The Israeli army said Wednesday that "ground, aerial and naval operations were carried out on dozens of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure" on military command and control centers in Khan Yunis. Israel's ensuing military campaign in Gaza has so far killed at least 20,000 people, the majority of them children and...

“Our annual event agenda is packed with international activities that attract content creators and writers from around the world. This stems from our belief that cultural exchange between nations is the most effective way to promote dialogue, understanding, and respect for shared human values,” she adds.

With the world's eyes on the Gaza Strip, the escalating violence in the West Bank represents an underreported yet critical dimension of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This week's back and forth comes after an impasse earlier this month, when the United States, despite unprecedented pressure from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, blocked the adoption of a Security Council resolution on the war. It had called for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip.

According to a source close to the Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is set to visit Egypt on Wednesday for talks on a ceasefire in Gaza and a prisoner exchange with Israel. Haniyeh will head a Hamas delegation to Egypt, where he is due to hold talks with...

"Uzbekistan is eager to strengthen its cooperative relationship with Qatar, particularly in anti-corruption efforts. Qatar has achieved advanced rankings and received numerous international accolades in this area, from which Uzbekistan seeks to learn," he adds during the Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award.

State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the first private trucks entered Saturday and more came through on Monday. Miller, without confirming the meeting, said that the United States supported a new deal that would include the release of remaining hostages held in Gaza.

A report by Washington's Director of National Intelligence, quoted by US media, said that nearly half of munitions dropped by Israeli aircraft on Gaza were "dumb" bombs -- unguided munitions with limited accuracy. Israel insists Hamas is to blame for mass civilian casualties, accusing the group of using innocent Palestinians...

Dubai, UAE--A Hamas official on Monday said one of the group's tunnels revealed by the Israeli army in Gaza had "successfully" accomplished its mission, downplaying the Israeli announcement of its discovery. On Sunday the Israeli army showed images of what it said was the biggest Hamas tunnel uncovered so far...

"Critical infrastructure organizations are distinct from other enterprises; their downfall could bring entire sectors of the economy down with them. It is hoped that in the coming year, the industrial control system's security will receive the comprehensive overhaul it so urgently requires," adds Selcuk.

The Israeli government has come under growing pressure from the international community to pause the fighting and do more to protect civilians. The United Nations estimates that 1.9 million Gazans -- around 80 percent -- have been displaced by the war.

All health care facilities in the Gaza Strip have been hit hard by the bombardments and ground invasion launched by Israel following Hamas's unprecedented attack October. Israel's retaliatory strikes on the crowded enclave have killed 18,800 people, of which three-fourths are children, according to the Hamas-run health services.

“This has led to heightened compliance levels with the country's laws, aligning with global efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, and meeting the standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF),” adds the director of the Anti-Money Laundering Department at the UAE's Ministry.

Reeling from a calamitous drop in advertisement revenues and public trust, news media organizations are reworking strategies to create "niche" content.

Samer Abu Daqqa's body, bearing his bullet-proof vest and helmet, was carried through a crowd in the city of Khan Yunis before being buried in a grave dug by fellow journalists. His colleague, Gaza bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh, was wounded in the same attack. Dahdouh had lost his wife and two...

Israeli forces, according to the Gaza health ministry, fired at "patient rooms" and arrested staff at the Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza City during a "siege" that lasted several days. The UN humanitarian agency OCHA said the same day that the hospital director and about 70 other medical staff were...

"The Gulf country will continue its efforts to achieve peace through tangible steps and a roadmap for a two-state solution. This solution envisions an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and negotiated between the two parties with full international backing," he adds.

The Gulf country sees a seamless transition of power as Sheikh Meshal ascends to emir following the death of Sheikh Nawaf, amidst global condolences and internal challenges.

The Israeli army said that it had mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as a threat, and fired, killing three of them. It added that "immediate lessons" have been learnt from the event, which have been passed on to all IDF troops in the field," it added, expressing "deep remorse over...

The Qatari network had first reported that cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa and Gaza bureau chief Wael Al-Dahdouh were wounded in a school in Khan Yunis, where they were hit by "shrapnel from an Israeli missile attack". In a subsequent statement condemning the Israeli military, Al Jazeera attributed the injuries to...

“Dubai’s robust partnerships with leading travel and hospitality companies are key to fostering the growth of this crucial sector, both locally and globally. Hospitality is an integral part of the Emirati cultural fabric, a value deeply embedded in our ethos. Dubai remains dedicated to enhancing infrastructure and services," he adds.

The US has suggested the internationally-recognized PA could play a role in governing Gaza after the war, though the Ramallah-based administration is deeply unpopular among Palestinians

Erdogan has been one of the Muslim world's most vocal critics of Israel's military tactics in Gaza. He has referred to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu as "the butcher of Gaza" and branded Israel a "terror state".

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan made the push during talks in Tel Aviv with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials, discussing the war Israel launched after the October 7 attacks. Washington has strongly backed Israel's right to defend itself, but mounting civilian casualties in the Palestinian territory...

"The digital economy represents a clear path to employment opportunities. Additionally, exploring other avenues, such as the green economy, is crucial. This sector could provide over 8 million jobs by 2030. Achieving these goals requires clear political will and coordination among stakeholders," he adds.

The World Bank reports a severe economic downturn in Palestinian economy due to Israel-Hamas conflict, with Gaza's economic contribution falling from 36% to 17% since 2005.

