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Erdogan reassures nation’s backing on Gaza’s peace summit declaration

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday emphasized his country’s steadfast support for a recently signed declaration aimed at establishing peace in Gaza. Addressing the press after a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan stated:...

Erdogan emphasizes Turkey’s devotion to Sharm el-Sheikh declaration

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday reiterated Türkiye’s full commitment to the Sharm el-Sheikh declaration, a peace initiative aimed at achieving a lasting truce in Gaza. Following a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan...

Merz hails Gaza plan, saying its step for long-term peace in Mideast

(MENAFN) Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday reaffirmed Germany’s support for US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, describing it as a “historic” milestone that offers renewed hope for lasting peace in the Middle East. "Since Monday,...

Trump Launches "Phase Two" of Gaza Ceasefire

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the initiation of the next stage in the Gaza ceasefire arrangement, dubbed “phase two,” after the successful liberation of 20 Israeli captives. The agreement, which was mediated through...

Erdogan Hails Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday expressed strong approval for the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. “I am deeply pleased that the Hamas-Israel talks held in (the Egyptian city of) Sharm...

Trump Envoy Denies Resignation Claims

(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, the personal envoy of US President Donald Trump, has firmly rejected speculation regarding his potential resignation, dismissing the reports as “fake news.” According to Witkoff, his involvement in the Middle East peace...

King of Jordan highlights plan for long-term peace in Palestine

(MENAFN) In a recent interview, His Majesty King Abdullah outlined a comprehensive and forward-looking vision for peace in the Middle East, emphasizing the risks of ongoing instability if a fair resolution to the Palestinian issue is not achieved....

Hamas accepts first stage of Trump’s peace deal

(MENAFN) The Palestinian organization Hamas announced early Thursday that it has agreed to the initial phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, expressing gratitude for his role as well as the efforts of Türkiye,...

Turkey assigns coordinator to supervise Gaza relief efforts

(MENAFN) Türkiye has named Ambassador Mehmet Gulluoglu as the humanitarian aid coordinator for Palestine to ensure the effective delivery and management of the country’s assistance to Gaza, according to diplomatic sources on Thursday. Türkiye is...

Gaza Ceasefire Set to Go into Force Post Signing

(MENAFN) A ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas is set to come into force immediately following a formal signing ceremony on Thursday at noon local time (0900 GMT) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, according to reports from...

Migrant Boat Overturn Leaves Two Dead Near Rhodes

(MENAFN) Two people died and 19 others were pulled from the sea after a migrant dinghy capsized near the Greek island of Rhodes on Tuesday, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. An investigation is underway to determine what led to the vessel's...

Trump warns of disarming Hamas if they don’t disarm themselves

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has stated that Hamas must disarm, or the group will be forcibly disarmed, following the recent ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking at the White House while hosting Argentine President Javier Milei, Trump said: "If they...

Israel Reports One Wrong Returned Body from Hamas

(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas on Tuesday is not linked to any of the hostages previously held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza. This revelation came after the examination of...

Pro-Hamas messages get displayed on screens in Canadian, US airports

(MENAFN) Several airports across Canada and the United States were reportedly hit by a cyberattack on Tuesday, during which hackers displayed pro-Hamas slogans and insults targeting American and Israeli leaders on digital screens and through...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Replies to Parliamentary Questions, 15 October 2025

QUESTION Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs in the past year (a) how many dialogue sessions and workshops have been conducted for students, youths and businesses to help them understand Singapore’s foreign policy;...

Jamjoom Pharma Unveils New Brand Identity to Accelerate Regional and Global Growth

SAUDI ARABIA, October 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jamjoom Pharma; one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies in Saudi Arabia and across MEA, announced the launch of its new corporate brand identity, signaling the next phase of its...

Dutch FM hopes Trump’s plan facilitates entry of aid to Gaza

(MENAFN) Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel visited the Rafah border crossing from the Egyptian side on Tuesday, voicing optimism that U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed plan will help reopen the terminal and ease the flow of humanitarian...

Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair to be Held in Northwest China's Yangling to Promote Agri-Tech Cooperation

YANGLING, China, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 32nd China Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair, themed "New Quality Productive Forces for a New Agricultural Future," will take place in China's agricultural sci-tech hub Yangling, Shaanxi...

Defining and stabilizing Lebanon’s borders

The below article is part of the series "Seizing Lebanon's Moment," a joint initiative with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). The contributors to this series — who comprise top scholars, policymakers, and...

Hip Hop Artist Ha$$an The God Drops ‘Swish Swag’ with Campaign Celebrating Women in Basketball

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wingspan Urban Arts & Entertainment and Hip Hop artist Ha$$an The God is announcing his new single “Swish Swag” featuring Egyptian Gypsy. This track was inspired by the...