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Press releases published on August 3, 2025
Hundreds Flood Taiwan’s Streets to Protest Ties with Israel
(MENAFN) Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday, banging pots and affixing fake banknotes stained with red dye onto Israeli and Taiwanese flags. They accused Taiwan’s envoy to Israel of committing funds …
Morocco Calls for Honest Dialogue with Algeria
(MENAFN) Morocco’s monarch, King Mohammed VI, has reiterated his willingness to engage in a “frank and responsible dialogue” with Algeria in hopes of settling enduring disagreements between the neighboring North African nations. He highlighted the shared …
Clashes Erupt in Syria’s Sweida, Derailing Fragile Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Violent confrontations erupted in Syria’s southern Sweida province on Sunday after groups labeled as "outlawed" violated a fragile ceasefire, according to Syrian state media. Citing a security source, local media reported that these "outlawed …
Trump is happy about India possible halt of buying Russian oil
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he heard India has ceased purchasing oil from Russia, describing the move as a "good step." “I understand India no longer is going to be buying oil from Russia,” Trump told reporters as he left the …
Trump Says Obama Was ‘Mastermind’ of Russiagate Hoax
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that his 2016 election opponent Hillary Clinton, ex-President Barack Obama, and others tied to the controversial “Russiagate” episode ought to face significant repercussions for what he portrayed as a …
Storms Knock Out Power to Thousands in Australia’s NSW
(MENAFN) More than 27,500 homes across New South Wales (NSW), Australia’s most populous east coast state, have lost electricity following widespread damage caused by intense storms, powerful winds, and rare snowfall, media reported Saturday evening. …
Zelensky Outlines Arms Deal Vision to Trump
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has revealed that he shared Kyiv’s “main principles” regarding future arms transactions with US President Donald Trump. Nonetheless, Zelensky did not specify if Trump had agreed to these proposed conditions. …
China announces plan to advance football development across nation
(MENAFN) Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin announced on Thursday a detailed plan to advance football development across the country. The strategy includes establishing national and regional youth training centers as a core component. At the national …
Kurdish-Led SDF Rocket Strikes Injure Seven in Northern Syria
(MENAFN) The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), dominated by Kurdish fighters, launched a series of rocket and artillery strikes in northern Syria, resulting in injuries to at least seven individuals—four Syrian soldiers and three civilians—according local …
Russia’s defense ministry says its forces took control of village in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russia reported on Saturday that its forces have taken control of Aleksandro-Kalinove, a village in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, units from the Yig (South) group conducted operations that led to …
Beijing is set to feature new robotics products at World Robot Conference
(MENAFN) The upcoming 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing is set to feature over 100 new robotics products, nearly double the number showcased last year, underscoring the event’s growing importance as a global platform for technological advancement. …
Trump Fires BLS Commissioner Over Employment Data
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on Friday, accusing the agency of manipulating recent employment data to undermine him. This action came after July’s hiring numbers fell short …
K-Beauty Industry Braces for Price Hikes After Trump’s Tariffs
(MENAFN) Cars and smartphones may dominate South Korea’s exports to the US, yet no product category captures American loyalty quite like the nation’s beauty industry. K-beauty—a broad term encompassing South Korean skincare, makeup, and cosmetics—has …
Portugal’s PM Signals Possible Recognition of Palestinian State
(MENAFN) Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced Thursday that his administration plans to engage President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and all parliamentary political parties to discuss the possibility of officially recognizing the State of …
Brazil’s Central Bank Maintains Interest Rate at 15 Percent
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Brazil’s Central Bank opted to maintain the benchmark Selic interest rate at 15 percent, ending a streak of seven consecutive hikes dating back to September 2024. The Monetary Policy Committee, consisting of the bank’s board members, …
Chile Mine Collapse Leaves Two Dead, Three Trapped
(MENAFN) A second miner has been confirmed dead following the collapse at Chile's El Teniente copper mine, as rescue teams recovered human remains on Friday. The disaster, triggered by a 4.2-magnitude earthquake in central Chile, has left three miners …
UK Envoy says trade agreement with Turkey is "a great example" of modern trade deals
(MENAFN) The British consul general in Istanbul has described the planned update to the UK-Turkiye free trade agreement as "a great example" of what modern trade deals can achieve. Kenan Poleo, who also serves as the UK’s trade commissioner for Eastern …