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Iran’s water crisis is real but man-made, climatologist argues
Iran International
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August 1, 2025
Karami calls it an “engineered drought”—a manufactured emergency that lets authorities avoid long-overdue reforms while shifting the financial burden to citizens. “There is water,” he said. “But it costs the government more to deliver it in the...
Arab states condemn Hamas’ October 7 attacks for the first time in declaration slamming Israel
Unpacked
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August 1, 2025
For the first time since the war between Israel and Hamas began, a large group of Arab and Muslim states have condemned the massacre Hamas carried out against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The states — including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and...
How two families bridged Israel’s deep divides
Ynet
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August 2, 2025
“In the end, Hamas caused problems—but also brought us together,” say Eliyahu Libman and Yizhar Lifshitz with a touch of humor. Their friendship runs deep—well beyond the shared fate that has bound them since October 7. Together, they hope to send...
The Smashing Pumpkins announce historic India debut in October 2025 as part of their ‘Rock Invasion 2025’ Asia Tour
The Times of India
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Legendary alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins are finally headed to India. As part of their "Rock Invasion 2025" Asia Tour, the iconic group will make their highly anticipated India debut this October. Mark your calendars for October 11 at...
Two visions of Berlin pride: Club music at one event, mourning for Gaza at the other
Scroll.in
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There were two pride marches in Berlin on July 26. One, organised by CSD Berlin, a registered NGO, was supported by major brands and corporations. Trucks bearing corporate logos rolled through the streets. Brand slogans floated on flags,...
New videos of 2 Israeli hostages in Gaza raise concerns that they are facing starvation with no deal in sight
Jewish Telegraphic Agency - New York
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August 1, 2025
For the first time in months, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have released videos of Israeli hostages they have held since Oct. 7, 2023, pleading for their release. The videos of Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David show the young men in dire...
An Unconventional Warrior for Israel and Civilization
Townhall
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August 2, 2025
Not long after Hamas terrorists slaughtered 1,200 Israelis and guest workers and kidnapped 250, my wife and I joined other Jewish National Fund volunteers in Israel, bearing witness to the atrocities at multiple locations, meeting survivors,...
Genocide in Gaza: Slovenia bans arms trade with Israel!
Madhyamam
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August 1, 2025
Ljubljana: Slovenia has announced that it will ban the import, export and transit of all weapons to and from Israel in response to the country's actions in Gaza, becoming the first European nation to do so. Slovenia, which often criticised Israel...
Israel abducted starving children at Gaza "aid" sites, then tortured them
The Electronic Intifada
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August 1, 2025
Nora Barrows-Friedman Rights and Accountability 1 August 2025 “The worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip,” according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), an international body that monitors...
WWE Summer Slam 2025 US, UK, Saudi Arabia, India Timings, Full Match Card, Streaming Options, and More
The Times of India
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Image via WWE: SummerSlam 2025 Official Poster The biggest party of the summer is back, and it is bigger than ever! WWE SummerSlam 2025 is set to make history with its first-ever two-night format, following in the footsteps of WrestleMania. The...
Israelis lament their divides, and cling to them, as they mark a holiday commemorating the toll of disunity
Jewish Telegraphic Agency - New York
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August 1, 2025
Two days before Tisha B’Av, the Israeli scholar Tomer Persico warned that the country was facing another destruction of Jerusalem, this time of its “moral and religious core” brought on by Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Citing the verse from...
Israel's meltdown over western recognition of Palestinian statehood reveals its deepest fears
Middle East Eye
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August 1, 2025
Now that France and Britain, both members of the United Nations Security Council and the G7, have indicated they are prepared to recognise the State of Palestine, the dam has burst. On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated his...
A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out
Associated Press
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August 2, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Wafaa Alrashid noticed fewer of her patients were showing up for their appointments at the Los Angeles area hospital where she works as immigration raids spread fear among the Latino population she serves. The Utah-born...
Middle East: Israel risks isolation, German FM says
Deutsche Welle
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July 31, 2025
Skip next section Germany has 'responsibility to prevent' isolation of Israel, German foreign minister says 07/31/2025July 31, 2025Germany has 'responsibility to prevent' isolation of Israel, German foreign minister says German Foreign Minister...
Israeli soldiers arrested at Tomorrowland, case referred to International Criminal Court
The Bulletin
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August 1, 2025
Two Israeli soldiers were arrested at the music festival Tomorrowland and Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office is referring the case to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for charges of war crimes. “The International Criminal Court is...
'Holocaust 2025': Israeli Hostages Seen In Disturbing New Gaza Videos As Families Slam Inaction
Times Now
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August 2, 2025
Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski appears in a disturbing new video from Gaza; Evyatar David’s family did not authorise release of his footage. A day after Palestinian Islamic Jihad published a video of hostage Rom Braslavski, the Hamas terror group...
Bruckner Orchestra Linz Names New Chief Conductor
The Violin Channel
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August 1, 2025
Conductor Christoph Koncz has been named as the new Chief Conductor of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz and the Landestheater Linz. He was selected from a competitive field of 170 applicants and will step into the role in September 2027 for an initial...
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Releases Video Of Israeli Hostage Shown Gaza Hunger Footage
News18
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August 2, 2025
Last Updated:August 02, 2025, 07:13 IST The ongoing war has uprooted nearly 90 per cent of Gaza's population, with Israel continuing to destroy infrastructure and homes. Israeli-German hostage - Rom Braslavski (Credits: X) The Israel-Hamas war has...
Turkish police foil terror plot targeting Justin Timberlake concert in Istanbul
AzerNews
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July 31, 2025
Turkish authorities successfully thwarted a planned terrorist attack targeting American pop star Justin Timberlake’s concert in Istanbul, Azernews reports citing Türkiye newspaper. Reports indicate that extremist groups had circulated threats a...
Türkiye pledges to support Gabon’s digital govt, connectivity efforts
Biometric Update
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August 1, 2025
The Ambassador of Türkiye to Gabon, Can İncesu, recently had a discussion with the country’s Minister of Digital Economy, Digitization and Innovation, Mark Alexandre Doumba, to explore ways of strengthening digital cooperation between the two...