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Press releases published on July 14, 2025
Belgium Set to Take Away Citizenship from Convicted Serious Offenders
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The Belgian government finalized a legal overhaul on Friday that will enable authorities to revoke citizenship from individuals convicted of grave offenses such as organized crime, homicide, or sexual assault. Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden …
5 GOP States Discuss Developing ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Facility Model
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Saturday that discussions are underway with five Republican-led states to develop migrant detention centers modeled after Florida’s controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" facility. …
Qantas Flight Delayed After Aerobridge Strike at Sydney Airport
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A Qantas flight bound for Johannesburg was held up for nearly 24 hours after an aerobridge struck one of its engines at Sydney Airport. The incident occurred on Saturday morning as Flight QF63 was preparing for its scheduled 9:30 a.m. departure. …
Greece Warns About Wildfire Threat Forecast
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The National Observatory of Athens has issued a serious warning about an increased danger of wildfires across the region of Attica—which encompasses Athens and the nearby port city of Piraeus—during the months of August and September. The FLAME …
Trump Threatens to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning that he may “take away” the citizenship of talk show personality, actress, and comedian Rosie O’Donnell. This came in response to her harsh critique of how his administration dealt with the …
Gaza Bleeds: Israel Kills 34 Palestinians, Eight of Them Gathering Water
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 34 Palestinians lost their lives Sunday as Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple residential zones and displacement tents throughout the Gaza Strip, with casualties including children and eight people gathering water, according to medical …
UN Warns Climate-Driven Floods Resurface Deadly Chemicals
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN Environment Program (UNEP) has issued a stark warning that floods—becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change—are elevating the risk of hazardous, long-prohibited chemicals reentering ecosystems through polluted rivers, soils, …
Media reports ‘smartest AI’ turns to Musk for tough questions
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Grok 4, the latest version of Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, reportedly turns to Musk’s posts on X when faced with controversial or opinion-based questions, according to media reports and user observations. Users noticed that when asked about sensitive …
Macron Slams U.S. 30 Percent Tariffs on EU
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday sharply criticized the United States' decision to impose sweeping 30% tariffs on European Union exports, calling for the urgent development of forceful retaliatory measures. “Along with the President of …
South Africa Pursues Deeper Partnership with China
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is set to deepen its partnership with China as a senior delegation prepares to participate in the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the presidency announced on Sunday. Deputy President Paul Mashatile, alongside …
Japan Issues Brown Bear Warning After Fatal Attack on Deliveryman
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost prefecture, has released a rare brown bear alert after a fatal mauling of a newspaper deliveryman, marking the first such warning in the area, according to media on Sunday. The advisory specifically targets Fukushima …
SpaceX Pledges USD2B in AI Startup xAI
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) According to media on Saturday, SpaceX, Elon Musk’s aerospace company, has pledged a $2 billion investment in his artificial intelligence firm, xAI. This injection forms a significant portion of xAI’s recently announced $5 billion equity …
Russia’s fertilizer ship-outs to BRICS increase
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s fertilizer exports to BRICS nations have risen by more than 60% over the past three years, and the country is prepared to further expand production to meet the bloc’s growing needs, according to Andrey Guryev, President of the Russian …
ICC Struggles to Extend Authority Over Investigations
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been unable to approve a modification that would broaden its jurisdiction concerning inquiries into world leaders accused of crimes of aggression. A crime of aggression is regarded as the gravest …
Yemen's Houthis Reveal Fresh 50-Riyal Coin
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Yemen’s Houthi movement revealed the release of a newly minted 50-riyal coin, set to enter circulation starting Sunday, according to a media outlet run by the Houthis. The report cited an official announcement from the central bank …
North Korea’s Leader Pledges Full, Unconditional Support for Russia
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has restated Pyongyang’s full and unconditional backing of Moscow in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to state-run media on Sunday. During a meeting on Saturday in the resort city of Wonsan, Kim met …
Romania’s PNL Appoints Ilie Bolojan as Its New President
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Romania’s National Liberal Party (PNL), a crucial player in the country’s ruling coalition, officially appointed Ilie Bolojan as its new president during a special congress held Saturday in Bucharest. Bolojan, currently serving as Romania’s prime …
British Labour MPs Urge UK to Recognize Palestine
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Almost 60 members of the British Labour Party have pressed the UK administration to formally acknowledge Palestine as an independent state and to swiftly intervene to prevent what they referred to as “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza, according to a …
Vehicle Tumbles into Ravine in Peru, Leaving Five Dead
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five individuals lost their lives Thursday afternoon in Peru’s southeastern Puno region when their vehicle tumbled into a ravine, according to local news reports on Friday. The accident happened on the route linking the Sina and Cojata …
Russian Lawmakers Reject Banning Advertising "Esoteric" Services
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian parliamentary body has turned down a legislative proposal aimed at prohibiting all advertisements for various “esoteric” services and blocking their online platforms. This decision was reported on Friday by Vedomosti, which cited an …