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Kerala woman in Israel recounts horror, says "Heard terrorists shooting, breaking glasses"
Tel Aviv | October 18, 2023 11:48:58 AM IST
An Indian woman from Kerala who is working as a caregiver in Israel recounted her horror and struggle to save the civilians by preventing the Hamas terrorists from bursting in and killing them. ... read..


Jordan cancels Biden summit with Arab leaders after Gaza hospital blast
Amaan | October 18, 2023 11:48:54 AM IST
Jordan has cancelled a summit with United States President Joe Biden and Egyptian and Palestinian leaders to discuss Gaza scheduled in Amman on Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported quoting the country's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. ... read..


"Hospital in Gaza was hit by Islamic Jihad Rocket"; says Israeli envoy
New Delhi | October 18, 2023 11:48:41 AM IST
Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon on Wednesday reiterated the Israeli Prime Minister's claim that the Hospital in Gaza was attacked by an Islamic Jihad rocket and said that after killing hundreds of civilians, Hamas was portraying itself as "victims ... read..


"Hospital in Gaza was hit by Islamic Jihad Rocket"; says Israeli envoy to India
New Delhi | October 18, 2023 11:48:39 AM IST
Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon on Wednesday reiterated the Israeli Prime Minister's claim that the Hospital in Gaza was attacked by an Islamic Jihad rocket and said that after killing hundreds of civilians, Hamas was portraying itself as "victims ... read..


Security measures strengthened in Tel Aviv ahead of US President's visit to Israel
By Ashoke Raj

Tel Aviv | October 18, 2023 11:48:27 AM IST
Ahead of the US President's official visit to war-torn Israel, the security measure has been significantly strengthened here in the national capital on Wednesday. ... read..


People stage protests in Jordan after Gaza Hospital explosion
Amman | October 18, 2023 10:49:30 AM IST
Amid the explosion at a hospital in the Gaza Strip that killed hundreds of people, protests and skirmishes broke out in the West Bank, Lebanon and Jordan, The Times of Israel reported on Wednesday. ... read..


"He'll be asking some tough questions": Top White House official on President Biden's meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Tel Aviv | October 18, 2023 9:50:32 AM IST
US National Security Council (NSC) coordinator for strategic communications, John Kirby, said on Wednesday that President Joe Biden, on his visit to Israel, will call on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure there is no further escalation in the ong ... read..


Palestinian envoy to UN counters Israeli claims on Hamas behind attack on Gaza Hospital
Tel Aviv | October 18, 2023 10:49:33 AM IST
Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour on Wednesday countered the Israeli Prime Minister's claim that Hamas was behind the attack on a Hospital in Gaza and said that "He is a liar". ... read..


US President Biden 'outraged, deeply saddened' over Gaza hospital blast
Washington, DC | October 18, 2023 7:48:00 AM IST
On the explosion that targeted a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden has said that he is "outraged and deeply saddened" by it, the White House said in a statement. ... read..


Horrified by killing of hundreds of Palestinian civilians: UN Chief on Gaza hospital explosion
New York | October 18, 2023 7:47:58 AM IST
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the Gaza hospital explosion incident and said that he is "horrified" by the killings of Palestinian civilians. ... read..


"Barrage of rockets was fired by terrorists in Gaza": IDF Spokesperson on hospital blast
Tel Aviv | October 18, 2023 7:47:54 AM IST
On the attack at a hospital in Gaza, the spokesperson of Israel Defence Forces (IDF), RAdm. Daniel Hagari confirmed that an analysis by the IDF operational systems indicates that a barrage of rockets was fired by terrorists in Gaza, passing in close proxi ... read..


Foreign Minister Saud thanks counterpart Jaishankar over evacuation of Nepal citizens under 'Operation Ajay'
Kathmandu | October 18, 2023 7:47:52 AM IST
Expressing gratitude to his Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the evacuation of Nepal citizens from Israel, Nepal Foreign Minister NP Saud has said the help is appreciated. ... read..


Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival presents two-day program at NYUAD
Middle East | October 18, 2023 7:47:46 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 18 (ANI/WAM): Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival, organised in collaboration with the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), announced its engaging two-day program set to take place on October ... read..


UAE: Mansoor bin Mohammed tours GITEX GLOBAL 2023
Middle East | October 18, 2023 7:47:44 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 18 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, toured today the 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL. The world's largest tech show, being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) fro ... read..


Israel-Hamas war: IAF jets hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Middle East | October 18, 2023 7:47:42 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 18 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has reported that the Israeli Air Force jets recently launched targets in Lebanon. ... read..


Brazil's President Lula da Silva speaks to Iranian counterpart Raisi over release of captives in Gaza
Brasilia | October 18, 2023 7:47:40 AM IST
President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi called Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East and the release of captives held in Gaza. ... read..


Belgium aims to scale up technological collaboration with India: Ambassador Vanderhasselt
New Delhi | October 18, 2023 6:47:37 AM IST
During a session held in the national capital, the Ambassador of Belgium to India, Didier Vanderhasselt, expressed Belgium's commitment to enhancing cooperation with India in order to scale up technological capabilities and address global challenges. ... read..


Israel-Hamas war: US President Joe Biden departs for Israel, to meet top leaders
Maryland | October 18, 2023 5:46:24 AM IST
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) departed for Israel from the Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Reuters reported. ... read..


US President Joe Biden postpones visit to Jordan after Gaza hospital blast
Washington, DC | October 18, 2023 5:46:18 AM IST
US President Joe Biden has postponed his visit to Jordan after an explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of people on Tuesday, the White House said. ... read..


President Biden to emphasize importance of standing up for Israel during visit: White House
Washington, DC | October 18, 2023 4:46:49 AM IST
On Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Israel, US' National Security Council (NSC) coordinator for strategic communications, John Kirby has said that during his visit, the President will talk about how important it is for the US and other partners to stand up f ... read..


Fifth flight arrives in Delhi with 286 passengers, including 18 Nepal citizens from Israel
New Delhi | October 18, 2023 4:46:47 AM IST
The fifth flight carrying 286 Indian nationals including 18 citizens of Nepal arrived in New Delhi late on Tuesday night. ... read..


INS Sumedha strengthens diplomatic ties with port visit to Nigeria's Lagos
New Delhi | October 18, 2023 4:46:43 AM IST
Indian Naval Ship INS Sumedha recently made a port visit at Lagos, Nigeria as part of its deployment to the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). ... read..


Islamic Jihad responsible for failed rocket launch that hit Gaza hospital, says Netanyahu
Tel Aviv | October 18, 2023 3:49:11 AM IST
After an explosion that struck Gaza hospital on Tuesday and killed hundreds of people, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel Defense Forces operational systems have indicated that rockets were fired by terrorists in Gaza. ... read..


Explosion in Gaza hospital kills hundreds
Tel Aviv | October 18, 2023 2:47:14 AM IST
An Israeli airstrike on a hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday claimed the lives of hundreds of people, according to health authorities in the Hamas-run enclave, as reported by Reuters. ... read..


"Germany has only one place, and it is alongside Israel": Olaf Scholz
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 11:47:59 PM IST
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday met Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated its support to Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Moro Hub, Digital Dubai Authority join forces to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure in Dubai
Middle East | October 17, 2023 11:47:48 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 17 (ANI/WAM): Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital Dubai Authority (DDA) to deliver state-of-the-art cyber security services to various government ... read..


Biden to reach Israel on Wednesday to stand in solidarity against Hamas's brutal terrorist attack
Washington DC | October 17, 2023 11:47:35 PM IST
US President Joe Biden will reach Israel on Wednesday to stand in solidarity in the face of Hamas's brutal terrorist attack and to consult on the next steps. ... read..


