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Press releases published on July 9, 2025
Junior Doctors Across England Plan Six-Day Strike Over Pay Erosion
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Junior doctors across England are set to walk off the job later this month after renewing their mandate for industrial action in their ongoing fight to reverse years of pay erosion. On Wednesday, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced …
Singapore starts initiative to enhance food security
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Singapore has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing security in its food and beverage sector with the launch of the Restaurant Industry Safety and Security Watch Group. The program brings together law enforcement agencies and members of the …
Brazil, India Forge New Trade Agreements
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brasília on Tuesday, following their participation in the BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro. Modi was welcomed with a formal ceremony at the Alvorada …
Ukraine Detains Two Chinese Nationals
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Kyiv announced on Wednesday that it apprehended two Chinese individuals suspected of attempting to illegally transfer confidential information related to a Ukrainian missile system out of the country. According to a declaration by Ukraine’s …
Putin claims Russia never banned gays
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that while Russia prohibits the promotion of same-sex relationships, it has never banned homosexuality itself. In an interview released on Sunday with journalist Pavel Zarubin, Putin clarified that the …
Moscow wailing to repatriate additional remains of Ukrainian troops
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has announced it is prepared to return the remains of over 2,200 more Ukrainian soldiers, following the recent completion of a major repatriation initiative. The move comes after Moscow fulfilled its commitment—made during June talks in …
Kremlin Hopes Trump Persists in Ukraine Talks
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia remains hopeful that U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration will persist in guiding the resolution of the Ukraine conflict through a political and diplomatic approach, despite the challenges involved, a Kremlin representative …
Russia fulfills Istanbul vows
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over the remains of more than 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers, fulfilling its part of a humanitarian agreement reached during direct talks in Türkiye, according to Vladimir Medinsky, Moscow’s lead negotiator in the Ukraine conflict. In …
Tourism in Tunisia increases significantly in 2025
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Tunisia recorded a strong increase in tourism during the first six months of 2025, with 4.3 million visitors arriving, marking an 11 percent rise compared to the same period last year, according to local media reports. Tourism revenue also grew …
Former European Diplomat Criticizes Netanyahu
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Europe’s ex-chief diplomat strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s choice to put forward US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He described the move as an action by an "alleged war criminal" honoring his " …
Russian missiles hits command center in Donbass
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has launched Iskander ballistic missiles at a Ukrainian military command center in Donbass, according to a statement released Monday by the Russian Defense Ministry. The targeted facility reportedly housed the leadership of Ukraine’s …
Japan Positions Osprey Fleet to Kyushu
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Japan positioned its fleet of V-22 Osprey transport aircraft on Kyushu, its southwestern island near Taiwan, in direct response to China’s “increasing military ambitions,” media reported. The initial Osprey was relocated to the newly …
Imprisoned PKK Leader Urges Group to Disarm
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Abdullah Ocalan, the incarcerated ringleader of the PKK, reiterated on Wednesday his appeal for the terrorist organization to relinquish its weapons. Currently serving a life term in a prison located on Imrali Island near Istanbul, Ocalan …
Australia’s sustains efforts save thousands of cancer patients
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A new study has found that more than 230,000 cancer-related deaths have been avoided in Australia since the mid-1980s, largely due to sustained efforts in prevention, early detection, and improved treatment. Published on Tuesday in the Australian …
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Genocidal War Kills 57,680 Palestinians
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 57,680 Palestinians have lost their lives in what has been described as Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to a Wednesday statement from the Health Ministry. The ministry reported that hospitals …
ASEAN asserts belief of free region of nuclear weapons
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has reaffirmed its unified stance against the presence of nuclear weapons in the region, underscoring its continued support for the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty. …
Turkish Firm Showcases Talay UAV
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish company Solid Aero has officially introduced the Talay unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, presenting a production-ready model. The Talay UAV was initially revealed to the …
Von der Leyen Rejects Ouster Attempt
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has firmly rebuffed an attempt by certain members of the European Parliament to remove her from office, characterizing her opponents as “conspiracy theorists” and accusing them of advancing the …
Germany Pledges Support for Baltic Security, NATO Cooperation
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s unwavering support for the Baltic states was highlighted during President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s three-day trip to Lithuania and Latvia, with a sharp focus on enhancing regional security cooperation. Concluding his visit in Latvia on …
Russia Counts on Trump to Press for Ukraine War End
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia anticipates that U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration will maintain efforts to guide the resolution of the Ukraine conflict toward a political and diplomatic path, despite the situation’s inherent difficulty, Kremlin spokesman …