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Emirates, US-Bangla, Saudia bag recognition in ShareTrip-Monitor airline awards
Based on the opinions of frequent flyers, Emirates has been voted the Best International Airline, US-Bangla Airlines the Best Domestic Airline, and Saudia Cargo the Best Cargo Airline in the "ShareTrip–Monitor Airline of the Year 2024" awards. The...

Not in our name: Jewish voices of conscience challenge US support for Israel’s Gaza War
A growing Jewish movement across the United States is rejecting Israel’s war in Gaza, asserting that Judaism must never be invoked to justify state violence. “Judaism commands us to pursue justice, not to justify injustice.” — Prof. Susannah...
Yemeni Armed Forces Target ‘Israel’s’ Main Airport with Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
The Yemeni Armed Forces announced Sunday that they conducted a military operation targeting Israel’s main airport.In a statement, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the spokesperson for the YAF, reported that the Rocket Force targeted al-Lydd Airport,...

Nukes, Alliances, And Realpolitik: What The Hit On Iran Revealed
In the early hours of 22 June, Operation Midnight Hammer shattered Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites. Stealth bombers, submarine-launched missiles, AI-assisted targeting—this wasn’t just a strike, it was a signal. A message wrapped in precision...

The United Arab Emirates taps Toncoin for golden visa program
Toncoin just announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates that allows it to offer a 10-year Golden Visa to investors who can stake a specific amount of TON tokens for at least three years. The blockchain-based residency program, which...

World Rural Development Day highlights role of communities
TEHRAN – Declared by the UN General Assembly as World Rural Development Day, July 6 highlights the vital roles of rural communities in agricultural development, food security, and ecological stewardship, and calls for their empowerment through...

Swiss Embassy Reopens in Iran
Switzerland said on Sunday that its embassy in Tehran has reopened in the presence of its ambassador. “As of today, 6 July 2025, the Swiss embassy in Tehran is open again after having temporarily closed on 20 June due to the unstable situation in...
Dollar Doubters Seed Historic Gains for Developing World Debt
(Bloomberg) -- US policy volatility has sent money managers scouring the world for alternatives, propelling local bonds from emerging-market countries to their best first half in 16 years. Most Read from Bloomberg The surge in demand for...

World News | Tight Security in Iraq as Shiite Pilgrims Gather in Karbala for Ashoura Commemoration
Baghdad, Jul 6 (AP) Tens of thousands of pilgrims arrived in the Iraqi city of Karbala ahead of Ashoura, the holy day on which Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The annual pilgrimage is one...

World News | UAE Government Leaders Programme Participants Explore Vietnam's Developmental Transformation, Global Leadership Insights
Dubai [UAE], July 6 (ANI/WAM): During a meeting with the UAE Government Leaders Programme delegation from the Prime Minister's Office, Ho Duc Phoc, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, highlighted the...

NDLEA intercepts Saudi, UK-bound cocaine in lipsticks
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted cocaine consignments concealed in lipsticks and property title documents going to the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, respectively. According to the NDLEA, the...
UAE Government Leaders Programme participants explore Vietnam’s developmental transformation, global leadership insights
Dubai [UAE], July 6 (ANI/WAM): During a meeting with the UAE Government Leaders Programme delegation from the Prime Minister's Office, Ho Duc Phoc, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, highlighted the...

Israel strikes Gaza as death toll surpasses 57,000
2025-07-06T08:21:19+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Gaza Israeli airstrikes and shelling continued across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, targeting shelters, homes, and public infrastructure, amid worsening humanitarian conditions....

Blue Shield! Does it shield Iran’s cultural heritage in wartime?
TEHRAN--Wars destroy not only people but also culture, historical memory, and identity of nations, and in the meantime, the “Blue Shield” can be a kind of shield against the cultural heritage of any country. According to Mehr news agency, the...

Reuters’ X Account Goes Dark in India: Government Denies Involvement, Cites Technical Glitch
The international news agency Reuters is unavailable on Twitter in India, with the official handle of the publication being marked as inaccessible with a yellow notice saying: the account has been withheld in response to a legal demand. The...

Major Chemsdine Talbi development as Sunderland close in on fourth summer signing
Club Brugge are stepping up their preparations for the new season in Belgium’s Jupiler League by taking on Rangers at Ibrox. However, with Sunderland having agreed a deal to take Talbi to the Stadium of Light, the 20-year-old has been left out of...

Graft allegations haunt Türkiye’s CHP with mayor’s arrest
For the ruling party, it is the tentacles of an octopus, and for prosecutors, it is a widespread network of corruption. In-depth investigations into graft in municipalities run by the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has now netted...

"Something was different" - Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton pulled off a "miracle" in Saudi Arabia, veteran explains
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton faced each other in the King of the Ring Tournament final at Night of Champions a week ago, with the winner getting a world title match at SummerSlam. The American Nightmare emerged victorious and will now face John...

Terror-free Türkiye plan builds up with imminent disarmament
Anticipation is high that a major threat to Türkiye may finally subside, and a fragmented social unity can be mended. This week, the PKK terrorist group, which exploited Kurdish rights for decades and killed thousands across the country, is...

Dagestan: Economic Development, SVO Support, and Persistent Security Challenges
Executive Summary This report examines recent developments in Dagestan, focusing on security operations, public policy initiatives, and strategic infrastructure projects. The report highlights the strategic approaches adopted by both Russian...