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U.S. Authorizes Exit of Military Families in Middle East
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has approved the optional withdrawal of military family members from various sites across the Middle East, according to a U.S. defense representative on Wednesday. “The safety and security of our service...
SNP leader criticizes Middle East minister on lack of action
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) An autonomous Scotland governed by the Scottish National Party (SNP) would cut diplomatic relations with Israel and shut down its embassies, the party’s Westminster leader revealed in a recent interview. Speaking on a podcast, Stephen...
Iraq Denies Concerns Regarding US Staff Evacuation
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-ranking Iraqi government representative confirmed on Wednesday that the United States' choice to withdraw some nonessential embassy staff from Baghdad is part of a wider diplomatic policy encompassing various nations in the Middle...
Israel arrests Greta Thunberg aboard Gaza assistance vessel
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli naval forces have detained the crew and passengers of the civilian vessel Madleen, which was en route to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid. Among those on board were climate activist Greta Thunberg, French Member of the European...
Israel Finance Minister: beggar who makes demands
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has instructed the country’s banks to continue offering services to Israeli settlers sanctioned by the European Union, despite the legal and financial risks involved. He warned that financial...
Iran Vows Retaliation if Europe Pursues “Anti-Iran” IAEA Resolution
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued a stern warning Wednesday, cautioning that Tehran will respond forcefully if France, Britain, and Germany persist in pushing an "anti-Iran" resolution at the International Atomic Energy...
Media reports former British Premier threatening ICC on Israel
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron reportedly warned the International Criminal Court (ICC) against pursuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials, threatening to cut funding and withdraw the UK from the court’s founding treaty, the...
IAEA says Israel threats against Iran is possible to spiral
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has cautioned that escalating threats from Israel against Iran’s nuclear facilities could spiral into a disastrous conflict. According to reports, the situation...
Italian President Urges Arab Action for Gaza
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Italian Leader Sergio Mattarella condemned the deteriorating humanitarian and political conditions in Gaza as "unacceptable," emphasizing the necessity for immediate global intervention. He highlighted the importance of...
UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Ministers
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) This week, Britain chose to impose sanctions on two senior members of Israel's Cabinet in a bid "to uphold human rights and defend the prospect of a two-state solution," according to a statement by the prime minister on Wednesday. The...
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Calls for De-escalation in West Bank
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday stressed the critical need to reduce tensions in the occupied West Bank and put an immediate stop to unlawful Israeli actions that threaten the viability of a two-state solution. Safadi...
Gaza’s Internet, Phone Services Collapse Following Israeli Attacks
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Internet and phone connectivity across the Gaza Strip collapsed on Thursday following Israeli attacks targeting the region’s telecommunications infrastructure, according to the Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. The...
Sixth Round of U.S.-Iran Indirect Talks Resume in Oman
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi announced on Thursday that the sixth round of indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran is set to take place this Sunday in Muscat. He shared the update via...
Middle East and North Africa Halal Food Market Analysis Report 2025: Food Safety and Ethical Consumption, & Increasing Demand for Packaged Food Bolster Opportunities - Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
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June 11, 2025
The "Halal Food Regional Market Analysis: Middle East and North Africa" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Halal Food Regional Market was valued at USD 253.9 billion in 2025, and is projected to reach USD 380 billion...
Iran Signals Imminent Nuclear Agreement Ahead of U.S. Talks
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that a potential nuclear agreement with the United States is “within reach,” signaling fresh momentum ahead of a new round of negotiations set for Sunday in Muscat, Oman. The...
Israel-Iran collision risks ‘catastrophe’
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has warned that Israeli threats to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities could spiral into a “catastrophic” conflict. Speaking to the Financial Times, Grossi...
Iran praises Russia for targeting US bombing threat
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Iranian lawmaker has expressed gratitude to Russia for standing against US threats related to Iran’s nuclear program. Abolfazl Zohrevand, a member of Iran's parliamentary Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told RT that...
Israeli Forces Kill More Palestinians Near Gaza Aid Distribution Site
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli forces on Wednesday killed 25 Palestinians near an aid distribution point in central Gaza, backed by Israel, as the military's relentless assault on the besieged enclave continued, medical sources told a news agency. Eyewitnesses...
Israeli cabinet minister instructs banks to disregard EU sanctions
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called on domestic banks to disregard European Union sanctions imposed on certain Israeli settlers, warning financial institutions of potential consequences if they comply with the EU’s...
Israeli Minister Intrudes into Al-Aqsa Mosque
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday morning, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir forcefully entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex located in the occupied area of East Jerusalem. According to a concise announcement from the Islamic Endowment...