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Turkish new social media app aims to attract local, global users
(MENAFN) Next Sosyal, a new social media platform developed by the Turkish Technology Team (T3), aims to attract users both in Türkiye and internationally, the T3 Foundation Board chair told Anadolu. Elvan Kuzucu Hidir explained that the platform...

Turkish Social Platform Aims for Global Reach
(MENAFN) The newly introduced social networking site Next Sosyal, created by the Turkish Technology Team (T3), is expected to gain widespread popularity both within Türkiye and internationally, according to the chair of the T3 Foundation Board in...

US government removes Grok from fed tech program after anti-Semitic content
(MENAFN) The US government has removed Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok from a planned federal technology program after the bot generated anti-Semitic content and conspiracy theories, a news agency reported Thursday. Grok, created by Musk’s AI company...

S-Africa, Iran to strengthen army relations
(MENAFN) South Africa and Iran have agreed to enhance bilateral military ties following high-level defense talks in Tehran. South African National Defense Force commander General Rudzani Maphwanya met with Iranian Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi,...

The Middle East's Water and Climate Crisis: Lessons from Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf
In this episode of Middle East Focus, host Alistair Taylor is joined by climate, energy, and sustainability expert Karim Elgendy to examine the growing water and climate crisis across the Middle East. They explore how climate change,...

Syria, Iraq talk about restart oil pipeline after twenty years
(MENAFN) Iraq and Syria held talks on Tuesday about the potential revival of the Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office. The discussions took place in Baghdad between Iraqi Prime Minister...

From Waste to Wealth: Ahmed Hassanein Transforms Egyptian Agriculture
A turning point came when Ahmed discovered UNITAR’s “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon” training programme.. The programme, financially supported by the Government and...

Syria, Iraq meet to discuss bilateral cooperation in oil, gas and energy.
(MENAFN) Iraq’s Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani met on Tuesday in Baghdad with Syrian energy minister Mohammed al-Bashir to discuss expanding cooperation in the oil, gas, and energy sectors, according to the Iraqi Oil Ministry. Abdul Ghani...

Israel’s EU Ambassador Criticizes Nations’ Remarks
(MENAFN) Haim Regev, Israel’s ambassador to the European Union, has called on the EU to stop concentrating on Israel's human rights record and has cautioned against any punitive actions in response to the country’s military operations in Gaza....

Israel’s EU ambassador condemns EU’s ‘obsession’ with human rights
(MENAFN) Israel’s ambassador to the EU, Haim Regev, has called on the bloc to halt its focus on Israel’s human rights record and warned against punitive measures related to its military operations in Gaza. The comments come amid growing...

Turkish, African Businesses Unite at WCI Forum
(MENAFN) The two-day World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum commenced on Wednesday, assembling Turkish and African business representatives in Istanbul. Utku Bengisu, the forum's president, stated during his opening speech that “investing in...

Syria, Lebanon Move to Enhance Cross-Border Trade
(MENAFN) In a significant move to enhance trade between Syria and Lebanon, authorities from both nations have agreed to ease restrictions on the movement of goods and people across their shared border, a local news agency reported on Wednesday....

Medical Education Market Anticipated to Rise at 10.2% CAGR by 2035 - Transparency Market Research
Rising demand for advanced learning tools and online platforms to drive strong growth in the global medical education market by 2035. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global medical education market was...

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market Forecast to Cross US$ 466.9 Bn by 2035 – Transparency Market Research
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients market is poised for significant growth, expanding biopharmaceutical production, and increasing outsourcing of manufacturing. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global...

Lebanon, Syria pledge to ease movement of goods, individuals across shared border
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Syrian and Lebanese authorities have reached an agreement to simplify the movement of goods and people across their shared border, aiming to strengthen trade between the two countries, both facing ongoing crises....

S. Africa, Iran vow to enhance bilateral army cooperation
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that South Africa and Iran have agreed to strengthen their military ties following a high-level meeting between defense officials in Tehran. General Rudzani Maphwanya, commander of the South African National Defense...

Flexible Paper Packaging Market Size Will Attain USD 202.12 Billion by 2032 Registering a Promising CAGR of 6.18% - Exclusive Report by Zion Market Research | Global Flexible Paper Packaging Market Size, Share, Trends Analysis Report
NEW YORK, USA, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zion Market Research has published a new research report titled “Flexible Paper Packaging Market By Product (Pouches, Bags, Films & Wraps, and Others), By Material (Plastic, Paper, Metal,...

Industrial Coatings Market Size Will Attain USD 126.18 Billion by 2034 Growing at 3.80% CAGR - Exclusive Report by Zion Market Research | Global Industrial Coatings Market Size, Share, Trends Analysis Report
NEW YORK, USA, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zion Market Research has published a new research report titled “Industrial Coatings Market By Product (Acrylic, Alkyd, Polyurethane, Epoxy, Polyesters, and Others), By Technology (Solvent Borne,...

Report Your Wild Turkey Brood Sightings Before August 31
CONTACT: Dan Ellingwood: (603) 352-9669 Andrew Timmins: (603) 271-2461 August 14, 2025 Concord, NH – As the summer ends, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is asking for the public’s help in monitoring our wild turkey population by...

Power Electronics Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 184.81 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 7.05% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
Lewes, Delaware, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Power Electronics Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.05% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the...