Middle East

Police: Israelis plotted attacks for Iran, including assassinatio

Three Israeli citizens were arrested earlier this month on suspicion of working on behalf of Iranian intelligence to carry out missions intended to harm Israeli civilians and national security. It was cleared for publication on Monday.

2025-06-30T16:16:09.918424+00:00 IST

Israeli forces destroy Gaza terror tunnel that ran under school

In recent weeks, the forces of the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) 188th Armoured Brigade's Combat Team and Yahalom (Diamond) Combat Engineers Special Forces Unit completed an operation to locate, explore and destroy an underground Hamas terror tunnel in the Khan Yunis area in the southern Gaza Strip.

2025-06-30T16:14:24.072459+00:00 IST

UAE-funded maternity clinics bringing hope to Afghan families

The UAE-funded maternity clinics are bringing hope to Afghan families.

2025-06-30T13:37:54.818577+00:00 IST

UN-led Doha talks seek solutions to Afghanistan crisis

UN-led Doha talks on Afghanistan begin today, focusing on counter-narcotics, economic recovery, and inclusive dialogue. UNAMA says the meetings aim to address the country's crises through technical cooperation without recognizing the Taliban, as part of efforts to support Afghanistan's people.

2025-06-30T05:56:31.820326+00:00 IST

Israeli man indicted for passing information to Iranian agent

Israeli prosecutors filed an indictment against a Rishon LeZion resident accused of aiding an Iranian agent during wartime, authorities announced Sunday.

2025-06-30T01:31:14.239534+00:00 IST

Etihad Rail delegation explores rail cooperation with Kuwait

A delegation from Etihad Rail, led by the CEO Shadi Malak, met with Noura Mohammed Khaled Al-Mishaan, Minister of Public Works of the State of Kuwait, to discuss strengthening joint cooperation and exchanging expertise in railway infrastructure among GCC countries.

2025-06-29T21:14:37.418332+00:00 IST

Dubai Police summer programme for students kicks off

Dubai Police has officially launched its 2025 summer programme for students today themed "Our Summer is Safety, Happiness, Innovation, and Leadership." This year, the programme welcomes 1,332 students from 35 countries, aged 11 to 18.

2025-06-29T17:59:23.988857+00:00 IST

Drug Prevention Forum 2025 concludes in Abu Dhabi

The activities of the Drug Prevention Forum (2025) concluded today. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the Anti-Narcotics Council and the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police under the slogan "A Conscious Family... A Safe Society," was held on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by many community members, particularly youth and parents.

2025-06-29T17:58:40.393841+00:00 IST

Arab Parliament delegation visits UAE Floating Hospital

A high-level delegation from the Arab Parliament, headed by Mohammed Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, visited the UAE Floating Hospital in the city of Al Arish.

2025-06-29T17:36:52.409350+00:00 IST

Dubai Land Department encourages Emirati citizens to join Dubai

This follows strong interest since the programme's launch, which has already drawn a significant number of citizens keen to enter the real estate brokerage sector.

2025-06-29T17:35:32.923546+00:00 IST

Due to war, summer educational program for kids expanded

In light of the war with Iran and its consequences, Israel's Ministry of Education is expanding this year the "Kindergartens and Schools of the Great (summer) Vacation" program, which is led by the Pedagogical Director, to ensure a supportive and continuous educational framework for Israeli children - and in particular for thousands of students staying away from home, in hotels and temporary housing.

2025-06-29T16:14:17.474384+00:00 IST

Price of gasoline in Israel to remain the same in July

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure reported that at midnight between Monday June 30, and Tuesday July 1, the price of gasoline for the consumer will be basically the same as it was in June.

2025-06-29T16:13:22.746745+00:00 IST

Israeli government allows return to Gaza border communities

Israeli residents of Gaza border communities will be allowed to return to their homes as the Israeli government declared on Sunday that there is "no security impediment" to living in the area.

2025-06-29T16:12:31.016883+00:00 IST

Smuggling of tons of vegetables, from Palestinian areas thwarted

Inspectors from Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security over the weekend thwarted two attempts to smuggle 24 tons of vegetables into Israel that originated in the areas of the Palestinian Authority (PA). In another operation, an attempt to smuggle over 75,000 eggs was thwarted.

2025-06-29T16:00:34.166113+00:00 IST

Iran-Israel Conflict: US objectives are far more than what meets

The involvement of the Houthis of Yemen and the US in this high-tension conflict stopped short of a nuclear apocalypse--but this was not entirely unexpected. Some saw this coming.

2025-06-29T03:55:50.045123+00:00 IST

IDF claims to have killed Hamas mastermind behind October 2023

The IDF said that Issa was one of the masterminds of the October 7, 2023 attack.

2025-06-29T02:34:59.707004+00:00 IST

Federal Traffic Council holds its second meeting of 2025

The Federal Traffic Council at the Ministry of Interior held its second meeting of 2025, chaired by Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed Al Harthi, Chairman of the Council, with the participation of all members. The meeting was held via videoconference, as part of the Council's commitment to continuing its efforts to enhance traffic safety across the country.

2025-06-29T01:20:35.504876+00:00 IST

UAE welcomes signing of peace agreement between Congo, Rwanda

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda in Washington, commending it as a significant step towards reinforcing peace, security, and stability across the African continent.

2025-06-29T01:20:14.322062+00:00 IST