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Türkiye Marks Milestone in Counter-Terrorism with PKK Disarmament in Sulaymaniyah
As part of its "Terror-Free Türkiye" initiative, the Turkish government is underscoring a significant advancement in its regional security efforts, as outlined in a media statement from the Turkish Embassy in Sofia. On July 11, 2025, a significant...

Iran nuclear sites 'Severely Damaged' but not obliterated, say officials amid conflicting claims
Daijiworld Media Network – Tehran Tehran, Jul 11: A month after the United States launched a major bombing campaign on three nuclear sites in Iran, questions continue to swirl over the extent of the damage caused by “Operation Midnight Hammer,” as...

The Normalization Paradox: How Peace Deals Reshape Oppression in the Middle East
The concept of peace in the Middle East has long been synonymous with fleeting negotiations, shattered ceasefires, and political mirages. However, recent years have unveiled a shift in regional diplomacy, marked by a surge of normalization...

Israel allocates billions for new housing projects in Safed and Nahariya
Daijiworld Media Network – Tel Aviv Tel Aviv, Jul 11: In a major push toward regional development, the Israeli government has signed landmark agreements with the northern cities of Safed and Nahariya, paving the way for tens of thousands of new...

Israeli prime minister rules out full hostage deal with Gaza factions during US visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that reaching a comprehensive agreement with Palestinian factions in Gaza, including the release of all Israeli hostages, is currently not possible. Netanyahu made the remarks during a meeting with...

Israel strikes Gaza as hospital crisis deepens
2025-07-11T09:34:57+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Gaza Israeli airstrikes intensified across the Gaza Strip on Friday, killing at least 15 Palestinians since dawn, including 10 waiting for humanitarian aid, according to...
Media Review: July 11
POLITICS Mediapool.bg quotes Continue the Change (CC) Co-Chair Assen Vassilev who said: "July 8 passed [the day when the final decision was taken for Bulgaria's accession to the euro area]. From now on we are a clear opposition. We have clearly...

Türkiye, ASEAN need stronger ties against global challenges: FM Fidan
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday urged stronger collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), highlighting common challenges and mutual strategic interests between Türkiye and the Asia-Pacific region. "Türkiye stands...
Israel pounds Gaza as PM hopes truce deal within reach
Israeli forces were targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in southern Gaza, the military said Friday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced hope that an agreement with Hamas could be reached within days for a pause in the 21-month war....

Israel seeks assurances from Trump for potential Gaza offensive amid fragile ceasefire talks
Israel seeks assurances from Trump for potential Gaza offensive amid fragile ceasefire talks Israel is reportedly seeking a side letter from President Donald Trump to permit the renewal of hostilities if their demands for Hamas' disarmament and...

Turkey: Sözcü TV censored by the state regulator
Picture credit: SZC. Turkish media regulator RTÜK has imposed an administrative fine and a 10-day broadcasting suspension on Sözcü TV over a statement “Turkey is not a Muslim country” made by Murat Kubilay, a columnist in national media outlets in...

Iranian Nobel laureate says regime issuing death threats
Activist Narges Mohammadi says she has been threatened with ‘physical elimination’ PUBLISHED : 11 Jul 2025 at 17:45 OSLO - Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women’s and human rights in Iran,...

Layered Medium: We Are in Open Circuits – Between Korea and the Middle East
My first encounter with the Middle East came alive through the captivating pages of One Thousand and One Nights and the sweeping visuals of David Lean’s epic Lawrence of Arabia (1962). These narratives painted vivid portraits—endless deserts...

Iran detains Franco-German cycling tourist Lennart Monterlos
Published on 11/07/2025 - 12:07 GMT+2•Updated 12:43 Lennart Monterlos, an 18-year-old Franco-German dual national who was cycling from Europe to Japan, has been detained in Iran, Tehran authorities confirmed on Thursday. In an interview with...

Iran could recover some enriched uranium after US strikes - Israeli official
Israel believes that Iran could potentially retrieve enriched uranium buried beneath one of the three facilities struck by US forces last month, according to a senior Israeli official. Speaking to US reporters, the official said that reaching the...
Iranians SHAME Pezeshkian For ‘Conveying Tehran’s Weakness’ To U.S. | ‘Submissive, Weak President’
Ajit Doval Exposes Foreign Media, Reveals Misinformation on Operation Sindoor in IIT Madras Speech National Security Advisor Ajit Doval dropped a truth bomb during his address at IIT Madras, calling out Western media’s distorted coverage of...

Türkiye, Spain forge partnership for massive aircraft carrier build
ANKARA Türkiye's first aircaft carrier TCG Anadolu. Türkiye is gearing up to become a dominant naval force in NATO's southern flank over the next decade, with a surprise partnership with Spain poised to reshape regional dynamics. At the recent...

Israeli media rue al-Qassam footage, alarmed by fighters among troops
Israeli media scramble over al-Qassam's latest ambush, describing it as a "new scandal" that exposes leadership, intelligence, and security failures within the Israeli army. Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth on Friday called the footage released...

Israeli Officer Killed in Khan Yunis as Israel Bombs School Full of Displaced Families
The Khan Yunis operation, where Palestinian resistance attempted to capture an Israeli soldier. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Khan Yunis has seen a notable escalation in resistance activity recently, with numerous Israeli...

Israeli Soldier Killed, Others Injured in Gaza Building Collapse
An Israeli soldier was killed and several others were injured yesterday when a building collapsed on an Israeli military force in the Gaza Strip. Enemy media outlets reported a “difficult security incident in Gaza” on Thursday evening, confirming...