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Press releases published on July 21, 2025
China Condemns Israeli Attacks on Civilians
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, China strongly denounced the Israeli assaults on innocent civilians in Gaza, emphasizing Beijing’s opposition to Tel Aviv’s breaches of international law. “We oppose and condemn all moves that harm civilians and violate international …
Somalia Targets al-Shabab’s Finances in Major Crackdown
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has issued a stark warning to citizens and businesses, urging them to immediately cease any financial interaction with the al-Shabab militant group. This announcement is part of an …
Lebanon Responds to U.S. Deal Tying Hezbollah to Israeli Pullout
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has formally delivered Beirut’s official response to a United States proposal that seeks to dismantle the Hezbollah militant group in return for a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. A senior political …
Afghanistan boosts its domestic pharmaceutical production
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Afghanistan has boosted its domestic pharmaceutical production, now generating a total of 2,356 medical products through 63 active facilities, according to an announcement by the acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs. The statement …
Lebanese leader delivers response to US on proposed deal
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has officially delivered Beirut’s response to a U.S. proposal calling for the disarmament of Hezbollah in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, a senior political source told Anadolu Agency on …
EU sanctions against Russia inflict damage on EU
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union’s sweeping sanctions against Russia have failed to achieve their intended goals and instead inflicted greater damage on the EU itself, according to a former high-ranking European Commission official. Since the Ukraine conflict …
Monsoon Rains in India Claim 125 Lives
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from relentless monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh has surged to 125, with dozens more reported injured or missing, officials confirmed Monday, as heavy rainfall continues to pummel northern India. A report from the state’s Emergency …
DR Congo, rebels vow to ink peace agreement
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have committed to signing a formal peace agreement by August 18, following months of Qatar-mediated negotiations aimed at ending years of escalating violence in the region. On …
Kremlin recognizes Russia-Azerbaijan tension
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin acknowledged on Monday that ties between Russia and Azerbaijan have entered a “difficult period,” as Azerbaijan announced plans to pursue international legal action regarding a deadly plane crash involving Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) in …
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever kills thirty civilians in Iraq
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of deaths linked to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Iraq has reached 30, with health officials confirming 231 cases across the country since the start of the year, according to reports from the Iraqi Health Ministry. A …
OIC Organize Urgent Session on Israeli Attacks
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) announced on Monday its decision to organize an urgent assembly on Tuesday to deliberate over the persistent Israeli attacks targeting Palestinians. According to a declaration issued by the Jeddah- …
Russian Warship Makes Second Visit to Equatorial Guinea
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training vessel Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second formal visit, according to a report by a news agency on Sunday. This ship is part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet and was welcomed in the capital city of Malabo by …
Ukraine's Military Losses May Be Greatly Undervalued
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a recent analysis by a newspaper from France, the actual number of Ukrainian military fatalities in the ongoing war with Russia could be significantly higher than official reports suggest. Both Kyiv and Moscow refrain from releasing …
Poland Reports Highly Unusual Local Cholera Case
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A highly unusual case of cholera has been confirmed in Poland, involving an elderly woman from the town of Stargard, sparking alarm over potential domestic transmission, media reported Sunday. Chief Sanitary Inspector Paweł Grzesiowski stated that …
China’s describes its relations with EU as being at “crucial juncture”
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) China has described its relations with the European Union as being at a “crucial juncture,” just days before the two sides are set to hold a high-level summit in Beijing. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo …
Erdogan has meeting with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus counterpart
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met on Sunday with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Details of the meeting have not yet been disclosed. Erdogan arrived in …
Bangladesh Air Force Training Jet Crashes
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A training jet belonging to the Bangladesh Air Force tragically crashed onto a college campus in Dhaka, the nation’s capital, resulting in at least one fatality, according to an official from the fire service. The aircraft struck the premises of …
Cambodia’s successful anti-fraud campaign leads to more than two thousand scammers
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A sweeping anti-fraud campaign in Cambodia has led to the arrest of 2,767 individuals linked to online scam operations, according to reports. The country’s Information Minister, who also serves on the Ad-Hoc Committee to Combat Online Scams, …
Erdogan Confirms Support for Syrian Leadership
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again voiced his backing for Syria’s current leadership, emphasizing that he will not "leave al-Sharaa alone." He firmly opposed the division of Syrian territory and highlighted that rebuilding the …
UK Supports Trump’s NATO Arms Plan with USD5.8B Ukraine Aid Boost
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) British Defense Secretary John Healey announced Monday that the United Kingdom will fully support a newly unveiled NATO arms initiative spearheaded by U.S. President Donald Trump, designed to expedite military aid deliveries to Ukraine. Speaking …