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Former European Diplomat Criticizes Netanyahu
(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...

Iran, Qatar reaffirm shared vision, defense bilateral ties
(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...

UK Police Opens Probe into Glastonbury Performance
(MENAFN) British law enforcement authorities announced on Monday that they have commenced a formal criminal investigation into the rap-punk group Bob Vylan, following their contentious appearance at the Glastonbury Music Festival over the weekend....

UK law enforcement investigates ‘death to IDF’ chants at Glastonbury concert
(MENAFN) Police in the UK have launched an investigation following controversial anti-Israel chants during a performance at the Glastonbury music festival. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from the Israeli Embassy and UK government...

Israeli Settlers Assault Soldiers in West Bank
(MENAFN) In a sharp escalation of unrest in the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers who previously assaulted Palestinians in Kafr Malik shifted their aggression toward Israeli soldiers on Saturday, according to media outlets. An Israeli...

US Lawmakers Slam Netanyahu's Washington Visit
(MENAFN) US Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar have strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent trip to Washington, D.C., amid Israel’s continued military campaign in the Gaza Strip. According to...

Spain starts criminal investigation on Netanyahu over genocidal crimes
(MENAFN) Spain’s National Court has opened a criminal investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and several high-ranking military officials. The inquiry centers on alleged war crimes and crimes...

Sydney Protest Targets Australian Firm Supplying Arms to Israel
(MENAFN) Five individuals were detained during a pro-Palestine demonstration in Sydney that escalated into violence at an Australian firm linked to arms support for Israel, according to an official statement. The protest took place outside SEC...

Hamas refuses allegations of wanting specific conditions on ceasefire
(MENAFN) Hamas has refuted a recent report that it placed specific conditions on accepting a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, calling the allegations entirely untrue. In an official statement released Sunday, the group dismissed the report from a...

Israeli Settlers Clash with Soldiers in West Bank
(MENAFN) A group of Israeli settlers who had earlier assaulted Palestinians in the village of Kafr Malik, situated in the occupied West Bank, later turned their aggression toward Israeli military personnel on Saturday, escalating tensions in the...

Israeli settlers get arrested after attacking IDF soldiers
(MENAFN) Six Israeli settlers were taken into custody on Saturday after they turned violent against Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant escalation following earlier assaults on Palestinians in the village of Kafr...

US revokes visas of anti-Israeli military British rap duo Bob Vylan
(MENAFN) The United States has canceled the visas of British punk-rap group Bob Vylan following their controversial set at the Glastonbury Festival, where frontman Bobby Vylan led chants deemed by many as antisemitic and inciting violence. Deputy...

Israeli airstrikes force Gazan on mass displacement
(MENAFN) A series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip has forced hundreds of Palestinian families to flee their homes, according to eyewitnesses on the ground. Local sources reported that rescue teams recovered five bodies from the rubble,...

Qatar Confirms Ongoing Talks Focus on Gaza Ceasefire Framework
(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that ongoing discussions between Israel and Hamas are centered on establishing a framework for ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Majed Al-Ansari, spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, told reporters in Doha, “The...

K92 Mining Announces Strong Q2 Production Results – 34,816 oz AuEq Produced, and Commenced Commissioning of 1.2 Mtpa Stage 3 Process Plant in June
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (“K92” or the “Company”) (TSX: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) is pleased to announce production results for the second quarter (“Q2”) of 2025 from its Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua...

Trump, Netanyahu Discuss Middle East Peace
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday evening. Trump hosted Netanyahu for a dinner meeting where they examined recent developments in the Middle East, including a...

Spain Initiates Criminal Investigation into Netanyahu Over Gaza Aid Vessel Attack
(MENAFN) Spain’s National Court initiated a criminal investigation on Tuesday targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and top military leaders for their suspected roles in war crimes and crimes against...

Rocket Grenades Attack Commercial Vessel Off Yemen’s Coast
(MENAFN) A merchant ship came under attack from multiple rocket-propelled grenades launched by small boats off the coast of Yemen’s Hodeidah port, according to a Monday report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). Initial...

South African Leader responses to Trump’s comments on BRICS
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday responded firmly to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently warned of a 10% tariff on countries aligning with what he called the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS...

S-Africa contemplates closing Israeli embassy
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Cabinet is expected to make a decision by the end of the year regarding the potential closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. This update was provided by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola...