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Israeli Violations of Lebanese Sovereignty Persist as Beirut’s Dahiyeh Steadfastly Clears Attack Aftermath
Al Manar
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June 7, 2025
The Israeli occupation forces continued on the second day of Eid Al-Adha to violate Lebanese sovereignty and breach the ceasefire agreement in effect along the southern border. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, an Israeli glider...
Iran, Kazakhstan urge more consultations on regional, global issues
Press TV
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The foreign ministers of Iran and Kazakhstan have called for continued consultations on regional and global developments. During a meeting in Tehran on Saturday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Kazakh counterpart, Murat Abugaliuly...
Two Israeli embassy staff killed near Jewish museum in Washington
Global Times
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Two Israeli embassy employees were killed late Wednesday near a Jewish museum in Washington D.C., U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. "Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington...
Iran blasts US travel ban citing 'deep hostility' for Iranians and Muslims
The National News
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Iran on Saturday said the US travel ban on Iranian citizens and 11 other mostly Middle Eastern and African countries was a sign of a “racist mentality”. The move, which is expected to take place on June 9, is "a clear sign of the dominance of a...
Mauricio Pochettino rules himself out of contention for Tottenham job
Express & Star
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June 8, 2025
Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed the idea of a return to former club Tottenham to replace Ange Postecoglou as “not realistic”. Spurs are seeking a new head coach having sacked Postecoglou just 16 days after leading the club to Europa League...
Israel says it has retrieved the body of a 35-year-old Thai hostage who was abducted into Gaza during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war.
Associated Press
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June 7, 2025
BANGKOK (AP) — Israel says it has retrieved the body of a 35-year-old Thai hostage who was abducted into Gaza during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war. Nattapong Pinta was among 31 Thais taken by the Hamas militant group. Thailand’s...
Renegade Gaza warlord rejects Hamas control, denies Israeli ties
Israel Hayom
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June 8, 2025
In a first audio recording released on Sunday, Yasser Abu Shabab denies ties to Israel, despite Israel Hayom reporting on Israeli efforts to arm his group to counter Hamas, describes the situation in the Gaza Strip, and outlined his demands. The...
Middle East Debt Surges As External Influence Deepens
MENAFN
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June 6, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) The debt burden across the Middle East and North Africa has escalated markedly over the last decade, with many governments relying heavily on borrowing to sustain public spending amid economic challenges. This growing...
World News | Italians Vote on Citizenship, Job Protections Amid Low Awareness, Turnout Concerns
Latestly
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June 8, 2025
Rome, Jun 8 (AP) Italians vote over two days starting Sunday on referendums that would make it easier for children born in Italy to foreigners to obtain citizenship, and on providing more job protections. But apparent low public awareness risks...
UNRWA reacts to Israeli ban on international journalists
Mehr News Agency
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June 8, 2025
“This is unprecedented in any other conflict in modern history,” Lazzarini said in a statement posted on his official X account on Friday. He stated that Israeli authorities have blocked international journalists from entering Gaza since the war...
Bowen: Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes - how governments respond could haunt them for years
BBC
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ShareSave Even wars have rules. They don't stop soldiers killing each other but they're intended to make sure that civilians caught up in the fighting are treated humanely and protected from as much danger as possible. The rules apply equally to...
Saudi Arabia to Host FIBA Asia Cup 2025: A New Era for Middle East Sports
Times of Dubai
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June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- The FIBA Asia Cup 2025 is making headlines as it heads to Saudi Arabia. This is a landmark event in Middle East sports. The occasion will assemble the best ones in basketball from Asia. Players and fans are...
Iran blasts US travel ban blaming 'deep hostility' for Iranians and Muslims
The National News
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Iran on Saturday said the US travel ban on Iranian citizens and 11 other mostly Middle Eastern and African countries was a sign of a “racist mentality”. The move, which is expected to take place on June 9, is "a clear sign of the dominance of a...
Syria receives investment boost six months after Assad's fall
News.Az
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In the six months since former President Bashar Al Assad’s regime fell, Syria has drawn increasing international investment and aid commitments as it works to rebuild its devastated economy. This rapid influx of investment marks a stark contrast...
Israeli lies about massacres at U.S.-run aid sites in Gaza crumble under scrutiny
Radio Habana Cuba
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June 7, 2025
By Robert Inlakesh / PRESS TV Israeli occupation forces have repeatedly shot Palestinian civilians near the new privatized US aid sites in Gaza, yet it wasn’t until last Sunday’s massacre that they began concocting false narratives in an attempt...
Syria receives major wave of investments in six months since Assad's fall
The National News
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Syria has attracted growing international investment and aid commitments in the six months since the fall of the regime of former president Bashar Al Assad, as the country seeks to rebuild its shattered economy. This rapid influx of investment...
Middle East: Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut suburb
Deutsche Welle
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June 6, 2025
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Iran favors talks while it will never accept bullying
Mehr News Agency
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June 7, 2025
Speaking in a meeting with visiting Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu in Tehran on Saturday, President Pezeshkian stated that Iran does not accept others making decisions about the future and...
Egypt’s tourism sees 25% surge in early 2025, defying regional challenges
Egypt Independent
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June 7, 2025
Despite facing persistent geopolitical challenges in the region, Egypt’s tourism sector has experienced a notable increase in visitor arrivals, as reported by the Egyptian Cabinet. According to data from the Egyptian government’s Media Center,...
Egypt & Cyprus Discuss Regional Stability
Sada Elbalad
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June 7, 2025
Sat 07 Jun 2025 | 03:29 PM Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty, received a phone call on Saturday, June 7th, from his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos. The call came as part of ongoing efforts to...