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Amnesty Criticizes Israel’s “Tactical Pause”
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Amnesty International has sharply condemned Israel’s newly declared “tactical pause” in its military actions within Gaza, branding the measure as “desperately insufficient” in light of what it describes as an ongoing genocide against the...
Trump threatens Iran over nuclear enrichment
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran’s nuclear facilities could face renewed bombing if Tehran resumes uranium enrichment. This follows Iran’s pledge to restore nuclear sites damaged in last month’s joint U.S.-Israeli strikes,...
Netherlands Backs EU’s Potential Move Regarding Israel
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced on Monday that the Netherlands is ready to endorse a pause in Israel’s involvement in the European Union’s Horizon research initiative, should Brussels determine that Israel is hindering the...
Putin, Netanyahu Address Syria’s Stability, Iran Nuclear Issue in Call
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Monday, according to an official Kremlin announcement. During the call, Putin highlighted the critical need to maintain Syria’s unity,...
Netherlands Supports Israel Suspension from EU if Gaza Aid Blocked
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced Monday that the Netherlands is ready to back a suspension of Israel’s involvement in the European Union’s Horizon research initiative, should the EU determine that Israel is hindering...
UK Declares Plan to Recognize Palestine in 2029
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom is poised to officially recognize the state of Palestine before the next general election, scheduled for 2029, according to a government minister on Monday. Jonathan Reynolds, the Business and Trade Secretary, told...
Trump Threatens Renewed Strikes If Iran Resumes Nuclear Activity
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, stating that its nuclear facilities could be targeted again if Tehran resumes uranium enrichment. Iran, which maintains that its nuclear activities are strictly peaceful, has...
UK Aims to Recognize Palestinian State
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom intends to formally acknowledge the State of Palestine prior to the next general election scheduled for 2029, a senior official stated on Monday. During an interview with a news agency, Secretary of State for Business...
Israeli drones fly above Handala aid vessel heading to Gaza
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Freedom Flotilla Coalition reported late Friday that a swarm of drones was seen flying above the aid vessel Handala, sparking fears that the ship could face an imminent interception, possibly by Israeli or NATO forces. According to a...
Turkish FM voices concern about rising tensions in Syria
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan voiced serious concerns about escalating conflicts in Syria, particularly the clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern region, cautioning that such tensions threaten the country’s...
Turkey's exports to Africa witness surge, nearing billions of dollars
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s exports to Africa have surged, nearing $10 billion in the first half of 2025, according to the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TIM). Morocco leads as the top African importer of Turkish goods, bringing in $1.8 billion, benefiting...
Egypt vows security backing for Sahel nations
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has pledged to provide technical, logistical, and institutional assistance to Mali to help restore security and stability amid ongoing jihadist violence. Since 2012, Mali has faced deadly attacks...
Israel draws new map
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel's parliament has passed a symbolic resolution calling for the swift extension of Israeli sovereignty over Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and the Jordan Valley, a move critics say amounts to a de facto redrawing of the...
Israeli minister claims ‘all of Gaza will be Jewish’
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu has drawn widespread condemnation after declaring that Israel should not concern itself with hunger in Gaza and suggesting the entire territory should become Jewish. In an interview with Radio Kol...
Iran to host IAEA technical team within weeks
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has confirmed plans to host a technical team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the coming weeks, according to official statements. A senior Iranian official announced that the delegation's arrival is scheduled for...
Iran issues warning to US destroyer approaching Iranian territorial waters
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) An Iranian Navy helicopter issued a warning to a U.S. destroyer approaching Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, prompting the vessel to alter its course, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The...
Iran orders closure of government offices across twenty-two provinces
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid soaring temperatures and a severe drought, Iranian officials have ordered the closure of government offices across 22 provinces, including the capital, and have shortened work hours in four additional provinces to cope with...
Vermont’s Turkey Brood Survey Continues thru August
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
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July 28, 2025
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says Vermonters are logging onto the wild turkey brood survey to report their observations, but the department is urging people to continue to do so through the end of August. If you see a flock of turkeys...
US Deploys THAAD Interceptors in Israel
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) During a 12-day armed conflict in June, the United States deployed approximately a quarter of its stockpile of advanced THAAD missile interceptors in response to a barrage of over 500 ballistic missiles launched by Iran at Israel,...
Vermont’s Turkey Brood Survey Continues thru August
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
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July 28, 2025
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says Vermonters are logging onto the wild turkey brood survey to report their observations, but the department is urging people to continue to do so through the end of August. If you see a flock of turkeys...