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Qatar Confirms Gaza Ceasefire Talks Still Active
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating a hostage exchange are actively continuing. “The meetings are ongoing in Doha regarding Gaza, and there is...
UK Apologizes for Data Leak Impacting Afghans
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has formally apologized to nearly 19,000 Afghan nationals whose private details were unintentionally disclosed in 2022. The British government also disclosed the creation of a covert initiative aimed at safeguarding...
UN Security Council Prolongs Mandates of Missions in Haiti, Yemen
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the UN Security Council unanimously approved two critical resolutions to prolong the mandates of its missions in Haiti and Yemen, reinforcing ongoing international efforts in these volatile regions. Resolution 2785 renews the...
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, UN Chief Address International Security
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a phone conversation focusing on issues of international peace and security, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry confirmed. In the discussion, Dar...
Trescon’s CARE series launches in Riyadh, powering Saudi Arabia’s $266 billion vision for a sustainable future
EIN Presswire
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July 15, 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In response to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious clean energy and sustainability vision and the global urgency for climate solutions, Trescon proudly unveils the KSA edition of CARE – the Climate...
Yemen's Houthis Reveal Fresh 50-Riyal Coin
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Yemen’s Houthi movement revealed the release of a newly minted 50-riyal coin, set to enter circulation starting Sunday, according to a media outlet run by the Houthis. The report cited an official announcement from the...
The Saudi CMA Approves a Set of Amendments Aimed at Facilitating the Process of Opening Investment Accounts for Foreign Investors
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 14, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has approved a set of amendments that includes a set of facilitations related to the procedures for opening and operating investment accounts for...
Floods in Pakistan Claim 104 Lives
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities resulting from relentless monsoon downpours and flooding across Pakistan has increased to 104, as six additional individuals perished within the past 24 hours, authorities announced on Saturday. The National...
Iran detains foreign oil tanker suspected of fuel smuggling
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker suspected of smuggling over 2 million liters (approximately 528,000 gallons) of fuel, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The vessel was stopped in the Sea of Oman due to “deficiencies in...
Local Afghan tour company invites Americans to vacation in country
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A local Afghan tour company has released an unusual promotional video inviting American tourists to visit Afghanistan, which quickly gained viral attention. The 50-second clip begins with a staged hostage scene reminiscent of Taliban...
Qatar shares favorable news of reaching truce in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that there is “positive engagement right now” between Hamas and Israel as indirect talks continue in Doha, according to Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry. While formal...
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Iranian FM
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Mecca on Tuesday to discuss regional issues and efforts to strengthen cooperation. According to the Saudi Foreign Ministry,...
Qatar PM, Egypt PM meet to enhance bilateral cooperation
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly in Doha on Tuesday to review regional developments and enhance cooperation between...
Saudi Crown Prince Holds Talks with Iranian Foreign Minister
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday in Jeddah to discuss recent developments in the region and the status of bilateral ties, Saudi media reported....
Qatar, Egypt Premiers Hold Talks on Ties, Gaza Crisis
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly to strengthen bilateral ties and address the escalating crisis...
Pakistan’s ability to thread the needle in relations with the US and Iran tested by the Israel-Iran war
Middle East Institute
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July 9, 2025
The announcement of a cease-fire between Iran and Israel, after 12 days of war, was met with relief in Pakistan. As tensions escalated between the two archrivals, particularly following the June 21 US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities,...
Smart Data & AI Summit to Power Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions and Data-Driven Future
EIN Presswire
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July 11, 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the Kingdom emerges as the digital nerve center of the Middle East, the Smart Data & AI Summit (SDAIS) 2025 is set to take center stage once again, uniting the nation’s most powerful...
Pakistan: mass layoffs at media conglomerate
National Union of Journalists
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July 8, 2025
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the prompt reinstatement of media workers at Jang Group. The media conglomerate, which operates multiple newspapers and television channels across Pakistan, has...
Virtual Keyboard Market Poised for Rapid Growth, Forecasted to Reach US$ 2 Billion by 2032
EIN Presswire
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July 16, 2025
The virtual keyboard market size is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increase in the use of mobile devices. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report published...
Ruanyun Edai Technology Signs Strategic Partnership with Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University to Scale HanLink Across Saudi Arabia
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 11, 2025
Nanchang, China, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc. (“Ruanyun” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RYET), a leading AI-powered education technology company in China, today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation...