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PSC reiterates call for cancellation of Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match
PSC reiterates the call for a complete cancellation of the Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv football match, currently scheduled to take place on 6 November in Birmingham. The match should not go ahead, with or without Maccabi Tel Aviv fans present,...
Indonesia Stands Firm on Israeli Athlete Visa Ban, Defies IOC Pressure
(MENAFN) Indonesia has pushed back against threats from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after its decision to block Israeli athletes from participating in the World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta. The move is a response to Israel's...
European Basketball Clubs Set Date to Resume Games in Israel
(MENAFN) Top-tier European basketball competitions agreed on Tuesday to resume games in Israel starting December 1, despite ongoing breaches of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. “EuroLeague Commercial Assets (ECA) member clubs met on Tuesday to...
Basketball Clubs Set Date for Resumption of Games in Israel
(MENAFN) Top European basketball league officials reached an agreement on Tuesday to set December 1 as the date to resume games in Israel, despite the ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. This decision follows...
Global Institutions Hesitate on Israel
(MENAFN) When the conflict between Russia and Ukraine erupted in 2022, major international organizations in the realms of sports and culture reacted with remarkable speed. Within a matter of days, FIFA and UEFA excluded Russian teams from...
UN Special Rapporteur Addresses Sports Bodies' Response to Conflict
(MENAFN) When the Russia-Ukraine war erupted in 2022, international sports and cultural organizations responded swiftly. FIFA and UEFA took immediate action by banning Russian teams from competing in their events. Meanwhile, the Eurovision Song...
Italy Media Art Festival 2025 Presents Its Special Screening at Rome Art Week, October 22
Italy Media Art Festival 2025 closes in Rome with a special screening at Rome Art Week, exploring ethics, sustainability, and digital innovation through art. ROME, ROME, ITALY, October 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After its premiere in Cyprus,...
Here There Are Blueberries: An Exclusive Evening of Theater & Support for Israel’s Lifesaving Hospital
MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American Friends of Soroka Medical Center proudly presents a special benefit performance of Here There Are Blueberries, supporting Soroka’s Urgent Rebuild and Recovery Campaign, on...
IOC Voices Concern Over Indonesia’s Visa Denial for Israelis
(MENAFN) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday conveyed its "great concern" regarding Indonesia's refusal to grant visas to Israeli athletes for the upcoming Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. This decision comes amid the...
Hamas delivers two more dead hostages to Israel
(MENAFN) Hamas has transferred the bodies of two additional deceased hostages to Israel overnight, bringing the total number of returned remains to nine, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The exchange follows the recent...
Putin Gets Credited with Aiding Release of Israeli Hostage
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin played a key role in securing the freedom of Israeli hostage Maxim Kharkin, according to his mother, Natalia, who spoke with a news agency. She emphasized that both Putin’s personal involvement and the...
KEENON Robotics Sends First Shipment of Robots to Israel Post-War Under Agreement with AIBotics and Ignites Middle East Robotics Rollout
MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aibotics, Inc. (OTC: AIBT) (“AIBotics” or the “Company”), a developer and integrator of AI- and robotics-enhanced technologies and a subsidiary of Ehave, Inc. (OTC: EHVVF), today announced that KEENON...
Point CounterPoint Foundation launches campaign to preserve iconic Vermont Chamber Music Camp for generations to come
“Play It Forward” sets goal of raising $3.5 million LEICESTER, VT, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Point CounterPoint Foundation (https://pointcp.com/forward), a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization tasked with raising the...
San Miguel de Allende to Commemorate Day of the Dead with Tradition, Art and Culinary Innovation
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The UNESCO World Heritage city of San Miguel de Allende will once again transform into a vibrant celebration of life and memory this fall, commemorating the Day of the Dead with...
Clearlight® Infrared Saunas Expands by Bringing State-of-the-Art, Dr.-Designed Infrared Wellness Solutions to Japan
BERKELEY, CA & TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearlight®, the Industry leader in infrared sauna technology and wellness innovations, today announced its official expansion into Japan with the launch of Clearlight® Japan...
Custom Apparel Pioneer Accelerates Growth with Kornit Atlas MAX POLY to Replace Screen Printing in Sportswear
ROSH-HA`AYIN, Israel, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kornit Digital LTD. (NASDAQ: KRNT) (“Kornit” or the “Company”), a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced today that Printeez,...
Aiode Launches Ethical AI Music Platform for Creators Worldwide
Supported by $5.5M in funding, Aiode emerges from closed beta to expand access to musicians and producers globally NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aiode today announced the official launch of its desktop AI...
Calls to Suspend Israel from Football Matches Rise
(MENAFN) Momentum is intensifying around the push to suspend Israel from the global football stage, as the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) faces increasing demands to initiate a vote that could potentially exclude both the Israeli...
TFF Demands Israel’s Ban from Sports
(MENAFN) The President of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu, has addressed a letter to FIFA, UEFA, and the heads of all national football federations, urging them to prohibit Israel from participating in all sporting...
Martin Smith, Josh Baldwin 'I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever' Duet Releases From House Of Worship Project
Genre Defining Anthem From Billboard-Featured Project With 25 Renowned Artists Follows Darlene Zschech, Cece Winans Plus Tim Hughes, Cody Carnes Duet Singles NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Artist,...