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Petrodollar Architect Says Trump’s Latest Move Could Eclipse the Most Powerful Financial Deal in U.S. History
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 25, 2025
BALTIMORE, May 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the 1970s, a little-known international accord reshaped global finance: the Petrodollar deal, which ensured oil would be priced in U.S. dollars, securing America's economic dominance for decades. Now,...
Protesters Urge UK to End Arms Support to Israel
MENAFN
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of activists assembled outside 10 Downing Street on Friday, rallying under the slogan “Emergency Protest – Stop Arming Israel – Words Are Not Enough.” The crowd called on the British government to immediately cease weapons...
Israel begins fresh army mission in Gaza
MENAFN
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated a new bombing campaign in Gaza, targeting Hamas. This military operation follows the expiration of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar in March. In a statement released...
27th NY Sephardic Jewish Film Festival - Festival Sefarad
EIN Presswire
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June 6, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The first month-long cultural celebration of the Greater Sephardic world in U.S. history will debut Sunday, June 8, with the Opening Night of the 27th New York Sephardic Jewish Film...
Oxfam reaction to announcement that EU will review EU-Israel Association Agreement
Oxfam
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May 21, 2025
The ICJ issued an advisory opinion last year stating that “all States under obligation not to recognize as legal the situation arising from the unlawful presence of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” and have an “obligation not to...
Cabinet invests millions in migration deals
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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May 23, 2025
NETHERLANDS, May 23 - News item | 23-05-2025 | 17:00 The government will invest heavily to prevent irregular migration and facilitate the return of migrants without right of residence. Minister Faber (Asylum and Migration) and Minister Klever...
US Policy in the Middle East: A Report Card
Middle East Institute
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May 8, 2025
I. Executive Summary President Donald J. Trump’s trip to the Middle East next week comes on the heels of more than three months of whirlwind activity in US foreign policy where the region has been a higher priority than it was in the early months...
American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C.
EIN Presswire
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May 23, 2025
American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) joins...
Ilham Aliyev received delegation of participants of second meeting of Ministers of Internal Affairs of Organization of Turkic States
President of Azerbaijan
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May 23, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 23 - On May 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of participants of the second meeting of the Ministers of Internal Affairs of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). The delegation...
Thumbay Group Pledges 3% Job Reservation for GMU Alumni: A Historic Commitment to UAE's Healthcare Workforce
EIN Presswire
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May 23, 2025
Thumbay Group reserves 3% of all future jobs for GMU alumni, reinforcing its commitment to UAE’s healthcare workforce and academic excellence. AJMAN, AJMAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a landmark announcement at...
Iranian President Slams Trump's Comments on Tehran
MENAFN
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments, calling them a clear indication of Trump's failure to understand the essence of the Iranian people. Pezeshkian made these statements...
Minister Fajon calls on the EU to unanimously condemn Israeli military actions in Gaza and the unacceptable humanitarian blockade
Slovenia Government
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May 20, 2025
SLOVENIA, May 20 - On the issue of the Middle East, Minister Fajon strongly condemned Israel's new attacks in Gaza: "With a death toll of over 53,000 and two million people on the brink of starvation, the Israeli government is allowing only...
Saudi Arabia Unveils TOURISE: A Bold Global Platform Set to Redefine and Shape a New Horizon for Tourism at Scale
Business Wire
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May 22, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb officially launched TOURISE today, a bold new global platform designed to shape a new horizon and plot a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of tourism. This press release...
Functional Safety Market Size expected to reach US$ 13.00 billion by 2031, Experiences Growth Owing to Increased Automation Across Industries | The Insight Partners
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 6, 2025
US & Canada, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global Functional Safety market is observing significant growth owing to increased automation across industries and stricter...
Air Cargo Market Size to Approach USD 210.93 Billion by 2031, Growing at 5.8% CAGR, Experiences Growth in Adoption of E-Commerce Platforms | The Insight Partners
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 6, 2025
US & Canada, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global air cargo market is observing healthy growth owing to rising adoption of e-commerce and online shopping demand across...
From pharaohs to Vikings, the art and relics of their cultures are featured in TimeLine's June 3-7 Antiquities Auction
EIN Presswire
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May 23, 2025
Highlights: Roman statue of toga-clad magistrate, $232K-$310K; Marble Athena with female Amazon warriors shield, $65K-$90K; ULFBERH Viking sword $19,390-$25,850 HARWICH, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Britain’s...
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement
International Committee of the Red Cross
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May 12, 2025
“We are relieved that one more family has been reunited today. This nightmare, however, continues for the remaining hostages, their families, and hundreds of thousands of civilians across Gaza,” said Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president. “We urgently...
Egypt regains 25 artifacts from USA
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated on Monday that 25 historically and artfully great objects, from many areas of old Egyptian culture, have been returned from USA to Egypt. The Egyptian Consulate General in New York supervised the...
Saudi Arabia Unveils TOURISE: A Bold Global Platform Set to Redefine and Shape a New Horizon for Tourism at Scale
Business Wire
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May 22, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb officially launched TOURISE today, a bold new global platform designed to shape a new horizon and plot a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of tourism. Built for ambition and...
Oxfam reaction to announcement that Israel will allow a limited amount of aid into Gaza
Oxfam
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May 20, 2025
Reacting to the announcement that Israel will allow a limited amount of aid into Gaza, Wassem Mushtaha, Oxfam’s Gaza Response Lead, said: “While some aid was allowed into Gaza today, it will only be a trickle amongst a sea of need. For over 70...