sports fields across the country.

2025-07-20T15:59:47.437167+00:00 IST

National plan for dealing with wreckage from Iranian attacks

The Israeli government approved on Sunday a proposal to establish a national steering team to coordinate the treatment of the extensive rubble waste created following Iranian missile strikes during Operation "Rising Lion."

2025-07-20T15:55:38.057398+00:00 IST