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Israel says it murdered Hamas co-creator associated to October 7 assault
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that it had killed senior Hamas commander Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a key figure in the group's military wing and reportedly one of the architects of the October 7, 2023 assault on...
Iranian press reports ‘Israel doomsday clock’ intact
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed on Monday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had targeted the so-called ‘Israel Doomsday Clock’ in central Tehran during their recent strikes. Katz stated that the attacks, ordered by Prime...
Ships in Red Sea fake association to Russia, China to avoid assaults
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a Reuters report published Thursday, ships navigating the Red Sea and Persian Gulf are falsely broadcasting Russian or Chinese affiliations to avoid becoming targets amid growing regional tensions. The report cites data from...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: European Parliament committee probes human rights in EU-Southern Neighbourhood deals ― EU approves €4 billion aid to Egypt ― Sudanese refugees fleeing Egypt ― Italian NGOs demand end to Italy-Libya co-operation ― EU allocates €202…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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June 26, 2025
The European Parliament (EP) Subcommittee on Human Rights has organised a public hearing on the human rights implications of the EU’s memoranda of understanding (MoU) with its partners in the Southern Neighbourhood. The EP has approved €4 billion...
Houthis claim responsibility for launching ballistic missiles on Israel
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed responsibility for launching a ballistic missile at what they described as a "sensitive" target in southern Israel. The strike triggered air raid sirens across several regions of Israel for the...
Egyptian President, British PM discuss aftermath of Iran-Israel ceasefire
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone to discuss the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, encouraging diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully, according to official...
Spain exposes ‘double standards’ on Russia, Israel
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has criticized the European Union for applying double standards by imposing extensive sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, while failing to take comparable measures against Israel amid its...
Vessels in Red Sea claim ties to Russia, China
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Vessels navigating the Red Sea and Persian Gulf have increasingly been sending misleading signals about their national affiliations, falsely claiming ties to Russia and China in an effort to avoid potential attacks, according to reports...
Erdogan cautions against building "new Sykes-Picot order" in Middle East
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday cautioned against the formation of a "new Sykes-Picot order" in the Middle East, calling for greater unity among Islamic nations to resist Israeli aggression and regional destabilization....
Starmer, Qatari Emir Discuss Middle East Tensions
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Tuesday to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East, as stated by 10 Downing Street. During the call, Starmer...
Tunisia Slams U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Tunisia has forcefully condemned the overt Israeli aggression targeting Iran, alongside the recent U.S. missile strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to an official declaration from the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued...
UN Special Rapporteur Demands Sanctions Against Israel
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur, urged the immediate imposition of sanctions on Israel, describing its actions in Gaza as genocide and one of the darkest chapters in history. Speaking during official meetings in...
Deadly Explosion Kills Israeli Army Personnel in Gaza
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli officer and six soldiers were killed when their armored vehicle detonated an explosive device in southern Gaza, the Israeli military announced Wednesday. The explosion occurred east of Khan Younis, representing one of the most...
Erdogan expresses support for truce between Iran, Israel
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support on Tuesday for reports of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, urging both sides to honor the truce completely. “We welcome the news, coming late last night, that a...
Secretary Kennedy defends MAHA budget cuts before Congress
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
Secretary Kennedy defended the Trump Administration's proposed budget cuts to the HHS before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Health. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This morning, Secretary Kennedy...
France denounces Israel’s airstrikes on Gaza aid distribution center
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) France issued a strong condemnation on Tuesday over Israeli airstrikes that struck civilians gathered near an aid distribution site in Gaza, resulting in heavy casualties. "France condemns the Israeli strikes that hit civilians gathered...
Journalist Wins Settlement After ABC Fires Her Over Gaza Post
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian journalist Antoinette Lattouf has successfully claimed unlawful termination against the public broadcaster ABC, securing an award of AUD $70,000 (approximately $45,511), according to reports on Wednesday. The Federal Court...
Journalist Wins Unfair Termination Case Against ABC
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian reporter Antoinette Lattouf successfully won her wrongful termination case against the national broadcaster ABC, receiving AUD$70,000 (approximately USD45,511), according to local news outlets on Wednesday. The Federal Court...
Turkish FM phones Chinese counterpart to discuss regional issues
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation on Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, as well as the worsening humanitarian...
Minister Fajon: Urgent return to diplomacy and political dialogue needed in the Middle East
Government of Slovenia
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June 23, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 23 - With regard to the broader Middle East region, ministers focused on recent developments in Iran. In this context, Minister Fajon reiterated Slovenia’s call for restraint on all sides in actions that could escalate tensions in...