Digital Dubai graduates second and third cohorts of CISO Executive Program at GITEX Global 2023
Middle East | October 17, 2023 11:47:31 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 17 (ANI/WAM): As part of its participation in the GITEX Global 2023 exhibition, Digital Dubai has organised a graduation ceremony at the event for the second and third cohorts of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Execu ... read..


GULFNAV announces net profit of AED35 million for M9 2023
Asia | October 17, 2023 10:49:04 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 17 (ANI/WAM): Gulf Navigation Holding (GULFNAV), the Dubai Financial Market listed maritime and shipping company, announced that it made a net profit of AED35 million for M9 2023, compared to AED1.8 million in the year-ago period. ... read..


Germany reaffirms solidarity with Israel amid ongoing war with Gaza
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 10:48:59 PM IST
New Delhi [India], October 17 ... read..


"We will work closely to prevent escalation...": UK PM Rishi Sunak speaks with Saudi Crown Prince on Israel-Palestine row
London | October 17, 2023 10:48:49 PM IST
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the tense situation in Israel and Gaza, stressing that both countries will work closely to prevent escalation of the war. ... read..


Ability to fuse tradition, tech sets India apart on global stage: Jaishankar
Hanoi | October 17, 2023 9:49:31 PM IST
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, on Tuesday engaged with the Indian community in Vietnam and emphasised the importance of blending tradition and technology in shaping India's future. ... read..


Russian President Putin attends Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in China
Beijing | October 17, 2023 9:49:26 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday attended the third 'Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF)' to participate in the welcome and family photo ceremonies. ... read..


Operation Ajay: 286 more passengers, including 18 Nepal citizens, en route India from Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 9:49:06 PM IST
As many as 286 more passengers, including 18 citizens from Nepal, are being brought to India from war-torn Israel under 'Operation Ajay', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. ... read..


" Connectivity, economic integration with Central Asian countries key priority for India": NSA Ajit Doval
Astana | October 17, 2023 8:49:25 PM IST
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday underscored the importance of connectivity and economic integration with the Central Asian countries and said that it is a key priority for India. ... read..


Israel-Hamas war: Jordan's King Abdullah to host four-way summit with Biden, Abbas, Sissi
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 8:49:17 PM IST
US President Joe Biden is scheduled for a brief visit to Israel, lasting approximately five hours, before heading to Jordan, where he will hold talks with King Abdullah II, reported The Times of Israel citing Channel 12. ... read..


Nepal engulfed in China's debt trap over Pokhara airport deal: NYT Report
Kathmandu | October 17, 2023 7:51:32 PM IST
In the shadow of the magnificent Himalayas, Pokhara, Nepal's scenic paradise, welcomed a Sichuan Airlines flight from China in June, marking a momentous occasion for the city. The newly constructed international terminal at Pokhara's airport, a project la ... read..


"If required we will operate more flights from Israel": MoS Muraleedharan on Operation Ajay
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 6:48:05 PM IST
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Tuesday said that if required, more flights will be operated on the basis of the upcoming situation, noting that five flights have already arrived in the last few days. ... read..


UAE: First World Congress on rheumatic heart disease to be held in Abu Dhabi
Asia | October 17, 2023 5:49:40 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 17 (ANI/WAM): The World Heart Federation has announced that the first-ever World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) will be held in Abu Dhabi at the Hilton Hotel, Yas Island, from 2nd to 4th November. The event will bring t ... read..


French President Macron set to visit Israel amid war with Hamas
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 5:49:28 PM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced that he will visit Israel following the fatal terror attacks by Hamas terror group in Israel, reported The Jerusalem Post. ... read..


Pak: Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi's indictment in Cypher case postponed till October 23
Islamabad | October 17, 2023 5:49:04 PM IST
The special court of Pakistan on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the cypher case against Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, and postponed the indictment till October 23, reported The Express Tribune. ... read..


IDF identifies Hamas' organisational hierarchy; Ismail Haniyeh, Yehya Sinwar, El Deif at top of target list
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 5:49:02 PM IST
As the Israeli military is all set to launch a ground invasion in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday identified the organisational hierarchy of the terror group and vowed to destroy and dismantle Hamas by targeting its top brass, w ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad High Court favours Imran Khan cypher trial in jail
Islamabad | October 17, 2023 4:50:46 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) in Pakistan has disposed of the petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan seeking the hearing of a cypher case inside the Jail premises, directed the leader to approach the trial court on the matter, The ... read..


UNIDO, Secretariat of Carpathian Convention strengthen cooperation by signing joint declaration
Europe | October 17, 2023 4:50:42 PM IST
Belgrade [Serbia], October 17 (ANI/WAM): The Secretariat of the Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians, administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Develo ... read..


Hamas on the back-foot says Defence Expert as war enters 11th day
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 4:50:40 PM IST
Retired Lieutenant Gen Sanjay Kulkarni on Tuesday said that several commanders of Hamas have been killed in Gaza and the terror group is on the back foot after Israel launched retaliation attacks in Gaza. ... read..


Bhutan: Remembering life, legacy of late Lyonpo Chenkyab Dorji
Thimphu | October 17, 2023 4:50:33 PM IST
The late Lyonpo Chenkyab Dorji, known among senior bureaucrats and elderly Bhutanese as a top statesman and a towering figure in Bhutan's diplomatic landscape passed away earlier last week always led a life marked by a strong sense of duty and determinati ... read..


Bhutan: Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck inaugurates Kurtoed Food Processing Unit
Thimphu | October 17, 2023 3:49:37 PM IST
Bhutan's Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck on Tuesday inaugurated the Kurtoed Food Processing Unit in Kidlung-Somshing Chiwog of Gangzur Gewog, The Bhutan Live reported. ... read..


Union Minister Muraleedharan begins official visit to Oman from tomorrow
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 3:49:25 PM IST
Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan will embark for a two-day visit to Oman starting October 18, according to an official statement. ... read..


UAE space sector vital component to address climate change challenges
Middle East | October 17, 2023 3:49:23 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 17 (ANI/WAM): The UAE space sector is a vital component of the country's efforts to address climate change challenges with numerous space initiatives and projects. These projects are based on modern science and knowledge, supporti ... read..


Folktales Reimagined Exhibition to reinterpret popular Emirati, Mexican, Italian Folktales
Middle East | October 17, 2023 3:49:21 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE] October 17 (ANI/WAM): MAKTABA, the library management department of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in cooperation with the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), today inaugurated the Folktales Re ... read..


Israel Will 'Not Stop' Until Hamas Destroyed: Netanyahu Tells Russian President Putin
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 3:49:00 PM IST
The office of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday shared details of his telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that the former briefed him on the ongoing counter-offensive against Hamas, following the October ... read..


Donald Trump weighs in on israel's war on Hamas, vows to ban Gaza refugees from entering US
Washington, DC | October 17, 2023 3:48:34 PM IST
Former US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he would expand a freeze on refugees that he enacted during his presidency to cover people from Gaza, The New York Times reported. ... read..


Bhutan Football Federation, UN to promote Sustainable Development Goals
Thimphu | October 17, 2023 2:49:49 PM IST
The United Nations in Bhutan and the Bhutan Football Federation have come together to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the game of football, The Bhutan Live reported. ... read..


Injured Nepal national narrates suffering as he recuperated in Israel
By Ashoke Raj

Be'er Sheva (Gaza Border) | October 17, 2023 2:49:46 PM IST
A Nepal national, Bidhan who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Israel for injuries sustained in the attack by Hamas said that he is eager to return to his home country. ... read..


IDF thwarts attempted infiltration by terrorist cell from Lebanese terroritory, kills four terrorists
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 2:49:33 PM IST
The Israel Defence Forces on Tuesday said it thwarted an attempted infiltration by a terrorist cell from Lebanese territory and killed four terrorists who attempted to enter Israel and plant an explosive device. ... read..


