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Afghan Returnees Face Resource Shortages
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) With increasing numbers of Afghans returning from neighboring nations, humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm about a growing emergency characterized by scarce resources, protection concerns, and unclear reintegration...
Qatar Confirms Ongoing Talks Focus on Gaza Ceasefire Framework
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that ongoing discussions between Israel and Hamas are centered on establishing a framework for ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Majed Al-Ansari, spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, told reporters in Doha, “The...
Pakistan's Military Chief Denies Foreign Assistance
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s top military commander, Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir, strongly criticized what he described as unfounded "insinuations" about "external support" during the recent "purely bilateral" hostilities with India. His remarks followed...
Saudi Hospital Achieves First Fully-Robotic Paediatric Liver Transplant
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The first application of an advanced robotic surgery system to save the life of an eight-year-old child via a left-lobe liver transplant has been hailed as a ‘remarkable demonstration of...
Afghan Repatriations from Iran Increase
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In just over a month, close to half a million Afghans have made their way back from Iran, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which relayed this information to a news agency on Monday. This wave of returns...
CENTRAL EUROPE: Austria’s first deportation to Syria prompts Germany to follow ― Afghan family wins visa battle against German government ― Germany planning migration summit ― Polish farmers join ‘citizen patrols’ ― Czech MPs adopt draft asylum and mig…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 10, 2025
Austria has deported a Syrian national to Syria for the first time since the start of the civil war in 2011. Germany has announced that it will also begin deporting Syrians with criminal records. A court in Berlin has ruled that the German...
Saudi Arabia’s Konoz Initiative releases documentary film: ‘The Destination’
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
The Film showcases Saudi Arabia’s realization of Vision 2030 RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Konoz, a Saudi Ministry of Media initiative, has released “The Destination”, a documentary film charting the Kingdom of Saudi...
Israeli occupation forces block missile coming from Yemen
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A missile fired from Yemen toward Israel was intercepted in the early hours of Thursday, according to statements from the Israeli military. The launch triggered air raid sirens across multiple locations, including Tel Aviv. Emergency...
OPEC+ Fast-Tracks August Oil Production
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) OPEC and its partner nations, collectively referred to as OPEC+, revealed on Saturday their plan to raise oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August—an accelerated increase compared to July’s 411,000 bpd rise. This move...
Israel Reports Interception of Missile from Yemen
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced early Thursday that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. According to army spokesman Avichay Adraee, who shared the information on X, the missile strike caused air-raid sirens to sound...
Jaishankar Urges SCO to Stay Firm on Terrorism
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) During a recent assembly in Tianjin, China, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar appealed to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to uphold an “uncompromising position” on terrorism, urging the group to stay committed to its...
Afghanistan’s Flash Floods Claim Lives of Two Children
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Torrential rainfall triggered catastrophic flash floods in parts of eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, claiming the lives of two children and leaving widespread destruction, a local official reported on Sunday. The floods impacted...
Iran, Qatar reaffirm shared vision, defense bilateral ties
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran and Qatar have reiterated their strong defense ties and shared political alignment following the recent 12-day conflict involving Iran and Israel, highlighting their continued partnership in regional security matters. General Mousavi...
Russia recognizes Taliban government in Afghanistan
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, marking a major geopolitical shift and making it the first major global power to formally engage with the Islamic Emirate since the Taliban seized control in 2021. On...
Pakistan’s Premier Urges Climate Cooperation
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put forward a proposal for a corridor with reduced emissions on Friday during the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) gathering, highlighting that participating nations are contending with...
CEFA Aviation Empowers Saudi Arabia's NTSC with Innovative Flight Animation Software
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
COLMAR, FRANCE, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CEFA Aviation, a renowned aviation technology firm, has been chosen by Saudi Arabia's National Transport Safety Center (NTSC) to provide advanced CEFA Flight Animation Software (FAS) for...
Rocket Grenades Attack Commercial Vessel Off Yemen’s Coast
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A merchant ship came under attack from multiple rocket-propelled grenades launched by small boats off the coast of Yemen’s Hodeidah port, according to a Monday report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). Initial...
Saudi Arabia Reveals Deployment of THAAD Missile System
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Saudi Ministry of Defense revealed on Wednesday that the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force has officially deployed its first unit of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system, significantly enhancing the kingdom's air...
Zafir Rashid unveils new luxury eco-retreat under exploration near Saudi’s Sa’ad National Park
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
Zafir Rashid explores a new luxury eco-retreat near Saudi Arabia’s Sa’ad National Park, blending sustainability with upscale natural escapes. RIYADH, RIYADH PROVINCE, SAUDI ARABIA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Zafir Rashid is leading early...
Nearly 450,000 Afghans Head Back Home from Iran
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) In just over a month, almost half a million Afghan migrants have been repatriated from Iran, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed to media on Monday. This surge precedes Tehran’s firm deadline requiring...