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Bitget Opens Doors for Syrian Users Enabling Full-Service Suite of Products
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 12, 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has now enabled onboarding of Syrian citizens on the platform. This comes following the recent suspension of OFAC sanctions....
To the participants of the 2nd Meeting of Ministers and Heads of Institutions in Charge of Family Affairs and Social Policy of the Organization of Turkic States on the theme “The Role of Women in Modern Society: Sustainable Development and Traditional …
President of Azerbaijan
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June 12, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, June 12 - 12 June 2025, 10:36 Distinguished participants of the meeting, I warmly greet you on the occasion of the opening of the 2nd meeting of the Ministers and Heads of Institutions in charge of Family Affairs and Social Policy of...
Greta Thunberg gets deported by Israeli authorities
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel after being detained aboard a Gaza-bound civilian vessel intercepted by the Israeli Navy. Thunberg and three other activists were flown out of the country early...
16th IIICF Opens on 11 June Gathering Over 3,500 International Politicians and Businesspeople to Foster Infrastructure Connectivity
Macao Government News
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June 12, 2025
MACAU, June 12 - The opening ceremony of the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition was held on 11 June. Over 3,500 delegates from more than 70 countries and regions, including nearly 70 ministerial-level...
IAEA says Israel threats against Iran is possible to spiral
MENAFN
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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
MENAFN
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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...
Gaza’s Internet, Phone Services Collapse Following Israeli Attacks
MENAFN
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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...
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Calls for De-escalation in West Bank
MENAFN
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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...
Sixth Round of U.S.-Iran Indirect Talks Resumes in Oman
MENAFN
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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...
UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Ministers
MENAFN
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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...
Professor Lin Xiang Xiong Awarded Gold Medal of Honor by the Ligue Universelle Du Bien Public
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
Singapore, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renowned humanitarian-artist Professor Lin Xiang Xiong (“Professor Lin”) and founder of the upcoming Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery in Penang, was recently awarded the Gold Medal of Honor by the Ligue...
Minister John Steenhuisen: TMR Conference
South African Government
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June 9, 2025
"The South African Road to Food Security for the Dairy and Red Meat Industry and Product Exports" Chairperson, industry leaders, producers, exporters, government colleagues, honoured guests, Thank you for the invitation to open this important...
Turkish Lawmakers Re-Elect Numan Kurtulmus as Speaker of Parliament
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Turkish lawmakers reinstated Numan Kurtulmus, a prominent figure from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), as the speaker of parliament. Representing Istanbul, Kurtulmus secured a decisive victory in the third round...
President Trump’s Middle East Trip Drives Record Week for Commerce Department’s Commercial Advocacy and Diplomacy Programs
International Trade Administration - Washington D.C.
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June 6, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 6, 2025 Contact: Office of Public Affairs Email: publicaffairs@trade.gov Phone: 202-482-3809 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that its commercial advocacy program—and broader...
Egyptian President Calls for Middle East Nuclear-Free Zone
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi underscored the urgent need to create a Middle East free of nuclear weapons, according to an official statement from the Egyptian presidency. This declaration came during a Cairo meeting...
Saudi Arabia Entertainment and Amusement Market Forecast and Competitive Analysis Report 2025-2033 Featuring Al Hokair, Fakieh, Saudi Aramco, E-PLUS, Time, First Entertainment, Belle Gate, & Marvel - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Business Wire
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June 11, 2025
The "Saudi Arabia Entertainment and Amusement Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Saudi Arabia Entertainment and Amusement Market is expected...
US Secretary of State hosts UAE foreign minister in Washington
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Washington, DC on Tuesday for discussions. Rubio noted on social media, “we discussed economic opportunities, regional...
Spain Denounces Israeli Drone Attack on Gaza Humanitarian Office
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain condemned an Israeli drone attack on Wednesday that struck the Gaza office of humanitarian group Doctors of the World, resulting in eight fatalities, including four children. The Spanish Foreign Ministry reported that the strike hit...
U.S. Secretary of State, Emirati Foreign Minister Hold High-Level Discussions
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio received United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Washington, D.C., initiating high-level discussions. "We discussed economic opportunities, regional security,...
Independent Scotland Pledges to Sever Diplomatic Relations with Israel
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the UK Parliament declared Tuesday that an independent Scotland, governed by the SNP, would sever diplomatic relations with Israel and shut down its embassies. Speaking on a podcast,...