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November 24, 2023 12:02 PM

Gaza truce appears to hold initially as Israel, Hamas start ceasefire

There were no reports of bombings, artillery strikes or rocket attacks as Israel and Hamas started a four-day ceasefire in Gaza on Friday, the first pause in a 48-day-old war that has devastated the Palestinian enclave. The truce began at 7 a.m. (05...

November 24, 2023 9:29 AM

COP28 in the UAE: First-ever global stocktaking and varied initiatives aligned for Climate Summit

The 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) looms as the United Arab Emirates prepares itself to host this monumental event in Dubai. Set to kick off from November 30 to December 12, the organizers have...

November 24, 2023 3:53 PM

Fragile hope emerges in Israeli-Hamas conflict, but lasting peace remains uncertain

After weeks of intense warfare in Gaza, a four-day truce has offered a glimmer of hope for millions yearning for peace in the beleaguered enclave. The pivotal question now lingers—can this pause pave the way for a permanent resolution to the enduri...

November 23, 2023 3:34 PM

War rages on in Gaza as truce delayed until at least Friday

War raged on in Gaza on Thursday, as a proposed truce and release of hostages was delayed for at least another day. Columns of black smoke could be seen rising above northern Gaza's war zone from across the fence in Israel as daylight broke over t...

November 23, 2023 3:15 PM

Sustainability Triumphs as Paperworld Middle East Culminates, Setting the Stage for COP28

As the curtains draw to a close on November 23, Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East concluded their largest-ever edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, leaving an indelible mark on the global paper, gifting, and lifestyle ind...

November 23, 2023 1:28 PM

Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Plant: Paving the Way for a Sustainable UAE at COP28

As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) gears up to host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in 2023, the Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant emerges as a symbol of the nation's steadfast dedication to sustainability, marking its leadership in the global...

November 23, 2023 10:41 AM

Israeli strike kills five Hezbollah fighters, including senior member’s son

An Israeli strike on the village of Beit Yahoun in south Lebanon on Wednesday evening killed five Hezbollah fighters, including the son of a senior Hezbollah member, according to Hezbollah and three sources with knowledge of the situation. The group...

November 22, 2023 2:52 PM

Israel, Hamas agree four-day truce for hostage release and aid into Gaza

Israel's government and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to allow in aid and release at least 50 hostages captured by militants in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. The first truce in...

November 22, 2023 3:39 PM

UAE inaugurates world’s largest single-site solar power plant ahead of COP28

The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated the world's largest single-site solar power plant ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). The 2-gigawatt Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project (IPP) is located ...

November 22, 2023 12:22 PM

India presses on resolving Gaza conflict with diplomacy at BRICS

South Africa on Tuesday hosted a virtual summit of the BRICS group of nations, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, to discuss the war between Israel and the Hamas terror group. India's Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday (No...

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