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'Best Festival of the Year in the Middle East' Goes to Kayan Wellness Festival
A Remarkable First Edition Triumph at the Middle East Event Awards 2025! DUBAI, PRODUCTION CITY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Regionally recognized for its groundbreaking debut, Kayan Wellness Festival 2025 has...

ICE Arrests 11 Iranian Nationals Illegally in the U.S. Over the Weekend
Criminal illegal aliens arrested include an individual with admitted ties to Hezbollah, a known or suspected terrorist, and an alleged former sniper for the Iranian army WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 11...

Side event at UN to focus on threat to Syria’s religious minorities
Professors Joshua Landis and Fabrice Balanche will speak at CSI-organized event at Human Rights Council on July 1 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As violence against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria mounts,...

Saudi Arabia Concludes Its Participation in the Beijing International Book Fair 2025
Saudi Arabia showcases cultural transformation at Beijing Book Fair 2025, strengthening Saudi-Chinese ties and global publishing partnerships. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Saudi Arabia has concluded its participation...

Pan Finance Magazine Announces the Q2 Release and Award Winners of 2025
LONDON, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A tense geopolitical climate, heightened by Middle East tensions driven by Israel–Iran friction, keeps energy markets on edge and shapes high-level talks among G7 leaders. Central banks in the US, UK, and...

CSI warns at UN that religious minorities in Syria face genocide
Human rights group’s warning comes one day after suicide attack on church in Damascus ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The day after a suicide bomber massacred 27 Christians at worship in Damascus, Christian Solidarity...

The Michelin Guide Expands Its Culinary Horizons to Saudi Arabia
The MICHELIN Guide announced its arrival in a new destination: Saudi Arabia, for an upcoming 2026 edition. The restaurant selection for the inaugural edition will be unveiled towards the end of the year 2025. The renowned anonymous MICHELIN...

Dr. Lisa Urkevich Reflects on Decades of Research into Saudi Arabia’s Music and Culture
Dr. Lisa Urkevich spotlights Saudi music heritage and strategy in a new SaudiTimes interview, sharing insights from 30+ years of fieldwork and leadership. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Lisa Urkevich, the renowned...

Statement from ICRC president on the escalation of major military operations in the Middle East
The world cannot absorb limitless war. Upholding international humanitarian law is not a choice—it is an obligation. Civilians must be spared from the conduct of hostilities. Medical personnel and first responders must be allowed to carry out...

'Namaste' Music Video by Wai Lana Reaches One Million Views in 24 Hours on TikTok
Yoga Icon Wai Lana's message of unity and peace resonates powerfully amid global conflicts. CALIFORNIA CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Just one day after re-releasing her "Namaste" music video for the 10th...

AMMWEC Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian Church, Calls for Vigilance and Unity Against Terrorism
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) strongly condemns the brutal attack carried out against a Christian church in Damascus, Syria, which has...

Global Streams and Global Sounds: Turkish Artist Çağın Bodur Redefines His Music from Brooklyn
Bridging Cultures and Genres, Çağın Bodur Blends Urban Vibes with International Influences from the Heart of Brooklyn BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Turkish singer, songwriter, and producer Çağın Bodur has...

Emirates Biotech partners with United Arab Emirates University to Advance PLA Technology
ABU DHABI, FOREIGN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Emirates Biotech has announced a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain to conduct collaborative research on novel Polylactic...

Saudi Arabia Concludes Its Participation in the Seoul International Book Fair 2025
Saudi Arabia wraps up its dynamic participation in Seoul Book Fair 2025, highlighting its evolving literary scene and global cultural outreach. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Saudi Arabia has concluded its...

NUJ condemns as deplorable, the IRGC’s detention of an Iran International journalist’s family
The National Union of Journalists has strongly condemned the detention of an Iran International journalist’s family by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran. On 21 June, a UK-based journalist with Iran International received a...

ARETI International Group Finalizes Exit from Turkmenistan, Refocuses Strategy on Europe, North America, and the Middle East
ARETI International Group has finalized its exit from Turkmenistan, ending all business activities and interests in the country. The company is now refocusing its strategy on energy, infrastructure, and innovation investments in Europe, North...

The US enters Israel’s war with Iran — MEI experts react
The United States struck three nuclear facilities in Iran on the evening of June 21, in the midst of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. MEI scholars provide real-time analysis to help make sense of what this escalation means and what might come...

Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran
“Our hearts go out to the civilians caught in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Every life lost, every family affected, is a deep tragedy. Many civilians on both sides have been killed or injured, including members of the Red Cross Red...

Türkiye’s Breakout Girl Group Manifest Unveils Debut Album 'Manifestival'
Türkiye’s boundary-breaking girl group Manifest officially steps into the global spotlight with the release of their debut album Manifestival LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Türkiye’s boundary-breaking girl group...

Iran: four journalists killed by Israeli air strikes
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for an end to the targeting of journalists and media facilities. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning...