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February 10, 2025 9:30 AM

Trump wants US to own Gaza, suggests Middle East states aid in reconstruction

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is committed to buying and owning Gaza, but could allow sections of the war-ravaged land to be rebuilt by other states in the Middle East. “I'm committed to buying and owning Gaza. As far as us rebui...

February 6, 2025 4:41 PM

FICCI and Expo City Dubai Forge Partnership Ahead of 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit

In a significant move to strengthen international urban cooperation, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Expo City Dubai. The agreement, formalized during the Cities in Acti...

Palestinians continue to return back to their homes after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, amid destruction in Gaza City, Gaza on February 02, 2025. Photo by Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images

February 6, 2025 11:21 AM

Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements

President Donald Trump's top aides staunchly defended his push to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza and have the U.S. take over the war-ruined enclave, but they also backed away from elements of his proposal in the face of international condemnation...

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa (C-L) is welcomed by the Syria's new administration leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (C-R) during an official visit in Damascus, Syria on January 28, 2025. Photo by Palestinian Prime Ministry/ Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images

January 30, 2025 1:35 PM

Syria’s Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his hold on power less than two months after he led a campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad. Sharaa was also empowered to form a tempora...

Palestinians, who were forcibly displaced as a result of Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip for more than 15 months, try to get warm by lighting fire as they continue to wait at a point close to the Netzarim Corridor on al-Rashid Street to return to their homes in the north after the completion of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement on January 26, 2025 in Gaza City, Gaza. Photo by Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images

January 27, 2025 9:33 AM

Hamas to release three Israeli hostages as Israel allows Gazans to return home north

Palestinian militant group Hamas will hand over female Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud and two other hostages before Friday, mediator Qatar said on Sunday, and Israel said it would allow residents of the northern Gaza Strip to go back home early on Monda...

January 23, 2025 10:27 PM

Roadshow conducted in Dubai for Bharat Calling Conference

The IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducted an International roadshow in Dubai on January 23rd, previewing the upcoming Bharat Calling Conference scheduled for February 27th, 2025, at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre. With an expected att...

January 23, 2025 9:46 PM

Startups to Scale Up: UAE Summit Showcases India’s Innovation and Global Ambitions

The Indian People Forum’s Business and Professional Council hosted the Innovator and Investor Summit at Dubai, spotlighting three startups whose innovations celebrate India’s emerging role as a global hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The ...

Palestinians wait for their relatives to be released within the hostage swap between Israel and Hamas, outside Ofer Prison in Beitunia, West Bank on January 19, 2025. Photo by Issam Rimawi/Anadolu via Getty Images

January 20, 2025 8:46 AM

Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on Day One of ceasefire

Hamas released three Israeli hostages and Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, the first day of a ceasefire suspending a 15-month-old war that has devastated the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East. The truce allowed Palestinian...

January 17, 2025 9:36 AM

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu’s office says

The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. In Gaza itself, Israeli war...

January 16, 2025 12:43 PM

India welcomes ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza

India on Thursday expressed its support for the recently announced ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasizing the hope that the deal would facilitate the safe and sustaine...

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