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Israeli minister states Gaza war must proceed
(MENAFN) Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Monday that the conflict in Gaza must persist until Israel achieves a “decisive victory,” rejecting any calls for ceasefire or negotiated settlements. Speaking at a press briefing,...

Trump issues threat to Hamas
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, urging the group to accept a new American-backed ceasefire agreement or risk facing even harsher conditions. Trump stated that the deal, which Israel has reportedly already...

Iranian official states ‘next war with Israel will be final’
(MENAFN) A senior Iranian source has told RT that any future war between Iran and Israel would be the “last,” warning that Tehran is prepared to unleash a sustained missile barrage capable of overwhelming Israeli defenses. Speaking anonymously,...

Iran cautions Ukraine of ‘consequences’ due to recent remarks
(MENAFN) Iran has issued a formal warning to Ukraine over recent remarks by Ukrainian officials supporting the US-Israeli military campaign against Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine’s charge d’affaires on Monday to lodge a...

Trump states possible Gaza truce soon
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump stated that a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be finalized as early as next week, pointing to what he called a “positive” reply from the Palestinian group to a U.S.-backed plan, according to...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

Starmer, Qatari Emir Discuss Middle East Tensions
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Tuesday to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East, as stated by 10 Downing Street. During the call, Starmer...

Minister Ronald Lamola: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson, Honourable Members, We’re tabling a budget today, just over a year since the formation of the GNU. We continue to make progress in our international relations work. Honourable Members, I have just returned from Sevilla in Spain,...

UN Cautions Against Heightened Conflict
(MENAFN) On Monday, the United Nations issued a warning against any further intensification of tensions in the Middle East, following accounts of Iranian attacks on a US airbase located in Qatar. "I haven't seen the reports you mentioned. But,...

Spain Slams Iran’s Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases
(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...

US Issues Regional Travel Alerts
(MENAFN) Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following an Iranian retaliatory attack on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the US State Department released extensive travel alerts across the region on Monday. In Kuwait, the US Embassy...

Gaza Ceasefire Proposal Includes Ten Israeli Hostages Release
(MENAFN) A new 60-day ceasefire plan for Gaza, which includes the release of 10 Israeli hostages and the remains of 18 others, emerged in Israeli media on Thursday. The proposal, reported by an Israeli media outlet, reveals that these releases...

Israel, Iran Yet to Confirm Ceasefire Announced by Trump
(MENAFN) Officials from Iran and Israel have remained tight-lipped Tuesday regarding a ceasefire agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, amid growing indications that Qatar played a central role in brokering the deal. Representatives...

U.S. Stocks Surge as Oil Prices Fall
(MENAFN) US equity markets closed higher on Monday, buoyed by a decline in oil prices despite persistent geopolitical unrest in the Middle East. Markets showed resilience as Iran launched a missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest...

Italy Pledges Commitment to Ending Israeli Hostilities in Gaza
(MENAFN) Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, reiterated his country's unwavering commitment to halting Israel's military operations in Gaza at the earliest opportunity. In a statement issued by Italy's Foreign Ministry, Tajani declared,...

Jordanian, Syria’s officials meet to talk about boosting energy collaboration
(MENAFN) Jordanian and Syrian officials met in Amman on Wednesday to discuss ways to boost collaboration in energy and water sectors. Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed...

The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge enters a new era with AI on board
MONACO, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forty-two teams, twenty nations, 29 universities and more than one thousand students involved. These are the numbers of the 12th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-5 July), the event dedicated...

Jordan, Syria Forge Deeper Energy, Water Cooperation
(MENAFN) Jordan and Syria strengthened their partnership on energy and water resources during talks in Amman on Wednesday, aiming to boost bilateral collaboration in vital sectors. Jordan’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, Saleh Kharabsheh,...

Oil Prices Fall After Israel, Iran Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Oil prices plunged more than 12 percent last week, ending a three-week surge. Market experts anticipate they will level off close to the USD60 mark soon, provided a delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds steady. Brent crude rose...

Dragonpass Launches Health & Wellness Offering Across the GCC, Empowering Travelers to Stay Fit on the Move
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dragonpass, the world’s leading provider of digital airport ecosystem platforms, has partnered with BODDY to introduce a new health and wellness offering across the GCC — giving travelers...