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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
Bus Overturn in Iran Leaves 21 Dead, 37 Injured
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 21 individuals lost their lives and 37 more sustained injuries on Saturday after a bus overturned along an intercity highway in Iran’s southern Fars province, according to an Iranian news agency. The crash took place on the route …
Sudan Condemns EU New Sanctions as Unjust
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan's Foreign Ministry on Saturday sharply criticized newly imposed European Union sanctions, claiming they fail to meet "fair legal standards." In an official statement, the ministry argued that equating the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) with …
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Oil Refinery in Iran
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant fire broke out on Saturday at the Abadan oil refinery located in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, according to an Iranian news outlet. Nine firefighting teams rushed to the scene to battle the blaze, which originated in unit …
Japan Holds Pivotal Upper House Vote
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Millions of Japanese nationals are expected to participate in Sunday’s nationwide vote to choose 125 representatives for the House of Councilors, the upper section of the national legislature, regarded as vital for the stability of Prime Minister …
Israel Kills Hezbollah Commander in Airstrike on Lebanon
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it killed Ahmad Muhammad Salah, the leader of Hezbollah’s Yohmor outpost in southern Lebanon, during an airstrike conducted on Saturday. According to the IDF statement, Salah played a key role in efforts …
Tragic Traffic Collision Leaves at Least Five Dead in Brazil
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five people lost their lives in a devastating traffic collision early Wednesday morning in the central Brazilian state of Goiás, according to a preliminary report issued by the Federal Highway Police (PRF). The fatal incident occurred …
Jordan, U.S., Syria Convene on Syria’s Sweida Conflict
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Syrian Foreign Affairs Chief Asaad Al-Shaibani, and U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack convened in Amman on Saturday for a critical trilateral discussion focused on the escalating conflict in Syria’s …
Vietnam Reports 37 Deaths in Cruise Ship Accident
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating cruise ship accident in northern Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay has left 37 people confirmed dead and 10 others rescued, according to media on Sunday. In total, 47 individuals have been recovered from the water. The wreckage was hauled to …
New Zealand, Canada Reach Resolution to Dairy Trade Conflict
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand and Canada have reached a resolution to a long-running dairy trade conflict under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This settlement over dairy market access is projected to increase New …
U.S. Consumer Confidence Stays Flat in July
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Preliminary figures from the University of Michigan released Friday show U.S. consumer sentiment held steady in July, barely moving from the prior month’s level. The key consumer sentiment index edged up slightly to 61.8, compared to 60.7 in June. …
Japan Kicks Off Voting for Pivotal Upper House Election
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Voting commenced Sunday morning for Japan’s pivotal upper house election, featuring a fiercely competitive race with 522 candidates vying for seats amid a sharp divide between ruling and opposition forces. The House of Councillors consists of 248 …
Two Strong Earthquakes Rattle Iran
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Two significant earthquakes struck northern and central Iran simultaneously at 2137 GMT on Saturday, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. The first quake registered a magnitude of 5.3, shaking the region with its epicenter …
Former South Korean Leader Faces New Charges
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol was officially charged again on Saturday with fresh allegations concerning misuse of power in relation to his declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, as reported by a news agency. According to …
Ukraine Proposes Another Round of Peace Talks with Russia
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Saturday that Kyiv has proposed holding another round of peace negotiations with Russia in the coming week. According to Zelensky, Rustem Umerov—who led Ukraine’s delegation in prior discussions in …
Iran Gears Up to Deepen Cooperation with Armenia
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Saturday that Tehran is prepared to deepen cooperation and engagement with Armenia, as both nations work on strategic plans for their future partnership. During a phone conversation with Armenian …
South Korea Floods Leave 14 Dead, 12 Missing
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea faced devastating consequences after five consecutive days of intense rainfall, resulting in 14 confirmed deaths and 12 individuals still missing, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced Sunday. By 11:00 a.m. local time (0200 …
DRC, M23 Rebels Conclude Agreement
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed faction finalized an accord on Saturday aimed at ceasing the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country, according to a news agency. This mutual declaration of principles was …
Iran Criticizes U.S. for Undermining Nuclear Talks
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has accused the United States of sabotaging nuclear negotiations and urged European nations to move away from their "worn-out policies of threats and pressure." During a shared virtual conference with the …
Merz Urges Israel to Ensure “Safe” Aid Delivery to Gaza
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) German leader Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday to guarantee that assistance reaches Palestinians in a “safe” and “humane” way, according to his spokesperson. Merz had a telephone discussion with Netanyahu …
NATO Denounces Russia’s Cyber Operations
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, NATO issued a stern denunciation of Russia’s "malicious cyber activities," labeling them a danger to the safety of its member nations and a method of causing instability, especially during Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. “We …