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Crisis in the Middle East: Indigenous Solidarity vs. Imperial Hypocrisy
The Shillong Times
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June 30, 2025
By Bhogtoram Mawroh Despite Israel’s utmost attempt to draw the United States (US) into a protracted conflict with Iran, a ceasefire has been declared for now. This is not the first time the Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu has...
The Time Has Arrived for a Comprehensive Middle East Peace
Common Dreams
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June 30, 2025
The attack by Israel and the U.S. on Iran had two significant effects. First, it once again exposed the root cause of turmoil in the region: Israel’s project to “reshape the Middle East” through regime change, aimed at maintaining its dominance...
Israel ‘interested’ in normalizing ties with Syria, Lebanon: FM
Zaman Al Wsl
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June 30, 2025
Israel said Monday it is “interested” in striking peace agreements with neighboring Lebanon and Syria, a potentially historic shift in the region after decades of war and animosity. With Syria under a new leadership after the fall of longtime...
Israeli attacks, aid crisis ... and a ceasefire? Where things stand in Gaza war
The National News
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Israel has once more intensified its attacks on Gaza, killing dozens of people and firing at schools, hospitals and aid centres, residents say. The renewed offensive comes despite hopes that the end of a 12-day air war between Iran and Israel...
Iraqi PM Confirms Progress on New Cities
Iraq Business News
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July 1, 2025
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has confirmed that six new cities have been 'awarded for execution', with three more pending, as part of a broader plan to develop 60 new urban centres across the country. Speaking at a...
Iraq's golden opportunity: A new dawn for regional influence
Shafaq News
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Shafaq News In the wake of the 12-day confrontation between Israel and Iran, which ended in a regional ceasefire, Iraq stands at a delicate yet promising juncture. The temporary calm has sparked cautious optimism among Iraqi experts and officials,...
Iran border closure puts edibles out of reach for Mashkhel
Dawn
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June 30, 2025
QUETTA: While Iran and Israel fired missiles at each other last month, the people of Mashkhel — a border town in Balochistan — were struggling to secure essential items. For years, residents of this town have relied on the neighbouring country for...
Iran Update, June 30, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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Information Cutoff: 2:00 PM ET The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that...
Iraq Opens Two Major Overpasses in Baghdad
Iraq Business News
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July 1, 2025
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has opened two overpasses in the Tobji area of Baghdad's Karkh district, as part of the first phase of infrastructure works aimed at easing traffic congestion in the capital. The project,...
Iran foreign minister doubtful talks with U.S. will resume quickly
CBS News
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President Trump recently indicated diplomatic talks with Iran could restart as soon as this week, although the White House noted no talks were officially scheduled. After U.S. airstrikes on some of Iran's nuclear facilities, followed days later by...
Israeli opposition chief calls for end to Gaza war
Free Malaysia Today
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June 30, 2025
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the Israeli army has no more objectives in Gaza. (EPA Images pic) JERUSALEM: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid today urged an end to more than 20 months of war in Gaza, as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Iranian Opposition Leader Talks To Newsmax On Overthrow of Regime
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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July 1, 2025
In the wake of the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities June 21 and subsequent calls by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for regime change, the leader of the largest Iranian resistance group insists that...
Iran foreign minister doubtful talks with US will resume quickly
AOL
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President Trump recently indicated diplomatic talks with Iran could restart as soon as this week, although the White House noted no talks were officially scheduled. After U.S. airstrikes on some of Iran's nuclear facilities, followed days later by...
Iranian president calls on IAEA to abandon double-standard policy
TASS
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June 30, 2025
DUBAI, June 30. /TASS/. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the International Atomic Energy Agency’s to reject its double-standards policy, saying it has become a threat to global security. "This policy of double standards leads to...
Israel weaponises aid, Australian police attack pro-Palestine protesters
Green Left
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June 30, 2025
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officers have admitted to the Israeli media outlet Haaretz they have been told to shoot at defenseless, starving Palestinians trying to secure basics at the controversial United States-Israel “aid” distribution points...
Israeli PM to meet Donald Trump next week
Sky News
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June 30, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be meeting Donald Trump next Monday, according to US officials. The visit on 7 July comes after Mr Trump suggested it was possible a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached within a week. On Sunday, he...
Iraqi security personnel hurt in rocket attack on Kirkuk base
GEO TV
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June 30, 2025
KIRKUK: Two Iraqi security personnel were slightly wounded when rockets hit the military section of Kirkuk airport late on Monday. Another rocket struck a house in the city, causing some damage. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack....
Iranian MFA protests to Ukraine over Kiev's support of aggression against Iran
TASS
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June 30, 2025
TEHRAN, June 30. /TASS/. Shahram Farsai, head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s First Department of Eurasia, summoned the Ukrainian charge d'affaires to issue a protest over Kiev's statements in support of Israeli strikes on Iran, the ISNA news...
Syria Bans Import of Used Cars, Sparking Public Outcry and Government Justification
The Syrian Observer
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June 30, 2025
The Syrian Ministry of Economy’s recent decision to ban the import of used cars has ignited widespread controversy, dividing public opinion between those who view it as a necessary measure to protect the economy and others who see it as a fresh...
NGO loses bid to block British military exports to Israel
Dawn
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June 30, 2025
LONDON: The High Court in London rejected a legal challenge on Monday brought by a Palestinian rights group seeking to block the UK from supplying components for Israeli F-35 fighter jets. Israel has used the jets to devastating effect in its...