Filippo Grandi, head of the UN refugee agency, warned Wednesday that pushing Gazans across the frontier would be "extremely destabilizing for Egypt". "It's very important to insist that this evacuation of people beyond (the border) must not be promoted, must not be advanced, forced," the UNHCR chief told journalists in...

Tzipi Hotovely told Sky News that she did not believe in the long-standing position of the UK government and the United Nations that an independent Palestinian state should be established.

“In the context of energy transition, flexibility is gaining more traction in the energy markets. This is exactly what small modular reactor technologies offer. They enable us to bring nuclear power to places where conventional nuclear plants are too large,” Komarov adds.

"The Gulf country aims to launch a concrete plan to achieve the two-state solution to the Palestinian crisis with a viable, independent, and sovereign Palestinian state, in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and negotiated between the two parties with full international backing," she adds

The UN General Assembly passes a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the Security Council's inaction and putting pressure on Israel and the US.

International aid organizations have struggled to get supplies to desperate Gazans under Israeli bombardment, with only the Rafah crossing in Egypt open. UN humanitarian agency OCHA said Sunday that around 100 trucks per day were bringing humanitarian supplies from Egypt into Gaza since a week-long truce ended on December 1.

“We will work to create about 135,000 jobs in the field of green transition worldwide, and therefore ensuring that there are sufficient skills and a sustainable supply of skills among youth to fill those jobs will be very vital. We are doing a lot of training on environmental and social...

Israeli PM confronts one of the most challenging periods of his tenure as it intensifies military actions in Gaza amid mounting casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis.

"The UAE launched the 'Trade Tech Initiative' in partnership with the World Economic Forum. The initiative aims to accelerate the digitization of international supply chains, enhance customs procedures, improve developing countries' access to the global trading system, and spur a new era of trade growth," he adds.

DOHA, QATAR - Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh called for holding Israel accountable, imposing sanctions and not allowing it to continue violating international laws. Addressing a session within the Doha Forum 2023 on Sunday, Shtayyeh called for an “urgent investigation into its crimes against the Palestinian people”. “What is...

“Our appeal is that children and youth are integral to any discussion, debate, negotiation in a meaningful, participatory, and intentional way. Here in Dubai for COP, we’ve seen massive youth and children delegations,” adds Carla Haddad Mardini, Director of Private Fundraising and Partnerships at UNICEF.

Israel bombarded targets in Gaza after the United States blocked an extraordinary UN bid for a ceasefire in the war with Hamas that has triggered alerts of an "apocalyptic" humanitarian situation. Aid workers say Gaza's humanitarian system is on the verge of collapse, as disease and starvation threaten.

With the technology and vision firmly in place, the GCC countries are now building momentum, developing the partnerships, infrastructure, and regulations that will allow for full scale EV and AV commercialization and shape the future of transportation for generations to come, Joumaa adds.

The medical charity's international president, who recently returned from the West Bank, said that since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on October 7, there had been a "clear shift" in the injuries being witnessed by MSF staff in West Bank hospitals.

"The UNDP has spent approximately $1 billion in the Arab region for integrated development solutions driven by national priorities and the program's strategic plan. It's time to use climate support avenues for economic transformation, fair transitions, and green investment in areas such as the circular economy," he adds.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office wrote on X that a "minimal supplement of fuel necessary to prevent a humanitarian collapse and the outbreak of epidemics" had been approved to enter "into the southern Gaza Strip". The announcement follows the UN warning of a total breakdown of public order in...

"Civilians in Gaza continue to be relentlessly bombarded by Israel and collectively punished -- suffering death, siege, destruction and deprivation of the most essential human needs such as food, water, lifesaving medical supplies and other essentials on a massive scale," UN human rights chief Volker Turk told a press conference....

The approaching 1 Jan deadline has seen investments on headquarters hit $242m in the first nine months of 2023 alone, compared to $214m from 2013-20.

“The pledge made by our UBF Chairman, Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, to mobilize over AED 1 trillion in sustainable finance, represents the collective efforts of our leading national member banks and is a true testament to our financial sector’s commitment to supporting the building of a better future," he adds.

Doha, Qatar - Qatar's ruler hit out at "shameful" international inaction over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as he opened a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Doha on Tuesday. "It is shameful for the international community to allow this heinous crime to continue for nearly two months, during which the systematic...

"The so-called safe zones... are not scientific, they are not rational, they are not possible, and I think the authorities are aware of this," James Elder, spokesman for the UN children's agency UNICEF, told reporters in Geneva.

Richard Peeperkorn, the WHO's representative in the occupied Palestinian territories, said that since the start of the war, there had been 120,000 acute respiratory infections; close to 26,000 people with scabies and lice; 86,000 cases of diarrhea, including 44,000 among children aged under five, which he said was 20 to...

Hamas statement comes days after UN Women said it was "alarmed by the numerous accounts of gender-based atrocities" during the attacks on southern Israel, which authorities say killed about 1,200 people, mostly civilians. Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas and responded with an intense military campaign that has killed 15,899...

According to Lynn Hastings, UN humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories, the conditions required to deliver aid to "the people of Gaza do not exist." He said that since the end of truce, Israeli forces have pushed into southern Gaza, "forcing tens of thousands... into compressed spaces, desperate to find...