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UNRWA Warns Against Starvation of Women in Gaza
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) issued a grave alert on Saturday, revealing that over one million women and girls in the Gaza Strip are enduring widespread hunger due to Israel's prolonged blockade and relentless...
Israeli Navy Seizes Gaza Aid Ship Handala
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Late Saturday, Israeli forces boarded the Gaza-bound humanitarian vessel Handala, which had 21 individuals on board, according to footage from a live broadcast. The live video feed displayed Israeli soldiers boarding the ship and...
Israel Stops Gaza Aid Ship
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli authorities on Sunday escorted an aid vessel, which aimed to breach the blockade on the Gaza Strip, to the Ashdod Port located in southern Israel, according to reports from local media. The ship, named Handala, was transporting...
Whistleblower associates Israel’s aid distribution program to Hunger Games
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A former security contractor for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has described the Israeli-run aid distribution program for starving Palestinians in Gaza as resembling a dystopian scenario like the “Hunger Games.” Anthony Aguilar,...
Canada Reaffirms Prohibition of Arms Exports to Israel
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Canada reaffirmed its strict prohibition on military exports that might be used in Gaza, firmly dismissing a July 29 report alleging that Canadian arms continue to reach Israel. Foreign Minister Anita Anand emphasized,...
Aid Trucks Face Looting in Gaza Amid Chaos
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The ruling authority in the Gaza Strip reported on Saturday that the majority of the 36 humanitarian aid vehicles permitted by Israel to enter the territory on Friday were ransacked amidst what they described as an intentionally provoked...
Egypt Confirms Vast Support to Mali
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has assured Mali of comprehensive technical, logistical, and institutional backing to assist the country in regaining peace and stability. Mali, situated in West Africa, has grappled with persistent...
Syria’s Energy Minister Arrives in Saudi Arabia for Energy Collaboration
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria’s Energy Minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, landed in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for a high-level visit focused on boosting collaboration with Riyadh in vital energy sectors. According to a statement from the Syrian Energy Ministry, Bashir...
Syria Relocates 300 Civilians from Suwayda to Damascus
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian Civil Defense announced on Saturday that it has successfully relocated 300 civilians from the southern province of Suwayda to Damascus amid escalating security threats in the region. According to an official statement, the...
WHO Helps Transporting Medical Supplies to Gaza
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza revealed on Saturday that a fleet of trucks transporting essential medications and healthcare materials is expected to enter the Gaza Strip, with assistance from the World Health Organization (WHO)....
Israeli drones fly above Handala aid vessel heading to Gaza
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Freedom Flotilla Coalition reported late Friday that a swarm of drones was seen flying above the aid vessel Handala, sparking fears that the ship could face an imminent interception, possibly by Israeli or NATO forces. According to a...
Egypt vows security backing for Sahel nations
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has pledged to provide technical, logistical, and institutional assistance to Mali to help restore security and stability amid ongoing jihadist violence. Since 2012, Mali has faced deadly attacks...
Israeli minister claims ‘all of Gaza will be Jewish’
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu has drawn widespread condemnation after declaring that Israel should not concern itself with hunger in Gaza and suggesting the entire territory should become Jewish. In an interview with Radio Kol...
Gaza's media office states seventy-three aid trucks are not enough for starving population
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) According to the government media office in Gaza, just 73 humanitarian aid trucks entered the territory on Friday, a figure drastically below the daily minimum needed to sustain the population amid Israel’s ongoing blockade. The office...
US imposes on Iran ‘massive’ new sanctions
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has announced a wide-ranging set of sanctions against Iran’s global shipping operations, accusing Tehran of channeling tens of billions of dollars in oil revenues through an illicit international network. Revealed on...
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Lockheed Martin Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – LMT
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 17, 2025
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lockheed Martin Corporation (“Lockheed” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LMT). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at...
Turkish university student secures first place in tech competition in Portugal
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A Turkish university student has secured first place at a major technology competition in Portugal, thanks to an AI-driven travel app inspired by his time abroad. Yusuf Yilmaz, currently studying computer engineering at a university in...
U.S. Strikes Iran with Sweeping Sanctions
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) In its most extensive move against Iran in years, the United States on Wednesday unveiled sanctions targeting over 100 individuals, companies, and ships linked to what officials described as a sprawling maritime operation overseen by...
Performance Shipping Inc. Announces Naming and Delivery of M/T P. Massport, First of Four Newbuild Tankers on Order
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 31, 2025
ATHENS, Greece, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG) (“we” or the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, is pleased to announce the successful naming and...
Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) Market Gains USD 29.49 in 2025 Driving 20.17% CAGR
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 22, 2025
Ottawa, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) market size reached approximately USD 29.49 Billion in 2025, with project–tions suggesting it will climb to USD 161.76 Billion in 2034, according to a report from...