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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,...

Turkey welcomes S. Africa’s backing of Palestinian issue—Erdogan

(MENAFN) Türkiye expressed gratitude for South Africa’s support of the Palestinian issue, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated during a meeting with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Ankara. The discussion, held at the presidential...

Berlin’s protest condemns suppression of pro-Palestinian voices

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, demonstrators gathered in central Berlin to protest what they described as increasing suppression of pro-Palestinian perspectives within Germany’s academic and cultural institutions. The rally took place on Jaeger Street in...

Israeli Forces Injure Several Palestinians in West Bank

(MENAFN) On Wednesday evening, at least ten Palestinians were wounded across multiple areas in the occupied West Bank during confrontations with the Israeli military, as reported by healthcare professionals and local informants. According to a...

Leaders of US, Egypt to lead international peace summit

(MENAFN) Egypt is set to host an international peace summit in the Red Sea city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday, to be co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a presidential statement, the summit...

Gaza Peace Summit Set to Kick Off in Egypt

(MENAFN) World leaders will gather in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday for a pivotal summit aimed at cementing a ceasefire agreement to end the war in Gaza, the Egyptian Presidency confirmed on Saturday. The high-level meeting...

Gaza flotilla Bangladeshi activist reports Israeli abuse in detention

(MENAFN) Bangladeshi photographer and human rights advocate Shahidul Alam reported on Saturday that Israeli forces attacked the Gaza flotilla he was aboard and detained activists, subjecting them to torture. Alam participated in the Freedom...

The Journalist October-November 2025

Featuring articles on the threat of AI to jobs, recognition at Bullivant Media, the NUJ branches summit, and coverage of TUC Congress. Welcome to the latest edition of The Journalist. You can read it here. We have an in-depth look at how AI is...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Oral Reply to Parliamentary Questions on the "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict", 15 October 2025

QUESTIONS Mr Ang Wei Neng: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) how will Singapore support the 20-point peace plan for Gaza proposed by the United States; and (b) whether Singapore will consider playing a role in the peace plan if it is...

Gaza Direct War Losses Surpass USD70B

(MENAFN) The Gaza Strip has suffered direct losses exceeding $70 billion following two years of Israeli military operations, according to the Hamas-run media office in Gaza, which released the figures on Friday. Ismail al-Thawabta, director of the...

Macron Pledges to Increase Humanitarian Efforts for Gaza

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron pledged a significant increase in humanitarian efforts for Gaza following the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt. Addressing reporters at the airport Monday, Macron expressed satisfaction over the...

US raises concern over Israel PM jeopardizing ceasefire

(MENAFN) The Trump administration is increasingly concerned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may jeopardize the Gaza ceasefire agreement with Hamas, according to US media reports on Tuesday. Citing unnamed White House officials, The...

Global Institutions Hesitate on Israel

(MENAFN) When the conflict between Russia and Ukraine erupted in 2022, major international organizations in the realms of sports and culture reacted with remarkable speed. Within a matter of days, FIFA and UEFA excluded Russian teams from...

Human Appeal Statement on Gaza Ceasefire

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Human Appeal joins the wider humanitarian community in welcoming the recently announced ceasefire in Gaza with optimism and hope. After so many months of unimaginable suffering, this moment...

Erdogan emphasizes importance of rebuilding Gaza at Egypt summit

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday emphasized the urgency of rebuilding Gaza, pledging that Türkiye will take comprehensive measures to meet the humanitarian and housing needs of Palestinians before winter sets in. His...

Israeli Knesset gets ejected for holding pro-Palestinian signs

(MENAFN) Two members of Israel’s Knesset were expelled from the chamber on Monday after displaying pro-Palestinian signs during a speech by US President Donald Trump. Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif, lawmakers representing the predominantly Arab...

KEENON Robotics Sends First Shipment of Robots to Israel Post-War Under Agreement with AIBotics and Ignites Middle East Robotics Rollout

MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aibotics, Inc. (OTC: AIBT) (“AIBotics” or the “Company”), a developer and integrator of AI- and robotics-enhanced technologies and a subsidiary of Ehave, Inc. (OTC: EHVVF), today announced that KEENON...

Italy Hints at Imminent Recognition of Palestinian State

(MENAFN) Italy is edging closer to officially recognizing Palestine following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Monday. Speaking at the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt, Meloni told reporters,...

Erdogan joins Peace Summit on Gaza truce pact in Egypt

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took part on Monday in the signing ceremony of a declaration of intent to end the war in Gaza, held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. His participation came at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel...

Spanish Premier Says Gaza Peace Must Include Justice

(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasized on Tuesday that any resolution in Gaza should not compromise justice. In a conversation with a media outlet, he asserted that individuals accountable for the brutal acts committed must face...