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Israeli leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on synagogue and Israeli restaurant in Australia
Police officers are seen collecting evidence at the scene. Police declared a crime scene after a suspected arson attempt at East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation. (Photo: Reuters) The historic East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation was targeted in an...

Egypt, Poland discuss cooperation in agriculture, food industries
Amr Abdel Wahab, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Egyptian Countryside Development Company, received the Ambassador of Poland to Cairo, Michał Murkociński, and his accompanying delegation at the company’s headquarters in Cairo. The meeting...

Owners of Wicklow gastropub refusing to stock certain global products due to bombardment of Gaza
Fernando and Alannah Figueira took over the landmark McDaniel’s Gastropub of Brittas Bay in May of last year. Having witnessed unsettling news images of the constant bombardment of civilians in the Gaza Strip, including women and children, by...

Michelin Guide sets sights on Saudi Arabia with 2026 debut edition
Saudi Arabia is set to join the elite global destinations spotlighted by the Michelin Guide, with the launch of its first national restaurant selection in 2026. The announcement marks a significant step in the Kingdom’s growing culinary...

Her father came from Syria and built a life in Croatia, now she’s following in his footsteps
Christina Khouri (Photo: Private album) At just 27 years old, Christina Khouri is already making a name for herself as both a doctor and a businesswoman in Croatia. After graduating from medical school, Christina now works as a general...
Police told not to confront protesters before restaurant rampage
Police responded swiftly to the firebombing of the historic East Melbourne Synagogue in Albert Street, which is also known as the City Shul. Angelo Loras, a 34-year-old with a last known address in Sydney, was arrested and charged within two days...

Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline
Millions of Afghan migrants and refugees in Iran have been asked to leave or face arrest as a deadline set by the government comes to an end. Sunday’s target date neared amid public concerns over security in the aftermath of the 12-day conflict...

A Strong Move Toward Wellness: Saudi Arabia Unveils New Era of Full Menu Transparency
July 7, 2025 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: In its pioneering initiative of full menu transparency to consumer education and publicity of public health, Saudi Arabia launched a strong new campaign compelling restaurants, cafes, and food stalls to reveal...

From café to empire: Natasha Sideris on Tashas Group’s Middle East rise
When Natasha Sideris opened the first tashas restaurant in Johannesburg’s Atholl Square in 2005, she never imagined it would grow into an international dining empire. Now based in Dubai, Sideris is leading one of the most ambitious expansions in...

Small flying insects found in NSB restaurant, 1 aces inspections
Florida's digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with information on which local restaurants pass and fail. The database can be searched by county or by restaurant name. You will see which restaurants were fined and...

Pattaya restaurant owner addresses controversy over sexy outfits, explains marketing strategy
Pattaya restaurant owner explains sexy outfits as a marketing move, assures strict hygiene in kitchen. PATTAYA, Thailand – A well-known Pattaya restaurant called “Kai Yok Krok” recently sparked controversy online after videos circulated showing a...

Caller provides vivid account of ‘chaotic’ anti-Semitic attack at Israeli restaurant
A caller on 3AW has provided a vivid account of the “chaotic” scenes at an Israeli restaurant in the CBD on Friday night. Debra was sitting outside at a restaurant along Hardware Lane when the anti-Semitic attack occurred, and told Tony Jones it...
Israel demands Albanese take stronger action against antisemitism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded the Albanese government take stronger action in response to a string of antisemitic incidents in Australia. The East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation was targeted on Friday Night when a man...

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns ‘reprehensible’ antisemitic Melbourne synagogue attack
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an antisemitic attack on a Melbourne synagogue is “reprehensible” and demands Anthony Albanese “take all action” to end similar hate crimes. A 34-year-old man from New South Wales has been charged...
Attacking a Melbourne restaurant does nothing for peace in the Middle East
Waking to the news that an Israeli restaurant was targeted in Melbourne on Friday night has hit me hard. A group of about 20 people – some wearing the Palestinian keffiyeh – threw food, upended tables, and smashed glasses and a window at Miznon...

Kebab restaurant poisons 900+ people, blames their stomachs
What happened at a kebab restaurant in Turkey is the kind of incident critics of the country’s most famous dish are quick to seize on. Roughly 950 people fell ill after eating spoiled chicken at a restaurant in the Korfez district. The mass food...

Israeli leaders blast ‘vile’ attacks in Melbourne, demand Australia tackle antisemitism
Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned on Saturday the “vile” and “antisemitic” attacks on a synagogue and an Israeli-owned restaurant in Melbourne the previous night and called on the Australian government to...

Israeli leaders blast ‘vile’ attacks in Melbourne, demand Australia tackle antisemitism
Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned on Saturday the “vile” and “antisemitic” attacks on a synagogue and an Israeli-owned restaurant in Melbourne the previous night and called on the Australian government to...

Deliverect Partners With Paymob To Enhance Payment Solutions For Middle East Restaurants And Consumers
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) -p decoding="async" class="CToWUd" src="#" data-bit="iit" />Dubai,July 2025: Deliverect, a global ecosystem of on and off-premise solutions that empowers restaurants and retailers to sell anywhere and deliver everywhere,...

Two reasons the US and Iran look set to fight again
President Donald Trump successfully leveraged a short, sharp burst of highly targeted military force against Iran’s nuclear program.The United States’s airstrikes have caused significant damage to three key Iranian nuclear facilities. Alongside...