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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC president calls for urgent collective action by states to end abhorrent suffering in Gaza
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 25, 2025
Every minute without a ceasefire risks civilian lives. The level of suffering inflicted on civilians because of warfare conducted indiscriminately and the extreme deprivation of the essentials for survival is abhorrent. People are being...
Colombia Completely Bans Coal Export to Israel
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared an absolute ban on the export of coal to Israel, stating that "not a single ton of coal" will be shipped as long as Israeli military operations continue in Gaza. This decision, reported by...
China states diplomatic method ‘only way’ to solve Iranian nuclear problem
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) China reaffirmed on Monday that a diplomatic approach remains the sole viable solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, as Iran and European nations—France, Germany, and the UK—prepare to resume talks in Istanbul. Chinese Foreign Ministry...
Colombia Enforces Complete Ban on Coal Exports to Israel
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared a complete prohibition on coal exports to Israel, vowing that "not a single ton of coal" will be shipped as Israeli military operations continue in Gaza, according to multiple media outlets....
UN states more than 87 percent of Gaza Strip under Israeli army commands
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations announced on Monday that 87.7% of the Gaza Strip falls within Israeli militarized zones, displacement orders, or areas where these overlap. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, citing the Office for the Coordination of...
Russia successfully launches Iranian satellite into orbit
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia successfully launched an Iranian communications satellite into orbit on Friday, according to the country’s space agency, Roscosmos. The Soyuz rocket lifted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East, carrying over 20...
WHO director claims Israeli forces assaulted agency’s employees residence in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, reported that Israeli forces attacked the WHO staff residence in Deir al Balah, Gaza, three times on Monday, along with the agency’s main warehouse. Staff...
Sodexo Israel, a Leader in Catering and Facility Management for Organizations and Companies, is Rolling out Beyond Oil’s Patented Solution at its Premier Catering Sites
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 28, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo Israel (Sodexo), the country’s largest provider of catering and building-maintenance services, and Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Beyond...
2025 recreational gag grouper season open Sept 1-14 in Gulf state waters
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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July 21, 2025
The 2025 recreational gag grouper season for Gulf state waters will be open Sept. 1-14 and will close at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 15. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the recreational...
Defence on SA firms registering notable trade leads at International Defence Exhibition in Türkiye
South African Government
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July 28, 2025
South African defence sector companies are generating significant trade leads at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), currently underway in Istanbul, Türkiye. These companies, supported by the Department of Trade, Industry and...
Netanyahu’s West Bank Annexation Plans Threaten Israel’s Future: Fidan
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unlikely to hesitate if conditions align with his plan to annex the occupied West Bank. Fidan cautioned that such a step would be...
UN organization director says Israel’s Gaza assistance drops are smokescreen
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel’s practice of airdropping food into Gaza does little to help the worsening humanitarian crisis and merely serves as a public relations gesture, according to Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian...
WeRide Robotaxi Secures Autonomous Driving Permit in Saudi Arabia, Products Now Licensed in Six Countries
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 28, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has announced today that its Robotaxi was granted Saudi Arabia's first Robotaxi autonomous driving permit, making it...
Media Reports U.S. Deployed Quarter of THAAD Interceptors in Iranian Attacks
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) During a fierce 12-day conflict in June, the United States expended approximately one-quarter of its advanced THAAD missile interceptors as Iran launched over 500 ballistic missiles targeting Israel, according to recent media coverage. US...
US Senator Predicts Shift in Israeli Military’s Strategy
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Lindsey Graham stated on Sunday that the Israeli Defense Forces will soon undergo "a change in tactics" in their ongoing military campaign within the Gaza Strip. Speaking with a news agency, Graham emphasized a transformation...
Yemeni Houthis Declare Escalation of Naval Blockade Against Israel
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Yemeni Houthi movement declared on Sunday its decision to intensify military actions by launching the fourth phase of its “naval blockade” against Israel, citing retaliation for the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip. In an official...
Houthis Intensify Military Operations Against Israel
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Yemeni Houthi group declared on Sunday its decision to "escalate" its military actions and launch the fourth phase of its "naval blockade" against Israel, in reaction to the ongoing atrocities in the Gaza Strip. In an official...
Half dozen people murdered in terrorist assault in Iran
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A terrorist attack on Saturday in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province left at least six people dead and 22 others injured, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Among the victims were a mother and her...
U.S. Senator Signals Change in Israel’s Gaza Tactics
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Lindsey Graham indicated Sunday that the Israeli military is preparing to adopt "a change in tactics" in its ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. Addressing NBC News' Kristen Welker, Graham emphasized that the focus has shifted...
Houthis declare new round of assaults on Israel-associated vessels
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen’s Houthi rebels have declared a new phase in their campaign targeting maritime vessels, vowing to strike any commercial ship associated with Israeli ports, regardless of the ship’s national affiliation. The group has been carrying...