EU Syria News Monitoring

Limerick Q&A event with author of new book Castastrophe

THE writer, Fintan Drury, has just published Catastrophe - Nakba II (Merrion Press) which is both an account of the genocide conducted by Israel in Gaza since October 2023 and how the West has sponsored its destruction of Palestine. This Thursday, June 12 …

Petty-bourgeois nationalism vs. Trotskyism: Brazil’s Workers Cause Party (PCO) defends Erdoğan’s repression in Turkey–...

A scene from a mass rally in Maltepe, Istanbul demanding “Freedom for İmamoğlu”, March 29, 2025. [Photo: @herkesicinCHP]This is the first part of a two-part article. In early April, the Brazilian Workers’ Cause Party (PCO) launched a lying attack on the …

EU unveils $200m ‘support package’ for Syria recovery

Israel-Iran nuclear standoff risks catastrophe, warns IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

As tensions between Israel and Iran flare once more, Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has issued a sobering warning about the potentially catastrophic consequences of military escalation over Tehran’s …

Turkmenistan’s deepening water crisis could have far-reaching regional consequences

The vast, arid landscapes of Turkmenistan, stretching across Central Asia, are facing a profound and growing threat—a deepening water crisis that casts a shadow over its future stability, as well as over the security of the entire region. While often …

As Jaws turns 50, the eight scariest shark attack movies ever made

The scariest films tap into something primal. Shark attack movies may have begun with Jaws in 1975, but the genre endures because Jaws was merely the first to articulate a fear that nearly all of us have felt – the dread of what may be lurking below our …

Japan’s Taiyo Oil Imports Russian Crude on US-Sanctioned Tanker

By Julian Lee and Tsuyoshi Inajima Jun 9, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The Japanese oil refiner Taiyo Oil Co. is taking delivery of a cargo of Russian crude on a tanker that’s blacklisted by both the US Treasury and the European Union.  While Japan has a waiver to …

Quick Hits #3: A roundup of recent developments in the Caucasus and Central Asia

Leading Off… Just days after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Astana, Kazakh officials have reportedly issued a stop work order to Eni, the Italian energy entity, and Shell concerning the $3.5 billion Karachaganak gas processing facility. The …

Lessons from a Lifetime in Human Rights: Kenneth Roth on His New Book and the Struggle for Justice

GJIA: The Trump administration has floated this concept of “forcible transfer” for the war in Gaza. How do you interpret this term under international law, and what are the implications of Trump’s “U.S. takeover” and proposal to relocate Palestinians in …

Viral Video Sums Up Ireland’s Sham Immigration System 

By Paul Bennett A Nigerian married man with two kids walks into Ireland seeking ‘asylum’ status due to claims of persecution in his native country over his sexuality.  It sounds like the start of an Irish joke, but the reality is Ireland has now gained the …

Ongoing illegal migration pressure at the Hungarian-Serbian border: the reality behind official data

The latest report by The Telegraph sheds light on the complex and dynamic migration situation at the Hungarian-Serbian border, revealing that it is far from as simple as suggested by official statistics from the European Union and Frontex. Although EU data …

Reckoning with the Armenian Genocide

By Cengiz Aktar Heinrich Böll Foundation, Tbilissi The Politics of Memory in Turkey Cengiz Aktar critically analyses the enduring impact of the denial of the Armenian Genocide on Turkey’s state formation, social ethics and political culture, arguing that …

Who is Rima Hassan? French-Palestinian MP accompanying Greta Thunberg on Gaza-bound ship intercepted by Israel, was born ...

Hassan entered politics with the left-wing party La France Insoumise and was elected to the European Parliament on June 9, 2024. Israel stopped a boat called Madleen that was heading to Gaza with humanitarian aid. The boat was part of the “Freedom Flotilla …

The maverick of Venice

This article is taken from the June 2025 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Right now we’re offering five issues for just £25. What has been whispered for a while on podcasts and in the books of ideologues on the fringes of …

Press review: Kiev rejects fallen soldiers’ return as Musk rift exposes Trump policy flaws

MOSCOW, June 9. /TASS/. Kiev refuses to accept the bodies of its fallen soldiers; Donald Trump’s clash with Elon Musk points to a growing crisis of the US leader’s policies; and Lebanon is facing the risk of another escalation between Israel and …

The Invasion of the UK

[Want even more content from FPM? Sign up for FPM+ to unlock exclusive series, virtual town-halls with our authors, and more—now for just $3.99/month. Click here to sign up.] “Britain’s lost control of its borders,” UK Defence Secretary John Healey …

How This Airline Bypassed Heavy US Sanctions & Acquired 3 Airbus A330s

Belarusian national carrier Belavia has somehow managed to acquire three Airbus A330-200 aircraft despite heavy Western sanctions prohibiting aircraft and jetliner components from being sold to Belarus. These large, widebody aircraft were formerly operated …

Pakistan Offers Dialogue With India, Warns of ‘Water Aggression’ and Calls for International Mediation

Pakistan is willing to resume dialogue with India, but says the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to pursue a hostile and aggressive agenda, according to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party and former …

Will Germany’s Strict Immigration Rules Impact Indians? Citizenship Criteria To Curbs Explained

