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Lebanon’s judicial independence and the end of impunity

The below article is part of the series "Seizing Lebanon's Moment," a joint initiative with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). The contributors to this series — who comprise top scholars, policymakers, and...

An international hands-on approach to Lebanon

The below article is part of the series "Seizing Lebanon's Moment," a joint initiative with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). The contributors to this series — who comprise top scholars, policymakers, and...

At Least Seven Injured in Blast in Syrian Town

(MENAFN) An explosion struck the town of Sabina, located southwest of Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Wednesday, injuring at least seven people, according to a state-run news outlet. Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine...

iHope Expands Global Network with Nine New Clinical Sites

This expansion means many more kids will receive diagnosis DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iHope, a program of Genetic Alliance, is thrilled to announce the addition of nine new clinical sites in low- and...

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...

Humanitarian Nonprofit Human Appeal USA to Host National Comedy Tour

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humanitarian aid nonprofit, Human Appeal USA, is kicking off their national comedy takeover tour featuring famous comedians to raise money in support of Human Appeal’s emergency appeals to...

Palestinian Prisoner Ahmed Khdeirat Dies in Israeli Detention

(MENAFN) A Palestinian prisoner, Ahmed Khdeirat, 22, has died due to worsening health conditions while held at Ramon Prison in southern Israel, Palestinian prisoner rights groups reported Wednesday. The Commission of Detainees Affairs and the...

Turkey assigns coordinator to supervise Gaza relief efforts

(MENAFN) Türkiye has named Ambassador Mehmet Gulluoglu as the humanitarian aid coordinator for Palestine to ensure the effective delivery and management of the country’s assistance to Gaza, according to diplomatic sources on Thursday. Türkiye is...

Theriva™ Biologics Announces Presentation Describing Next Generation Oncolytic Adenovirus VCN-12 at the 32nd Annual Congress of the European Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ESGCT)

- Preclinical data for VCN-12, the next candidate from Theriva’s VCN-X discovery program, highlight a novel mechanism of action with the potential to significantly improve antitumor effects - - Pre-ESGCT meeting monograph includes preclinical data...

On World Food Day, Mary’s Meals Underscores a Proven Solution to Child Hunger and Poverty

BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Food Day (Oct. 16) and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (Oct. 17) mark the founding of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization and spotlight...

Israeli Strikes Leave One Dead, Seven Injured in Southern Lebanon

(MENAFN) Early Saturday, a deadly series of Israeli airstrikes struck southern Lebanon, leaving one civilian dead and seven others wounded, according to Lebanese and Israeli officials. Lebanese media reported that at dawn, 10 airstrikes targeted...

UN: 100 Palestinians Killed Daily in Israeli Atrocities in Gaza

(MENAFN) The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) revealed on Wednesday that the Israeli military kills an average of 100 Palestinians each day in the Gaza Strip, with additional fatalities caused by starvation and lack of...

Jordan, IMF get to staff-level deal on EFF, RFF reviews

(MENAFN) Jordan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement following the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The IMF...

Phillips Law Firm Awards 2025 A Second Chance Scholarship to Ibrahim Hassen

Woodinville, Washington – Phillips Law Firm congratulates Ibrahim Hassen on winning the 2025 A Second Chance Scholarship! Hassen delivered a moving recollection of his experience after a traumatic car accident in his scholarship video. His...

ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity

Thank you. It’s a great honour to be part of this distinguished panel and very important topic of debate. I was asked to speak about Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen, where millions of civilians are trapped in a relentless cycle of...

Russia detains man for alleged organ trafficking ring

(MENAFN) Russian authorities, in coordination with Interpol, have detained Boris Wolfman, wanted in multiple countries for his alleged role in an organ trafficking network operating in Kosovo. He was arrested at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport after...

Putin, Netanyahu talk about Gaza’s situation amid Trump’s peace plan

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation on Monday to discuss developments in the Middle East, with particular focus on Gaza and the framework of US President Donald Trump’s...

Ongoing Asian disasters highlight need for relentless funding initiatives, says Project Rescue

Earthquakes in Indonesia, The Philippines and Russia, cyclones in China and Vietnam, drought in Mongolia, floods in Europe - all need well-funded response. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, October 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Severe earthquakes...

Fidan states nation backed all meetings on Palestine at UN General Assembly

(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia cautioned on Saturday that the failure of the international community to curb Israeli actions in Gaza risks destabilizing both the region and the wider world. The kingdom called for urgent measures to halt the conflict and...

Ilham Aliyev addressed 80th session of UN General Assembly

AZERBAIJAN, September 25 - On September 25, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev delivered a speech at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. AZERTAC presents the speech of the head of state. Speech by President...