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Israel Endorses Ceasefire, Hostage Release Deal with Hamas

(MENAFN) Israel's government has formally endorsed a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending hostilities in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages held by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed on Friday. The Israeli...

Iraq Rebukes U.S. Sanctions Targeting Iraqi Entities

(MENAFN) Iraq has sharply criticized fresh U.S. Treasury sanctions targeting Iraqi entities, calling the move a damaging and unilateral step that undermines the foundation of friendly relations between Washington and Baghdad. In an official...

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS CELEBRATES THE HOMECOIMING OF THE REMAINING HOSTAGES: ALIVE AND DEAD

A humanitarian catastrophe ended today But October 7, 2023 is a date which will live in infamy WATCHUNG, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) today celebrates the release of the...

U.S. Declares No Intent to Send Troops to Gaza, Israel

(MENAFN) US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that despite America’s involvement in brokering the new Gaza ceasefire agreement, there are no plans to send US troops to Gaza or Israel. "We're not planning to put boots on the ground," Vance told...

Venezuela’s Maria Machado gets criticized over support for Israel

(MENAFN) Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, honored with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to restore democracy in her country, has become the focus of intense debate due to her previous support for Israel and...

Russia Mediates Peace Between Israel, Iran

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia is acting as a mediator between Israel and Iran. He mentioned that West Jerusalem has reached out to Moscow for help in communicating its commitment to peace and its intention to avoid...

Gaza flotilla Bangladeshi activist reports Israeli abuse in detention

(MENAFN) Bangladeshi photographer and human rights advocate Shahidul Alam reported on Saturday that Israeli forces attacked the Gaza flotilla he was aboard and detained activists, subjecting them to torture. Alam participated in the Freedom...

Assembly Calls for Stronger Democratic Resilience in face of Foreign Interference

12 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – Allied nations must bolster the democratic resilience of their societies in the face of interference from hostile foreign powers, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly warned Sunday. “Foreign interference aims to threaten the...

Two Weeks to Go: AMEA Dubai 2025 Returns with 13 Elite Speakers, 60+ Sponsors, and 140+ Companies

AMEA Dubai 2025 unites global leaders in bitumen, base oils, logistics, roads, traffic and mobility for a day of innovation and deal-making DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The countdown has begun! In just two...

e& and Tiami Networks Partner to Accelerate Pre-6G Adoption with MENA’s First Live ISAC Demonstration at GITEX Global 25

Demonstrating how 5G networks can see their environment—without cameras, spectrum expansion, or costly infrastructure. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology...

Predictive Oncology Announces Additions to Board and Leadership Team to Support Digital Asset Treasury Strategy

Appoints Shawn Matthews, CEO of DNA Holdings Venture, Inc., and Former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, to its Board of Directors Names Thomas McLaughlin and Sara Turken, JD, as Chief Investment Officer and General Counsel, respectively PITTSBURGH, Oct....

Pakistan’s strategic defense pact with Saudi Arabia: A new security architecture in the wider Middle East

The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, signed on September 17, 2025, is a significant regional development. MEI has published several articles that provide different perspectives on the defense pact. For other analysis, please see...

Israel, Hamas Endorse Initial Phase of U.S.-Backed Gaza Deal

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have formally agreed to the initial phase of a US-crafted peace plan aimed at resolving the war in Gaza. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both...

Iraq Lands Key Deal with U.S. ExxonMobil

(MENAFN) The Iraqi Oil Ministry finalized a Heads of Agreement on Wednesday with U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil, marking a significant step toward advancing Iraq’s energy infrastructure. A statement from the media office of Iraqi Prime Minister...

Israel gets accused by Montero for war crimes after flotilla attack

(MENAFN) Spanish lawmaker Irene Montero from the left-wing Podemos party has accused Israel of committing “war crimes” following an alleged naval assault on a new humanitarian flotilla en route to Gaza. "Today, Israel hijacked the ships of the new...

Israeli Navy Seizes Another Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Israeli navy intercepted an international aid flotilla headed to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Israeli Foreign Ministry. This marks the second recent civilian effort to breach Israel’s...

Turkish Stock Exchange Ends Wednesday in Red

(MENAFN) Turkey’s benchmark BIST 100 index ended Wednesday at 10,756.27 points, marking a decline of 0.53% from Tuesday’s close. The index opened at 10,787.48 points but lost 57.84 points over the trading session. The day’s low reached 10,729.88...

Electric Two-Wheeler Market Size, Forecast to Reach $23.80 Billion by 2034, Fueled by an Exceptional 18.5% Growth Rate

The global electric motorcycle and scooter market size was worth around USD 4.36 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 23.80 billion by 2034 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global electric...

Star Equity Holdings to Present at LD Micro Conference on October 20th

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR and STRRP), formerly Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON and HSONP) (“Star” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, announced today that its...

Gaza’s truce most enforce without interruption–Turkish FM

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for unwavering compliance with the recently brokered ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, cautioning that any aggressive action by Israel could trigger renewed conflict and intensify...