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Press releases published on July 9, 2025
Gaza Genocide: Israel Kills I7 More Palestinians Since Wednesday Morning
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 17 additional Palestinians were killed early Wednesday as Israeli airstrikes struck multiple locations throughout the Gaza Strip, according to medical sources cited by a Palestinian news agency. Among the dead were 11 individuals who lost …
Turkish Finance Minister states benefits of disarming PKK on economy
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that the disarmament of the terrorist PKK will lead to “massive economic gains” for the region. Speaking at the UK-Türkiye Islamic Finance Forum in London, Simsek also detailed his …
Sanders, Omar states war criminals like Netanyahu shouldn’t be welcomed
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, which comes as Israel continues its intense military campaign in the Gaza Strip. The conflict has resulted …
Russian finance minister states national currencies free BRICS from Western pressure
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Using national currencies in trade allows BRICS nations to reduce dependence on Western financial systems that could abruptly block transactions, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated on Sunday. Speaking at the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de …
S-Africa wants delay of US tariff increase deadline
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has formally requested an extension from the United States on the approaching deadline for a tariff increase, as both nations continue to negotiate a trade agreement. Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have heightened since US …
Study reveals water hazard in S-African schools
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African environmental group has discovered that 43% of schools involved in a recent water testing project found their water samples contaminated with harmful bacteria, according to findings released on Wednesday. Statistics South Africa …
China Dismisses Laser-Targeting German Plane Allegations
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) China firmly dismissed Germany’s allegations that its military targeted a German aircraft with a laser during an EU naval operation in the Red Sea. At a live-streamed press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson …
Storms Batter Northern Italy, Leaving Woman Dead
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Violent storms battered northern Italy over the weekend, leaving one person dead and injuring dozens, while triggering landslides, severe flooding, and major transport disruptions. A woman in Milan lost her life after being hit by a falling tree, …
France Still Battles Active Flames After Wildfires
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires that ignited Tuesday in southern France have begun to ease, yet multiple regions continue to battle active flames, local sources report. In Marseille, within the Mediterranean Bouches-du-Rhone department, the blaze is showing signs of …
Italy’s Railways Workers Kick Off 21-Hour Strike, Triggering Travel Chaos
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Railway workers across Italy have initiated a 21-hour nationwide strike, severely disrupting travel as they press for enhanced safety measures on construction sites and the renewal of their collective labor agreement. According to a news agency, …
Bangladesh, Turkey to enhance bilateral relations in defense sector
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) During a visit to Bangladesh, the head of Türkiye’s Defense Industries Secretariat, Haluk Gorgun, emphasized the importance of close collaboration in defense between the two nations. Gorgun met with Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus as …
Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support than all of …
Mexico Investigates Former President Over Alleged Bribery
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero revealed on Tuesday that ex-President Enrique Pena Nieto is being scrutinized for supposedly accepting millions of dollars in illicit payments from Israeli businessmen during his presidency. …
Kenya’s record thirty-one deaths due to anti-government protests
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities linked to anti-government protests across Kenya on July 7 has climbed to 31, marking the deadliest day since the demonstrations began earlier this year, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). …
Bee assault postpones flight in India
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A flight departing from Surat International Airport in Gujarat, India, was delayed by over an hour after a swarm of bees surrounded the plane’s luggage door, media reports revealed on Tuesday. Passengers onboard the Indigo flight had to wait as …
Peace March begins to honor Srebrenica genocide martyrs
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 6,000 people began an annual Peace March on Tuesday from Nezuk near Sapna, heading toward Srebrenica to honor the memory of thousands of Bosniak men and boys who were killed during the genocide on July 11, 1995. The participants will cover …
Jazzmeia Horn Graces Istanbul Jazz Festival
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) American jazz singer Jazzmeia Horn took the stage at the 32nd edition of the Istanbul Jazz Festival, an event hosted by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). Her performance was part of a lineup celebrating jazz talent from around …
China Reveals Massive 490M-Ton Lithium Discovery
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) China revealed on Tuesday the identification of a vast new lithium ore reserve in central Hunan Province, totaling an impressive 490 million tons. This deposit, classified as an altered granite-type lithium reserve, is estimated to hold …
Putin signs new law against Apple
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law on Monday mandating that smartphone manufacturers support RuStore, the government-backed app marketplace, on their devices—a move primarily targeting Apple due to the restrictive nature of its iOS …
Rescue Efforts Continue for 20 Missing as Landslides Devastate China-Nepal Border Port
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Rescue efforts pressed on Wednesday as 20 individuals remained unaccounted for following devastating landslides at a border port connecting China and Nepal, reported media. At least nine fatalities have been confirmed, while a powerful flash flood …