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EU officially prepares list of sanctions against Israel genocidal acts
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is reportedly preparing a formal list of possible sanctions targeting Israel, citing alleged human rights abuses during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. According to reports, the EU’s diplomatic service is expected to...
Houthis state they will attack US naval vessels if they fire at Iran
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Yemeni Houthi movement declared on June 21 that it would target U.S. naval vessels if the United States launches military actions against Iran. In a statement broadcast by their media outlet, a Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya...
Putin, Iraqi PM Hold Talks on Regional Events
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) In a phone call on Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views on unfolding global and regional events. According to a statement released by media, the Iraqi leader voiced...
Columbia University Negotiates Deal with Trump
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The board of trustees at Columbia University, located in New York City, convened on Sunday to deliberate over the conditions of a possible arrangement with the Trump administration that could reinstate part of the university’s suspended...
Erdogan Engages in Talks with UN, Qatari, Pakistani Figures
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan convened a series of high-level gatherings in Istanbul on Saturday, holding talks with the UN Alliance of Civilizations high envoy, Qatar’s prime minister, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian...
EU-Israel Association Agreement: The cost of inaction is measured in lives
Oxfam
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June 23, 2025
EU foreign affairs ministers will meet on Monday, 23 June, for the Foreign Affairs Council. On the table for discussion is the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement states “Relations...
Iran Denies Missile Allegations
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has rebuffed accusations made by Israel on Tuesday, which alleged that Tehran had fired fresh missiles into Israeli territory following the declaration of a ceasefire. Iranian authorities firmly denied these assertions and reaffirmed...
Russia Blasts U.S. Attacks on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations strongly criticized the recent U.S. missile and bombing attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, accusing the Western members of the Security Council of double standards. Vassily...
Erdogan Warns Against "New Sykes-Picot"
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning on Saturday against what he described as a potential "new Sykes-Picot order" being imposed on the Middle East. Speaking during the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign...
New wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A wave of Israeli airstrikes targeted the western Yemeni city of Al Hudaydah early Monday, according to media sources aligned with the Houthi group. “Israeli enemy aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes on Al Hudaydah,” reported a...
Iran's Supreme Leader Resurfaces After War with Israel
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance on Saturday since the conclusion of the recent conflict with Israel, joining Ashura observances in Tehran. Khamenei had been noticeably absent from the...
Egypt, Oman Demand Peace Talks Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) In a phone call on Sunday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said exchanged views on the escalating tensions in the Middle East, focusing particularly on Iran and Gaza. The Egyptian leader...
Khamenei Reappears in Public After Conflict with Israel
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance on Saturday since the conclusion of the recent conflict with Israel, participating in Ashura observances held in Tehran. The event marked a significant moment...
Iran’s Supreme Leader makes comeback since Israel’s attacks
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, appeared in public on Saturday for the first time since the recent war with Israel, attending Ashura ceremonies in Tehran. Khamenei had been absent during the initial Muharram observances...
Houthis Threaten to Target U.S. Ships Over Iran Strike
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen’s Houthi faction issued a stern warning on Saturday, declaring that it would strike U.S. naval vessels in the Red Sea if Washington launches military action against Iran. "If America is involved in the attack and aggression against...
Spanish Steel Manufacturer Ends Trade with Israel
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Sidenor, a leading Spanish steel manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that it will cease all trade with Israel, according to local reports. This move follows revelations last month by an Irish news outlet, which disclosed that Sidenor had...
Venice is becoming theme park for billionaires like Bezo
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza has been described as a major development in the ongoing genocide, yet numerous questions remain unresolved — chief among them: will Hamas agree to the terms that Israel is reportedly willing to...
U.S. Supports Israel Amid West Bank Annexation Calls
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States reaffirmed its support for Israel and its national security choices on Wednesday, even as leading Israeli officials advocated for the annexation of the occupied West Bank. However, American officials avoided addressing...
Switzerland Disbands Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a highly controversial aid group supported by both Israel and the United States, is being formally disbanded in Geneva, as reported by a Swiss broadcaster on Wednesday. Established earlier this...
UK Police Initiate Criminal Investigation into ‘Death to the IDF’ Chant
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) British authorities announced on Monday that a criminal investigation has been initiated into Bob Vylan’s performance at the Glastonbury Festival over controversial chants made by the band’s frontman. The investigation follows a review of...