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Protest in Tel Aviv Urges Full Hostage Deal
(MENAFN) Thousands of Israeli citizens rallied on Saturday in Tel Aviv, demanding the return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip as part of a "comprehensive deal” with Hamas. The large-scale protest called for a complete resolution to the hostage...

Thousands Protest in Tel Aviv Demanding Hostage Release
(MENAFN) Thousands of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday, rallying for the return of hostages held in Gaza and calling for a "comprehensive deal" with Hamas. According to media, the demonstrators demanded a "comprehensive and not...

Academic collaboration in focus as WTO Chairs Programme looks ahead to MC14
Since its launch in 2010, the WTO Chairs Programme has supported academic institutions in trade-related research, curriculum development and policy outreach. This year, the programme welcomed five new universities – from the Dominican Republic,...

Mongolia: Promoting Humanitarian Principles at Khaan Quest 2025
The ICRC also participated in the Field Training Exercise, engaging alongside the Mongolian Red Cross Society with four of the eleven platoons representing countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The ICRC led discussions with the platoons from...

Trump Suggests Possible Gaza Ceasefire Deal
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump indicated that a potential halt in hostilities between Israel and Hamas might be finalized as early as next week, based on what he described as a “positive” reaction from the Palestinian faction to a U.S.-led...

Israeli minister states Gaza war must proceed
(MENAFN) Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Monday that the conflict in Gaza must persist until Israel achieves a “decisive victory,” rejecting any calls for ceasefire or negotiated settlements. Speaking at a press briefing,...

Trump issues threat to Hamas
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, urging the group to accept a new American-backed ceasefire agreement or risk facing even harsher conditions. Trump stated that the deal, which Israel has reportedly already...

The Gulf’s water crisis: Why cooperation is crucial — and complicated
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...

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,...

Iran cautions Ukraine of ‘consequences’ due to recent remarks
(MENAFN) Iran has issued a formal warning to Ukraine over recent remarks by Ukrainian officials supporting the US-Israeli military campaign against Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine’s charge d’affaires on Monday to lodge a...

Trump states possible Gaza truce soon
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump stated that a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be finalized as early as next week, pointing to what he called a “positive” reply from the Palestinian group to a U.S.-backed plan, according to...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

Minister Ronald Lamola: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson, Honourable Members, We’re tabling a budget today, just over a year since the formation of the GNU. We continue to make progress in our international relations work. Honourable Members, I have just returned from Sevilla in Spain,...

Media reports Iran firing missiles at US bases in Middle East
(MENAFN) Iran has launched missile attacks on US military facilities across the Middle East, according to Iranian state media. The operation, named ‘Herald of Victory,’ reportedly targeted sites in Qatar and Iraq. Unconfirmed videos circulating...

Gaza Ceasefire Proposal Includes Ten Israeli Hostages Release
(MENAFN) A new 60-day ceasefire plan for Gaza, which includes the release of 10 Israeli hostages and the remains of 18 others, emerged in Israeli media on Thursday. The proposal, reported by an Israeli media outlet, reveals that these releases...

Trump claims Iran, Israel agreed to ceasefire
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that Iran and Israel have reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire. This statement came just hours after Iran launched missile strikes on a US military base in Qatar, in...

Italy Pledges Commitment to Ending Israeli Hostilities in Gaza
(MENAFN) Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, reiterated his country's unwavering commitment to halting Israel's military operations in Gaza at the earliest opportunity. In a statement issued by Italy's Foreign Ministry, Tajani declared,...

Jordanian, Syria’s officials meet to talk about boosting energy collaboration
(MENAFN) Jordanian and Syrian officials met in Amman on Wednesday to discuss ways to boost collaboration in energy and water sectors. Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed...

The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge enters a new era with AI on board
MONACO, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forty-two teams, twenty nations, 29 universities and more than one thousand students involved. These are the numbers of the 12th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-5 July), the event dedicated...

Jordan, Syria Forge Deeper Energy, Water Cooperation
(MENAFN) Jordan and Syria strengthened their partnership on energy and water resources during talks in Amman on Wednesday, aiming to boost bilateral collaboration in vital sectors. Jordan’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, Saleh Kharabsheh,...