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Press releases published on July 9, 2025
South Korea’s Defense Nominee Calls to Restore Military Pact
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ahn Gyu-back, the nominee for South Korea’s Defense Minister, emphasized the importance of reinstating the inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement as the new administration aims to improve relations with North Korea, according to a …
Gold miners murdered in pit collapse in conflict-torn Sudan
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 11 gold miners lost their lives and seven others were injured when part of a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s eastern Nile State, local officials confirmed. The accident took place over the weekend at the Karsh al-Fil mine in the Houeid …
Spain starts criminal investigation on Netanyahu over genocidal crimes
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain’s National Court has opened a criminal investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and several high-ranking military officials. The inquiry centers on alleged war crimes and crimes against …
Russia accuses Yale University of taking part in political instability
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have officially prohibited Yale University from conducting any operations within the country, accusing the American institution of interfering in internal affairs and contributing to economic and political instability. …
China’s PM Lands in Egypt, Forges Stronger Cairo-Beijing Ties
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang touched down in Egypt on Wednesday, signaling a pivotal move by Beijing to strengthen its alliance with Cairo—a key American partner and a dominant force in the region. China revealed the two-day diplomatic mission last …
Spain’s far right Vox party demands deportations of migrants
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain’s far-right Vox party has called for the widespread expulsion of migrants who, whether newly arrived or naturalized, have not assimilated into Spanish society. The party’s spokesperson on demographic and social issues, Rocio De Meer, stated …
Europe’s Intense Heatwave Ignites Widespread Wildfires
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A relentless heatwave engulfing Europe has ignited widespread wildfires and triggered urgent emergency responses across multiple nations, displacing thousands and forcing widespread evacuations and shutdowns. In Catalonia, northeastern Spain, …
Belgium Reports 774 Refugee Children Went Missing in 2024
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) In 2024, Belgium saw a staggering 774 unaccompanied refugee children go missing, with at least 101 of these cases deemed particularly concerning, media reported. An average of nearly 15 unaccompanied minors disappeared each week throughout the …
Ukraine gives 15-year sentences to Russian sports players
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian courts have issued 15-year prison sentences in absentia to 12 Russian lawmakers, including former sports stars, accusing them of actions that allegedly undermined Ukraine’s territorial integrity, according to TASS. Among those sentenced …
Bus accident in Tanzania kills dozens
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 38 people have died and 28 were injured in a fiery crash involving two passenger buses in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region, local officials confirmed on Sunday. The accident occurred near the town of Same after a front tire on one bus blew …
Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders Schedule Talks
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are set to have a one-on-one meeting in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates this Thursday. According to a declaration released by the Azerbaijani presidency on …
FSB claims foreign spies using fake photo contest to collect intel in Russia
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have issued a warning about an alleged espionage operation disguised as a patriotic photo contest, claiming it was orchestrated by foreign intelligence services—likely Ukrainian, according to a counter-disinformation watchdog. …
Belgium Reports 774 Missing Unaccompanied Refugee Children
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) In 2024, Belgium recorded the disappearance of 774 unaccompanied refugee minors, with at least 101 of these incidents labeled as particularly distressing, as reported by a news outlet. The troubling statistics highlight the vulnerability of these …
India announces it will ‘define BRICS in a new form’ in 2026
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will reshape BRICS “in a new form” when it assumes the group’s chairmanship in 2026, with a strong emphasis on addressing the priorities of the Global South. Speaking on day two of the …
Vocal critic of West wants reelection as Ugandan president
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared his intention to run for a seventh term in the 2026 elections, potentially extending his nearly four-decade-long rule to almost 50 years. Known for his strong opposition to Western influence in Uganda …
Malian leader sees Putin as ‘sincere’ president
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Transitional Malian President Assimi Goita praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for his honesty and pragmatic approach to international affairs, describing him as a sincere statesman. Goita made these remarks following an official visit to …
Israeli Strike Kills Senior Hezbollah Commander
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it had eliminated a high-ranking Hezbollah operative through a drone attack conducted in southern Lebanon. According to the army’s report, the strike targeted the town of Babliyeh on Tuesday, …
Trump declares stinging tariffs on US associates in Asia
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a fresh round of tariffs targeting several nations, including key American allies Japan and South Korea. In similar letters posted Monday on Truth Social, Trump informed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru …
Africa peace agreement brokered by Trump associated to US resource push
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have signed a peace agreement aimed at ending a long-standing conflict, with US President Donald Trump stating the deal grants the US rights to the region’s valuable mineral resources. For …
Swiss Legislator Demands Cancelation of F-35 Deal After U.S. Price Surge
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A Swiss legislator has called on the federal government to scrap its F-35A fighter jet purchase from the United States after Washington unexpectedly requested additional funding, contradicting earlier commitments to a fixed price. Pierre-Alain …