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Turkish Central Bank International Reserves Climb to USD180.1B
(MENAFN) The Turkish Central Bank reported Thursday that its total international reserves have climbed to a historic peak of $180.1 billion as of September 5, marking a 1% increase—or $1.75 billion—from the previous week. While the overall figure...

California Turkish American Association Announces the 2nd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival at Embarcadero Plaza
Turkish American Association presents the 2nd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival, Sept 27–28, 2025 at Embarcadero Plaza with Turkic communities joining in. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The...

Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Strikes Kill Seven More Civilians, Including Toddler
(MENAFN) The Israeli military intensified deadly attacks across residential neighborhoods in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least seven people—including a toddler—and injuring numerous others, medical sources reported. In Gaza City,...

Merz condemns Israel’s violations of international law
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz strongly criticized Israel on Wednesday for breaching international law and conducting aggressive military operations, stating that Berlin will consult with EU partners before deciding on any potential...

Merz Condemns Israel’s Recent Actions
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday strongly rebuked Israel for what he described as breaches of international law and aggressive military operations in the region. He noted that Berlin would await consultations with EU partners...

New Israeli attacks end eleven lives, more than twenty-five stuck under ruin in Gaza
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, a chain of Israeli air attacks and artillery bombing all over Gaza Strip resulted in ending a minimum of 11 lives and over 25 others are stuck under ruins, medical sources stated. A news agency stated that six of the civilians...

Phoenix Homes Wins Best Single Office Brokerage at Arabian Property Awards 2025
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Phoenix Homes has been awarded Best Real Estate Brokerage , Single Office, UAE at the Arabian Property Awards 2025, part of the globally recognised International Property...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Briefing to Parliament on South Africa vs Israel case at the ICJ
South Africa vs Israel case at the ICJ Chairpersons of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation and the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development Honourable Members of both Committees Thank you for...

Kii to Host Largest Havdalah Ceremony in History in Times Square
Thousands of Jews and community leaders will unite in Times Square for a once-in-a-generation Havdalah celebration. NYC, NY, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This November, Kii will make history by hosting the world’s...

Launch of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council
SLOVENIA, September 8 - Running from 8 September to 8 October 2025, the session will address a wide range of substantive issues as well as the human rights situation in individual countries. Thematic areas under consideration include the human...

Sylvester.ai Partners with Nova Vet Family to Bring AI-Powered Feline Pain Detection to Middle East & North Africa
Partnership expands cat health AI-technology to regions where cats represent 90% of clinic visits CALGARY, AB, CANADA, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sylvester.ai, a pioneer in AI-driven feline health technology, today announced a...

ParaZero Delivers Perfect Results with Innovative Counter-Drone Net Solution in Israeli Trial Demonstration, Protecting Key Sites from Drone Threats
Kfar Saba, Israel, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) (the “company” or “ParaZero”), an aerospace defense company pioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems...

From Legacy to Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia Observes National Day
From Legacy to Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia Observes National Day RIYADH, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Saudi Arabia marks its 95th National Day, a moment of pride and reflection on the Kingdom’s historic journey of...

The World's Best Pole Vaulters to Face Off in a Historic Showdown in Asia this September 21!
MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, a unique collaboration between Filipino pole vault athlete EJ Obiena, Ayala Foundation, and the MVP Sports Foundation, has announced its...

Elcasa Group Expands Into Middle East with AED 100M FF&E Growth Plan
Elcasa Group enters UAE with AED 100M FF&E growth plan, aiming to transform Middle East hospitality with world-class luxury furniture solutions. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Elcasa Group, a global...

Israel Innovation Authority Launches Incentive Program to Invest ₪250 Million Directly in Deep Tech Under the YOZMA Fund
Israel to award grants of up to $10M for VC funds in Deep Tech, catalyzing fundraising and ensuring continued leadership in high-risk Disruptive tech JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Israel Innovation Authority...

Iranian Constitutionalists Critique NUFDI Booklet for Undermining Pre-1979 Constitution
Iranian constitutionalist activists call for retaining the pre-1979 Constitution as a stable framework for Iran’s post-regime transition. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A coalition of Iranian monarchist...

Israel Launches Air Attacks on Multiple Cities in Syria
(MENAFN) Israeli fighter jets launched coordinated air raids across several regions of Syria late Monday, according to a Syrian news agency. The strikes reportedly targeted strategic sites near the central city of Homs, the coastal hub of Latakia,...

Israel Vows Escalated Attacks on Gaza
(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed on Monday to escalate air assaults targeting Gaza City and its high-rise buildings in the northern Gaza Strip. “Today, a powerful hurricane will strike the skies of Gaza City, and the roofs of...

Israel Blocks Entry of Two Spanish Ministers Over Gaza Sanctions
(MENAFN) Israel on Monday condemned the Spanish government as “anti-Semitic” and blocked entry to two Spanish ministers after Madrid unveiled nine sanctions aimed at pressuring Israel to end its nearly two-year Gaza offensive. Spanish Prime...