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UAE’s Huda Al Matroushi elected VP of Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation

Seoul: The General Assembly of the Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation (AMPC) elected the new board members of the AMPC during a meeting held today, Friday, in Seoul, South Korea. Dr Huda Al…
WETEX 2024 to commence in Dubai this October

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from October 1 to 3, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Saeed Mohammed…

Jordanian FM, Blinken discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts

Amman: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed the efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and deliver sufficient aid to the Palestinian…
Israel intelligence reports of minor attack by Iran on its military establishments

Tel Aviv: The Israeli intelligence agencies Mossad and Shin Bet have reported to the Israel war cabinet that Iran could conduct a minor drone attack on Israeli military establishments. Sources in Israel’s…
Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at Israel, no casualties reported

Jerusalem: Nearly 40 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel on Friday night, causing no casualties, following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, Israel military said. The rockets triggered sirens in multiple…
Iran prepares to attack US-backed Israel amid rising regional tensions

Jerusalem: Israel’s military chief Herzi Halevi has said that the army was prepared, in close coordination with the US Central Command (CENTCOM), for a possible retaliatory attack from Iran. Israel was on…
Rs 34 cr raised via crowdfunding to secure Kerala man’s release from Saudi jail

Kozhikode: The deadline loomed like the sword of Damocles but an astonishing four days is all it took for people in Kerala to channel their compassion and rally together to raise an…

E-vehicles, flying cars made in China to arrive in UAE soon

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to welcome electric vehicles (EVs) and flying cars manufactured in China, marking a significant milestone in the region’s transportation sector, Khaleej Times reported. These innovations…
India asks its citizens not to travel to Israel, Iran

New Delhi: India on Friday asked its citizens not to travel to Iran or Israel amid escalating tensions between the two countries following a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria 11…
UNSC fails to reach consensus on Palestine’s UN membership bid

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has encountered a significant hurdle in reaching a consensus on Palestine’s bid for full UN membership. Despite a clear majority in favour of advancing Palestine’s membership,…
Indonesia agrees to normalize ties with Israel in bid to join OECD

Indonesia has reportedly agreed to normalize ties with Israel as part of its bid to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Ynet News reported on Thursday, April 12. The…
Saudi Arabia to host future aviation forum in May

Saudi Arabia is set to host the Future Aviation Forum 2024 (FAF 2024), which will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of the aviation sector in the…
‘Israel’s killer AI algorithms target thousands in Gaza, outpace intl law’

Melbourne: The Israeli army used a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to generate lists of tens of thousands of human targets for potential airstrikes in Gaza, according to a report published last…
Turkish limit on construction materials to impact property prices in Israel

Turkey’s recent decision to restrict exports of 54 products to Israel, including construction materials, can significantly impact the Israeli construction industry leading to an increase in property prices. This move taken in…
Saudi minister praises security personnel for successful Umrah season

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has praised security personnel for their successful efforts during the Umrah season, the Saudi Gazette reported. This season, Saudi…