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Iran may dump revenge attack plan against Israel in exchange for Gaza ceasefire

Jeddah: In a last-ditch effort to quell Iran’s seething rage against Israel over the assassination of Hamas’ political leader in Tehran, leaders from Middle Eastern countries gathered at an emergency summit of…
Israel says it agrees to resume ceasefire talks

Jerusalem: Israel replied to Qatari, Egyptian and US mediators early Friday, saying that it will send a delegation to resume talks on a Gaza ceasefire deal on August 15. Israeli Prime Minister…

Egypt, Qatar, US urge Israel, Hamas to resume ceasefire talks on Aug 15

Cairo: The leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and the US have urged Israel and Hamas not to waste more time to finalise a ceasefire agreement and resume talks on August 15. The three…
Telangana man trapped in Kuwait desert pleads for help

Hyderabad: A migrant worker from Telangana, Rathod Namdev, has pleaded with chief minister Revanth Reddy and Indian authorities to rescue him from the Kuwaiti desert, where he is being forced into camel…
Watch: Emirates unveils stunning new Boeing 777 cabin design

The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a stunning new cabin design on its Boeing 777 aircraft with a completely new look to the cabins. The revamped Boeing 777 started its first service,…
Israeli media airs video after arrest of IDF soldiers in gang rape of Palestinian detainee

Footage of an alleged gang rape of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli soldiers at the Sde Teiman detention centre in the Negev desert was released by the Israeli media on August 6.…
UAE raises alarm over famine affecting 25 million in Sudan

The United Arab Emirates is alarmed by the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, with severe food insecurity affecting over 25 million Sudanese citizens. UAE’s ministry of foreign affairs in a press…

Over 3000 Palestinians displaced in West Bank since Oct 2023: Report

The number of displaced Palestinians in the occupied West Bank including East Jerusalem has increased since October 7, 2023, reportedly due to demolitions and confiscations in the region. According to the reports…
UAE startup to launch commercial Air Taxi in Dubai by 2025

A leading electric aviation startup, Joby Aviation Inc., has unveiled plans to begin commercial services for its battery-powered air taxis by late 2025 in Dubai. The announcement was made by the company’s…
Israelis prepare for Red Heifer ritual near Al-Aqsa Mosque: Report

A group of Israeli Jewish people have reportedly been pictured preparing for the ritual of the red heifer near the Al-Aqsa Mosque which is a site of significant religious importance in Palestine’s…
Makkah launches ‘Unified Geospatial’ platform to boost service delivery at holy sites

In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authorities in Makkah and other Islamic holy sites are implementing a unified Geospatial Platform to enhance service management efficiency. The Royal Commission for…
Blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty: Saudi Arabia on Ismail Haniyeh’s killing

Saudi Arabia has described Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh’s killing as a “blatant violation” of Iran’s sovereignty, Al Jazeera reported. Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister, Waleed al-Khereiji, said his country rejects…
Empowering Emirati students abroad is key focus for UAE leadership: Sultan Al Neyadi

Dr Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, emphasised the importance of connecting with students studying overseas and introducing initiatives to boost their skills to establish a model…
Oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracts 610 projects worth USD 406 billion

The oil and gas sector in Arab countries attracted 610 projects implemented by 356 foreign and Arab companies, with a total investment cost of USD 406 billion between January 2003 and May…
US military destroys 2 Houthi drones, 3 missiles in Yemen: Central command

Sanaa: The US military has destroyed two drones, a ground control station, and three anti-ship cruise missiles, in strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in the past 24 hours, said the Central…