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See - Sada Elbalad
6 hours ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iran's Anchor Sahar Iranian Anchor "Sahar Emami" Awarded Venezuela's Prestigious Simon Bolívar Journalism Prize
Taarek Refaat Emami became a symbol of resilience after she was seen on live television raising her hand in defiance just moments before an Israeli airstrike targeted the Iranian state broadcaster's headquarters in Tehran earlier this year. The dramatic footage, which circulated widely across international media, captured the harrowing moment the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) studios came under direct attack. According to IRNA, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro personally conferred the award to honor both Emami and the victims of the Israeli strike on the IRIB network. The ceremony, held in Caracas, highlighted what Maduro described as "unparalleled bravery and professional integrity in the face of aggression." Iran's ambassador to Venezuela, Ali Shaghini, officially accepted the award on behalf of Emami and the families of the fallen media personnel. 'This recognition extends beyond one journalist; it honors the collective sacrifice of Iranian media workers who stood firm in the line of duty,' Shaghini said. In a statement following the ceremony, Emami expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown by Venezuela. 'This award belongs to every journalist who risks their life to speak truth in the face of war,' she said. 'Our voices cannot be silenced by bombs.' President Maduro, who has maintained close ties with Tehran in recent years, used the occasion to denounce what he called 'imperialist aggression' and praised the Iranian media's role in 'resisting misinformation and imperialist narratives.' The Simón Bolívar National Journalism Prize is awarded annually by the Venezuelan government to individuals or institutions that exemplify journalistic excellence, often with a political undertone reflecting Caracas' anti-Western stance. This year's selection of an Iranian journalist underscores the deepening media and diplomatic ties between Venezuela and Iran. The Israeli strike on the IRIB building, part of a broader escalation in regional tensions, resulted in multiple casualties and was widely condemned by Iranian authorities. While Israel has not officially commented on the attack, it came amid heightened hostilities between the two nations. The international community continues to monitor developments in the region, with press freedom advocates warning of growing dangers for journalists operating in conflict zones. read more 2 Most Inspirational Green Projects in Egypt AEW Dynamite, WWE NXT to Strive over Viewership Tonight Egypt Marks 70th Anniv. of 2011 Revolution, National Police Day In Depth: WWE NXT Halloween Havoc In Depth: AEW Dynamite, WWE NXT Tuesday Viewership Strive Videos & Features WATCH: Egyptians Break Ramadan Fasts in Matariya Videos & Features GrEEk Campus Hosts Jobzella Fifth Career Fair Videos & Features 3 Iconic Ramadan Songs of All Times Videos & Features Top 4 Destinations to Visit in Upper Egypt News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
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17 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Maduro tells world Jews: Stop mad war led by Netanyahu
Caracas - Saba: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called on world Jewry to take decisive action to stop the "war madness" being waged by the Israeli entity, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, holding the occupation leaders responsible for the massacres committed. In his speech from Miraflores Palace in Caracas during the 2025 Simón Bolívar National Journalism Prize award ceremony, Maduro made a direct appeal to Jews in Israel, the United States, and around the world, urging them to stand against Netanyahu's policies that threaten to ignite a "devastating world war". He added that the shooting of the Palestinian people has not stopped, with 100 people being killed every day, most of them children, women, and the elderly, while the West continues to watch and complicity, as it once did with Hitler. Maduro emphasized the need to achieve justice and punish Israeli officials who committed massacres against civilians in Iran and continued to exterminate innocents in the Palestinian territories. The Venezuelan president likened the head of the Israeli occupation government to Hitler, saying, "The West pushed Hitler against the Soviet Union, just as they are pushing the Hitler of the 21st century (Netanyahu) against the Arab and Islamic peoples and against the Islamic Republic of Iran." He explained that his country seeks to "open the doors to the world in order to liberate it from a military war," stressing that he had sent clear messages in this regard to the presidents of China, Russia, and the United States, along with dozens of other heads of state and kings. Maduro concluded by calling on the international community to shoulder its responsibility, saying: "Assume the responsibility of saving humanity from a major nuclear war. We ask God to save us from that war." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
