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Israeli Minister Intrudes into Al-Aqsa Mosque
MENAFN
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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...
Building Syria’s new army: Future plans and the challenges ahead
Middle East Institute
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June 13, 2025
After leading the lighting campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Dec. 8, 2024, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president, quickly began working to form a unified national army, dismantle the existing factions, and centralize all...
Syria Gives Access to Chemical Weapons Sites
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Izumi Nakamitsu, the United Nations' top official for disarmament affairs, expressed approval on Thursday regarding Syria’s fresh collaboration with international chemical weapons inspectors. The interim leadership in Damascus is now...
Trump Leaves G7 Summit Early
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Washington, DC on Monday evening, concluding his attendance at the G7 summit in Canada earlier than planned, according to the White House. White House spokesperson Karoline...
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Fourth Health Working Group Meeting of the South African G20 Presidency
South African Government
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June 11, 2025
Distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues, and dear friends, On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa, it is with immense pride and a profound sense of shared purpose that I welcome you to the 4th G20 Health...
Egypt vows to protect St. Catherine’s Monastery
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt reiterated its pledge to safeguard the religious status of the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery, nestled at the base of Mount Sinai in the Sinai Peninsula and officially linked to the Greek Orthodox Church. This commitment was...
Israel loses most committed EU backers
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany, traditionally one of Israel’s closest allies in Europe, is reassessing its military and trade relationship with the country, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. This unexpected shift comes as the humanitarian situation in Gaza...
Syria allows entry to chemical arms locations to international investigators
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN’s top disarmament official, Izumi Nakamitsu, on Thursday acknowledged Syria’s recent willingness to work with international inspectors by granting complete access to chemical weapons facilities. This development marks a shift in...
Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Prime Minister of Canada
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June 13, 2025
CANADA, December 6 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Prime Minister Carney recognized the UAE’s leadership in artificial...
At Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, Minister Fajon warns of detained civilians, including journalists
Slovenia Government
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June 11, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 11 - A complete and unconditional ceasefire is now more urgent than ever. It is equally essential to find those responsible for crimes committed: "The Russian leadership must be held accountable for war crimes, crimes against...
As tension with Iran escalates, US Embassy prohibits employee travel
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid escalating regional unrest, the US Embassy in Israel has implemented new security restrictions for its personnel, according to official communications. Staff and their family members are now barred from traveling beyond the central...
China Warns Citizens Against Working in Israeli Territories
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) China issued a public advisory on Wednesday cautioning its nationals in Israel against accepting jobs in settlements located in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. According to reports by state-run media, the government emphasized that...
Minister Roland Lamola: Launch of South Africa-Finland Youth Peace Mediators Programme
South African Government
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June 10, 2025
Programme Director, Ambassador Dlomo, Honourable Minister Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ambassador Pekka Metso, Embassy of Finland, Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Director General of DIRCO, Mr Dangor,...
Media reports former British Premier threatening ICC on Israel
MENAFN
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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...
U.S. Embassy in Israel Reports Travel Restrictions
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Embassy in Israel released a security warning on Thursday, banning its personnel from journeys beyond the broader regions of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Beersheba. This measure comes in response to concerns over a potential...
Karaoke App Market Expansion: Key Innovations, Major Players, and Regional Opportunities
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
Global Karaoke App Market size is set to expand from USD 6.83 Billion in 2025 to USD 16.34 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.19%. PUNE, INTERNATIONAL, INDIA, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Karaoke App Market Report: Growth,...
Bitget Opens Doors for Syrian Users Enabling Full-Service Suite of Products
Chainwire
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June 12, 2025
Victoria, Seychelles, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has now enabled the onboarding of Syrian citizens on the platform. This comes following the recent suspension of OFAC sanctions. Syrian...
Memo: Governor Kathy Hochul’s Appearance Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
New York State Office of the Governor
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June 12, 2025
TO: Interested Parties FROM: Office of Governor Kathy Hochul DATE: June 12, 2025 RE: Governor Kathy Hochul’s Appearance Before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform...
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...