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Iran regime cracks down on its own people with a ‘North Korea-style model’ of ‘terrifying’ repression
New York Post
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July 5, 2025
In the wake of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, the regime appears to be turning inward — escalating repression with chilling speed. According to Kasra Aarabi, director of IRGC research at United Against Nuclear Iran, the Islamic Republic...
Iranian MP warns Israel of ‘end of regime’ if further attacks occur
Iran Front Page
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July 5, 2025
Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a senior member of Iran’s Parliament and the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has warned that any renewed military aggression by Israel against Iran would mark the “end of the illegitimate and criminal Zionist...
Iranian law professors call on intl. academic community to condemn Israel's illegal aggression
Tehran Times
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July 5, 2025
TEHRAN - A group of esteemed Iranian lawmakers have issued a statement, underlining the illegal nature of Israel's June war against Iran, and calling on their fellow academics in the world to condemn the outrageous act. The group also emphazied...
Israel opposition chief discusses Gaza truce with UAE FM
Macau Business
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July 4, 2025
Israel’s opposition leader said Friday he met with the United Arab Emirates foreign minister in Abu Dhabi and discussed efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. The UAE normalised ties with Israel in 2020 as part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords. Abu...
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Iran oil industry booms as sanctions lose bite: Energy output, export at record high
Firstpost
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July 5, 2025
Iran is higher up on the list of countries that are sanctioned in the world. Despite this, Iran’s economy is booming, with the country recording soaring highs in the oil and energy industries. Earlier this week, the US imposed sanctions against a...
Egypt is diversifying its military partners away from the US
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 5, 2025
Between 19 April and 4 May 2025, China and Egypt conducted their first-ever joint air exercises, “Civilization Eagle 2025,” at Egypt’s Wadi Abu Rish Air Base. This marks a significant step in China’s military diplomacy in North Africa. China’s...
Science news this week: An 'interstellar visitor' and the oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever sequenced
LiveScience
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July 5, 2025
To kick off this week's science news, our solar system received an unexpected "interstellar visitor." On Tuesday (July 1), NASA and the International Astronomical Union confirmed the existence of a mysterious space object, most likely a comet,...
Turkmenistan Foreign Minister holds bilateral meetings on sidelines of 17th ECO Summit
Turkmenportal
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Today, in the city of Fizuli, on the sidelines of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and his counterpart from the Islamic Republic of...
Arab-Brazilian Chamber Joins Innovation Event
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Created to promote the participation of startups from Brazil's Northeast in the national and international economy, the Neon event this year includes the participation of the Arab-Brazilian...
Pakistan, France sign €12 million grant to improve water, sanitation in Punjab
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 5, 2025
The Government of Pakistan and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a grant agreement worth €12 million in the Ministry of Economic Affairs for a project aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery across selected urban...
Israeli restaurant attacked, synagogue torched within minutes of each other in Melbourne
The Times of Israel
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July 5, 2025
A mob of pro-Palestinian protesters vandalized an Israeli-owned restaurant in Melbourne on Friday evening just minutes after a nearby historic synagogue was targeted in an arson attack, Australian authorities said. About 20 masked anti-Israel...
Pakistan advancing toward Vision 2047 with major higher education reforms: Dr Mukhtar
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD - Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Mukhtar Ahmed has reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s higher education sector under Vision 2047, with a strong focus on accessibility, technology integration,...
Pakistan, US finalize key trade deal ahead of deadline
Daily Times
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July 5, 2025
In a major development, Pakistan and the United States have reached an understanding on a crucial trade agreement — a week before the July 9 deadline. The breakthrough came after a four-day round of intense talks in Washington, led by Pakistan’s...
Egypt adapts to green city action plan for Cairo
Famagusta Gazette
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July 5, 2025
Home Regional Egypt adapts to green city action plan for Cairo Residents of Cairo are adapting to a new green city action plan was launched last month to boost sustainable transport and climate resilience. The plan, in collaboration with the...
Pakistan seeks backing from foreign donors to cut power tariffs in a bid to revive industry, agriculture: report
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 5, 2025
The federal government has proposed a new initiative to foreign donors, including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, in a bid to reduce electricity prices for industrial and agricultural sector consumers by Rs10.5 per unit, aiming to...
Pakistan and Sri Lanka look to boost bilateral cooperation
Colombo Gazette
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July 4, 2025
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will look to boost bilateral cooperation particularly in the political, trade, and cultural spheres. The High Commissioner–designate of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Fred Seneviratne paid a courtesy call on the Additional...
Pakistan, France sign €12m grant agreement to improve urban water, sanitation in Punjab
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD - The Government of Pakistan and French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a grant agreement worth Euro 12 million in Ministry of Economic Affairs for a project aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery across...
Pakistan reacts cautiously to Russia's Taliban recognition
The Express Tribune
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July 5, 2025
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday reacted cautiously to the Russian decision recognising the Afghan Taliban government, saying the matter was between the two sovereign states. "We have seen the news about Russian recognition of the...
Iran announces airspace opening after bloody war
Manila Standard
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July 4, 2025
TEHRAN – Iran announced Thursday that it has reopened its airspace, including over Tehran, after closing it on June 13 due to the war with Israel, according to state media. “Tehran’s Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, as well as...
Pakistan’s Sporting Future
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
Pakistan’s sporting future holds immense promise beyond cricket, with recent successes offering hope. In hockey, Pakistan reached the final of the FIH Men’s Nations Cup after years of decline. In squash, young players like Noor Zaman and Hamza...