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Press releases published on August 10, 2025
African Food Show in Kenya concludes with Chinese products being star of show
(MENAFN) The Africa Food Show Kenya 2025 wrapped up on Friday in Nairobi, with Chinese-made goods drawing considerable interest from local attendees. Betty Wafula, a 33-year-old bakery owner based in Eldoret in western Kenya, shared that she is currently …
Teenager Gets Detained After Shooting Incident
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Saturday, a 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody following a shooting incident in New York City's Times Square. The gunfire erupted around 01:20 EDT (05:20 GMT) near West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue, beneath the …
Russians obsession with Labubus make them spend millions
(MENAFN) Russians have spent more than 1.5 billion rubles (about $17.6 million) on Labubu toys since the start of the year, according to figures from a major online marketplace. The character, created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung for his book The …
Thailand Reports Three Soldiers Injured in Border Landmine Blast
(MENAFN) Three Thai soldiers sustained injuries Saturday morning after a landmine detonated during a patrol near the Thai-Cambodian border, according to the Thai Army. The blast took place around 10:00 a.m. local time in Sisaket Province while troops were …
Jordan applauds peace deal of Azerbaijan, Armenia
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Jordan’s Foreign Ministry expressed its approval of the recently reached peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, facilitated by the U.S. President Donald Trump. Spokesperson Sufian Qudah referred to the deal as a landmark …
Vietnam's Leader To Lam Set to Make First Visit to S. Korea
(MENAFN) In a significant diplomatic move, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to host Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, for summit talks next week. The presidential office announced the visit on Thursday, noting that Lam's four-day trip, beginning …
Germany Set to Launch National Security Council
(MENAFN) Germany is set to form a National Security Council later this month to tackle growing internal and external security threats, according to a report by a news agency. This move follows the Defense Ministry’s announcement of the sharpest surge in …
Iran object to Lebanese government's decision to disarm Hizbollah
(MENAFN) A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated Saturday that Iran opposes the Lebanese government’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, the militant group backed by Tehran, according to reports. Ali Akbar Velayati, an international …
UN Chief Stresses Need to Prevent Trade Wars
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that all trade wars are destructive and must be prevented, his spokesperson declared on Thursday. “This is disheartening news,” said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN chief, during a daily …
Putin Reacts to Possible Talks with Zelensky
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that he might consider direct discussions with Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky, but only if Moscow and Kiev make strides toward a diplomatic resolution. Putin shared these thoughts on Thursday while …
Zambia initiates discussions with US over visa deposit demand
(MENAFN) The government of Zambia has promptly responded to the recent U.S. policy demanding a visa deposit of up to $15,000 for Zambian tourists and business visitors. Mulambo Haimbe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, …
Trump’s government demands two universities to pay one billion dollars
(MENAFN) Federal authorities have demanded that the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) pay $1 billion to settle allegations of antisemitism, with the offer to lift a freeze on federal grant funding if the payment is made, according to officials. …
Netherlands Airlifts Aid to Gaza, Suspends Arms Exports to Israel
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has begun daily airdrops of emergency aid over Gaza in response to what officials are calling a “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis, according to media. The airlift operation, launched at the request of Jordan, received formal …
Radioactive water from UK’s nuclear leaks into Loch Long in western Scotland
(MENAFN) Radioactive water leaked several times from the UK’s Coulport weapons depot into Loch Long, located in western Scotland, due to aging and poorly maintained pipes, according to documents released by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA …
Two people pass away when light aircraft crashed in Spain
(MENAFN) Two men lost their lives on Saturday after a light aircraft went down in Spain’s Valencia region, according to regional authorities. The crash happened near the town of Requena at around 11:25 a.m., when the plane sharply descended shortly after …
Yemeni government forces repel Houthi large-scale offensive by Houthi group
(MENAFN) Yemeni government troops fended off a major assault by the Houthi group in Dhalea province on Saturday, leaving three Houthi fighters dead, according to a military source. The source, who requested anonymity, said the Houthis used heavy artillery …
Thousands protest in Turkey condemning Israel's actions against Israel
(MENAFN) Thousands gathered in Istanbul on Saturday to protest Israeli attacks and the blockade on Gaza, according to reports. The “Be Hope for Gaza” march, organized by 15 civil society groups under the “Support for Palestine Platform,” began at Beyazit …
Pentagon Policy Enables Recall of U.S.-Made Arms Sent to Ukraine
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has implemented a policy permitting the recall of US-made weapons originally intended for Ukraine, media reported Friday, citing a confidential memo reviewed by multiple sources. The memo, reportedly authored by Pentagon policy chief …