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Art by Tanja Playner, Rebeccah Klodt, Nada Kelemenova at the Fine Art Biennale Basel 2025
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Art Basel was not the only place visited by art collectors and art enthusiasts. MOCAMAG Contemporary Art Museum brought the "Fine Art Biennale Basel" to Basel and transformed the Grand Salon...

Iran Reports 1,060 Fatalities from Israeli Strikes
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from Israeli airstrikes on Iran between June 13 and June 24 has climbed to 1,060, according to Saeed Ohadi, head of Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs. Speaking in a televised appearance on Iranian...

BBC prohibits ‘high-risk’ broadcasts following anti-Israeli calls
(MENAFN) The BBC has announced a halt to live broadcasts and recordings of performances it deems "high risk," following public outrage over a controversial set by the punk-rap group Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival. During their appearance,...

Bridging Time and Spirit: Alex Levin Unveils a New Era of Modern Jerusalem Paintings and Abstract Jewish Art
Alex Levin’s new abstract and modern Jerusalem paintings blend spirituality, symbolism, and contemporary art to express the timeless Jewish soul. STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Internationally renowned...

Iran’s Military Issues Evacuation Alert for Tel Aviv’s Neve Tzedek
(MENAFN) The Iranian military issued an urgent evacuation alert on Wednesday for the Neve Tzedek neighborhood in Tel Aviv, following a prior Israeli evacuation notice targeting a district in Tehran. According to the state-controlled Press TV,...

Fitness App Market Is Booming Worldwide | Azumio, Appster, WillowTree
The Global Fitness App Market is projected to grow from $11.5 Billion in 2025 to $39.2 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 14.6%. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest study released on the Global Fitness App...

Israeli Attacks Target Central Iran
(MENAFN) Loud blasts echoed through Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom in the early hours of Saturday after the Israeli Air Force announced it had executed operations against missile depots and launch locations situated in central Iran. According to Iranian...

Israel: IFJ records harassment and censorship of Palestinian Israeli journalists
The NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in condemning a wave of attacks against Palestinian Israeli journalists. At least 26 journalists including foreign media were subjected to physical assaults, racist incitement, denial of...

Online Music Performance Market Is Booming So Rapidly: JamKazam, Kompoz, Ninjam
The Global Online Music Performance Market is projected to grow from $20.6 Billion in 2025 to $46.2 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 9.4%. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest study released on the Global...

Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian State TV Broadcast
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Israeli military launched an assault on the building of Iran’s official television network during a live transmission, according to Iranian press outlets. A government-affiliated news agency stated that Israel’s armed...

Israeli Strike Targets Iranian State TV Building
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Israeli military launched a strike on the building housing Iran’s official television station during a live broadcast, Iranian news outlets reported. According to an Iranian news agency, the attack interrupted Iran’s...

'Namaste' Music Video by Wai Lana Reaches One Million Views in 24 Hours on TikTok
Yoga Icon Wai Lana's message of unity and peace resonates powerfully amid global conflicts. CALIFORNIA CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Just one day after re-releasing her "Namaste" music video for the 10th...

Fine Art Biennale Basel shows Art during the Art Basel week
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- There's plenty of art to see not only at Art Basel. The Fine Art Biennale Basel, organized by MOCAMAG Contemporary Art Museum and curated by Heinz Playner, also offers a glimpse into the...

Iran: four journalists killed by Israeli air strikes
NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for an end to the targeting of journalists and media facilities. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning...

One-hundred prominent figures urge UK to stop arms sale to Israel
(MENAFN) An additional group of 100 prominent figures from the worlds of film, sports, and activism has joined calls for the UK government to suspend arms sales to Israel in light of its ongoing military operations in Gaza. Among the newly signed...

Iran Strikes Israeli Air Bases in Continued Retaliation
(MENAFN) Iran launched a retaliatory assault on Tuesday, targeting Israeli air bases that it claims were “used in the regime's terror attacks on Iranian civilians and infrastructure,” according to a local broadcaster. The Islamic Revolutionary...

Iran: NUJ condemns Israeli attack on state broadcaster
The union has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning targeted Israeli strikes against the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran. At least two Iranian journalists, Nima Rajabpour and...

Charles Pettaway selected as Top Music Educator of the Decade by IAOTP
Charles Pettaway will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charles Pettaway, Professor & Chairman of the Music...

Nat'l Black Church Initiative and MyBlackfitness.com Launch the Jerusalem Walk, Saturday, June 21st in Miami, FL
NBCI Seeks to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle in African American Faith-Based Communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and...

Trump is first US leader in decades to be honest with Americans
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has praised Donald Trump as the first US president in decades to openly acknowledge the serious internal issues facing the United States. Speaking to RT’s Rick Sanchez on Wednesday,...