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Iranian press review: Construction industry hit hard by Afghan workers'deportation Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 14:27 Meanwhile, major news outlets cut staff and salaries post-war, hundreds of Iranians arrested in US after strike on Iran, and volunteers died battling fires in Abidar forests Afghan refugees depart from Iran at Islam Qala border with Afghanistan, on 5 July 2025 (AFP) Off...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Panama City, Jul 31 ( Prensa Latina) Panama's National Secretary of Energy, Juan Manuel Urriola, resigned from his post, in the midst of important projects with Colombia. The post Panama rocked after resignation of Energy Secretary first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Houthis announce fourth phase of operation for Gaza The leader of the Houthis in Yemen has said that its support for Gaza continues, announcing the fourth stage of the operation, Al Jazeera Arabic has reported. "This means targeting the ships of any company that deals with the enemy," Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said, adding that announcing the fourth phase is a "necessary step due to the situation in Gaza". The group has...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Comcast beat analyst estimates for its second-quarter earnings, yet reported another quarter of broadband customer losses.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Bangkok, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The Thai government reported calm on its border with Cambodia, in compliance with the ceasefire agreed by the two countries on July 28 in Malaysia. The post Thailand reports calm on border with Cambodia first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Columbia Universityโs settlement with the Trump administration marks a significant erosion of institutional autonomy
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Moscow, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The operational air defense systems shot down in the last hours 32 Ukrainian attack drones that targeted the country's six southwestern regions, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Thursday. The post Russian air defense downs 32 Ukrainian drones over six regions first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Steep levies set to go into effect for many trading partners within seven days
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Dahlmeier, an Olympic gold medallist, was ascending Laila Peak in the Karakoram mountain range when she was struck by falling rocks while climbing with a partner who survived.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:โThe most significant challenge facing Bangladesh right now isnโt from the street or the public, but from the ruling elites themselves, particularly some of the major political parties.โ
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday expressed confidence that the U.S. and China are on the way to a trade pact as a key tariff deadline nears.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Men shared videos of women, including family members and children, without their knowledge or consent in a group of over 100,000 men. China regularly removes pornographic content from its tightly controlled internet.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Panama City, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Panamanians are remembering the 44th anniversary of the tragic news of General Omar Torrijos (1929-1981) who died in a controversial plane crash. The post Panama remembers President Omar Torrijosโ legacy first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Seoul, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The diplomatic heads of South Korea and the United States hold new talks after the tariff agreement reached between the two countries and the announcement of a planned summit between their leaders. The post South Korea and US hold new talks after tariff agreement first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:The United States has long had a two-tiered health system. Recent budget cuts to Medicaid, coupled with tax cuts for the wealthy, make inequality even worse.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Free-range globalisation is not part of the Sinosphereโs economic plan
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Raw copper materials will not face the high duty that had been expected, but consumer goods prices may still be impacted.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:The US Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump is pushing to reverse a landmark 2009 declaration that deemed CO2 and other greenhouse gases harmful to people's health. What's at stake?
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Ankara, July 31 (Prensa Latina) Turkiye is willing to assume responsibility for achieving peace in Ukraine, the National Security Council declared after a meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The post Turkiye ready to mediate in Ukrainian conflict first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Convictions are heavy blow to political party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Portugal is battling multiple wildfires in its northern and central regions, as high temperatures and strong winds continue to hamper firefighting efforts across the country.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:With the redrawing, Republicans could take control of 30 out of 38 congressional seatsโup from the current 25. On Thursday, Latino organizations accused Republicans of undermining the Hispanic vote through a plan to redraw Texasโ congressional map, a move that would create five new federal districts favoring the party of President Donald Trump. RELATED: 2025 [โฆ]
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:With 52 countries represented, the 3rd annual Shusha Global Media Forum explored AIโs impact on journalism, highlighting the need for ethics, media literacy, and global cooperation.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:The mushroom trial, wild weather and federal parliament back in action feature in this monthโs most striking images from around the countryWarning: This article contains name of an Indigenous Australian who has diedโข Rare water world: Australiaโs Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre from the air โ in pictures Continue reading...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:On Wednesday, Australia joined 14 other countries to describe the recognition of Palestine as โan essential step towards the two-state solutionโ, linking progress on statehood to the upcoming United Nations general assembly meeting in September. But the prime minister has resisted demands for increased sanctions on Israel as clamour grows to follow the UK, France and Canada in recognising Palestine as a state. Reged...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:As a private developer plans to transform Dandenong with apartments, shops and offices, some say the preservation of the Indian shopping hub is at riskFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSudesh Singh is surrounded by sequined saris that hang on the walls of her clothing store.For more than 30 years, Singh has sold clothing in Dandenongโs...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:At the partyโs state conference this weekend, members and unions will have their say. The question then becomes whether governments โ federal and state โ will listenFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScrap Aukus. Recognise Palestine. Save public housing. Overhaul childcare. On paper, the urgency resolutions up for debate at Victorian Laborโs...
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Damascus, July 31 (Prensa Latina) Syrian authorities announced that starting next Sunday, the country will begin receiving 3.4 million cubic meters of natural gas per day from Azerbaijan, as part of an agreement aimed at improving the electricity supply. The post Syria receives gas from Azerbaijan to strengthen electric grid first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Dalia Cusnir tells the BBC "the only way of securing the future of the region" is to return the hostages and force Hamas to down weapons.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:For too long, labor has operated in silos. Solidarity is required. May Day 2025 offered a glimpse of what can occur if labor and community together fight the billionaire agenda.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:The announcement was made from Caracas, coinciding with teleSURโs 20th anniversary. On Thursday, more than 220 communicators, journalists, researchers, and influencers from 50 countries participated in the โVoices of the New Worldโ Forum. RELATED: TeleSUR celebrates 20 years with โThe Birth of a Worldโ gala concert in Caracas, highlighting Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguezโs presence [โฆ]
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Berwick Bank consent faced delays following resistance from environmentalists
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:The EU Commission expects the US to keep its word and implement new tariff rates agreed on Sunday. Without a joint statement, it hopes that forthcoming US executive orders will provide relief to sectors heavily impacted since the start of the trade dispute.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:An adult loggerhead sea turtle weighing 137 kilograms has been released into the Atlantic Ocean after recovering from injuries sustained in a boat strike off Floridaโs coast.
Published on: July 31, 2025 | Source:Click to expand Image Manston Detention Centre, in Kent, United Kingdom, is used by the government to detain and process people seeking asylum. In 2022 and in 2024, the government allegedly detained unaccompanied refugee children there by purposefully misclassifying them as adults. Ramsgate, England, June 24, 2025. 2025 Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The United Kingdomโs announcement on July 22 that it would use AI...
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