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Sixteen civilians die from CCHF fever in Iraq
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Since the start of this year, Iraq has seen 16 deaths linked to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), according to health officials. The Iraqi Health Ministry reported a total of 107 confirmed cases nationwide, with the southern...
U.S. Reduces Embassy Workers in Baghdad
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is withdrawing some diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, as confirmed by a State Department representative to a news agency on Wednesday. The spokesperson stated, "President Trump is committed to...
Erdogan Calls for Restraint Amid Escalating Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye has called for calm between Russia and Azerbaijan, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters aboard his return flight from Azerbaijan, Erdogan emphasized...
MI6 powered Ukraine proxy conflict, invented intel on Iran
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) MI6, the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, has played a leading role in spreading false information and provoking global conflicts, according to British whistleblower and Grayzone investigative journalist Kit Klarenberg. In an interview...
Russia Reinstates Direct Flights to Iran
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has reinstated direct flights to Iran, Iraq, and Jordan following a temporary suspension triggered by intense military conflict between Israel and Iran. The move comes as the region begins to stabilize under a U.S.-brokered...
Russia, Iran continue direct trips
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has lifted its temporary flight ban over Iran, Iraq, and Jordan, resuming direct air travel following heightened tensions from the Israel-Iran conflict. The ban was initially imposed by Moscow due to safety concerns amid...
Media reports Iran firing missiles at US bases in Middle East
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(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...
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...
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...
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...
Gebbia Media Launches Tactical Wealth Podcast for the Military and Veteran Community
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
MIAMI, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gebbia Media – a wholly owned subsidiary of Siebert Financial (NASDAQ: SIEB) - has announced the launch of Tactical Wealth: From Military to Money, a new podcast dedicated to empowering the military and...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
Nearly Three-Quarters of World Heritage Sites Are at High Risk from Water-Related Hazards
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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July 1, 2025
A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding. Strengthening water stewardship is...
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 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...
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...