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Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel says it launched ground assault amid global outcry
Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel said it launched an expanded ground assault on Gaza City on Tuesday in defiance of international condemnation, as Palestinians fled the enclave’s largest urban area in waves amid escalating bombardment. The...

Islamic nations need to stay united against Israel, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended a function in Bukit Mertajam this morning after attending the Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha, Qatar. (Bernama pic) BUKIT MERTAJAM: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has once again called on Islamic...

Should In-Office President Be So Deep in Business? Trump’s Reply to ABC Reporter Will Shock You | Watch
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday. (Source: AP) Photo : AP US President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Americas Editor, accusing him...

TIF Side Event Highlights National SDG Financing Priorities
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 15 September 2025 — Today, at the UN House in Ashgabat, the Joint Expert Group of the United Nations and the Government of Turkmenistan on SDG Financing convened a side event of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum, dedicated...
Vodacom Partners with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation to Empower Youth with Digital Skills
In a major effort to empower the youth of the Eastern Cape, Vodacom has partnered with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and technology providers to grant young individuals access to digital skills. In partnership with AWS,...

Japanese Triennial Faces Protests Over Prefecture’s Ties to Israel
The Aichi Triennale, an internationally watched recurring exhibition that takes place in Japan, has become ensnared in protests over ties between Israel and Aichi Prefecture, where the triennial takes place and which provides funding for it. The...
Paymentology Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 — 16:27:55 (UTC) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 16 September 2025 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announces its commercial registration in Riyadh to expand its on-the-ground presence. This strategic...
Debunked: The government is not giving migrants €60,000 to start new businesses
A FALSE CLAIM that there are special government grants of €60,000 given to migrants in Ireland to start new businesses continues to spread, despite being previously debunked. “Do you know a new migrant in Ireland can get €60k from the government...

US issues new Iran-related sanctions, targeting alleged financial network
The United States has announced new Iran-related sanctions, targeting what it has described as a network of “shadow banking” that has facilitated financial transactions resulting from Iran’s oil sales and other activities. The US Department of the...

More Gaza Activist Groups Join Global Sumud Flotilla to Break Israel’s Siege
Rabat – The relentless civilian-led efforts to bring desperately needed aid to break Israel’s siege on Gaza continue to expand, as Palestinians suffer from genocide and starvation. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) – the same group that...

LDUN Closes Seed Funding Round Exceeding $4.8 Million to Boost Factoring Services in Saudi Arabia
LDUN Secures Over $4.8 Million in Seed Funding Round Funding Round Led by Sadu Capital with Participation from Suhail Ventures and numu Angels Funding to Drive Expansion in Financing and Factoring Services Across Saudi Arabia LDUN, a Saudi fintech...

Spain summons Israeli diplomat to protest FM's 'liar' comments
Spain's leftist government has been one of Europe's most outspoken critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his military offensive in Gaza [GETTY] Spain summoned Israel's top diplomat on Tuesday for the second time in five days...

EcoSoul Home Raises $20 Million to Scale Manufacturing and Enter B2B Market
EcoSoul Home secures $20 million in Series B funding led by Accel and Bajaj Financial Securities. The funds will help expand manufacturing capacity across India and strengthen global retail presence. EcoSoul plans to enter the B2B segment and...

Spain summons Israeli envoy over Katz’s 'liar' slur at Sanchez
Spain defended Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, summoning “Israel’s” envoy after Katz’s remarks, as Madrid stands firm amid deepening tensions over the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. Spain summoned “Israel’s” top diplomat on Tuesday for the second...

Commentary: There’s another way for blue states to respond to Trump. Go cold turkey on Washington
Universities, corporations, hospitals and other institutions across the country face a painful dilemma when President Donald Trump’s administration tries to force them to change long-standing practices and policies to suit the president. Do they...

NATO Chief Supports Turkey’s Role in EU SAFE Defense Program
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supports Turkey’s role in the EU SAFE defense program. Credit: Flickr / NATO / CC BY NC ND 2-0 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte backed Turkey’s potential role in the European Union’s SAFE defense program during a...

Netanyahu Urges Investment In Influence Campaigns To Counter Israel’s Isolation
Home west asia Israel Netanyahu Urges Investment In Influence Campaigns To Counter Israel’s Isolation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel should reduce the dependence of its industries on trade with other countries. Israeli Prime...

Former Paramount owner Shari Redstone named board chair at Israeli studio Sipur
Emilio Schenker, left, with Shari Redstone Former Paramount Global chair Shari Redstone has been named chair of the board at Sipur, the Israeli studio behind drama series Bad Boy and documentary We Will Dance Again. The appointment comes around...

Von der Leyen still needs allies onside to make good on Israel sanctions pledge
The European Commission is set to unveil punitive measures against Israel on Wednesday, but the real test is whether Ursula von der Leyen can strong-arm reluctant EU capitals into backing them. The package, previewed in the State of the Union...

Will Eurovision 2026 take place? Spain becomes 4th country to ban Israel as event heads towards turmoil
Eurovision boycott 2026: The future of Eurovision 2026 is becoming increasingly uncertain as Spain has announced it will withdraw from the contest if Israel is allowed to participate. Spain Joins Growing Boycott of Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s...