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'Emirate Plan' could see powerful West Bank clans take power to broker Arab-Israeli peace
Daily Express
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July 10, 2025
A group of powerful clan leaders from the West Bank city of Hebron have issued a striking call for peace, recognising Israel as a Jewish state and proposing the creation of an autonomous Arab emirate to join the Abraham Accords. Sheikh Wadee’...
Iran is crucial for India's Eurasian outreach
Awaz The Voice
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July 10, 2025
PM Narendra Modi and Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during their meeting in 2016 Aditi Bhaduri When the recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel took place it put India in a tight spot. While it did not out rightly condemn Israel’s attacks on...
Syrians to return from Lebanon to start under UN-backed plan
The New Arab
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July 10, 2025
The Lebanese government is targeting between 200,000 and 400,000 returns this year under the plan [Getty/file photo] Thousands of Syrian refugees are set to return from Lebanon this week under the first, UN-backed plan providing financial...
Iran Update, July 9, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that undermine regional stability...
'Iran’s Nuclear Programme Is For Peaceful Purposes Only,' Says Envoy Mohseni Fard
Free Press Journal
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An overwhelming number of Iranians want the country to build a nuclear bomb. However, the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, remains firmly opposed to it, said Mohseni Fard, the 60-year-old Consul-General of Iran, while addressing a select...
Syria… The Question and the Stakes of Normalization
The Syrian Observer
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July 9, 2025
While Israeli and Western media are abuzz with reports of direct and indirect Syrian-Israeli negotiations, the Syrian government, true to form, remains silent—leaving the Syrian public vulnerable to speculation, rumors, and even far-fetched...
Syria rejects federalism, calls on Kurds to join army ranks
The New Arab
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Mazloum Abdi met with President Sharaa in the presence of US envoy Tom Barrack on Wednesday [Getty/file photo] Syria reiterated its rejection of federalism on Wednesday following a meeting with a Kurdish military official, calling on Kurdish...
Turkish Foreign, Defence Ministers call on PM
The Nation
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July 10, 2025
ISLAMABAD - The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, Wednesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Prime Minister was joined by the Deputy Prime...
Israel urges UN to act on report detailing how Hamas used sexual violence on Oct. 7
The Times of Israel
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July 10, 2025
Israel urged the UN Wednesday to act on an independent report on how Hamas used sexual violence as a weapon of war during its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The United Nations has long faced Israeli criticism for reacting too slowly to the...
‘Iran’s armed forces stood up to bullying with all their might’
The News Line
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July 9, 2025
Iran’s top military commander asserts that the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces confronted the Israeli and American aggression with the full range of their capabilities and military prowess during last month’s assaults by Tel Aviv and Washington....
Israel to cut funding for hotel stays of thousands displaced by Iranian retaliation: Report
Press TV
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The Israeli regime will reportedly halt funding for hotel accommodations that have housed thousands of illegal settlers, who have been displaced as a result of Iran’s retaliation for a 12-day war that was imposed by Tel Aviv on the Islamic...
Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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In this episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews offer some inspiration for an art-infused summer with respite from the heat. Enas discusses a family day out at Saadiyat Cultural District, including a stop at teamLab Phenomena...
Turkish Foreign, Defence Ministers depart after concluding successful visit
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Turkish Foreign, Defence Ministers depart after concluding successful visit Close The visit of Turkish Foreign, Defence Ministers reinforced the bond between Pakistan and Turkiye. Published On: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:38:15 PKT...
Christian Horner let go by Red Bull after 20 years as F1 team principal
NBC News
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July 10, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Christian Horner let go by Red Bull after 20 years as F1 team principal 04:07 UP NEXT Elon Musk chatbot draws criticism for antisemitic posts 02:17...
Art Basel Qatar Unveils Inaugural Edition With Artist Wael Shawky At The Helm
Artlyst
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Artlyst News Desk: Art Basel Qatar has confirmed the launch details of its highly anticipated Qatar edition, scheduled to debut from 5–7 February 2026 at Doha’s M7 creative hub in the heart of the city’s Design District. With Preview Days on...
Iran Trots Out 100 Muslim Scholars to Proclaim Trump an ‘Enemy Against God’
Breitbart
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July 9, 2025
Iranian state media promoted a letter written by “a group of 100 Muslim scholars and intellectuals” condemning President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “enemies against God” and warning Muslim leaders that...
Turkey launching ‘Island Cyprus’ tourism campaign for occupied north
Kathimerini
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July 9, 2025
Turkey is preparing to launch an international tourism campaign promoting the Turkish-occupied northern third of Cyprus under the brand name “Island Cyprus”. For international audiences, the campaign will be rebranded as “Visit North Cyprus”,...
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Iran’s nuclear programme: It’s back to diplomacy
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran… Let’s Take A Stand Bomb Iran Our Country’s Got A Feelin’ Really Hit The Ceilin’ Bomb Iran… Tell The Ayatollah “Gonna Put You In A Box!” Bomb Iran Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran… Let’s Nuke ‘Em Woo… America’s brazen and abhorrent...
Turkey! Bowling Anime Highlights Major Plot Twist in New Trailer, Visual
Otaku USA Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Turkey! Bowling Anime Highlights Major Plot Twist in New Trailer, Visual Those who have watched all the way through the first episode of the Turkey! anime—which is ostensibly about bowling—were treated to a major plot twist at the end. For...
Christian Horner's surprising firing by Red Bull F1 raises many questions
The Athletic
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July 9, 2025
Red Bull was on top of the world at the end of the 2023 season. Untouchable and almost unbeatable. Max Verstappen had secured 19 wins en route to a third consecutive world championship, clinching the title in Qatar with five races remaining, with...