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November 9, 2023 10:41 AM

France to host an international humanitarian conference for the civilian population in Gaza

France will host an international humanitarian conference for the civilian population in Gaza on Nov. 9 as it looks to coordinate aid for the besieged Palestinian enclave, four diplomatic sources said. While Paris has offered its support for Israel ...

November 9, 2023 3:16 PM

Israeli troops fight Hamas in north Gaza, hospitals in firing line

Israeli forces fought Hamas militants through shell-blasted buildings in the north of the Gaza Strip on Thursday and both sides claimed to have inflicted heavy losses on their foes as the battle over the Palestinian territory intensified. The Unit...

November 9, 2023 9:05 AM

Deepavali Utsav 2023 Lights Up UAE with Unity in Diversity

The Festival of Lights, Diwali, illuminated the Etisalat Academy in Dubai as Friends of India (FOI) hosted the grand Deepavali Utsav 2023. Sponsored by Servo and Indian Oil, the celebration drew an unprecedented crowd of 10,000 attendees, pri...

November 8, 2023 3:11 PM

US House censures lone Palestinian-American lawmaker over Israel comments

The U.S. House voted on Tuesday (November 8) to censure Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib, Congress's lone Palestinian-American lawmaker, for comments she made regarding Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. Twenty-two Democrats joined with most Re...

November 8, 2023 3:12 PM

G7’s top diplomats discuss what happens after Gaza conflict

G7 foreign ministers discussed how to revitalise peace efforts in the Middle East and the "day after" in the Gaza Strip once the conflict there recedes as they met for a two-day summit in Tokyo. The subject was brought up during a working dinner lat...

November 8, 2023 3:12 PM

Israel says kills top Hamas weapons manufacturer as it targets Gaza tunnel network

Air strikes on the Gaza Strip killed a top Hamas weapons maker and several fighters, the Israeli military said on Wednesday, as its air and ground offensive targeted the militants' vast tunnel network beneath the besieged Palestinian enclave. Gaza ...

November 8, 2023 11:29 AM

Saudi Arabia says will host Arab and Islamic summits to discuss Gaza conflict

Saudi Arabia will host summits of Arab and Islamic nations in coming days to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Saudi Arabia's investment minister said on Wednesday. "We will see, this week, in the next few days Saudi Arabia convening an emer...

November 8, 2023 10:33 AM

Turkish parliament dumps Coke, Nestle from menus over alleged Israel support

Turkey's parliament removed Coca-Cola KO.N and Nestle NESN.S products from its restaurants on Tuesday over their alleged support for Israel amid the conflict in Gaza, according to an official statement and a source who named the two companies. The t...

November 8, 2023 10:40 AM

India Pavilion buzzles with energy and vibrancy at Sharjah International Book Fair 2023

The 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is currently underway delivering an extraordinary celebration of literature, culture, and global influences. Organized by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the event is taking place from...

November 7, 2023 1:43 PM

Israel-Hamas conflict to dominate Tokyo summit of G7

The conflict between Israel and Hamas is set to take center stage when the G7 foreign ministers gather for a two-day meeting in Tokyo this week. The top diplomats will hold talks Tuesday and Wednesday, as Japan, which holds this year's G7 presidency...

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