Last Updated:June 08, 2025, 16:52 IST The government has abolished the fast-track route to citizenship that previously allowed well-integrated migrants to apply for citizenship after three years of residency A temporary two-year suspension has been placed …

Legal Claim Assistant Shares Research Insights on Prenatal PFAS Exposure and Child Health

Scientific agencies report associations between prenatal PFAS exposure and child health indicators—Legal Claim Assistant offers public information. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal Claim Assistant is …

Advanced Ceramics Market worth $16.27 billion by 2029, at 6.0%, says MarketsandMarkets™

Delray Beach, FL, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In terms of value, the Advanced Ceramics Market is projected to reach USD 16.27 billion by 2029 from USD 12.16 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 6.0%, as per the recent study by MarketsandMarkets™. The …

Martin Nievera Headlines the City of Carson's Celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day Anniversary

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson proudly celebrated the 127th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day on Saturday, June 8, 2025, with an unforgettable day of music, cultural pride, and …

Sprouts Farmers Market Formally Commits to Break Ground in Carson A First for the City

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sprouts Farmers Market Formally Commits to Break Ground in Carson A First for the City—and a Major Step Toward Healthy, Inclusive Living The City of Carson held a press conference on …

VETCOMM US CEO and Marine Corps Veteran Kate Monroe Lands in Los Angeles to Cover Military Response to Riots, ICE Raids

Award-Winning Advocate to Provide Reporting on Marines, National Guard and Veteran Perspectives Amid Civil Unrest—Live Coverage on Instagram and TikTok LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO of …

Sedona Conference Issues 'Open Letter' in Defense of the Judiciary

The influential law reform organization urges members to pressure Congress for increased protection of judges, court staff, and their families. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sedona Conference, a leading …

Ukraine’s Children of War and the Helpers: Live Webinar to Feature Firsthand Stories from Ukrainian Teens, Humanitarians

Common Man for Ukraine co-founders and Ukrainian teens to join June 18 live discussion moderated by Clinton Global Initiative's Ukraine Action Network leader PLYMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tens of thousands …

No Kings: Eastern Shore Community Joins National Movement to Defend Democracy

Cambridge protest joins 2,000+ nationwide demanding democracy over dictatorship and rejecting Trump-style authoritarianism. No kings, no exceptions. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, June 14 from 4:00 …

Smithsonian's Conflicting Legal and Public Claims Renew Debate Over Presidential Authority and Institutional Status

Smithsonian faces scrutiny as conflicting claims of independence and federal status fuel legal uncertainty over Trump’s attempt to fire Director Kim Sajet. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Smithsonian …

Anila Ali Addresses Boulder Emergency Summit in Solidarity with Jewish Community

American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council Leader Condemns Rising Antisemitism and Calls for Interfaith Unity BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anila Ali, President of the American Muslim and …

Libertarian Party 2024 Vice-Presidential Nominee Mike ter Maat Joins Republican Liberty Caucus

MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mike ter Maat, the 2024 Libertarian Party candidate for vice president, has joined the Republican Party and the Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC). A former White House economist, …

Alona Lebedieva: After the Trade Liberalization Regime, Ukraine Needs a New Economic Pact with the EU

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 6, 2025, the special trade liberalization regime between Ukraine and the EU—known as the “trade visa-free” agreement—came to an end. Introduced in 2022 as a temporary measure to support …

SplintFab and Lovell Announce Partnership to Increase Access to Custom Made Orthotics for VA, DoD

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lovell® Government Services and SplintFab LLC, a leading fabricator of custom-made orthotics / prosthetics, announced today that they have partnered to serve federal healthcare …

AIDA Country Report on Ireland – 2024 Update

|Published on: 9th June 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Ireland provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content …

Immediate International Policy Reforms Needed to Counter Technology Risks

OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International regulation of tech giants, intellectual property reform, and preparation for workforce disruption must be prioritized by policymakers as artificial …

SRI receives FDA clearance to initiate high-dose naloxone clinical trial

New formulation aims to reduce overdose fatalities caused by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids MENLO PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SRI announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized …

Media Advisory: MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards Recognize Newfoundland and Labrador Police Officers for Keeping ...

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Police officers in Newfoundland and Labrador will be recognized at the 2025 MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards ceremony for going above and beyond to remove impaired drivers from …

Avis aux médias : Les prix de l'Équipe Nick Coates de MADD Canada rendent hommage aux policiers de Terre-Neuve-et-...

ST. JOHN’S, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, 10 juin 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dans le cadre de la cérémonie de remise des prix de l'Équipe Nick Coates de MADD Canada 2025, nous rendrons hommage aux policiers et policières de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador qui ont …

National Police Federation Releases New Report Calling for Renewed Federal Commitment to Strengthen and Modernize the ...

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Police Federation (NPF) released RCMP Facing the Future: Evolution, Integration, Readiness a forward-looking report that outlines a practical and achievable path forward to strengthen …

La Fédération de la police nationale publie un nouveau rapport demandant un engagement fédéral renouvelé pour renforcer ...

OTTAWA, Ontario, 10 juin 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- la Fédération de la police nationale (FPN) a publié aujourd’hui le document La GRC face à l’avenir : évolution, intégration, préparation : un rapport prospectif qui décrit une marche à suivre pratique et …