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Israel, Iran and the right to have nuclear weapons
The Indian Express
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June 25, 2025
When the US warplanes struck three of Iran’s main nuclear sites — Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow — President Trump claimed that “Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.” A Pentagon report, however,...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds call with Iranian President
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday received a phone call from Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran. During the call, he welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, expressing hope it would serve as a foundation for...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Qatari Emir
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed expressed hope that the Israel-Iran ceasefire would bolster “security, stability and peace across the Middle East” in talks with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar. The UAE leader praised Sheikh Tamim for his role in securing the...
Israel designates Iran central bank 'terror organisation': minister
Daily Star
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June 25, 2025
Israel's defence minister on Wednesday designated Iran's central bank a "terror organisation", saying the move was aimed at halting financing for Iran-backed militant groups the day after a ceasefire between the two foes took hold. Minister Israel...
Israeli ambassador calls on public figures to clearly condemn hate speech in Cyprus
Knews Kathimerini
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Israel’s ambassador to Cyprus issued a strong statement on Wednesday, voicing concern over what he described as a rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric in public discourse on the island in recent days. Ambassador Oren Anolik warned that such language...
Israel launches discounted flights to lure Israelis abroad back
The New Arab
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June 25, 2025
The airline, Israel's national carrier, said once repatriation flights are fully booked, tickets will open to the general public [Getty] Israel's national airline El Al has announced a new slate of fixed-price inbound flights aimed at encouraging...
Israeli media reports 4 soldiers killed, 17 injured in Khan Yunis ambush
Egypt Independent
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June 25, 2025
Israeli media reported on Tuesday that four soldiers were killed and 17 were injured in an ambush in Khan Yunis, some of whom were in critical condition. The Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement, published footage on Tuesday of...
Israel designates Iran's central bank 'terror organisation'
Punch
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June 25, 2025
Israel’s defence minister on Wednesday designated Iran’s central bank a “terror organisation”, saying the move was aimed at halting financing for Iran-backed militant groups, the day after a ceasefire between the two foes took hold. Minister...
Political upset as Cuomo defeated in NYC mayoral contest: VIDEO
Fairfield County Business Journal - Connecticut
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June 25, 2025
(COVER PHOTO: Christian Monterrosa/Bloomberg/Getty Images via CNN Newsource) By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani delivered a political earthquake Tuesday in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, riding progressive demands for change...
Israel-Iran conflict puts 2 million OFWs at `serious risk '- PCID
Inquirer
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June 26, 2025
The Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) has urged the government to call for an “immediate cessation” of the heightened tension between Israel and Iran, emphasizing that the country faces the direct impact of hostilities. REUTERS/Amir...
Israel Reopens Church of the Holy Sepulchre After 12-Day Closure Amid Iran Escalation
Watan
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June 25, 2025
Watan-Israeli occupation authorities reopened the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, after more than 12 days of closure. The Jerusalem Governorate announced that “the occupation authorities have lifted the state of...
Israeli strike kills alleged Hezbollah financier in south Lebanon
The National News
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The Israeli army says it has killed the head of a currency exchange store who operated with Hezbollah to funnel funds to the group. The targeted strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon came amid an intensified wave of Israeli attacks north of the...
Israel, Iran and the last crusade for peace
United Press International (UPI)
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June 24 (UPI) -- Last weekend's strike by U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers and Navy Tomahawk missiles on Iran's Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear facilities has brokered a cease-fire between Iran and Israel. That this cease-fire is fragile is an...
Israel-Iran war highlights Mideast's declining influence on oil prices
Dunya News
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World World Israel-Iran war highlights Mideast's declining influence on oil prices Close The oil market's response to major disruptions in the Middle East has progressively diminished Published On: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:48:46 PKT LONDON (Reuters) –...
President Trump Reveals Israel Sending Agents To Iran's Fordow Nuke Site Post-US Strikes
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. Israel has deployed operatives to Iran's Fordow nuclear facility earlier this week following strikes carried out by the United States, US President Donald Trump said at a press briefing on...
Israeli military says seven soldiers killed during operations in Gaza
Africanews
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June 25, 2025
As Israel continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip, seven of its soldiers were killed on Tuesday in the southern city of Khan Younis. A statement by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) on Wednesday said they died when an explosive device planted on...
Israeli forces kill 41 more Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza
Daily Times
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June 25, 2025
The Israeli military continued its deadly attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday. According to Al Jazeera, Israeli troops killed at least 41 more people, including 14 near aid distribution centers. These attacks are part of an ongoing...
Israel kills dozens in Gaza amid aid, baby formula shortages
The New Arab
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June 25, 2025
Most of Gaza's more than 2 million inhabitants have been displaced and the war has laid much of the territory to waste [Mahmoud Issa/Anadolu via Getty] At least 32 Palestinians have been killed across Gaza since Wednesday morning in a new wave of...
Israeli army claims revealing Iranian financial network supporting Hezbollah, killing Lebanese money changer
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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The Israeli army revealed details on Wednesday about what it described as an Iranian mechanism for transferring funds to Hezbollah, announcing the killing of a Lebanese currency exchanger linked to the group. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay...
Israeli army admits killing of 7 soldiers in southern Gaza
Middle East Monitor
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June 25, 2025
The Israeli army confirmed on Wednesday that seven of its soldiers had been killed during combat operations in the southern Gaza Strip. In an official statement, the army added that another soldier was seriously injured on Tuesday in a separate...