August 8, 2025

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Diplomatic Relations World

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Urges Global Jewish Communities to Stop Netanyahu and End the Devastating War

In the midst of the escalating conflict between Iran, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and Israel under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has issued a passionate appeal to the global Jewish community. Maduro called on them to intervene and pressure Netanyahu to halt his military campaign, which he described

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World

Israeli Police Stop Live Coverage by Foreign Media at Missile Strike Locations Over Security Fears

In a move raising significant concern among international journalists, Israeli police have ordered the suspension of live broadcasts by several foreign news organizations reporting from areas hit by recent missile attacks. Authorities cited national security reasons, explaining that some of the footage aired showed detailed visuals of missile impact sites, potentially revealing sensitive information. Among

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World

Missile Hits High-Rise Base Near Diamond District in Ramat Gan, Causing Widespread Damage

Early Thursday morning, a missile struck the base of a high-rise building on Jabotinsky Street in Ramat Gan, located just 200 meters from the city’s famous diamond exchange district. The powerful explosion sent shockwaves through the eastern suburbs of central Tel Aviv, resulting in extensive damage to nearby buildings and businesses, according to reports from

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World

Israeli Analyst Warns of Military Strain as Gaza Conflict and Multiple Fronts Stretch Forces Thin

Israeli political commentator Ori Goldberg has voiced serious concerns about the ability of Israel’s military to sustain its ongoing operations amid the escalating conflicts on multiple fronts, especially with the war in Gaza showing no signs of slowing. Speaking from Tel Aviv during an interview on Al Jazeera, Goldberg highlighted that the key issue facing

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Diplomatic Relations ECOWAS World

ECOWAS Warns U.S. Visa Sanctions Could Undermine West Africa’s Economic Stability

Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised serious concerns over newly imposed visa restrictions by the United States targeting certain West African countries, warning that such measures could have far-reaching consequences on regional development, trade, and cooperation. In a statement issued by the Commission on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed its displeasure

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General World

Tensions Escalate as Iran Launches Suspected Khorramshahr Ballistic Missile Towards Israel

A fresh wave of concern has swept across the Middle East following reports that the Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a ballistic missile towards Israeli territory, in what analysts believe could be the first operational use of the long-range Khorramshahr-class missile. Defence sources monitoring regional airspace confirmed that the missile’s flight path and performance

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World

Ayatollah Khamenei Names Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as New IRGC Ground Forces Chief

Tehran – In a move seen as strategic and highly significant within Iran’s military hierarchy, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has officially appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces. The leadership transition was confirmed on Thursday through a formal

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Education World

US Resumes Student Visa Processing with New Social Media Vetting Requirement

Washington D.C., June 19, 2025 – The United States government has resumed processing student visa applications for foreign nationals after a temporary suspension in May 2025, introducing a new layer of scrutiny that requires applicants to disclose their social media accounts as part of the vetting process. According to immigration officials, the pause in May

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Economy World

Tel Aviv Stock Market Plunges 3%, Estimated Losses Hit $475 Billion Amid Regional Tensions

Tel Aviv, June 19, 2025 – The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) suffered a sharp decline on Tuesday, plunging by 3% as mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled investor confidence. The dip translates to an estimated $475 billion in market value losses, marking one of the most significant single-day slumps in recent months.

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World

Israel Weighs Commando Option on Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site Amid Rising Tensions

Jerusalem, June 19, 2025 – Israeli defence officials are reportedly evaluating the possibility of launching a commando operation targeting Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility, should advanced bunker-busting bombs prove insufficient to neutralize the underground site. The Fordow plant, buried deep within Iran’s mountainous terrain and reinforced to withstand conventional aerial assaults, has long been

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