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Israeli cargo ship gets attacked by an ‘unknown weapon,’ catches fire in the Indian Ocean – reports

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

An Israeli merchant ship has reportedly been hit by an “unknown weapon,” causing the vessel to catch fire in the northern Indian Ocean. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions. … Read More >Israeli cargo ship gets attacked by an ‘unknown weapon,’ catches fire in the Indian Ocean – reports

Iran will be swept by FIFTH wave of Covid if authorities don’t fight Delta variant – President Rouhani

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

Iran’s outgoing president, Hassan Rouhani, has warned that the country will fall victim to yet another wave of coronavirus infections if authorities fail to stop the more transmissible Delta variant. … Read More >Iran will be swept by FIFTH wave of Covid if authorities don’t fight Delta variant – President Rouhani

Lebanon security chief faces prosecution over fatal Beirut Port blast

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

The lead judge investigating the deadly explosion at the Port of Beirut last summer has been granted permission to prosecute Lebanon’s internal security chief, Abbas Ibrahim. … Read More >Lebanon security chief faces prosecution over fatal Beirut Port blast

WATCH: Hundreds protest in Istanbul as Erdogan withdraws Turkey from international treaty protecting women’s rights

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Protesters have taken to the streets across Turkey to express their outrage over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s move to quit the Istanbul Convention – a treaty offering protection against domestic violence. … Read More >WATCH: Hundreds protest in Istanbul as Erdogan withdraws Turkey from international treaty protecting women’s rights

US asks Afghanistan’s neighbors to shelter its ex-employees who fear Taliban retaliation after troop pullout – media

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Thousands of Afghan citizens eligible for US visas after working for the US government may soon move to a different Central Asian country, where they will presumably be safe from retaliation while their applications are processed. … Read More >US asks Afghanistan’s neighbors to shelter its ex-employees who fear Taliban retaliation after troop pullout – media

Man arrested after trying to smuggle explosives through Afghanistan airport in MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

A man was arrested after he was caught attempting to smuggle explosives hidden in a musical instrument onto a plane at Afghanistan’s Herat International Airport. … Read More >Man arrested after trying to smuggle explosives through Afghanistan airport in MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Turkey reaches 50 million Covid vaccine milestone and country’s own jab’s in clinical trials

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

Turkey has administered 50 million coronavirus vaccines in its efforts to return to normality and decrease infections, deaths, and hospitalizations. Meanwhile, the country’s own shot is in phase-three clinical trials. … Read More >Turkey reaches 50 million Covid vaccine milestone and country’s own jab’s in clinical trials

Turkish government quits ‘hijacked’ treaty aimed at preventing violence against women

Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021By Editor

Turkey has formally left an international treaty intended to prevent violence against women, months after announcing plans to exit the agreement over concerns it had been “hijacked” and was no longer compatible with family values. … Read More >Turkish government quits ‘hijacked’ treaty aimed at preventing violence against women

Israeli settlers to cease illegal occupation of West Bank outpost, regional council says

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Israeli settlers who illegally established an outpost in the occupied West Bank near the village of Beita have agreed to vacate the site amid heightened tensions in the region over the forced evictions of Palestinians. … Read More >Israeli settlers to cease illegal occupation of West Bank outpost, regional council says

Palestinian kids’ book author accused of anti-Semitism after complaints cost black Jewish diversity chief her job

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

A statement condemning anti-Semitism, which was released by a children’s book non-profit, triggered a conflict that ultimately cost its inclusivity officer her job. Now some say the organization caved in to Jew-hating bigots. … Read More >Palestinian kids’ book author accused of anti-Semitism after complaints cost black Jewish diversity chief her job