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Defence & Security

Biden announces ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel

Arnold Pinto 18/01/2025 0

In a farewell address In his final address from the Oval Office on January 14, 2025, President Joe Biden announced the successful brokered ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of brutal conflict. The agreement, which had been the subject of intense

Defence & Security

US endorses Israel-Lebanon ceasefire pact

Dan Ngiam 28/11/2024 0

After months of hostilities A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by US and France, has been hailed as a crucial step towards regional stability. In a statement, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin expressed strong support for the agreement, emphasising that it benefits both Israel and Lebanon and is crucial for the […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Israel to get 25 F-15 fighter jets from 2031 onwards 

Arnold Pinto 07/11/2024 0

Deal with Boeing is worth $5.2 billion Israel’s Ministry of Defence has signed a landmark contract with Boeing to acquire 25 next-generation F-15 fighter jets worth $5.2 billion at list price, with an option for 25 more of the advanced aircraft. The first F-15 deliveries are due to commence in 2031 at a rate of […]

Aviation Defence & Security

US deploying massive military assets to the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024 0

As Israel and Iran tether on brink of all-out war The US is deploying additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter aircraft squadrons, tanker aircraft, and B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region as tensions remain at their highest between Israel, Iran and its armed allies and proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Syria. […]

Defence & Security

US Navy intercepts Iranian missiles launched against Israel

Arnold Pinto 02/10/2024 0

2 warships fire interceptors In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a barrage of approximately 200 ballistic missiles targeting Israel on October 1, 2024. While most of these missiles were intercepted before reaching their destination, some caused minimal damage, according to statements made by the Pentagon. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen.

Defence & Security

USS Abraham Lincoln CSG enters USCENTCOM AOR

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2024 0

Poised to deter any Iranian aggression The USS Abraham Lincoln Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter aircraft has entered the US Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). The USS Abraham Lincoln, the flagship of US Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, is accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile

Aviation

El Al Israel Airlines orders 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024 0

Carrier to receive 787 9 this year Boeing and El Al Israel Airlines signed a landmark agreement for up to 31 new 737 MAX aircraft, marking a critical step in the Israeli flag carrier’s modernisation strategy. This deal will replace the airline’s existing fleet of Next-Generation 737 aircraft. The undisclosed amount order for the 737 […]

Defence & Security

US closely monitoring volatile situation in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2024 0

Continues deploying military assets to the region Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder held a press briefing in Washington, DC, on August 12, 2024, to address the heightened military posture and recent developments in the Middle East. The briefing came as the United States intensifies its efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and support its […]

Defence & Security

Second US Carrier Strike Group deploys to Middle East

Arnold Pinto 13/08/2024 0

Amidst rising tensions in the region US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has ordered the deployment of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG), equipped with advanced Lockheed Martin F-35C fighter jets, to the volatile Middle East region. This follows unprecedented rising tensions in the region, principally

Aviation

Lebanon faces rising airspace risks amid conflict escalation

News Desk 12/08/2024 0

Airlines start taking countermeasures Tensions between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah have escalated significantly, leading to increased risks for commercial aircraft operating in Lebanese airspace. Recent developments have prompted several global airlines to suspend flights to Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBB). Canada has issued a new notice

Defence & Security

US moves extra military assets to Middle East amidst regional tension

News Desk 04/08/2024 0

Including warships, fighter aircraft, missile systems The US is taking decisive measures to address potential escalations involving Iran and its affiliates in the volatile Middle East region. In a statement issued on August 2, 2024, US Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh noted that in response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, […]

Health

16 Gaza residents arrive in Spain for urgent medical care

Dan Ngiam 26/07/2024 0

The group includes 15 children In a humanitarian effort coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, 16 individuals from Gaza, including 15 children, arrived in Madrid on July 25, 2024, for critical medical treatment in Spain. This initiative comes amidst ongoing challenges for accessing specialised healthcare in Gaza due to the ongoing […]

Logistics

Aid delivery to Gaza shifts to land route from Ashdod Port

News Desk 19/07/2024 0

US military ends temporary dock operation The US military’s temporary maritime operation to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza has successfully concluded. The operation, which utilised a temporary dock known as Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, completed its mission efficiently and effectively. In a statement, US Deputy Commander Brad Cooper confirmed that future aid

Business

IDE Technologies Secures Contract with CleanEdge Water to Design, Build New Wastewater Treatment Plant in India

Middle East News 247 26/07/2023

KADIMA, Israel — IDE Technologies, a leading global provider of water treatment solutions, is pleased to announce that CleanEdge Water Pte Ltd. awarded IDE a contract to deliver a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) for a mining industry application in India. CleanEdge Water is a Singapore-based integrated industrial wastewater solutions provider for C&I

Business

Autel to Establish Presence in Middle East and Africa with its One-Stop New Energy Solution

Middle East News 247 02/05/2023

TEL AVIV, Israel — Autel Energy, a leading global company focused on EV charging and new energy solutions, is proud to announce its expansion in the Middle East and Africa regions with its comprehensive new energy solution. With a clear vision to provide a sustainable and green future, Autel has been continuously breaking new ground […]

Business

VigiPay of Nigeria Selects ThetaRay AI Solution for AML Monitoring

Middle East News 247 01/05/2023

LAGOS, Nigeria & NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel —VigiPay, a Nigerian fintech providing digital payment services, and ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, today announced they will collaborate to protect VigiPay’s growing business against money laundering, sanctions violations, and other financial crime risks. Through the

Business

Zone Adopts ThetaRay AI Solution to Monitor and Screen Payments in Nigeria

Middle East News 247 31/03/2023

LAGOS, Nigeria & NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel — Zone (formerly Appzone), Africa’s first regulated layer-1 blockchain network for payments, and ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, today announced they will collaborate to implement ThetaRay’s cloud-based SONAR solution to monitor and screen Zone’s transactions in

Business

Ecoppia Expands its Global Presence with 4 New Projects in Spain and Chile with Matrix Renewables

Middle East News 247 28/03/2023

TEL AVIV, Israel — Ecoppia, world’s leader in robotic cleaning solutions has announced an agreement to deploy its robotic solutions in 4 projects developed by Matrix Renewables, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform. This collaboration will mark Ecoppia’s first project in the Spanish region. Ecoppia will deploy two robotic models at these PV sites […]

Business

Ecoppia Announces Appointment of Amir Fishelov, Co-Founder of SolarEdge Technologies to its Board of Directors

Middle East News 247 15/03/2023

TEL AVIV, Israel — Ecoppia (TASE: ECPA), the world’s leader in robotic cleaning for photovoltaic solar panels, announced today the appointment of Mr. Amir Fishelov as a member of its board of directors. Mr. Fishelov has more than 20 years of experience in the solar energy and technology fields and is the Co-Founder of SolarEdge […]