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Press releases published on July 9, 2025
Ukrainians fear to reach devastation, mass depopulation by 2035
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A growing number of Ukrainians are increasingly pessimistic about their country’s future, with nearly half believing Ukraine may face severe devastation and mass depopulation by 2035, according to a recent poll. The survey, conducted by the Kiev …
China broadens injury insurance in emerging jobs
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) China is broadening its trial occupational injury insurance program to include more workers in emerging job sectors, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security announced on Tuesday. As of July 1, the program now covers 10 additional …
Sri Lanka is to sue individuals making breeding grounds for mosquitos
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka’s health authorities plan to take legal action against 982 individuals accused of allowing mosquito breeding on their properties, according to a statement from the National Dengue Control Unit on Tuesday. Preshila Samaraweera, a …
Heat Wave Grips Europe, Leaving Nearly 2,300 Dead
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly heat wave that has gripped Europe since late June is believed to have caused approximately 2,300 fatalities, a study released Wednesday Revealed. Scientists from Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical …
Poland May Restrict Musk’s X Platform
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Polish official announced on Wednesday that Warsaw might prevent access to billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, due to offensive remarks made by the chatbot Grok about Polish politics and politicians. “I would consider such …
Moscow states suspected Ukrainian agent accused of assassination plot
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian national in the Kherson Region has been accused of planning a terrorist attack against a local official, allegedly under orders from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday. The …
Bridge collapses in India, leaving nine people dead
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A bridge collapse in the western Indian state of Gujarat resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and left more than six others injured, according to local police. The incident occurred early Wednesday when a section of the Gambhira bridge, …
Trump places tariffs on all copper imports
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a 50 percent tariff will be placed on all copper imports, though no exact start date was provided for when the measure would be implemented. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, Trump stated: "I …
Doctors in England to start strike over pay declination
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Junior doctors across England are set to launch a full strike from July 25 to July 30 after voting overwhelmingly in favor of industrial action to demand a restoration of their pay. The British Medical Association (BMA) confirmed on Wednesday that …
Ukraine Urges Invasion of Two Russian Territories
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s top military leader, Aleksandr Syrsky, has urged for the reestablishment of Kiev’s military positions in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions. This renewed call comes in spite of Ukraine’s previous unsuccessful attempts at cross-border …
Macron, Starmer Schedule Meeting at Downing Street
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to engage in pivotal discussions at Downing Street on Wednesday, as both leaders face intensifying demands to resolve the persistent migrant issue in the English Channel. …
Media reports multinationals suing India over e-waste recycling regulations
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Major multinational companies, including South Korea’s LG and Samsung and U.S. firm Carrier, have filed lawsuits against the Indian government over new e-waste recycling regulations. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reviewed petitions disputing …
Live Births in UK Edge Up in 2024
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of live births in England and Wales edged up in 2024, marking the first annual increase since 2021, according to new data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). A total of 594,677 babies were born last year—up 0. …
Russia Reports Three Perished in Recent Ukraine Drone Attack
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At least three people were killed and seven more wounded following a Ukrainian drone assault on a beach in Russia's Kursk border region, Russian officials said Wednesday. "To our deep sorrow, as a result of the attack on the city beach (in Kursk), …
Kremlin urges US to continue efforts at resolving war with Ukraine
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin said it expects U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration to persist in efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine through diplomatic and political channels, acknowledging the challenging nature of the task. During a press …
China Blasts U.S. Ban on Foreign Land Ownership
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Wednesday criticized Washington’s latest move to curb foreign land ownership, urging the United States to stop turning trade into a political weapon following a new ban targeting buyers from China and other so-called adversarial nations. …
Floods take over Greater Jakarta in Indonesia
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Torrential rains triggered severe flooding across Jakarta and nearby areas, inundating homes and roads and forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate, according to local authorities. Among those affected was 58-year-old Harmoko Hidayat, whose home …
Poland Mulls Blocking Musk's X Over Grok AI Inflammatory Remarks
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Polish official announced Wednesday that the country may take steps to block access to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, citing inflammatory remarks made by its AI chatbot, Grok, about Poland’s political landscape and figures. …
Heat Wave Death Toll Rises Across Europe
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful heat wave that has been gripping Europe since last week is believed to have caused roughly 2,300 fatalities, according to a report published on Wednesday. The analysis, conducted by scientists from Imperial College London and the London …
Houthis call for safe navigation of Red Sea, excluding Israel
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen's Houthi forces restated their stance on maritime security Tuesday, declaring their continued commitment to safe navigation for all vessels in the Red Sea—except those associated with Israel or aiding its military actions in Gaza. "We affirm …