Biden visit won't delay Gaza ground operation: Israeli military
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 2:48:58 PM IST
The Israel Defence Forces spokesman said US President Joe Biden's visit to Tel Aviv will not affect or complicate the ground operation in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Injured Nepal national narrates suffering as he recuperates in Israel
By Ashoke Raj

Be'er Sheva (Gaza Border) | October 17, 2023 2:48:41 PM IST
A Nepal national, Bidhan who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Israel for injuries sustained in the attack by Hamas said that he is eager to return to his home country. ... read..


US involvement deterred Hezbollah from joining all-out war on Israel: Report
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 12:49:22 PM IST
The United States deployed two carrier strike groups, each consisting of an aircraft carrier, its planes, and several escort warships, which appeared to have deterred Hezbollah from attacking Israel in a major war, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. ... read..


UN Security Council rejects Russian-proposed resolution of ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
New York | October 17, 2023 12:49:02 PM IST
The United Nations Security Council has rejected a Russian resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire of the conflict between Israel and Hamas as the draft did not get minimum number of votes to be passed. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh | October 17, 2023 12:49:00 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday attended the unveiling ceremony of the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and highlighted the significance of values and beliefs of Mahatma Gandhi in modern scenarios. ... read..


Shooter who killed 2 Swedes in Brussels releases video, claims to be ISIS member
Brussels | October 17, 2023 11:49:30 AM IST
The shooter, who killed two Swedish nationals and injured a third person in a lone-wolf attack in Brussels, identified himself as a member of the terror group ISIS group, claiming responsibility for the attack in a video posted online, Al Jazeera reported ... read..


EU launches air bridge operation to deliver aid to humanitarian organisations in Gaza
Brussels | October 17, 2023 11:49:20 AM IST
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the European Union launched an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge Operation consisting of several flights to Egypt to deliver lifesaving supplies to aid organisations opeating in Gaza. ... read..


Israeli air force targets Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 10:51:07 AM IST
The Israeli Air Force said that it has struck "terror targets and military infrastructure" of Hezbollah in Lebanon in response to gunfire towards Israel on Monday. ... read..


"Will destroy Hamas for the sake of Israel, Gaza and entire world": IDF
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 10:51:02 AM IST
Even as the war of Hamas raged on Tuesday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said Hamas has stolen fuel and medical equipment from UN officers in Gaza, enough to fulfill water desalination in the Strip for six days. ... read..


"Israel trusts in you": IDF Chief of Staff's message to troops as war enters 11th day
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 10:50:44 AM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi on Tuesday issued a message for its soldiers ahead of Israel's announcing that the preparations being done to launch a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip in retaliatio ... read..


Iran Foreign Minister warns of 'preemptive measure' against Israel
Tehran | October 17, 2023 10:50:39 AM IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned that "any preemptive measure" by resistance leaders against Israel is "possible in the coming hours" and said that Israel will not be allowed to take any action it wants in the region, Ir ... read..


Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in China
Beijing | October 17, 2023 9:48:55 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit to China. ... read..


Pakistan: One killed, 6 injured in grenade attack in Karachi
Islamabad | October 17, 2023 9:48:48 AM IST
At least one person was killed and six people were injured in a grenade attack in Bihar Colony of Lyari in Pakistan's Karachi on Monday night, Pakistan-based Dawn reported citing police. ... read..


'People wait for India's stand on any issue in world': Uttarakhand CM Dhami in Dubai
Dubai | October 17, 2023 8:48:12 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that in today's time, people wait for India's stand on any issue in the world. ... read..


Afghanistan: Distribution of aid continues in quake-affected Herat
Kabul | October 17, 2023 8:48:10 AM IST
Worldwide organisations and regional and international charities are continuing to distribute relief to all the earthquake-affected villages in Afghanistan. Food, tents, blankets, clothes, and hygiene supplies are all part of the support, reported TOLOnew ... read..


