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Iraq’s reports hundreds of people had suffocation symptoms from chlorine gas leak
(MENAFN) Iraq’s Health Ministry reported that more than 621 individuals experienced suffocation symptoms following a chlorine gas leak in the Shiite holy city of Karbala. The ministry stated that all affected people received medical care at local...

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 18 Iran-Linked Entities
(MENAFN) The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on 18 individuals and organizations accused of enabling Iran to bypass existing U.S. restrictions, intensifying its economic clampdown on Tehran’s financial and tech sectors. In a statement,...

Pakistan dismisses India’s allegations of shooting down its aircrafts
(MENAFN) Pakistan on Saturday dismissed India’s recent assertion that it had shot down six Pakistani aircraft, including five fighter jets, during the four-day clash in May between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Pakistani Defense Minister...

Iran Applauds Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday publicly endorsed the recent peace agreement signed by Armenia and Azerbaijan, ending a decades-long conflict, while cautioning about external meddling near shared borders. In an official statement,...

Turkey expresses support for Azerbaijan, Armenia collaboration to achieve lasting peace
(MENAFN) On Friday, Türkiye expressed support for progress made toward achieving “lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia” after the two South Caucasus countries, together with the United States, signed a trilateral peace roadmap. The Turkish...

Pakistan Blasts India’s Claim of Downing Six Jets as “Implausible”
(MENAFN) Pakistan on Saturday firmly rejected India’s assertion that it shot down six Pakistani aircraft, including five fighter jets, during the intense four-day conflict last May between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Pakistani Defense...

Pakistan Denies India’s Claims of Downing Aircrafts
(MENAFN) Pakistan on Saturday firmly refuted India’s assertion that it had downed six Pakistani aircraft, including five fighter jets, during May’s four-day confrontation between the two nuclear-armed South Asian nations. Pakistani Defense...

University of California rushes to gain back USD300M in research suspended funds
(MENAFN) The University of California (UCLA) is urgently working to recover more than $300 million in federal research funding that was suspended by the Trump administration amid accusations that the university failed to address antisemitism on...

Over 620 Hospitalized After Chlorine Gas Leak in Iraq
(MENAFN) A chlorine gas leak in Iraq's Shiite holy city of Karbala left more than 621 people suffering from respiratory distress on Sunday, according to the Iraqi Health Ministry. In a short statement, the ministry confirmed all individuals...

GFS Developments Breaks Ground on High-ROI Coventry Gardens II in DLRC with Mr. 360, AB de Villiers
GFS launches Coventry Gardens II in DLRC with AB de Villiers, offering luxury homes from AED 470K with flexible payment plans. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GFS Developments, the globally renowned real estate...

Chinese automotive innovation changes Egypt’s car market for better
(MENAFN) Inside the busy welding factory of Jetour Auto in Egypt’s Giza region, supervisor Yasser Ahmed Mansour observes the smooth collaboration between automated machines and skilled laborers. To him, this scene highlights how China has swiftly...

Strategic Partnership Between ZagTrader and Karmal Brokerage to Enhance Trading Capabilities in Iraq
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ZagTrader, a leading global provider of trading and investment technology solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Karmal Brokerage, a prominent Iraqi brokerage...

Australia Bars Key Asian, African Researchers from Bat Conference
(MENAFN) Australia has barred eight leading researchers from Asia and Africa from attending the 20th International Bat Research Conference in Cairns by refusing their visa applications, sparking international criticism. According to media, the...

Report Finds Climate Change Amplifies Pakistan’s Monsoon Floods
(MENAFN) A new scientific analysis reveals that climate change significantly amplified the torrential monsoon rains responsible for this summer’s devastating floods across Pakistan, worsening the crisis in vulnerable urban communities. Since June...

Saudi Arabia launches new labor reform for expats: What changes it brings for international companies
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Talentuch, a leading IT recruitment agency specializing in talent acquisition across the globe, analyzed the new Saudi Arabia's labor law reforms effective 2025. The changes will...

Tech Billionaire and Autodidactic Genius Matthias Siems Opens Doors for Global Energy Partnerships
Revolutionary TAP Technology Creator Signals Readiness for Regional Collaborations DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Matthias Siems, the physicist and psychologist behind the revolutionary TAP (Total Autonomous...

Iran Voices Firm Backing of Hezbollah Amid Disarmament Calls
(MENAFN) Iran delivered a firm endorsement of Hezbollah on Wednesday, dismissing renewed calls to disarm the Lebanese militant group and emphasizing that Tehran does not influence its internal decisions. The move signals Iran’s continued backing...

Turkmenistan’s leader urges transition to hydrogen energy
(MENAFN) Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has put forward a proposal to establish an international program aimed at advancing the transition to hydrogen energy between 2030 and 2040. Speaking at the Third United Nations Conference on...

Iran Ties Nuclear Talks to National Priorities
(MENAFN) Iran’s choice on whether to reengage in discussions with the United States concerning its atomic program will be based on what benefits the country most, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Wednesday during a broadcast...

Start Equity Ventures and Red Sea Global Sign Strategic MoU to Accelerate Innovation and Investment Across Saudi’s Emerging Tech Ecosystem
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Start Equity Ventures, a Washington, DC based venture capital and innovation platform, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Red Sea Global’s Technology Department...