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Iran’s Ambassador, Leaving Australia After Expulsion, Decries ‘Lies’
Algemeiner Journal
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August 28, 2025
Iran’s ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi, arriving at Sydney Airport before an expulsion deadline, on Thursday rejected as “lies” Australia’s accusation that Tehran had directed antisemitic arson attacks in the cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Australia...
Critics of Antisemitism Summit ‘antisemitic’ says Israeli antisemitism chief
Michael West Media
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August 28, 2025
The Zionist movement is unable to handle criticism, naming anyone who criticises their efforts at narrative control antisemitic. Wendy Bacon with an update. Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) CEO Sacha Roytman has hit back at critics of the...
Iran envoy expelled from Australia rejects arson attack claims as 'lies'
The Express Tribune
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August 28, 2025
Iran’s ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi, departing Sydney Airport on Thursday before an expulsion deadline, rejected as “lies” Australia’s accusation that Tehran directed antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Australia gave Sadeghi 72 hours...
Saudi Arabia’s labeling industry on the rise
Labels & Labelling
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Saudi Arabia’s packaging market size reached 11.2 billion USD in 2024, according to a report by IMARC Group. The market is expected to reach 16 billion USD by 2033, with a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.02 percent during the forecast period between 2025...
'Quite complicated': Government undecided on following Australia on Iran
RNZ
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August 28, 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is taking advice on whether to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following Australia's decision to do the same. But Luxon is less certain on whether New Zealand will follow...
Take it to da house: Rapper Trick Daddy brings soul-food restaurant Sunday’s Eatery to Fort Lauderdale
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 28, 2025
At the end of his 2001 music video “I’m a Thug,” South Florida rapper Trick Daddy brings fried chicken into a fine-dining restaurant and provocatively tosses a drumstick into a rich woman’s wine glass. Almost a quarter-century later, Trick Daddy...
Merrifield restaurant Kirby Club to transform with new name, owner
FFX Now - Virginia
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August 28, 2025
A woman sits on a bench outside Kirby Club at the Mosaic District in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Kirby Club in Merrifield will undergo some major changes this fall. The Middle Eastern restaurant, which opened at the Mosaic District...
'Quite complicated': Government undecided on following Australia on Iranian Revolutionary Guard
RNZ
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August 28, 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is taking advice on whether to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following Australia's decision to do the same. But Luxon is less certain on whether New Zealand will follow...
Why Iran Hit Australia
The Atlantic
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August 28, 2025
Australia is not known for picking fights. It prioritizes trade and has diplomatic relations with almost every country in the world—even the reclusive North Korea. But on Tuesday, it did something it hadn’t done since World War II: It expelled an...
Iran's ambassador, leaving Sydney after expulsion, decries 'lies'
The Gazette - Colorado
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SYDNEY (Reuters) -Iran ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi, arriving at Sydney Airport before an expulsion deadline, on Thursday rejected as "lies" Australia's accusation that Tehran had directed antisemitic arson attacks in the cities of Sydney and...
Judge lets families of 9/11 victims sue Saudi Arabia for allegedly helping hijackers
CBS - New York
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A federal judge in New York denied a motion by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of 9/11 victims who are seeking to hold the Middle Eastern country responsible for potentially providing support to the hijackers,...
Restaurant planned for Cleveland’s historic The May
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 28, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Naf Naf Grill is set to open at The May in downtown Cleveland. The fast-casual eatery, which will be located at 184 Euclid Ave., touts Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. It offers customizable pitas, bowls and salads,...
Israeli intel helped Australia uncover Iran’s role in antisemitic attacks – report
The Times of Israel
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August 28, 2025
A tip from Israeli intelligence helped Australia in its investigation of Iran’s orchestration of two antisemitic attacks carried out last year, Sky News Australia reported Wednesday, citing anonymous sources. The Australian Security Intelligence...
Ball reduces stake in Saudi Arabia cans venture to 10%
Packaging Dive
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August 28, 2025
Ball announced Wednesday it completed its partial sale of ownership in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Co., its consolidated joint venture in Saudi Arabia, reducing its stake to 10%. The company reached that agreement in November 2024, and...
Romanian police detain Turkish citizens involved in Bucharest Old Town armed attacks
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Three Turkish citizens, including the alleged coordinator of recent shootings in Bucharest's Old Town, have been detained by Romanian police while attempting to leave the country. The three were stopped near the Nădlac border crossing, located in...
Expelled Iranian ambassador to Australia heaps praise during exit
United Press International (UPI)
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Iranian ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi praised the nation as he left the country after being expelled. File Photo by Lukas Coch/EPA Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Ahmad Sadeghi, Iran's ambassador to Australia, offered praise Thursday despite being...
Israel’s greenhouse gas emissions have barely shifted since 2015 — report
The Times of Israel
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August 28, 2025
Israel’s greenhouse gas emissions were almost the same last year as they were in 2015, the base year against which pledged reductions are supposed to be measured and relayed to the United Nations, according to a report released Thursday by the...
Middle East Focus: Saudi Arabia entry, Turkey food fraud risks and more
FoodNavigator-Asia
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Explore the top four insights food brands need to tap into Saudi Arabia’s fast-evolving F&B market, driven by rising demand and shifting consumer trends The Middle East has seen enormous economic and population growth over the past decade, with...
Tourism in Turkey 2025: Third consecutive month of decline
Tornos News
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August 28, 2025
Turkey, traditionally one of Greece's biggest competitors in the Eastern Mediterranean, seems to be facing significant difficulties in its tourism sector this year. Official figures from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism show a drop in foreign...
Predictive Utility of Pre- and Post-Endoscopic Risk Scores and Hemodynamic Indexes in Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Emergency Department
Dove Medical Press
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August 28, 2025
Introduction Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) is a common life-threatening medical emergency, and emergency physicians play a crucial role in the management of these patients because of being the first medical contact.1 The priority...