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Civilian casualties in Israeli airstrikes on Iran disclosed
Nearly 700 civilians have been killed in Iran as a result of 12 consecutive days of Israeli military airstrikes, Azernews reports, citing statements by Iran’s Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education, Mohammad Reza Zafargandi. Speaking...

Middle East tech figures hit out at Shaun Maguire over 'appalling' Mamdani post
A growing list of start-up founders are circulating an open letter to Sequoia Capital urging the prominent venture capital firm to take action against one of its partners, Shaun Maguire. The letter, which had more than 520 digital signatories as...

world 'Ghost camp': Israeli operations in West Bank push wave of Palestinians from their homes
TULKARM, West Bank — Malik Lutfi contemplated which of his family's belongings to salvage in the few moments he was given while Israeli troops carried out home demolitions in the Tulkarm refugee camp where he grew up in the Israeli-occupied West...

Stringer Dispatch: Gaza school shelter hit by air strike
01:44 Multiple people were killed and others injured following an Israeli air strike on a school sheltering displaced civilians in Al-Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza, on July 8, 2025. CGTN stringer in Gaza visited the bomb site and interviewed...

Egypt’s parliament summons minister over deadly Cairo fire amid outcry
Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, defended his ministry’s response to the Ramses Central telecoms hub fire during a parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday, following criticism from politicians over the incident,...

Education union votes to break ties with ADL over support for Israel
The National Education Association (NEA) this week voted to break ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as an educational partner over its pro-Israel stance amid the war in Gaza. The NEA voted on Sunday at their annual meeting in Portland to...

Report: US pouring 1.5 billion into building air bases in Israel
The United States is undertaking a significant military construction program in Israel, involving projects worth over $1.5 billion, all financed through American aid provided to Tel Aviv, new documents reveal. The extensive initiative encompasses...

Blended Learning in Bachelor’s Nursing Education: Exploring Student Experiences, Satisfaction, and Knowledge
Introduction Blended learning (BL) is a pedagogical approach that integrates traditional face-to-face instruction with customized online learning modalities and has become increasingly popular in higher education, particularly in health-related...

Business Insights Saudi Arabia wants to power 7% of global AI – but can it earn world's trust?
When Saudi Arabia announced its new state-backed artificial intelligence company, Humain, it did so with a level of ambition consistent with its broader economic development plans. Backed by the $940 billion Public Investment Fund, and with $10...

Turkish Embassy joins Kuwait’s Healthy City initiative to promote recycling, sustainability
KUWAIT: The Turkish Embassy in Kuwait took part in a community recycling event on Monday, held under the Healthy City Project in partnership with the Asimah Governorate and Dahiyat Abdullah Al Salem. The initiative aims to raise environmental...

Iranian FM: Tehran still interested in diplomacy, willing to restart nuclear talks
Iran remains interested in diplomacy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday, claiming that he and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy had been “on the cusp of a historic breakthrough” before last month’s Israel-Iran war. The comments,...

One of Australia's most exclusive suburbs declares war on aggressive brush turkeys as cafe diners are attacked in terrifying ambushes
One of the most exclusive areas in Australia has become overrun by aggressive brush turkeys, with cafes terrorised and diners mercilessly set upon. Locals on Sydney's northern beaches say no latte is safe, as the birds launch daily raids, pecking...

Türkiye’s emergence as an international education hub
Education has always been one of the most powerful tools not only for personal development but also for cultural transmission, social transformation and international interaction. Over the past three decades, rapid advancements in digitalization,...

Smriti Irani: There’s nothing that television can throw at me that politics hasn’t
After stepping away from the arc lights to focus on her career in politics, Smriti Irani is set to return to the small screen with the reboot of the TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She will once again embrace Tulsi Virani’s avatar — the...

Turkey to Build 30 Centralized Broadcast Towers
Supporting analog and digital broadcast, its transport and infrastructure minister notes their efficiency and visual appeal The Camlica Tower. Credit: Lokman Akkaya/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Inspired by the Camlica Tower of Istanbul — the...

Greta Thunberg's sister distances herself from her 'very different' sibling and reveals she wants to make people feel 'uplifted' while her older relative focuses on campaigning against Israel
Greta Thunberg's little-known sister has spoken out about her relationship with the climate activist in rare comments after footage of her singing went viral. Bea Ernman, 19, told Swedish outlet Hänt that she was finding her time in the limelight...

Middle East Emerges as Global Sports Powerhouse, Unlocking Billions in Value and Opportunity
The Middle East is fast becoming one of the most influential players in global sports, according to global management consultancy Kearney’s latest report, From passion to profit: unlocking value in sports. With the region experiencing a rapid and...

Israeli military official confirms Iran missiles hit some IDF sites last month
An Israeli military official confirmed on Tuesday that Iranian airstrikes last month hit some Israeli military sites, the first apparent public acknowledgment that such locations had been struck. The official, speaking to Reuters on condition of...

Lali Turdzaladze: The transfer of Tornike Rizhvadze to Turkey was the family's wish — his condition allowed for it, he was stable
According to Lali Turdzaladze, Clinical Director of the First University Clinic, the transfer of the former Chairman of the Government of Adjara, Tornike Rizhvadze, to a clinic in Turkey for treatment was carried out at the request of his family....

World Insights: China-Egypt practical cooperation yields fruitful outcomes
CAIRO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Under the strategic guidance of leaders of the two countries, China-Egypt relations have, over the past years, made great strides, becoming a model of solidarity, cooperation and mutual benefit between China and Arab,...