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The Gulf’s water crisis: Why cooperation is crucial — and complicated
Middle East Institute
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July 1, 2025
On June 19, false reports of an Israeli strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant sparked alarm across the Gulf. Though denied by Israeli officials, the claim traces back to a warning from Qatar’s prime minister of a potential catastrophe in the...
No Kidding: Montana Woman and Pet Goat’s 500-mile Trek for Trafficked Women
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
Pet goat joins woman on epic fundraising mission BILLINGS, MT, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A woman and her pet goat will this week start a 580-mile walk across three states to raise money to support women who have been...
One thousand participants complete study program on Sahih al-Bukhari
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Approximately 1,500 individuals have successfully completed an intensive 13-day study program in Istanbul centered on Sahih al-Bukhari, a fundamental collection of the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad, and were awarded certificates...
The balance of power in Yemen after the US-Houthi cease-fire
Middle East Institute
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June 30, 2025
The May 6 cease-fire between the United States and the Tehran-supported Houthi militia in Yemen has had a consolidating effect on the balance of power inside the war-torn state and hardened the status quo of the country’s civil war. In turn, the...
Chicago Man Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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June 27, 2025
A Chicago man was convicted today of conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) by using social media to encourage attacks on ISIS’s enemies and recruit new ISIS members. According to court documents,...
FROM BEACH BAGS TO BACKYARDS: TOP PICKS FOR SUMMER READING
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC, NC, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Summer is the season for sunshine, relaxation—and getting lost in a great book. Whether you're soaking up rays at the beach, kicking back by the pool, or enjoying a quiet...
New international truck transport system starts in Istanbul
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A new international truck transport system connecting Türkiye to Kuwait and Germany to Jordan officially launched on Friday during the “Global Transportation Corridors Forum” held in Istanbul. The announcement came from Türkiye’s...
Oil Prices See Uptick as Weaker Dollar Fuels Demand
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil prices saw a modest uptick on Monday, as traders sought to capitalize on last week's declines while a weaker US dollar fueled demand. Brent crude, the global benchmark, gained 0.37%, reaching $66.58 per barrel at 10:32 a.m. local time...
Indian expert states Tehran maintains right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful reasons
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Sunjoy Joshi, chairman of India’s Observer Research Foundation (ORF), stated at an international conference in Moscow that Iran has the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. Speaking to RT on the sidelines of the...
Spain Slams Iran’s Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Spain condemned Iran’s missile strikes targeting US military installations in both Qatar and Iraq. In an official statement, Spain’s Foreign Ministry declared, "The Spanish Government strongly condemns Iran's bombing of Qatari...
Lebanese military captures Leader of IS
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Lebanese Army has apprehended a senior figure believed to be the current leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Lebanon, marking a notable advancement in the country’s fight against terrorism. In a statement released on Tuesday,...
AWKO Secures $573 Million Judgment Against Iran for U.S. Terror Victims in Landmark Case
LFN-PREMIUM-Network – Law Firm Newswire
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June 23, 2025
Washington, District of Columbia – Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz (AWKO) announced a landmark legal victory on behalf of American victims and families affected by Iranian-sponsored terrorist attacks in Iraq. On May 30, 2025, the U.S. District...
US appears to have ignored lessons from its post-Cold War unilateral, regime-change policies in Middle East
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(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,...
Russian chess icon associated to S-Sudan coup plan
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Former world chess champion and Russian dissident Garry Kasparov has been named in connection with an alleged coup attempt in South Sudan, according to a report by Bloomberg on Wednesday. The story centers on Peter Ajak, a Harvard fellow...
Turkish Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Regional Peers
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan convened with his counterparts from Syria, Yemen, Iran, Tunisia, and Iraq in Istanbul, according to a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday. During the diplomatic exchanges,...
Hollywood planted Iran conflict story for years
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) WikiLeaks has accused Hollywood of laying the groundwork for war with Iran through entertainment media, claiming that Jewish screenwriters have inserted pro-war themes into major productions for over a decade. The allegations were posted...
Vance antagonizes US involvement in Iran-Israel conflict
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance has expressed opposition to America’s direct involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to a Reuters report citing two informed sources. The report was published shortly before...
Vance claims Trump is not ‘dumb’ like previous US presidents
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has defended the recent airstrikes on Iran, distancing them from previous American military campaigns in the Middle East. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance asserted that the operation was narrowly...
Israel’s conflict with Iran is not about nuclear arms
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Claims by Israel, the United States, and their European allies that their military actions against Iran are “pre-emptive” strikes to stop Tehran from developing nuclear weapons are unfounded and echo the false justifications used to...
Clarifying where China stands on Israel–Iran war
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) China has taken a strong diplomatic stance against Israel’s recent military actions targeting Iran, criticizing what it sees as escalating aggression reminiscent of the U.S.’s 2003 invasion of Iraq, which was justified by now-discredited...