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Hamas agrees to release ten Israeli captives
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian group Hamas announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to release 10 Israeli hostages as part of efforts to push forward ongoing negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. In a statement, the group said it is...
BRICS Denounces Recent Middle East Conflicts
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The BRICS nations strongly condemned the assaults on Iran, acts of terrorism in Syria, and Israel’s ongoing occupation of Syrian land. Additionally, they reaffirmed that Gaza is an "inseparable" part of Palestine. In a unified statement...
Spanish PM states EU is failing to stop genocide in Gaza
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has accused Israel of carrying out genocide in Palestine and criticized the European Union for not taking stronger action to stop it. “No one that tramples on the EU’s founding principles – or that...
Genocide takes away malnourished Gazan infant
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) In the devastated Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City, Palestinian mother Aayat al-Sardi sits in silent grief between two cribs—one now heartbreakingly empty. Her infant son, Ahmad, died four days ago from malnutrition. His twin brother,...
Israel Reports Interception of Missile from Yemen
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced early Thursday that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. According to army spokesman Avichay Adraee, who shared the information on X, the missile strike caused air-raid sirens to sound...
US sanctions UN official over denouncing occupation forces
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has issued sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur assigned to the occupied Palestinian territories, following her strong condemnation of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. According...
Media reports ‘smartest AI’ turns to Musk for tough questions
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Grok 4, the latest version of Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, reportedly turns to Musk’s posts on X when faced with controversial or opinion-based questions, according to media reports and user observations. Users noticed that when asked about...
Brazilian Leader is to start negotiations for free trade deal with Indonesia
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that Brazil will use its current presidency of Mercosur to restart negotiations for a free trade agreement with Indonesia. Speaking during a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo...
Israeli occupation forces block missile coming from Yemen
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A missile fired from Yemen toward Israel was intercepted in the early hours of Thursday, according to statements from the Israeli military. The launch triggered air raid sirens across multiple locations, including Tel Aviv. Emergency...
ASEAN Diplomats Warn Against Unilateral Tariffs
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Unilateral tariffs are deemed “counterproductive and risk exacerbating global economic fragmentation,” stated a joint declaration by senior diplomats from Southeast Asian countries on Friday. Highlighting their “concern” about escalating...
Former European Diplomat Criticizes Netanyahu
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Europe’s ex-chief diplomat strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s choice to put forward US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He described the move as an action by an "alleged war criminal" honoring...
US Imposes Sanctions on UN Rapporteur
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States introduced sanctions on Wednesday against Francesca Albanese, the UN Human Rights Council's Special Rapporteur, accusing her of attempting to instigate action by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against US and...
Israeli Army Says It Intercepted Missile Launched from Yemen
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Sunday, following air raid sirens that were heard across several regions of the country. An army statement confirmed the interception...
Trump still looking for major wins on the global stage after budget battle victory at home
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the third time in his second term this week, shortly after securing a major victory for his domestic policy agenda in the budget bill passed by Congress. Netanyahu’s...
Iran, Qatar reaffirm shared vision, defense bilateral ties
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran and Qatar have reiterated their strong defense ties and shared political alignment following the recent 12-day conflict involving Iran and Israel, highlighting their continued partnership in regional security matters. General Mousavi...
Israel wants to relocate Gaza population to single ‘humanitarian city’
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel is reportedly planning to relocate the entire population of Gaza into a newly constructed “humanitarian city” in the ruins of Rafah, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz. The plan, which has drawn fierce criticism, envisions...
Sanders, Omar Condemn Netanyahu’s Visit to Washington
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar sharply condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week, as Israel's military campaign in Gaza continues to claim lives, with more than 57,500...
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Strikes Claim Over Twenty Lives Since Saturday Morning
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Medical sources report that Israeli military operations across Gaza have resulted in at least 21 fatalities and numerous casualties since Saturday morning began. A strike targeting a former school serving as a displacement shelter in Gaza...
Sanders, Omar states war criminals like Netanyahu shouldn’t be welcomed
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, which comes as Israel continues its intense military campaign in the Gaza Strip. The conflict has...
Trump states possible Gaza truce soon
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump stated that a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be finalized as early as next week, pointing to what he called a “positive” reply from the Palestinian group to a U.S.-backed plan, according to...