NEW YORK: The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marks a “perilous turn in a region that is already reeling.” “From the outset of the crisis, I have repeatedly condemned any military escalation in the Middle East. The people of the region cannot endure another cycle […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE is closely following rapidly-evolving regional developments and expresses its deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions on regional security and stability. Furthermore, the UAE stresses the importance of exercising utmost self-restraint and judgment to mitigate risks and prevent expanding the scale of conflict. The UAE believes that enhancing dialogue, […]
Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent political leader of the Palestinian group Hamas, has died in Iran under circumstances that are still being investigated. The news of his death was confirmed by various sources close to the situation. Haniyeh, who had been a key figure in Hamas, was known for his influential role in the organization and […]
New Delhi: The Government of India has declared a one-day national mourning tomorrow, 21 May 2024, to honor H.E. Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and H.E. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who tragically died in a helicopter crash. The National Flag will be flown […]
Following Iran’s launch of drones and missiles at Israel, major airlines in the UAE have announced their resumption of operations in the region. Emirates Airlines, after cancelling and rerouting some flights due to temporary airspace closures, is now set to resume scheduled operations to and from Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. Flydubai acknowledged the impact on […]
Iran is the latest country that is offering visa-free travel waiver for citizens of 33 countries to boost its tourism industry Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami spoke to reporters after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, about the Iranian Cabinet’s decision to unilaterally cancel visa requirements for visitors from 33 more countries. He […]
ABU DHABI: The stations of the National Seismic Network of the National Centre of Meteorology (NMC) recorded an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale in southern Iran yesterday. There were reports felt in several emirates, measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale. WAM
Dubbed the “Manhattan of the desert” for its centuries-old skyscrapers, Yemen’s ancient city of Shibam escaped damage in the civil war — but faces collapse from disrepair amid rains and floods. Against a backdrop of cliffs looking like America’s Grand Canyon, the UNESCO-listed World Heritage site is strategically built on a rocky spur high above […]
U.S. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said on Wednesday that Russia and Iran have both tried to interfere with the 2020 presidential election. Ratcliffe made the announcements at a hastily arranged news conference that also included FBI Director Chris Wray. The announcement two weeks before the election showed the level of alarm among top […]
The United Nations General Assembly, the annual extravaganza of world leaders’ speeches and round-the-clock diplomacy, opens Tuesday in a quiet hall as a virtual summit addresses the global crisis of Covid-19. For once, Midtown Manhattan will not be bunkered down in a frenzy of motorcades, and there will be no speculation of breakthrough meetings. Leaders […]
The United States unilaterally proclaimed on Saturday that UN sanctions against Iran were back in force and promised to punish those who violate them, in a move other major countries — including its allies — said lacked legal basis. The so-called snapback — announced last month — also drew a sharp rebuke from Tehran, which […]