Hamas releases first video of Israeli hostage
Middle East | October 17, 2023 8:48:08 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 17 (ANI/TPS): The video shows Miya Shem, a 21-year-old woman from Shoham abducted during the terror group's attack on the Supernova Sukkot Music Festival on Kibbutz Re'im on Oct. 7. At least 260 people were killed at the rave. ... read..


Gas Safety Committee in Abu Dhabi announces preliminary inspection results
Middle East | October 17, 2023 8:48:06 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 17 (ANI/WAM): The Gas Safety Committee in Abu Dhabi has announced the preliminary results of the inspection campaigns that were initiated last July. This is part of an initiative to conduct a comprehensive examination of liquefied pet ... read..


UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA VC fundraising
Middle East | October 17, 2023 8:48:02 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 17 (ANI/WAM): MENA venture capital funding in the third quarter saw $250 million raised across 78 deals, a 32 per cent increase compared to Q2 of 2023, according to the Q3 2023 MENA Venture Investment Premium Report by startup data pl ... read..


Israel agrees to enable humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza: US Secy Blinken
Tel Alviv | October 17, 2023 8:47:56 AM IST
United States State Secretary Antony Blinken said that Israel has agreed to establish a humanitarian aid plan to ensure that civilians in Gaza would get access to help provided by other countries and protect them from destruction of war in a way that doe ... read..


Former French PM Valls offers comfort to families of missing citizens amid Israel-Hamas war
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 7:46:24 AM IST
Amid escalating tensions in Israel following its war with Hamas, former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Monday met with the family members of several French citizens who have been missing since Hamas attacked Israel. ... read..


Putin speaks to Netanyahu about Gaza conflict, promises measures to prevent escalation
Moscow | October 17, 2023 7:46:22 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the Israel-Hamas war and briefed him on his talks with several leaders from the region and the Palestinian authority. ... read..


US President Joe Biden will visit Israel tomorrow, says Blinken
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 7:46:20 AM IST
US President Joe Biden is set to visit Israel on Wednesday at a time when the country is facing its toughest battle with the terrorist group Hamas. ... read..


Sundar Pichai thanks PM Modi for 'terrific' meeting on Google's commitment to India
California | October 17, 2023 6:49:03 AM IST
The Chief Executive Officer of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a "terrific" meeting to discuss Google's ongoing commitment to India. ... read..


EU chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Brussels killings, offers condolences to Swedish PM
Brussels | October 17, 2023 6:48:58 AM IST
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday expressed her condolences to the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson regarding the killings of two Swedish nationals that took place in Brussels. ... read..


Attacks in Israel shocked world, says UK PM Rishi Sunak
London | October 17, 2023 5:47:52 AM IST
Expressing his solidarity with the nation, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday said that the attacks in Israel last weekend shocked the world, as the elderly, men, women, children, and babies in arms were murdered, mutilated and burned ali ... read..


EURO 2024 qualifier between Belgium, Sweden abandoned after Brussels shooting incident
Brussels | October 17, 2023 4:46:52 AM IST
The UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned following a shooting incident in Brussels on Monday. ... read..


Two killed in shooting in Brussels
Brussels | October 17, 2023 3:49:34 AM IST
Two persons were killed in a shooting incident in Central Brussels on Monday evening, reported CNN citing Belgian public broadcaster VRT. ... read..


Sirens blare in Tel Aviv for third time in a day, at least 3 rockets intercepted
Tel Aviv | October 17, 2023 2:48:11 AM IST
Three rockets were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome Missile System in Tel Aviv on Monday night, with sirens blaring for the third time in a day. ... read..


Visually impaired Afghans complain of limited access to education, unemployment
Kabul | October 17, 2023 2:48:07 AM IST
People in Afghanistan with disabilities have complained about lack of education, unemployment, and healthcare issues under the Taliban regime, according to Khaama Press. ... read..


