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US to blacklist IDF unit Yehuda over human rights violations in Gaza

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish, Netzah Yehuda military battalion within the Israeli army, is likely to be blacklisted by the United States for alleged human rights violations. This potential move marks a significant development…
Iran condemns ‘planned’ EU sanctions as ‘unlawful’

Istanbul: Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Amirabdollahian has condemned “planned” sanctions against his country over the major drone and missile attack on Israel earlier this month as “unlawful” and “regrettable.” Iran had exercised…

Israel fails to prove claims of UNRWA staff links to terrorism: Report

The Israeli government has recently accused the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) of having links to terrorism, however, it has provided no evidence to support these claims.…
Gaza launches fresh rocket attacks on Israeli border areas

Tel Aviv: Southern Israeli border areas came under renewed rocket fire from Gaza on Tuesday, 200 days since the October 7 attacks which sparked the current conflict. Four rockets were intercepted by…
Israeli military attacks Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Tel Aviv: On Monday afternoon, the eve of the Passover holiday, Israel Air Force fighter jets attacked a terrorist infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces also…
Mass grave found at hospital in south Gaza following Israel’s withdrawal

A harrowing discovery has been made at the Nasser Medical Complex in the Khan Younis region. Following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the grounds of this once revered medical institution have been…
French Prez calls again for immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during his phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Monday, Macron expressed his solidarity…

Jordan sends humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza

Amman: The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army has dispatched a humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip in coordination with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation. The convoy, consisting of 51 trucks loaded with…
Hezbollah fires 35 rockets at Israel: Army

Jerusalem: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah launched about 35 rockets toward northern Israel while Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement. The rockets triggered air raid…
Iran vows ‘harsher’ response should Israel ‘make another mistake’

Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has warned that his country will make a “harsher and more decisive” response should Israel make another mistake. He made the remarks on Monday at…
Watch: UAE launches joint multinational exercise ‘Desert Flag 9’

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Monday, April 22, announced the launch of the joint multinational exercise “Desert Flag 9” for the year 2024. Taking to X, the…
UAE rejects allegations made by Sudan’s representative to UNSC

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unequivocally rejected allegations made by the Permanent Representative of Sudan to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in a letter. The letter, sent by Mohamed Abushahab,…
UAE rains: Dubai Crown Prince orders early payment of salaries

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has directed the early disbursement of April salaries for Dubai government employees following heavy rains that have lashed parts of United Arab…
Cinema ticket prices set to drop drastically in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Film Commission has announced a reduction in licensing fees for operating cinemas, which is expected to significantly decrease cinema ticket prices. The decision, approved by the Film Commission…
Dubai: Global Village announces free entry for children aged below 12 years

Dubai: With a few days left for Dubai’s Global Village to closed its door for Season 28, the popular family-friendly destination has announced free entry for children aged below 12 years until…