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Israel deeply regrets strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Pope Leo, the Vatican reported, a day after an Israeli airstrike on the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip claimed the lives of three people and injured several others, Reuters reported. During...

China navigates Iran-Israel tensions to protect regional influence
2025-07-18T07:55:56+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Beijing China has adopted a restrained diplomatic stance amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, stopping short of offering Tehran direct support while urging both...

Israel's Netanyahu called Pope Leo after Gaza church strike, Vatican says

Israel allows limited Syrian forces in Sweida amid clashes; 254 dead in 4 days of fighting
Daijiworld Media Network – Jerusalem Jerusalem, Jul 18: Israel has agreed to a temporary arrangement allowing limited access to Syrian internal security forces in the southern province of Sweida for 48 hours, following days of intense fighting...

Turkey Welcomes EU Decision to Relax Visa Rules
A person hands EU flags to passengers arriving from Berlin at the symbolic opening of the Schengen area at Sofia Airport. Photo: EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV The Turkish government welcomed the EU’s decision to ease visa rules for the only EU candidate...
Iran’s ambassador to Moscow: Bushehr nuclear power plant with Russia progressing as planned
Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says construction of the second and third units of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, in cooperation with Russia, is proceeding according to schedule despite the 12-day aggression by the Zionist regime. In...

Iran's Military Leaders Threaten to Resume War
Iran's military leaders are warning the world that their forces are fully prepared to restart the war with Israel at any moment. Even though a fragile ceasefire brokered by the U.S. has paused the recent 12-day conflict, Tehran says it will not...

Israel attacks southern Syria after Damascus airstrikes
The Israeli military attacked southern Syria on Thursday following airstrikes on Damascus the previous day. Israel has launched the military campaign after members of the minority Druze community and Bedouin tribes clashed in southern Syria,...

Media: Iran and European troika to meet next week
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Iran's president got injured during Israeli strikes, confirm US intelligence sources
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was hurt during last month’s Israeli missile strikes, US intelligence officials have said. Last week, Iranian state media claimed that President Pezeshkian was attending a Supreme National Security Council...

Israeli involvement in Syria: Israel expands military presence in southern Syria under guise of Druze aid
Report by Amal Shehadeh, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has approved a $600,000 budget to support the Druze community in Syria's Sweida province, a move widely seen as deepening Tel Aviv's involvement...

'It's the Greatest Honor of My Life': Israel-Hating American Woman Gushes Over Visit to Iran, Calls US 'Genocidal' After NPR Named Her 'a Good Citizen'
Anti-Israel activist Calla Walsh (GBH News/YouTube) An anti-Israel activist whom NPR touted in recent years in a segment on "how to be a good citizen"—citing her campaign work on behalf of Sen. Ed Markey (D., Mass.)—filmed a pro-Iran propaganda...

Moldova Benefits from Turkey’s Decision to Import Sunflower Seeds Duty-Free
On July 18, 2025, Turkey’s government published a strategic import policy for sunflower seeds and crude oil in Resmi Gazete. Under the new ruling, Turkish processors who buy local seeds from farmers can import up to 1 million tons of sunflower...

House committee alleges Biden admin used funds to back anti-government protests in Israel
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Biden-Harris administration is accused of misusing taxpayer dollars to fund protests in Israel against Prime Minister...

Israel says it will ‘allow’ Syrian forces to enter own city amid ongoing conflict
Abu Obeida renews salute to Yemeni People, Armed Forces for their support of Palestine
Abu Obeida renews salute to Yemeni People, Armed Forces for their support of Palestine [Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:21:48 +0300] Gaza – Saba: Abu Obeida, the military spokesperson of al-Qassam Brigades, has renewed his salute to the steadfast and sincere...

Erdogan Reiterates Turkey’s Commitment to Security and Stability in Syria
Ankara, SANA-Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his country’s commitment to restoring security and stability in Syria. According to a statement published by the Turkish presidency on platform X, Erdogan told Russian President...

Iran judiciary chief urges swift action on Israel-tied cases
Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Eje'i has stressed the urgent need to swiftly and precisely handle all judicial cases involving individuals accused of ties with the Israeli regime, following recent Israeli acts of aggression against...

Israel's new cutting edge defence system will shoot down hypersonic missiles at 4,000mph
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT These strikes were during the twelve-day conflict between the two Middle Eastern nations, which began on June 13, with Israel preemptively striking Tehran, citing fears its rival was close to producing a...

Iran Calls on Shanghai Cooperation Organization Amid US-Israel Attacks, China’s Limited Role
After a series of Israeli attacks on Iran, as well as bombings of three nuclear sites by the United States, Iran’s foreign minister attended a meeting of regional diplomats in China with a specific request. He proposed that the Shanghai...