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COP16 kicks off in Saudi Arabia to address drought challenges

Riyadh: The 16th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) kicked off in Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh on Monday, December 2. It is…
Saudi King, Crown Prince congratulate UAE on 53rd National Day

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his country’s 53rd National Day, also known as Eid Al…

UN envoy urges de-escalation as latest conflict in Syria poses severe risks

United Nations: United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O Pedersen warned that the latest developments in Syria pose severe risks, urging parties concerned to protect civilians and find a way out…
Eid Al Etihad: Dubai Ruler awards space medals to UAE astronauts

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday, December 2, awarded five Emirati astronauts with the space medal on the occasion…
UAE: Newborns including Indians make Eid Al Etihad extra special

At the stroke of midnight on Monday, December 2, some families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi welcomed newborns on the occasion of the country’s 53rd National Day, also known as…
Saudi Arabia grants 60-day amnesty for runaway expat workers

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has launched a new initiative, granting expatriate workers with an absence report a 60-day grace period. Ths initiative…
Turkish-backed forces advance on Kurdish areas in Aleppo, over 2L face isolation

Damascus: Turkish-backed factions launched an offensive on Kurdish-held areas in Aleppo province, leading to the isolation of over 200,000 Syrian Kurds, a war monitor reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said…

Israel strikes Lebanon, cites Hezbollah ceasefire violations

Jerusalem: Israel’s military confirmed that it had carried out several strikes in Lebanon over the past two days, describing the actions as efforts to “thwart” violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.…
Houthi drone attack kills six in Yemen’s Taiz

Aden: A Houthi drone attack on a popular market in Yemen’s Taiz province killed six people and injured eight others. The local pro-government military official, who requested anonymity, said on Sunday that…
Four Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in West Bank

Ramallah: Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Ministry said on Sunday in a press statement that the…
UN urges immediate ceasefire, dialogue amid latest conflict in Syria

Damascus: UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, on Sunday urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in northwestern Syria’s Aleppo and dialogue among relevant parties. The recent escalation of…
UNRWA pauses aid delivery through main Gaza crossing over safety concerns

Gaza: The UN agency for Palestine refugees decided on Sunday to pause aid delivery through the Kerem Shalom crossing, a main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, citing ongoing…
Israeli national security min bans Azaan for ‘disturbing peace’

Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Saturday, November 30, banned Azaan, the Islamic call to prayer, claiming it would disturb Israelis. Explaining the reason for the ban on Azaan, Ben-Gvuir said…
UAE, Saudi leaders hold talks amid escalating Syrian conflict

Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss strategies to prevent further crises…
Video: 60 Indians stranded at Kuwait airport for 13 hours after flight diversion

Kuwait City: Around 60 Indian passengers were stranded at Kuwait International Airport for more than 13 hours on Sunday, December 1, after their Gulf Air flight GF 005 from Mumbai to Manchester…