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Press releases published on July 27, 2025
AU Hails France’s Move to Recognize Palestine
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) on Saturday applauded France's decision to formally recognize the State of Palestine, calling it a “significant step” that reflects the AU’s enduring stance on the issue. In a statement released over the weekend, AU …
Boat Overturn Claims 25 Lives in Nigeria
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 25 fatalities have been confirmed after a passenger boat overturned on a river in Nigeria’s Niger state, according to reports from media outlets on Sunday. The vessel, transporting marketgoers from the Munya region, went down in the …
Survey indicates majority of Germans unhappy with Merz’s leadership
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing growing public dissatisfaction, with 56% of Germans disapproving of his leadership, according to a new INSA poll commissioned by Bild. Fewer than one-third of respondents still express support for his …
Israel plans on erasing Palestine off map
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The October 7, 2023, attacks marked a decisive moment after which Israel’s far-right government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, launched a full-scale military operation in Gaza. While officially framed as a response to Hamas aggression …
Orban claims Ukraine’s accession will bring war to EU
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned that Ukraine joining the European Union could endanger Hungary’s security and increase the likelihood of war in the region. Ukraine, which became an EU candidate in 2022, has prioritized full …
Algeria Revokes Access to Strategic Ports, Airports from French Embassy
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Algeria revoked all special access cards previously issued to the French Embassy for entry to Algerian ports and airports, responding directly to what it calls limitations imposed on its diplomats operating in France. The Algerian …
Stabbing Incident at U.S. Walmart Injures Eleven
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 11 individuals are currently receiving medical care following a stabbing incident Saturday at a Walmart in Michigan, confirmed by Munson Healthcare, while police have apprehended a suspect. Munson Medical Center reported, “We can confirm …
Poll Reveals Drop in Merz’s Public Confidence
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a significant decline in public approval over the past month. A recent survey carried out by the INSA institute indicates that 56% of respondents now disapprove of his performance. Fewer than one-third of …
Egypt, France Presidents Push for Gaza Ceasefire
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi engaged in a critical phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss ongoing mediation efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the Egyptian presidency …
Boeing catches fire just before takeoff
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) A Boeing 737 Max operated by American Airlines caught fire on the runway at Denver International Airport on Saturday evening, forcing an emergency evacuation of all 179 people on board. The aircraft, bound for Miami, experienced a landing gear …
NASA Goddard Director Steps Down Amid Sweeping Budget Cuts
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Makenzie Lystrup, the leader of NASA’s largest science center, is set to step down next month amid sweeping budget reductions, according to recent media coverage. Lystrup, who has served as director of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center for just …
Kremlin Blames Kyiv, West for Russia-Ukraine Dialogue Breakdown
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin on Sunday accused Kyiv and Western nations of dismissing all efforts to engage in dialogue over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, coinciding with the third round of peace negotiations held earlier this week in Türkiye. In an …
India, UK Ink Landmark Trade Deal
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) India and the United Kingdom finalized a multi-billion-dollar Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in London on Thursday, during a high-level meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer. Both leaders celebrated the accord, with Modi …
Trump Says Immigration Is Killing Europe
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) During a recent trip to Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his language on immigration, declaring that it is “killing” Europe. He urged European leaders to take swift measures, cautioning that a failure to act could lead to a …
Moscow claims Kiev setting stage for chemical catastrophe
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry has accused the Ukrainian military of attempting to trigger a major environmental catastrophe near the frontline and then blaming Russia for it. Major General Aleksey Rtishchev, head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, …
Medvedev mentions ‘obvious similarity’ between Ukraine, Nazi Germany
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has drawn parallels between modern Ukraine and Nazi Germany in the final stages of World War II, suggesting the country needs to undergo a process similar to post-war Germany's demilitarization, …
South Korea, Japan Vow Stable Relations
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s new Foreign Minister Cho Hyun conducted his inaugural phone discussion Thursday with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, according to a statement from the Japanese Foreign Ministry. Both officials reaffirmed their dedication to …
Hundreds Flood Streets to Protest Trump’s Scotland Visit
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of demonstrators filled the streets of Aberdeen and Edinburgh on Saturday, rallying against the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has embarked on a five-day stay in Scotland. Security was tight around the Trump Turnberry resort …
Turkish Stock Market Ends Lower
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s leading equity index closed the week at 10,642.60 points on Friday, reflecting a 0.43% decrease compared to the previous session. Borsa Istanbul’s BIST 100 index kicked off the day at 10,707.95 points and declined by 46.45 points from …
Turkish Astronaut Highlights Country’s Space Role
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish astronaut Tuva Cihangir Atasever addressed an audience in London on Friday, emphasizing Türkiye’s expanding space initiative and the scientific impact of its inaugural human spaceflights. The event took place at the Turkish Embassy and …