UAE: Mansour bin Zayed chairs Mubadala Investment's Board Meeting
Middle East | October 17, 2023 12:18:13 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 16 (ANI/WAM): UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mubadala Investment Company Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has chaired Mubadala's board ... read..


Department of Health Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi University forge partnership on life sciences and innovation
Middle East | October 17, 2023 12:18:11 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 16 (ANI/WAM): During GITEX Global Week 2023, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi University (ADU), to elevate ... read..


PM Netanyahu invited US President to Israel, hope to host him soon: PMO
Middle East | October 17, 2023 12:18:07 AM IST
Spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Tal Heinrich has announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has extended an invitation to US President Joe Biden to visit Israel and hopes to host the president soon. ... read..


PM Modi, Sundar Pichai discuss expanding electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India
New Delhi | October 17, 2023 12:18:04 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually interacted with CEO of Google and Alphabet Sundar Pichai earlier on Monday. ... read..


Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition to kick off in January
Middle East | October 17, 2023 12:18:00 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], October 16 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) announced that the preparations are ongoing to launch a new edition of the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES 2 ... read..


Opening of Knesset winter session interrupted by rocket sirens
Middle East | October 17, 2023 12:17:56 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 16 (ANI/TPS): The opening of the Knesset's winter session was interrupted by rocket sirens on Monday. Lawmakers and Knesset staff were forced to go to bomb shelters. ... read..


UAE C4IR gathers world experts to explore AI's impact on society
Middle East | October 17, 2023 12:17:54 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 16 (ANI/WAM): Leading AI experts on Monday convened at the UAE Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution's (UAE C4IR) workshop during the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2023 (AMGFC 2023). ... read..


Israel's Chief Justice retires amid uncertainty over successor
Middle East | October 17, 2023 12:17:53 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 16 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Supreme Court President Esther Hayut stepped down from the court on Monday amid uncertainty over who will succeed her. ... read..


UAE: Cybersecurity in the spotlight at GITEX GLOBAL
Middle East | October 17, 2023 12:17:51 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 16 (ANI/WAM): The world's leading cybersecurity experts have convened at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 to address the urgent challenges of cybercrime, projected to cause USD 10.5 trillion in annual damages by 2025. Ransomware, crypto crime and ri ... read..


UNRWA says fuel and humanitarian aid stolen from Gaza compound
Middle East | October 16, 2023 11:18:13 PM IST
Tel Aviv (Israel), October 16 (ANI/TPS): The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the UN agency which supports Palestinian refugees, said on Monday that equipment had been taken from its facility in Gaza, where security cameras covering the ent ... read..


Canada appoints special envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism
Ottawa | October 16, 2023 11:18:11 PM IST
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday announced the appointment of Deborah Lyons as Canada's new Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism. ... read..


"Israel at war with Hamas, not with Palestinians": Spokesperson for Israeli PMO
Tel Aviv | October 16, 2023 11:18:09 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Tal Heinrich, Spokesperson for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO) outlined that Israel's battle is against Hamas and not against the people of Palestine. ... read..


Fight with Hamas is war between light and darkness: Israeli Prime Minister
Asia | October 16, 2023 10:18:49 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu characterized Israel's ongoing war with Hamas as an existential battle against the "forces of darkness." He equated the fight against Hamas with a struggle between the "forces of light" representing humanity and t ... read..


UNGA President calls for "immediate release" of hostages, aid to civilians in Gaza
New York City | October 16, 2023 9:17:14 PM IST
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis on Monday called for the release of hostages taken from Israel and providing uninterrupted access of civilians to humanitarian aid in Gaza. ... read..


Arindam Bagchi appointed India's Permanent Representative to UN in Geneva
New Delhi | October 16, 2023 9:16:41 PM IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has been appointed India's next Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva. ... read..


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