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Israel Wants to Force Us Out of Our Homes. We Refuse to Leave Masafer Yatta.
Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. Approximately one month ago — after years of harassment and intermittent demolitions — Israeli...

A Kolkata periodical that shaped a revolution in Iran
“What is Iran’s illness?” “The principles of humanity,” “The organization of constitutionalism,” “Prosperity is the basis of liberty,” “What is the reason that Iran’s affairs cannot be organized?” “What are the benefits of an assembly for the...

UK resets ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
LONDON/DAMASCUS: Britain said on Saturday it was reestablishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country’s years-long civil war, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited its capital Damascus, pledging 94.5 million pounds ($129 million) in...
A Thirst for New Art is emerging in Iraq
By Melissa Gronlund for The Art Newspaper. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As Iraq's economy shows signs of recovery, a thirst for new art is emerging A new...

Bombed by U.S. and Israel, does Iran remain a nuclear threat?
US-Israel strikes damaged Iran’s nuclear sites but didn’t eliminate its capabilities; Iran remains a nuclear threat due to enriched uranium and halted inspections. LONDON: Before the ill-judged attack on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas on 7...

Israeli leaders blast ‘vile’ attacks in Melbourne, demand Australia tackle antisemitism
Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned on Saturday the “vile” and “antisemitic” attacks on a synagogue and an Israeli-owned restaurant in Melbourne the previous night and called on the Australian government to...

Israel to send negotiators to Gaza talks despite 'unacceptable' Hamas demands, PM says
Sebastian Usher & David GrittenBBC News Reporting fromJerusalem ShareSave Israeli hostages' families took part in a rally in Tel Aviv to demand a deal that would see them all released Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for...

Veterans of Mississippi National Guard unit look back on Iraq deployment 20 years later
A monument honoring the soldiers of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2005 to January 2006 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center. (155th Armored Brigade Combat Team via Facebook)...

Israeli leaders blast ‘vile’ attacks in Melbourne, demand Australia tackle antisemitism
Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned on Saturday the “vile” and “antisemitic” attacks on a synagogue and an Israeli-owned restaurant in Melbourne the previous night and called on the Australian government to...

'Israel' concealed damage inflicted by Iran in war, report finds
Iran struck five Israeli military sites during the June war, satellite data shows, despite Israeli military censorship and efforts to downplay damage. The Israeli regime reportedly concealed the extent of damage inflicted by Iranian missile...

UK reestablishes ties with Syria
Britain said on Saturday it was reestablishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country's years-long civil war, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited its capital Damascus, pledging 94.5 million pounds ($129 million) in support. "There...

Education, HR development: Pakistan, UAE vow to strengthen cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saturday met with Dr Abdulrahman Bin Abdulmanan Al Awar, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization and Minister of Higher Education and...

UK Re-Establishes Diplomatic Relations With Syria In First Ministerial Visit For 14 Years
(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global) Foreign Secretary's visit to Syria marks first by a UK minister in 14 years and renews the UK and Syria's diplomatic relationship. Commitment to support Syria as the new government seeks to rebuild Syria's economy,...

When Israeli know-how helped build Iran
Today, diplomatic or strategic cooperation between Israel and Iran seems almost unthinkable—especially in the wake of Operation Rising Lion and the events of October 7, 2023. But for two decades, during the 1960s and 1970s, Israeli architects,...

Suffolk farmer educates Labour MPs on sustainable practices
Three backbench Labour MPs have been shown around a Suffolk arable farm as part of a pan-industry scheme to improve their understanding of the contribution farming makes to the environment while producing affordable food. James Naish, MP for...

David Lammy to pledge £94.5 million aid package in support of Syria's new government in first trip by UK minister for 14 years
By PADRAIC FLANAGAN Published: 18:54 EDT, 5 July 2025 | Updated: 18:57 EDT, 5 July 2025 Foreign Secretary David Lammy flew to Damascus yesterday to pledge a £94.5 million package in support of Syria’s new government. It was the first visit by a...

US & Middle East explore setting up world's first-of-their kind Centres for Genome Surgery
US & Middle East explore setting up world's first-of-their kind Centres for Genome Surgery July 5, 2025 | Saturday | News Training a new generation of Emirati professionals in genomic surgery and clinical innovation The Department of Health – Abu...

Daniel Dubois: Instead of school, I did press-ups while reciting the Bible
On a stiflingly hot day in June, the world heavyweight champion boxer Daniel Dubois walks into his gym in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, without so much as a nod or a word of acknowledgment to his training team. “I used to take offence and say, ‘Good...

UK Restores Ties with Syria… Al-Shibani to London to Reopen Embassy
The United Kingdom has officially reestablished diplomatic relations with Syria during a visit by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Syria, where he met with Syria’s transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad...

Iran hit five Israeli bases during 12-day war, radar data reveals
Listen to article Iranian missiles struck five Israeli military bases during the recent 12-day war, according to radar data analyzed by researchers at Oregon State University and shared with The Telegraph. The hits — which reportedly include a...