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Iran taught Israel big lesson, prevented spread of war
Mehr News Agency
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July 4, 2025
Addressing the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, President Pezeshkian said the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out defensive military operations against Israeli targets in accordance with Article 51 of the United...
Small Baha’i faith faces persecution across Middle East and especially in Iran
The Times of Israel
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July 4, 2025
AP — The Baha’i faith — a small but global religion with an interfaith credo — fits comfortably into the religious spectrum of most countries. In several Middle East nations, however, Baha’i followers face repression that is drawing criticism from...
Baha'i faith: Small, far-flung, and faced with repression in parts of Middle East
Naharnet
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The Baha'i faith — a small but global religion with an interfaith credo — fits comfortably into the religious spectrum of most countries. In several Middle East nations, however, Baha'i followers face repression that is drawing criticism from...
FO° Exclusive: What Will the Middle East Look Like if Iran’s Islamic Regime Falls?
Fair Observer
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July 4, 2025
Atul Singh and Glenn Carle delve into the complex and evolving power dynamics of the Middle East, particularly focusing on the roles of the United States, Israel and Iran, and the significant shifts observed since Hamas’s notorious attacks in Gaza...
Turkmenistan and Belarus deepen cooperation in science, education and culture
Turkmenportal
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Turkmenistan and Belarus are expanding bilateral ties in the humanitarian sphere, including science, education, culture and sports. This was stated by the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan Stanislav Chepurnoy in an article for...
Arab Students Access China’s MIT
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Six students from Arab League nations have been awarded places at China’s top-ranked Tsinghua University through a landmark new scholarship programme, marking the first time the prestigious institution...
Iran must not trade a turban for a crown – why 'Baby Shah' is not the answer
Daily Express
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July 4, 2025
Some of my contacts who helped me research this article would face execution were they based in Iran, thanks to a new “espionage” bill passed unanimously a few days ago by Iran’s supine, theocratic, sick joke of a parliament in the wake of the...
Israel escalates Gaza strikes as Trump touts ‘a deal next week’
The Saturday Paper
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July 4, 2025
Great power rivalry Gaza: United States President Donald Trump launched a push for a ceasefire in Gaza this week that he said could lead to an end to the war, as Israel conducted a series of deadly air strikes in the enclave and signalled it might...
Iran airspace reopens: Travel options expand for Indian nationals
Mint
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July 4, 2025
Iran has partially reopened its airspace following a 20-day closure during the Israel conflict, allowing some commercial flights to resume. Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad airports in Tehran are now operating limited international flights like the...
Arab Parliament for Child shapes future with confidence
Sharjah24
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After an innovative parliamentary experience during the first session in February, where they participated in free elections and lively discussions, Arab children demonstrated remarkable awareness and a unique ability to express their issues and...
Iraqis 'losing faith' in elections amid boycotts and alleged wrongdoing
The National News
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As Iraq gears up for the national elections later this year, the electoral process is becoming mired in controversy over allegations of vote buying and the use of illegally acquired political funds, as well as boycotts by some political parties....
University of California Bans Student Government Boycotts of Israel in Blow to BDS
Algemeiner Journal
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July 4, 2025
In a stinging blow to the BDS campaign’s international drive to economically isolate Israel, University of California (UC) President Michael Drake said Wednesday in a letter to university chancellors across the entire UC system that student...
Israel's strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative - but dozens more people were killed
BBC
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Alice CuddyBBC News, Jerusalem ShareSave A crater at al-Baqa beach cafe after it was hit by an Israeli strike Moments before the explosion, artists, students and athletes were among those gathered at a bustling seaside cafe in Gaza City. Huddled...
Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa ranked among world's best countries
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
Three African countries, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, have been ranked among the world’s best countries in the 2024 Best Countries Rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with Wharton School and global marketing firm...
Turkish, Iranian Presidents Attend Summit in Former Artsakh Capital Stepanakert
Hetq
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July 4, 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are in Khankendi (Stepanakert - the former Artsakh Republic capital) to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). The ECO was founded in...
‘Israelis not welcome’: Milan Jews rattled by surge in antisemitic incidents
The Times of Israel
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July 4, 2025
On June 26, Afshin Kaboli woke up to a flood of WhatsApp messages from personal contacts and group chats with fellow members of Milan’s Jewish community. During the night, unknown individuals had put up dozens of posters around the city’s Jewish...
Iran calls attention to Israeli threat at ECO summit; urges unity
Press TV
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President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the recent Israeli aggression on Iran, emphasizing that the Iranian armed forces delivered a decisive response that thwarted the spread of war and protected the nation’s sovereignty. Speaking at the 17th...
Christians join Jewish, Hindu plaintiffs in Texas lawsuit against Ten Commandments in schools
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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July 4, 2025
Austin pastor claims Senate Bill 10 is 'un-American and un-Baptist' By Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter Friday, July 04, 2025 A 42-year-old Ten Commandments sculpture is on display in front of city hall June 27, 2001 in Grand Junction,...
OPINION - The human cost of conflict: Why Türkiye's role as a humanitarian player remains significant
Yeni Safak
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The residual effects of Israel's ruthless attacks against Iran in 2025 —and Tehran's legitimate retaliation under Article 51 [1] of the UN Charter, which allows targeted states to respond in self-defense— include extensive damage to Iran's health...
'Being patriotic in our own way': Expats celebrate July 4 in Israel
Ynet
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July 4, 2025
This Fourth of July marks 249 years of American independence, and U.S. citizens all over the world are finding ways to celebrate the holiday. In Israel and much of the Middle East, there is a notable difference in festivities this year in the...