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Iran halts collaboration with UN nuclear watchdog
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered an end to cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following parliamentary approval of a bill passed in response to recent Israeli and US military strikes on Iranian...

Turkish Repkon Partners with Norway's Nammo to Launch Artillery Facility
(MENAFN) Repkon, a leading Turkish defense company, is set to build a state-of-the-art 155-millimeter artillery ammunition filling facility, as part of a strategic agreement with Norwegian defense contractor Nammo. This initiative aims to bolster...

Zafir Rashid and Teramir Group explore strategic developments in Abu Dhabi, Egypt, and Brazil
ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI CENTRAL CAPITAL, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Zafir Rashid is actively pursuing new experiential hospitality projects across Abu Dhabi, Egypt, and Brazil, expanding Teramir Group’s global...

Saudi Arabia’s Konoz Initiative releases documentary film: ‘The Destination’
The Film showcases Saudi Arabia’s realization of Vision 2030 RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Konoz, a Saudi Ministry of Media initiative, has released “The Destination”, a documentary film charting the Kingdom of Saudi...

Houthis Pledge to Keep Firing Missiles at Israel
(MENAFN) The Houthis reaffirmed their unwavering backing of the Palestinian cause on Sunday, doubling down on their opposition to both Israel and the United States. During a speech marking the religious observance of Ashura, Houthi leader...

Iranian official states ‘next war with Israel will be final’
(MENAFN) A senior Iranian source has told RT that any future war between Iran and Israel would be the “last,” warning that Tehran is prepared to unleash a sustained missile barrage capable of overwhelming Israeli defenses. Speaking anonymously,...

Khamenei Makes Public Appearance at Religious Ceremony in Tehran
(MENAFN) Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, made a rare public appearance on Saturday night, attending a religious mourning ceremony in Tehran, as shown in a video released by his official website. Khamenei participated in the annual event,...

Khamenei Reappears in Public After Conflict with Israel
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance on Saturday since the conclusion of the recent conflict with Israel, participating in Ashura observances held in Tehran. The event marked a significant moment...

BBC prohibits ‘high-risk’ broadcasts following anti-Israeli calls
(MENAFN) The BBC has announced a halt to live broadcasts and recordings of performances it deems "high risk," following public outrage over a controversial set by the punk-rap group Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival. During their appearance,...

IGY Marinas Appointed Marina Operator at Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina
IGY Marinas is proud to announce it has been appointed as the marina operator for Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IGY Marinas is proud...

Turkey yearly inflation rate drops in June
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s annual inflation rate eased to 35.05% in June, slipping slightly from May’s 35.41%, and coming in under market predictions, as reported by official data. Analysts had anticipated the inflation rate for June would reach...

Innospec Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) today announced the publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s annual progress towards its sustainability commitments. The report reflects...

Egypt and Saudi Arabia: Any good relationship needs work
It is a particularly exhausting time to be an Arab foreign minister. On June 21, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan reiterated his country’s condemnation of the State of Israel’s “blatant aggression” against the Islamic Republic of...

Enhancing Capacities for the Conservation of World Heritage Sites in Iraq
Within the framework of the UNESCO/Netherlands Fund-in-Trust project “Strengthening capacities for the documentation and conservation of Properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger in Iraq”, a training workshop was organized by the World...

Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40 Awardees--Class of 2025
The 2025 Class of 40 Under 40 Reflects the Incredible Diversity and Dynamism of Arab Americans Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of its 40 Under...

Egypt: Stories of connecting loved ones
Aly Mubarak has lived in Egypt with his wife since 2005. When the conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023, they were suddenly cut off from their families and their three children, as all communication from their hometown was lost. The pain of not...

US appears to have ignored lessons from its post-Cold War unilateral, regime-change policies in Middle East
(MENAFN) The US appears to have ignored the lessons from its post-Cold War unilateral and regime-change policies in the Middle East. Instead of fostering peace and stability, these interventions resulted in country collapses, chaos, civil wars,...

Ilham Aliyev met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Khankendi
AZERBAIJAN, July 4 - Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Khankendi on July 4. During the conversation, the heads of state emphasized that Azerbaijan and...

Ilham Aliyev received Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers in Khankendi
AZERBAIJAN, July 3 - 03 July 2025, 13:50 On July 3, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in Khankendi. Rashid...

Martini Market Presale Enters Final 9 Days, Time Is Running Out to Grab $MRT
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The countdown has officially begun. With only 9 days left before the curtain closes on the highly anticipated $MRT token presale, Martini Market is making waves across the XRP Ledger...