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Press releases published on August 9, 2025
Israel possibly to penalize UK due to acknowledgment of Palestine
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel is reportedly considering retaliatory actions against the UK in response to Britain’s planned recognition of Palestinian statehood, including the possible suspension of intelligence sharing, according to The Times. A diplomatic source …
Central American country criticizes Ukraine due to deaths of kids
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Nicaragua’s National Assembly has condemned Ukraine for the deaths of civilians, including children, resulting from its military actions in the conflict with Russia, urging international accountability. The Assembly endorsed a report compiled by …
Global Food Costs Rise in July
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Global food expenses climbed in July, largely due to escalating worldwide rates for meat and vegetable oils, as per a report released Friday by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO’s food price gauge increased by 1.6% compared …
Israeli Military Prepares for Gaza Occupation
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir announced on Friday that the armed forces have initiated steps to implement Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial proposal to take full control of the Gaza Strip, even though he previously warned it …
WTO Revises Trade Outlook Upward
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Trade Organization (WTO) has adjusted its projection for worldwide trade expansion in 2025, raising it to 0.9% on Friday, while cautioning that elevated tariffs introduced by the United States will strain trade in 2026. The earlier …
Lula, Modi fight US tariffs
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and fair trade during a recent phone call amid rising U.S. tariffs, according to Brazil’s government. The leaders …
Pentagon able to repossess arms allocated for Ukraine
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has a policy that permits it to redirect US-made weapons intended for Ukraine back to American stockpiles, CNN reported, citing a confidential memo from Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby, a known skeptic of arming Ukraine. Although …
Azerbaijan, Armenia Prepare Signing Peace Accord
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A peace-oriented “roadmap” scheduled for endorsement by the heads of Azerbaijan and Armenia will pave the way for a long-anticipated transportation link and enhance the diplomatic relationship between the two countries and the United States, …
Trump instructs administration to prepare Putin meeting ‘fast’
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has instructed his aides to quickly organize a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, CNN reported Wednesday, citing two anonymous White House sources. The proposal came from Putin during talks earlier in the day …
Opening Day of Russian Athletics Championships Concludes
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The opening day of the 2025 PSB Russian Track and Field Championships wrapped up on Thursday, featuring high-stakes sprints, long-distance races, and field competitions as more than 200 participants launched their pursuit of podium finishes at …
US attempts to disable EU Digital Services Act
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has allegedly directed American diplomats to lobby against the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), according to an internal cable seen by Reuters. The order claims the legislation restricts free speech …
Intel CEO Shares Stance on Resignation Demands
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US semiconductor giant Intel’s Chief Executive Officer, Lip-Bu Tan, issued a response Thursday regarding the uproar and President Donald Trump's demand for his immediate departure due to suspected associations with Chinese firms linked to the …
Climate Change Sparks Surge in Global Food Prices
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Global food prices are surging sharply as extreme weather events linked to climate change disrupt crop production worldwide. A recent study by European researchers, titled “Climate extremes, food price spikes, and their wider societal risks,” …
Trump says Putin doesn’t need to meet Zelensky for Russia-US summit
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated he is willing to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin even if Putin does not meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky first. This contradicted a White House official’s earlier claim reported …
German youth’s population reaches historic low
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At the end of 2024, individuals aged 15 to 24 made up only 10% of Germany’s population, marking a record low, according to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). The decline in youth numbers has been largely offset by immigration, especially the …
Media reports Germany to cut payments for Ukrainians
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s Labor Ministry has proposed reducing welfare payments for newly arriving Ukrainian migrants, citing mounting financial strain from continued inflows. According to German media, Labor Minister Barbel Bas has submitted a draft bill to move …
Data-mines Global South into submission
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The new era of colonialism isn’t about resources like minerals or oil but about data—digital, pervasive, and unseen. From Nairobi’s slums to Manila’s neighborhoods, smartphones generate vast amounts of data, which, much like historical commodities …
Trump privately arranges army action against drug cartels
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has secretly directed the Pentagon to prepare for military operations against Latin American drug cartels previously designated as terrorist organizations, according to The New York Times. This directive authorizes the …
Former UK defense secretary states ‘European power’ needs place at future Ukraine peace discussions
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace emphasized that any upcoming peace summit involving Russia, the US, and Ukraine should include a European power with a direct stake in the conflict. With a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin …
Trump’s far-reaching recent tariffs take effect
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump’s latest round of country-specific tariffs took effect at midnight Thursday, impacting almost 70 U.S. trade partners with rates ranging from 10% to 41%. The measures, first announced in April as part of Trump’s push to …