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Israel successfully launches Dror 1 communications satellite joining space race
Israel Aerospace Industries successfully launched the Dror 1 national communications satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking a significant milestone in Israel's space capabilities and technological independence
Israel's Netanyahu says Hamas rejected ceasefire proposal, insists on staying in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel accepted proposals from the US for a Gaza ceasefire, but blamed Hamas for refusing to reach an agreement.
Tipping Point: when populations peak – Statista
As July 11 marks World Population Day, celebrating the approximate date that the world's population reached 5bn in 1987, we're taking a closer at one of the population trends that will affect many countries sooner or later in the 21st Century.
Red Sea shipping insurance doubles after deadly Houthi attacks
Insurance costs for Red Sea shipping have more than doubled following Yemen's Houthis' deadly attacks that sank two vessels and killed at least four seafarers, breaking months of relative calm in the crucial waterway.
US, Israel, and Qatar make Gaza ceasefire progress in secret meeting, reports claim
An undisclosed White House meeting between Qatari, US and Israeli negotiators to resolve the final area of disagreement after three of four contentious issues were reportedly settled in recent days.
Yemeni attack sinks Red Sea cargo ship, 19 crew members missing
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship attacked by Yemen sank in the Red Sea, with only six of 25 people on board rescued.
Iran finds no evidence of Israeli depleted uranium weapons use
Iran's Nuclear Safety Centre said investigations had found no evidence that Israel had used depleted uranium munitions during the recent 12-day conflict between the two countries.
Trump says Gaza talks "going very well" as he hosts Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Hamas wants to end the 21-month conflict.
White House discussed “voluntary” Gaza migration plan as Israeli premier arrives in US
The White House is considering a detailed plan initiated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to establish "humanitarian transit zones".
Iranian president accuses Israel of assassination attempt
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him and said Tehran is ready to resume nuclear talks with the United States.
Iran's most damaged airport resumes operations after 23-day closure
Iran's Tabriz Airport has received approval to resume commercial aviation services following extensive damage sustained from Israeli airstrikes
Tehran Friday prayer leader calls for Trump and Netanyahu's execution
Tehran's acting Friday prayer leader has said that the religious punishment for US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be execution.
Iranian hardline newspaper compares Zarif to Neville Chamberlain
Hardline Iranian newspaper Kayhan has compared former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who served from 1937 to 1940, criticising calls for renewed negotiations with the United States.
Trump announces Gaza ceasefire progress as Israel agrees to key terms
US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that Israeli and American representatives have discussed conditions for his Gaza ceasefire plan.
Iran MP calls Bob Vylan 'brother' after ‘death to the IDF’ chant
An Iranian MP has praised British rap-punk duo Bob Vylan following their recent highly contentious performance at the Glastonbury music festival in England, calling them a "brother."
A perfect storm as Israel’s war on Iran pushes the Taliban towards total collapse
The convergence of Israel’s military strikes on Tehran has created a catastrophic domino effect of potential regime collapse in Afghanistan, not Iran.
COMMENT: Iran's new rail link to China played a role in provoking the 12-day war
Iran launched its first-ever direct railway connection to China in May, its first rail link to Asia that does not rely on transshipment through seaports or Russia, significantly improving its national security by avoiding the seaborne exports.
Erdogan indicates Turkey edging closer to F-35, Eurofighter jet deals after Nato summit leader talks
Ankara worried by growing air superiority of Israel and Greece.
Iran’s Supreme Leader declares Israel was crushed by Iranian strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appeared in a recorded televised address on June 26, following the Iran-Israel ceasefire, hailing what he described as Iran’s victory over the "fake regime” of Israel.
Iran president calls 12-day conflict solidarity opportunity for officials' transformation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the unprecedented solidarity created during the recent conflict provides an opportunity for transformation in management and officials' behaviour.