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S-Africa contemplates closing Israeli embassy
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July 8, 2025
(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...
truths unmistakably clear in times of war
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) In times of war, some truths are unmistakably clear. Take the so-called "Hamas-Israel War"—which is more accurately described as the Gaza Genocide, a brutal campaign by Israel against Palestinians. Their ongoing resistance, despite...
Trump, Netanyahu to Discuss Middle East Affairs
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Netanyahu departed from Tel Aviv on Sunday, heading to Washington, DC for discussions focused on...
Houthis states MAGIC SEAS sunk in Red Sea
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen’s Houthi movement announced on Monday that a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, MAGIC SEAS, which was struck the previous day, has completely sunk in the Red Sea. According to a statement broadcast by the group’s military spokesperson...
Ramaphosa Responds to Trump’s Tariff Threats
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded firmly on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose an extra 10 percent tariff on nations aligning themselves with the “anti-American polices” of the BRICS economic...
BBC prohibits ‘high-risk’ broadcasts following anti-Israeli calls
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The BBC has announced a halt to live broadcasts and recordings of performances it deems "high risk," following public outrage over a controversial set by the punk-rap group Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival. During their appearance,...
Brazilian President Condemns Multilateralism Breakdown
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva inaugurated the BRICS summit by sharply criticizing the current deterioration of multilateral cooperation amid ongoing global disputes. Speaking to representatives of 11 emerging BRICS...
Fidan Warns of Impact from Israel's Gaza Offensive
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Foreign Minister has cautioned that the ongoing conflict in Gaza, led by Israel, has undone years of progress across the region and may lead to widespread international ramifications if left unchecked. According to Turkish...
Multiple Fatalities as Israeli Attacks Target Gaza
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) At least ten individuals lost their lives and many others were wounded in a wave of Israeli air raids that have struck various parts of the Gaza Strip since the early hours of Monday, according to health officials. In Gaza City’s Al-Rimal...
Israel Rejects Hamas Amendments to Gaza Ceasefire
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel declared on Saturday that modifications introduced by Hamas to a Qatari ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip were deemed "unacceptable." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a formal statement, noting that "The changes...
Trump, Netanyahu Set to Meet at White House
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Netanyahu departed Tel Aviv on Sunday for Washington, DC, aiming to discuss critical regional matters, including a...
Protesters demand Dutch company to “cut all ties with the apartheid state of Israel”
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) In the Dutch town of Papendrecht, demonstrators gathered on Friday to oppose the export of F-35 fighter jet components by the local firm GKN Fokker, which are used by the Israeli military in its ongoing genocide in Gaza. The crowd,...
Columbia University discusses its federal funding with Trump’s government
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Columbia University is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration to restore at least part of its suspended federal funding, according to individuals familiar with the matter. Sources revealed that the university’s board of...
Columbia University Negotiates Deal with Trump
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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...
Israel initiates missions ‘Black Flag’ against Yemen
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has initiated a major bombing campaign called “Operation Black Flag” against critical infrastructure in Yemen, accusing the Houthi movement of converting ports and power facilities for military use. Announced by Defense Minister...
Israel Hits Yemen Ports with Wave of Airstrikes
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel launched a wave of airstrikes late Sunday on key Red Sea ports in Yemen’s western Hodeidah Province, intensifying its military campaign in the region. The operation began shortly after the Israeli military posted an emergency...
UNRWA Confronts USD200M Financial Crisis
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations agency dedicated to Palestine refugees, UNRWA, is confronting a severe financial crisis, with a $200 million deficit looming through the end of the year. The agency can only ensure its operations remain functional until...
U.S. Revokes Bob Vylan's Visas Over Antisemitic Allegations
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. government has revoked the visas of the British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan following a controversial set at the Glastonbury Festival, where lead singer Bobby Vylan incited chants widely perceived as antisemitic. This announcement was...
Flimsy defense for NATO warplanes unmasked by press
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK’s new nuclear-capable F-35 fighter jets are guarded by only low, five-foot (1.5m) fences and warning signs, making them susceptible to possible attacks, The Telegraph reported on Friday. This comes shortly after a vandalism...
U.S., Egypt Hold Talks on Gaza Ceasefire Deal
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff held a crucial phone conversation to review the latest developments in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks. According to the...