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Press releases published on July 26, 2025
China Declares High-level Flood Alert
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, China initiated its highest-grade emergency protocol for flooding in five regions as Typhoon Francisco approaches landfall. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, moderate to intense precipitation is anticipated through Sunday …
White House denies claims of Trump’s name being in Epstein files
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Documents from a U.S. Justice Department investigation into Jeffrey Epstein reportedly mention U.S. President Donald Trump multiple times, according to recent reports. Sources within the administration indicated that Attorney General Pam Bondi …
Gas Blast in Russia Takes Five Lives
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five individuals lost their lives and seven sustained wounds following a gas explosion in a residential complex located in Saratov, Russia, on Friday, according to the Emergency Situations Ministry. Rescue teams remain active at the …
U.S. Greenlights Major Arms Sale to Bolster Ukraine’s Military
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential $172 million arms sale to Ukraine, including the HAWK Phase III Missile System, sustainment, and associated equipment, according to the Pentagon on Wednesday. In a statement, the Defense Security …
Italy Reports Sharp Increase in West Nile Virus Cases
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of West Nile virus infections in Italy has spiked sharply in recent days, with 10 new cases reported, bringing the total nationwide to 20, including two fatalities, health officials confirmed on Thursday. Eight of the patients have been …
Russia deploys Iranian communications satellite into orbit
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia successfully launched a Soyuz rocket carrying an Iranian communications satellite into orbit, as confirmed by the Russian space agency. The event took place at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East and was streamed live. The rocket’ …
Russian official claims UK would sabotage Washington-Moscow relations
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Russian official has claimed that the United Kingdom would readily sabotage any progress toward mending relations between Washington and Moscow, even if it meant betraying its closest ally. Speaking on Friday, longtime national security …
Humanitarian aid convoy operated by SARC enters southern city of Sweida
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A humanitarian convoy organized by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) has arrived in the southern city of Sweida, delivering critical aid to civilians affected by recent violence, Syrian state media reported on Wednesday. According to the report …
Erdogan, Mirziyoyev Discuss Deepening Ties
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation on Thursday, during which they addressed matters concerning their bilateral relationship as well as regional and international topics …
Junior Doctors Protest Over Pay Dispute in England
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A large number of junior physicians initiated a five-day protest throughout England, continuing an unresolved conflict with the government concerning salary reinstatement. The demonstration, which started on Thursday, follows unsuccessful …
European Leaders Hail Macron's Move to Recognize Palestinian state
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) European leaders on Friday reacted positively to French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France would officially recognize Palestine as a state, marking a notable step toward Middle East peace. In a post on X Thursday, Macron stated …
US EPA to reverse major scientific climate change finding
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is developing a plan to reverse a major scientific determination that emissions from fossil fuels endanger human health, a shift that could drastically reduce the federal government's power to tackle …
Russian reappearance in chess provokes European complaints
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Chess Union (ECU) has voiced strong opposition to the International Chess Federation’s (FIDE) recent decision to allow the Russian women’s team to participate—under a neutral flag—in the 2025 World Team Championship in Spain. The ECU …
US Durable Goods Orders Witness Sharpest Drop
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Requests for new durable items in the United States slumped by 9.3% in June, compared to the prior month—marking the most substantial dip in more than five years, based on figures published Friday by the Census Bureau. Fresh demands for long- …
Indonesia Hails Macron's Move to Recognize Palestinian State
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesia has expressed strong support for French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement to officially recognize the state of Palestine, calling on other nations to follow suit. In a statement released on Saturday, the Indonesian Ministry of …
Taiwanese Citizens Head to Polls
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, citizens across Taiwan started participating in a closely followed “recall vote” aimed at removing 24 lawmakers from the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and a mayor who is currently suspended. Analysts interpret this as an effort by the …
Zelensky announces “mega deal” with Trump
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky revealed on Thursday that the United States has agreed to purchase combat drones from Ukraine, potentially in a deal valued between $10 billion and $30 billion. Speaking at a press briefing in Kiev, Zelensky …
US CENTCOM Eliminates Top ISIS Commander
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Friday that its personnel eliminated a top Daesh/ISIS operative and his two adult sons during a pre-dawn mission in the northern Syrian city of al-Bab. The military maneuver, executed in Syria’s Aleppo …
Wildfires Ravage Italy’s Sicily
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Firefighting teams continued their relentless efforts on Friday to control multiple wildfires sweeping across Italy, particularly in Sicily, as flames ravaged homes and infrastructure. The fires erupted earlier this week between Trapani and …
Trump Plans to Dispatch Around 200 Tariff Letters to Trade Partners
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) In a major move set to impact global trade, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that the United States will soon dispatch nearly 200 letters to its trade partners regarding new tariff policies. Speaking to reporters ahead of his …