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Press releases published on July 16, 2025
Amphista Therapeutics announces achievement of a research milestone in its collaboration with Merck triggering a milestone payment
GlobeNewswire
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July 16, 2025
Collaboration focuses on the discovery of novel, non-CRBN/VHL, Targeted Glue™ degraders for oncology and immunology indications Cambridge, UK, 16 July 2025 – Amphista Therapeutics (“the Company” or “Amphista”), a leader in the discovery of next-generation, …
Vietnam reveals plans to widen nationwide 5G
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has announced plans to expand nationwide 5G coverage to reach 90% of the population by the end of 202, according to local media outlet VnExpress. Currently, only 26% of the population has access to 5G …
Poland Probes Potential Russian Sabotage in Recent Fires
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland’s government is treating all significant fires and arson attempts as possible sabotage efforts, fueled by increasing concerns of Russian interference, according to a state media outlet on Tuesday. At a news briefing on Monday, Interior …
Three Top UN Commissioners Abruptly Step Down
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Three commissioners from the United Nations panel probing alleged violations in the occupied Palestinian territories have unexpectedly stepped down, citing personal reasons. Navi Pillay, Chris Sidoti, and Miloon Kothari—all members of the …
UN Sounds Alarm on Deepening Child Malnutrition in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A deepening child hunger emergency in Gaza is not incidental but “engineered” and man-made, according to UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, who on Tuesday issued an urgent alert over soaring malnutrition rates among children trapped in …
Blistering Heatwave Set to Grip Greece
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece is bracing for a powerful new heatwave expected to deliver extreme temperatures and escalate the risk of wildfires, local media reported Wednesday. As detailed by media, weather models indicate that temperatures could soar to a blistering …
Data Breach Shows UK Spent Millions on Relocation of Afghans
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has allocated at least £850 million (approximately $1.1 billion) to discreetly relocate thousands of Afghan citizens who had cooperated with British authorities and were inadvertently exposed in a Ministry of Defense data breach …
India’s total exports merchandise, services reach billions
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s total exports of merchandise and services during the first quarter of 2025 reached an estimated $210.31 billion, marking a 5.94% year-on-year growth, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Merchandise exports …
New Zealand, Malaysia Forge Deal to Expand Halal Meat Exports
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand and Malaysia have launched a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding trade in premium halal meat, capitalizing on New Zealand’s well-established reputation for halal-certified processing. Announced during a Halal Forum held in …
UN raises alarm over sudden increase in violence across Sudan
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has expressed serious concern over a sharp increase in violence across Sudan, particularly in North Kordofan State, where recent attacks have resulted in significant civilian casualties. According to the UN Office for the …
Chopper Crash in Russia Claims Five Lives
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) All five individuals aboard a Mi-8 helicopter that vanished over Russia’s Khabarovsk Territory have been confirmed dead, authorities announced Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, "Rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency …
Arab League refuses Israel’s scheme to relocate Palestinians
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Arab League has strongly criticized Israel’s recent proposal to relocate Palestinians into a so-called "humanitarian city" in southern Gaza, denouncing the plan as lacking any genuine humanitarian foundation. In a statement issued Tuesday, the …
South Korea witnesses job growth due to senior employment
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea recorded its sixth straight month of employment growth in June, largely fueled by a rise in jobs for the elderly, according to new data released on Wednesday. Statistics Korea reported that the number of employed individuals aged 15 …
Global Markets Diverge as U.S. Inflation Surge
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Global markets showed mixed reactions Tuesday following a spike in US inflation driven by tariffs, while uncertainty lingers over the Federal Reserve’s next moves amid a cautious stance. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.3% in June …
Ukraine Withdraws from Anti-Personnel Mine Treaty
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Ukraine formally ended its involvement in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. The country's legislative body approved the corresponding legislation, which was subsequently enacted by President Vladimir Zelensky. The notable pact, …
Nvidia’s Head Commends China’s Role in AI Advancement
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) During the opening ceremony of the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on Wednesday, the head of US tech powerhouse Nvidia, Jensen Huang, praised China’s achievements in artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasized that China plays a …
Tokyo Stock Market Edges Lower on Wednesday
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo's stock market closed slightly lower on Wednesday, with most investors staying on the sidelines ahead of Japan’s upper house election scheduled for the weekend. The Nikkei 225, Japan's primary stock gauge, dipped 14.62 points, or 0.04%, from …
Study Finds Addictive Screen Use Doubles Suicide Risk in U.S.
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) American teenagers are confronting a rapidly escalating mental health emergency, with 40% of high school students reporting ongoing feelings of sadness or hopelessness, according to new data exposing the severe toll of compulsive screen use on …
Officials from Laos, Cambodia to fight transnational crime
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Officials from Laos and Cambodia have convened for the inaugural meeting of their respective prosecutors' offices to enhance collaboration in combating transnational crime, with drug trafficking topping the agenda. Held in Vientiane on Tuesday, …
Poland Investigates Fires as Possible Sabotage
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland’s interior minister has declared that the government is treating every significant event, blaze, or arson attempt as a possible sabotage act. This comes amid increasing doubts about Russian interference, according to a state-run news outlet …