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Putin reassures Assad of Russia’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, on the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and reassured him of Moscow’s support for the Arab country’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
Media Wire

Netanyahu to meet Biden despite his withdrawal from presidential race: Report

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The meeting between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, set to take place this week, will go ahead as planned despite the American leader having dropped out of the presidential race, the AP has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Middle East

Turkey denies Israel’s claims about arming Hamas as ‘lies’

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Ankara has slammed Israeli claims that Turkey is arming and funding Palestinian movement Hamas as “lies”, saying Tel Aviv is trying to direct attention away from its war on the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Houthi leader claims Yemen more capable than ever to deal blows to Israel

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The leader of the Houthi movement has warned Israel that Yemen is more capable than ever to deal blows to the regime, as the Arab country’s retaliatory military operations continue in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

White House discusses sanctioning Israeli ministers over settler violence in West Bank: US officials

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Sanctions against two hard-line Israeli Cabinet ministers were among the potential steps discussed at a White House National Security Council meeting on how to respond to the deteriorating security situation in the West Bank, three American officials have told Axios.
IFP Exclusive

Iran Leader: Gaza is still foremost issue of Islamic world

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The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the issue of Gaza, nine months into the Israeli regime’s incessant aggression, continues to remain the number one issue of the Muslim world.
Middle East

Yemen’s Houthi says ready for ‘long war’ with Israel

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Yemen’s Houthi movement vows to keep up their pro-Palestinian operations after Israel's attacks on civilian targets in the Arab Peninsula country.
Middle East

Gaza’s children facing dire situation amid Israeli attacks: UNICEF

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted the dire conditions and health hazards faced by children in the Gaza Strip amidst the ongoing Israeli military onslaught.
Foreign Policy

ICJ ruling shows grave concerns over Israel’s crimes against Palestinians: Iran

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Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has stated the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful reflects the international community’s grave concerns about Tel Aviv’s crimes.
Middle East

Israel says pounded Yemen’s Hodeidah in response to Houthi deadly attack

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The Israeli military has announced it conducted airstrikes against Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah in response to attacks by the Houthi group.
Middle East

Palestinian Interior Ministry says no safe areas left across Gaza

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The Palestinian Interior Ministry has announced that the Israeli army has been ramping up psychological pressure on residents in the Gaza Strip by urging them to evacuate their homes in northern governorates and move to the south, but "there are no safe areas" throughout the besieged enclave.
Europe

Ukraine to receive first $1.5 billion of seized Russian cash: Report

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Brussels-based depositary and clearing house Euroclear has confirmed that it will confiscate interest generated by the frozen Russian funds that it holds and will transfer the money to Kiev.
Americas

US calls for more powerful response to Houthi attacks: Report

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The top US commander in the Middle East has warned Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin that Washington's military operations against Houthi fighters in Yemen are "failing" to deter the group from attacking international shipping, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
Americas

Gaza ceasefire deal moving towards ‘goal line’: US

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated Washington is driving towards the "goal line" of getting a cease-fire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Top UN court says Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories ‘unlawful’

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The top United Nations court has announced that Israel’s settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are unlawful and that Tel Aviv must end its presence in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Europe

Russia sentences American journalist to 16 years in prison

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A court in Russia has sentenced American journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison for espionage. It's the most high-profile case against a Western journalist since the Cold War.
Americas

Over 200 US congressional staffers sign letter protesting Netanyahu address amid Gaza war

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More than 200 anonymous staff members across 122 US Democratic and Republican congressional offices have signed a letter calling for the Congress to protest or boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech next week on Capitol Hill, citing concerns about the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Suez Canal income drops significantly amid Yemen’s Houthi attacks

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Egypt's Suez Canal has reported a 23.4-percent drop in revenues attributed to disruptions in Red Sea shipping over the past year, marked by Yemeni Houthis' attacks on Israeli-linked vessels.
Local

People rally for Gaza in Mashhad, northeastern Iran 

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People in the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran have held a rally in solidary with the people of Gaza. 
Int'l Relations

Russia says concerned about regional conflict spillover, Israel invasion of Lebanon

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, whose country has taken over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, voiced Moscow's concern about the potential expansion of the regional conflict including Israel's invasion of Lebanon.
Sport

Inter reposts Taremi’s introduction video after ‘Persian Gulf’ outcry

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Italian football club Inter Milan removed newly-hired Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi's introduction video from its page which contained the phrase “the Persian Gulf” following protests from Arab fans.
Middle East

Groups blocking Gaza aid receive donations from US and Israel: Report

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Several groups that have been blocking humanitarian aid deliveries to the besieged Gaza Strip have received financial support from donors in the US and Israel, the Associated Press has reported.
Europe

EU refutes attempts to label UNRWA as ‘terrorist organization’

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European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has reiterated the bloc's rejection of labeling the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) as a "terrorist organization".
Middle East

Saudi Arabia executes a person every two days this year: Report

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Riyadh has executed 100 people since the beginning of 2024 to 15 July, the European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR) has reported.
Europe

Several European countries mull reopening embassies in Afghanistan: Report

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Several European states are considering reopening their embassies in Afghanistan in a move that would entail diplomatic recognition of the Taliban almost three years after the fall of Kabul, people familiar with the matter have claimed.
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