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Press releases published on August 12, 2025
Taiwan on Alert as Typhoon Podul Looms
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan’s meteorological authority escalated its alert Tuesday afternoon, issuing a land warning as Typhoon Podul advanced toward the island, following an earlier maritime warning. At 2 p.m., Podul was located approximately 580 kilometers east- …
Finland Plans Cuts to Ukrainian Refugee Support
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainians residing in Finland may face a reduction in public assistance due to a new fiscal plan introduced by Finance Minister Riikka Purra, according to a news agency. Several nations across Europe that were initially open to hosting Ukrainian …
Blast at U.S. Steel Plant Kills One, Injures Dozens
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly explosion struck U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania on Monday, killing one person and injuring dozens more, according to multiple U.S. media outlets. Authorities reported that two workers remain missing following the blast, …
Trump Extends Tariff Truce with China
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, US President Donald Trump authorized an executive directive to prolong the ongoing tariff truce with China through mid-November. In response, Beijing mirrored the gesture by implementing a similar extension. This decision came just …
Strong Earthquake Jolts Indonesia's Papua
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck 27 kilometers southeast of Sarmi Regency in Indonesia’s Papua Province at 15:24 Jakarta time on Tuesday, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported. The tremor …
India Criticizes Remarks by Pakistan's Army Chief
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) India has strongly criticized what it described as “irresponsible” nuclear threats reportedly issued by Pakistan’s Army Chief, Asim Munir. The condemnation came on Monday in reaction to statements allegedly made by Munir during a recent visit to …
UK alert heat-health alarm for five zones in England
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The British Health Security Agency (UKHSA) together with the Met Office announced on Monday an amber heat-health alert for five regions of England, effective starting Tuesday, as much of the country is expected to experience hot weather this week. …
Kazakh leader backs China’s proposal to build global AI cooperation
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has voiced his support for China’s plan to create an international organization focused on artificial intelligence collaboration, as reported by official sources. Speaking at a meeting on AI development in …
Zakharova Criticizes NATO's Stance on Russian Territories
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent article published by a newspaper, Russian Foreign Ministry representative Maria Zakharova strongly criticized comments made by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. She described Rutte's refusal to acknowledge new Russian territories as …
India extends ban on some Bangladesh imports
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) India has expanded its ban on certain imports from Bangladesh, now prohibiting select jute products and ropes from entering through all land routes, as stated by reports. Instead, these imports will only be permitted through Nhava Sheva, a seaport …
UK Frees Over 26,000 Inmates
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In an effort to reduce pressure on the nation’s correctional system, the United Kingdom has released more than 26,000 incarcerated individuals, including many serving extended sentences. This move, part of a leniency-focused justice initiative, …
Erdogan Condemns Netanyahu’s ‘Network of Massacres’
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sharply condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, accusing him of orchestrating a "network of massacres" and prioritizing his political survival over regional peace. Speaking to reporters …
U.S. Stocks Close Monday Lower
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. stocks declined on Monday as investors braced for pivotal inflation data expected later this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 200.52 points, or 0.45%, settling at 43,975.09. The S…
Armenia, Azerbaijan Take Step Toward Peace
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenia and Azerbaijan have taken a significant step toward reconciliation by agreeing to honor each other's sovereignty and territorial boundaries. This understanding was outlined in a peace accord that was initialed in Washington on Friday, as …
Modi, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine War
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky had a telephone conversation on Monday, during which they addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine and the state of bilateral ties. According to a statement from New Delhi, …
Russia Says It Repelled 9 Ukrainian Drones in Tatarstan
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Russia announced that its defense forces successfully repelled a significant drone offensive launched by Ukraine targeting the Turkic Tatarstan region. According to the Defense Ministry, nine drones were intercepted and destroyed …
Canada Reaffirms Support for Ukraine’s Right to Self-Determination
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, reiterating Canada’s firm stance that only Ukrainians should determine their nation’s path forward. In an official readout posted …
Egypt Recovers Old Antiquities from UK, Germany
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt has successfully retrieved thirteen historical relics that had been illicitly exported to the United Kingdom and Germany, according to an announcement made by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Sunday. This initiative forms part of a …
Wildfire hit Turkey causing traffic, affecting residents by smoke
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires erupted in Türkiye’s northwestern Canakkale province on Monday, causing evacuations and interrupting transportation by land, air, and sea, according to official reports. Governor Omer Toraman shared on social media that 77 individuals …
UN nuclear senior official makes high-level visit to Tehran
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior representative from the UN nuclear watchdog visited Tehran on Monday for high-level discussions, marking the first such visit since Iran halted its cooperation with the agency in June, according to state media. Massimo Aparo, deputy …