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Pakistan’s ability to thread the needle in relations with the US and Iran tested by the Israel-Iran war
Middle East Institute
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July 9, 2025
The announcement of a cease-fire between Iran and Israel, after 12 days of war, was met with relief in Pakistan. As tensions escalated between the two archrivals, particularly following the June 21 US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities,...
U.S. and Israel Pledge to Work Together to Unleash AI Innovation with New Memorandum of Understanding
U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, chair and vice chair of the National Energy Dominance Council, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration on energy and...
Iran rejects claims of wanting to talk to US
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has denied making any request to engage in direct talks with the United States, according to statements from the country's Foreign Ministry. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed recent comments made by U.S....
Iran Refutes Trump's Claim of Requesting Talks
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran dismissed on Tuesday the statement made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that Tehran had requested a meeting concerning its nuclear program. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei firmly stated, “We have not...
Palestinian Envoy Urges EU to Suspend Israel Agreement
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestine’s representative in Austria, Salah Abdel Shafi, has urged the European Union to halt its Association Agreement with Israel “until Israel complies with the terms of the agreement.” This appeal reflects growing dissatisfaction...
Turkish technology company is set to showcase new innovation
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish technology firm Radio Teknoloji is set to showcase its latest innovation in wireless connectivity, known as Astradrive, at the upcoming International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), which will be held from July 22 to 27 at the...
Fire Erupts at Egypt Telecom Hub, Leaving Four Dead, 27 Injured
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating fire erupted Monday at a central telecommunications hub in downtown Cairo, claiming the lives of at least four individuals and leaving 27 others injured, according to a statement from Egypt's Health Ministry released...
Russian oil company expands existence in Egypt
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian oil giant Lukoil has inked a new agreement with Egypt’s South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to begin oil exploration in the Eastern Desert, the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced...
Palestine’s Ambassador to Austria Pressures EU to Suspend Israel Pact
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestine’s Ambassador to Austria, Salah Abdel Shafi, is urging the European Union to freeze its Association Agreement with Israel “until Israel complies with the terms of the agreement.” In response to intensifying public outcry, the EU...
Iran Refutes Trump’s Assertion of Seeking Nuclear Talks
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Iran refuted President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran had sought a meeting regarding its nuclear program. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei firmly stated, “We have not submitted any request to the US side regarding a...
Author Seeks Thoughtful Early Readers for Bold New Take on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Published nonfiction author Steven C. Markoff is inviting dedicated Beta Readers to preview and provide feedback on his forthcoming nonfiction book, "An Improbable Solution to...
Syria calls for investment to help revive nation’s damaged infrastructure
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria's energy minister Mohammed al-Bashir on Monday made a public appeal for investment to help revive the country's severely damaged energy infrastructure. "It is no secret that we are facing enormous challenges in the energy sector,...
Israel attacks Lebanon, murdering two people
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Two individuals, including a Hezbollah fighter, were killed on Monday afternoon in separate Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon, according to local sources. One of the strikes hit a vehicle in Deir Kifa, located in the Tyre region,...
Israeli Air Raids Claim Two Lives in Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Two individuals, including a Hezbollah operative, were killed Monday afternoon in separate Israeli drone attacks targeting southern Lebanon, Lebanese sources confirmed. According to local media, one strike hit a vehicle in Deir Kifa...
Syrian Energy Chief Calls for Investment in Rebuilding War-Torn Sector
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Syria’s energy minister Mohammed al-Bashir emphasized the urgent need for fresh investment to rebuild the country’s severely damaged energy infrastructure. Speaking at the launch of the 6th Syria International Exhibition for...
Iran announces number of murderers from Israeli attacks
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran announced that the number of people killed in Israeli attacks between June 13 and 24 has reached 1,060, according to statements made by the head of the country’s Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, Saeed Ohadi. Speaking...
Turkish TOBB Set for Damascus Visit, Backs Syria’s Recovery
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) is set to send a delegation to Damascus within days to examine potential contributions to Syria’s reconstruction efforts and the revival of its private sector, TOBB President...
Iran Reports 1,060 Fatalities from Israeli Strikes
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from Israeli airstrikes on Iran between June 13 and June 24 has climbed to 1,060, according to Saeed Ohadi, head of Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs. Speaking in a televised appearance on Iranian...
Iran's President Accuses Netanyahu of Misleading U.S.
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has alleged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long attempted to mislead American leaders by promoting the belief that Iran is intent on acquiring nuclear arms. During a conversation...
Iran’s Leader says Netanyahu fabricated nuclear threats for four decades
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of misleading U.S. presidents for decades by promoting the false claim that Iran aims to develop nuclear weapons. In an interview aired Monday with...