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Water innovation for circularity and enhanced resilience in Iraq
The project “Water Innovation for Circularity and Enhanced Resilience” seeks an intern to help address climate change challenges in Iraq. This effort aligns with global policies such as the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda. Iraq is the...

S-African representative states Gaza crisis ‘unquestionably a genocide’
(MENAFN) The ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza constitutes “unquestionably a genocide,” according to Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for South Africa’s Ministry of International Relations. Speaking to RT, Phiri highlighted the severity of the...

Ezidi woman reunites with her family after decade of ISIS abduction
(MENAFN) After more than a decade in captivity, an Ezidi woman abducted by ISIS in 2014 has finally returned to her family in northern Iraq, marking the end of an 11-year ordeal that spanned both Iraq and Syria. Dima Emin Salih, now 24, was taken...

APIKUR calls for continued tripartite talks to restore oil exports through the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline
NY, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • APIKUR member companies call for the immediate resumption of oil exports through the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline (ITP) • APIKUR is encouraged by the public statements from Iraqi Prime...

Nokia partners with Zain Iraq to boost network capacity with advanced microwave technology
Press Release Nokia partners with Zain Iraq to boost network capacity with advanced microwave technology High-capacity microwave solution to enhance network capacity and modernize infrastructure To prepare the network for data surge and increasing...

U.S. Stocks End Midweek in Green on Nvidia’s Historic Surge
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange surged midweek, driven by a tech rally propelled by Nvidia, which became the first company to achieve a staggering $4 trillion market valuation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.49%, adding 217.54...

Trump expands tariff list to eight nations
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that new import tariffs ranging from 20% to 50% will take effect on goods from eight additional countries starting August 1. According to statements made on Wednesday, Trump notified leaders of...

South Africa Labels Gaza Crisis as Genocide
(MENAFN) The ongoing turmoil in Gaza is “unquestionably a genocide,” according to a news agency, quoting Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for South Africa’s Minister of International Relations. He referenced the severity of the humanitarian disaster...

Toys Market Size, Industry Outlook, Demand, Growth Drivers and Forecast 2024-2032
IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 150.9 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% during 2024-2032. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Toys...

Russian reporter interrogated by UK law enforcement
(MENAFN) Steve Sweeney, head of RT’s Lebanon bureau, was detained and interrogated by British police upon his return to the UK, according to RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan. Writing on her Telegram channel Wednesday, Simonyan said...

Mental Health Market Report 2024-2032: Trends, Growth Drivers, and Key Opportunities in the Wellness Industry
The mental health market is growing rapidly, driven by increased demand for digital therapy, wellness apps, and personalized care solutions. SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the latest report by...

Foreign National Sentenced for Conspiring to Export U.S.-Made Drill Rigs to Iran in Violation of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Brian Assi, also known as Brahim Assi, 63, of Beirut, Lebanon, was sentenced to 44 months in prison for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR),...

‘We Will Not Wait’ – Dunham House founder announces plans for new national memorial to honor service members
Colonel John Folsom lays out plans to build permanent national memorial honoring more than 6,500 U.S. service members OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new national memorial to honor America’s fallen warriors is...

ZMC Express Cargo Reinforces Its Position as the Leading Air, Sea & Land Freight Company in Dubai, UAE
UAE-based ZMC Express Cargo delivers trusted air, sea & land freight with live tracking, COD, eCommerce support & global logistics expertise. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a time where reliable...

Powering up: Turkey-Iraq transmission line is part of a broader strategic shift
On July 21, 2024, Baghdad inaugurated a new power line connecting Turkey and Iraq to handle Turkish electricity imports. This 115-kilometer (71-mile) transmission line is expected to deliver 300 megawatts of energy to a power station west of Mosul...

Element Fuels Announces Senior Leadership Team of Accomplished Industry Veterans
Led by CEO Trey Griggs, Former Goldman Sachs and Calpine Executive HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Element Fuels Holdings, LLC, an industry leader in clean fuels production, is pleased to announce its senior...

Scilex Holding Company Enters into Master Distributor Agreement Among CH Trading Group and Devart Middle East for the Distribution of ZTlido® in Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Jordan, Iraq, and South Africa
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or the “Company”), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management...

Conflict intensifies in Middle East
(MENAFN) As conflict intensifies in the Middle East, concerns are mounting that Central Asia could become the next region to face serious instability. Analysts warn that if Iran undergoes significant political upheaval or descends into chaos, its...

Turkey witnesses increase in road freight shipments to Syria
(MENAFN) Türkiye has experienced a significant 60% increase in road freight shipments to Syria during the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This growth reflects improving conditions in Syria and renewed initiatives...

UN Hails PKK Group Disarmament Move
(MENAFN) The United Nations expressed strong approval on Friday as the PKK terror group began its disarmament process, marking a significant development in regional security efforts. At a press briefing, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated,...