International

December 18, 2023 11:52 AM

Security tight as landmark Hong Kong trial for Jimmy Lai begins

A landmark national security trial for leading China critic Jimmy Lai opened in Hong Kong on Monday amid tight security, with the pro-democracy activist battling charges that he colluded with foreign forces, including the United States. Queues formed outside the West Kowloon Law Court building ...

December 18, 2023 11:09 AM

Israeli forces launch strikes up and down Gaza strip; hospital hit

Israeli forces launched deadly attacks up and down the Gaza Strip on Sunday, hitting a refugee camp in the north, a hospital in the south and killing a teenage girl who had lost her leg in an earlier strike, according to Palestinian officials, media and eyewitnesses. Israeli strikes on the Jabali...

December 18, 2023 9:31 AM

North Korea fires ICBM-class missile after condemning ‘war’ moves

North Korea fired an ICBM-class missile on Monday with a range capable of reaching anywhere in the United States, a Japanese official said, marking its second missile launch in hours as Pyongyang condemned a U.S.-led show of force as "war" moves. The ICBM missile has a potential to travel more th...

December 17, 2023 8:22 AM

The UAE Consensus: A Win-Win for All

By Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi - Director-General of WAM ABU DHABI: Over 30 years ago, world leaders in Rio de Janeiro sensed the danger facing humanity from the climate crisis. But the sense of danger was not enough at that time, as the Earth Summit, for which they chose an emotional title, was devoi...

December 16, 2023 9:31 PM

Embassy of India celebrates Veer Yodha Samman Diwas in Saudi Arabia

The celebration coincided with the Punya Tithi of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the eve of Vijay Diwas, signifying the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in 1971. The event featured heartfelt messages from Veterans, who reminisced about their experiences in the ...

December 16, 2023 10:44 AM

Quad members unite to strengthen Indo-Pacific cybersecurity & resilience

The meeting emphasized the critical need for enhanced cooperation in the field of cybersecurity to ensure a resilient Indo-Pacific that can effectively detect and deter cyberattacks. Representing New Delhi at the meeting was Lt General MU Nair, the National Cyber Security Coordinator. Other key p...

December 16, 2023 8:42 AM

COP28 unveils unprecedented global climate accord: A comprehensive overview

The culmination of COP28 resulted in a landmark text known as The UAE Consensus, agreed upon by 198 Parties. This comprehensive agreement outlines an ambitious climate agenda designed to keep the global temperature rise within the critical threshold of 1.5°C. Key Highlights of The UAE Consensus:...