Israel Intercepts 30 Iranian Drones as Arab Nations Call for De-escalation

June 17, 2025 1:59 PM

Israel Intercepts 30 Iranian Drones as Arab Nations Call for De-escalation

Israel's military intercepted and eliminated 30 drones from Iran overnight, the Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday, describing it as the least impactful night by the Iranian attacks since the beginning of this operation. The IDF also reported Iran fired several ballistic missiles toward Israel, though the exact number was not specified. Around 20 missiles fired from Iran on Tuesday triggered sirens across Israel, including northern and southern areas, central Israel, Jerusalem, and the West Ban...

UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries celebrating Eid Al Fitr on April 10

April 10, 2024 10:03 AM

UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries celebrating Eid Al Fitr on April 10

The United Arab Emirates, along with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and many Arab nations, have officially declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr. This joyous occasion marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan for millions of Muslims across the region. The announcement comes after the Shawwal crescent moon, signifying the end of fasting, was not visible on Monday evening. Eid festivities will be ushered in with a long weekend for UAE public ...