Made sweeping upgrades to posture in Indo-Pacific: US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin Washington DC, January 18: Outgoing US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin highlighted the strides made by the US under the Biden administration, during his farewell speech delivered on Friday. He noted t...
Egyptian, Iranian, Italian FMs discuss Gaza ceasefire Cairo, Jan 17: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone talks with his Iranian and Italian counterparts to exchange views on a recently reached ceasefire agreement between Hamas an...
UAE key partner in combating global terrorism Abu Dhabi, January 17: The United Arab Emirates' unwavering stance against terrorism reflects its conviction that the fight against terrorist groups and their supporters is a collective battle for the...
At least 86 Palestinians killed in Gaza after ceasefire announcement Gaza, Jan 17: At least 86 Palestinians, including 23 children, were killed in Gaza following Wednesday's announcement of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, the Palestinian Civil Defence said, amid ...
UAE, Egyptian presidents hold talks on ties, regional issues Abu Dhabi, Jan 17: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, held discussions on bilateral relations and pressi...
Jordan keen to boost ties with Lebanon: FM Safadi Beirut, Jan 17: Visiting Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi expressed his country's keenness to boost bilateral ties with Lebanon and invited newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit...
UAE leads solar energy growth with strategic projects Abu Dhabi, January 17: A new report highlighted the UAE's leadership in the regional solar energy sector, driven by initiatives like the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, targeting 75 per cent clean e...
We have laid foundation for success...: Blinken on ceasefire Washington DC, January 17: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a moment of "tremendous relief" for Israelis and Palestinians and noted that the current adminis...
Green Hydrogen Summit kicks off at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 Abu Dhabi, January 17: The Green Hydrogen Summit, a key event of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025, convened today, bringing together global industry leaders to accelerate the adoption of green hydro...
Qatar pledges support for Syria's reconstruction, urges sanctions relief Damascus, Jan 17: Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said that his nation is ready to partner with Syria's new administration to rebuild and develop the co...
Egypt urges immediate implementation of Gaza ceasefire Cairo, January 16: Egypt emphasised the urgent need to implement the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement without delay, underscoring the importance of all parties adhering to its terms and ...
Syria's interim Foreign Minister wraps up Turkey visit Ankara, Jan 16: A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, wrapped up a landmark visit to Turkey this week, signaling a thaw in relations after more tha...
Looking to see Indian flag in Gaza...: Palestine envoy hopeful of India's important role in providing assistance New Delhi, January 16: The Charge d'affaires of the Palestinian Embassy to India, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, on Thursday said that India can play an "important role" in facilitating humanitarian assistan...
Qatari PM arrives in Syrian capital as Spanish delegation joins flurry of diplomatic talks Damascus, Jan 16: Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani arrived in Damascus on Thursday, marking a significant moment in the flurry of high-le...
Australian PM lauds Middle East ceasefire as constructive step towards peace Canberra, Jan 16: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire in the Middle East as a constructive step towards peace and stability....
Israeli govt to approve Gaza truce deal today Jerusalem, Jan 16: Israel's Security Cabinet and government are scheduled to convene on Thursday to approve the Gaza ceasefire agreement after the deal was reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesda...
Spanish FM announces 10-million-euro donation to Lebanese army Beirut, Jan 16: Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno announced that Spain will donate 10 million euros to the Lebanese Armed Forces....
Netanyahu thanks Trump, Biden for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal Tel Aviv, January 16: Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump and current Presi...
Global leaders welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal Washington DC, January 16: Following the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, global leaders have expressed optimism while emphasising the need for further ef...
Economic corridor vision from India, Middle East, Europe can now become reality: Biden on ceasefire Washington DC, January 16: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that his vision of an economic corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe--a vision first presented at the G-20 summit i...
Joe Biden outlines three-phase ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas Washington DC, January 16: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the successful negotiation of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of conflict. The dea...
We have achieved so much without even being in White House: Trump on Israel-Hamas ceasefire Washington DC, January 16: Following the reports of Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal, US President-elect Donald Trump said that this progress had been made even before his return to the W...
Breakthrough in Gaza; Israel-Hamas agree to ceasefire deal: Sources Tel Aviv, January 15: A breakthrough has been achieved in the Gaza conflict, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing war, CNN reported citi...
'Epic agreement could only happen because of our historic victory,' says Trump; claims credit for Gaza ceasefire deal Washington, Jan 16: US President-elect Donald Trump claimed credit for the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, which was announced just days before his return to power....
One of toughest negotiations: Biden celebrates Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal Washington, Jan 16: In a significant development following months of intense diplomatic efforts Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal. The agreement, reached with the mediation of...
Guterres welcomes Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal as 'critical first step' United Nations, Jan 16: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the deal for a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza, calling it a “critical first step” towards peace in the region....
Gaza war: Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire, hostage release deal New Delhi, Jan 16: Over a year after the Gaza war broke out and went on to cause chaos and devastation while rattling the Middle East, a landmark agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, with b...
Egyptian, US leaders discuss Gaza ceasefire mediation efforts Cairo, Jan 15: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and US President Joe Biden held a phone conversation to discuss the intensive mediation efforts undertaken by Egypt, the US, and Qatar to reach a...
Jordan, Denmark voice support for ending Gaza conflict, boosting humanitarian aid Amman, Jan 15: Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasised the alignment of positions between Jordan and Denmark in supporting efforts to reach an agreement that would lead to a halt in the "agg...
Egypt urges Israel, Hamas to reach ceasefire in Gaza Cairo, Jan 15: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said that it's time for Israel and Hamas to demonstrate the political will to swiftly reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, "which coul...
Gaza residents await ceasefire, dream of rebuilding lives after war Gaza, Jan 15: Over 2.2 million people in Gaza are closely following the "positive" news from Qatar, which suggests that both Hamas and Israel are nearing an agreement on a ceasefire to end the 15-mont...
'If we go back to fighting, the costs will be heavy,' Security expert warns of ceasefire Tel Aviv, January 14: As Israel weighs the merits of an emerging hostage and ceasefire deal, one security expert warned that the agreement has too many parallels with another hostage deal that led to ...
Lebanese President calls for smooth formation of new government Beirut, Jan 14: Lebanon's newly-elected President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday called for the smooth formation of a new government to send positive messages to the international community....
Lebanon's new PM vows to start new chapter Beirut, Jan 14: Lebanon's newly-appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam vowed on Tuesday to start a new chapter in the country, local TV channel Al Jadeed reported....
UAE President, New Zealand Prime Minister witness signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Abu Dhabi, January 14: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has joined Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, to witness the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agre...
'UAE stands with Lebanon' campaign concludes after collecting around AED190 million, 6000 tonnes of relief materials Abu Dhabi, January 13: Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, Chairman of the International Philanthropic and Hum...
Lebanese President begins parliamentary consultations to nominate new PM Beirut, Jan 13: Lebanon's new President Joseph Aoun began binding parliamentary consultations on Monday to nominate a Prime Minister to form the first government of his term, according to the official...
UAV launched from Yemen downed over Israel: IDF Tel Aviv, January 13: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that early Monday morning the Israel Air Force intercepted in the south of the country an unmanned aircraft - UAV/drone - that was launch...
High-level UAE delegation arrives in Lebanon to reopen embassy in Beirut Beirut, January 13: In response to the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and following a call between Al Nahyan and Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, a high-...
EU ministers to discuss lifting Syria sanctions after Western, Arab diplomats meet in Riyadh Riyadh, January 13: European foreign ministers have agreed to meet at the end of January to discuss the possibility of lifting sanctions on Syria following a regional meeting in Riyadh, where minister...
