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EU Insists Deal Cannot Proceed Without Ukraine’s Approval
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union leaders insisted Tuesday that any peace agreement must align with international law and cannot be forced upon Ukraine without its approval, as U.S. and Russian presidents prepare for a high-stakes meeting. In an official statement, …
Brazil’s Judge Affirms Judicial Autonomy After U.S. Sanctions
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, recently targeted by U.S. sanctions for prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro, strongly defended the country’s constitution on Monday, emphasizing the judiciary’s resilience against …
Slovak Premier Describes Ukraine as Tool
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has claimed that the West utilized Ukraine in an unsuccessful attempt to undermine Russia. In a recent video message shared on Facebook over the weekend, Fico—known for strongly supporting diplomatic resolutions …
Seven people pass away in Cape Verde due to heavy rains, floods
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao after severe rainfall and flooding left seven people dead and caused major destruction. Officials said the emergency declaration will …
Turkish Airlines Set to Ramp Up China Flights
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, is set to significantly increase its flight operations to China beginning this October, CEO Bilal Eksi announced on Tuesday. Currently, the airline operates 21 weekly flights to three major …
Russia’s FSB Thwarts Plot to Bomb Top Defense Official
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Tuesday that it successfully prevented a terror plot aimed at a senior defense ministry official in the Moscow area. Authorities arrested a dual Russian-Ukrainian national who attempted to carry …
Russian Envoy Condemns Israeli Plan to Occupy Gaza
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s first deputy permanent envoy to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyansky, has strongly criticized Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza City, claiming it disregards the lessons of the Holocaust and breaches international regulations. His …
UN calls for immediate intervention on dying starving kids in Gaza
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations is calling for swift intervention after Gaza’s health authorities confirmed that more than 100 children have died from malnutrition since the conflict began in October 2023. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of …
Trump Claims Tariffs on India Weaken Russia’s Economy
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent statement at the White House, US President Donald Trump asserted that the American tariffs levied on India in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil have delivered a “big blow” to Russia. He highlighted the substantial …
Huawei starts ICT competition in Uganda aimed to boost talents
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese tech company Huawei has kicked off the 2025–2026 national information and communication technology (ICT) competition in Uganda, aimed at fostering local expertise and driving digital transformation. According to Huawei, the initiative …
Chinese human-robot pushes toward innovation-led, high-quality growth
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) With just a couple of taps on a screen, soft music fills the room as a robotic arm begins a soothing massage. “So comfortable,” a guest remarks. “I could lie here all day.” This isn’t an ordinary machine — it’s a collaborative robot, or cobot, …
Zelensky Reconsiders Land Concessions
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky may be open to accepting a settlement that involves yielding certain territories to Russia and freezing the current military front lines, according to a news agency, which cited anonymous sources in a report …
Jellyfish Force Shutdown of Nuclear Power Station
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A “massive” influx of jellyfish has caused the temporary closure of a nuclear energy facility in northern France, according to the site’s operator. The unexpected marine event disrupted operations at the Gravelines nuclear station when the sea …
Europe Lacks Military Capacity to Help Ukraine
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) According to The Times, European nations are currently unable to provide significant assistance to Ukraine, either in strengthening its position in peace negotiations or in enforcing any future ceasefire agreements. The report points to a lack of …
Road crashes in Senegal cause death of seventy-five people
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In the days leading up to the Magal pilgrimage in Touba, central Senegal, five people lost their lives in 75 road accidents, according to authorities. The Magal, one of the country’s most important religious gatherings, draws large numbers of …
China Reports 15 Died in Mountain Torrents
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Mountain torrents unleashed by relentless rains in Yuzhong County, located in northwest China’s Gansu Province, have claimed 15 lives and left 28 individuals missing as of Monday noon, provincial emergency officials reported Tuesday. Starting the …
Italian Athlete Passes Away After World Games Collapse
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck the World Games 2025 after Mattia Debertolis, a 29-year-old Italian orienteering competitor, died following a collapse during Friday's men's middle-distance final, event organizers confirmed Tuesday. The incident occurred during the …
Trump declares public safety emergency in Washington
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced a public safety emergency in Washington on Monday, ordering the deployment of National Guard forces to address what he described as escalating violent crime and urban deterioration. The decision, made under …
Trump Signals Extension in U.S.-China Tariff Deadline
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump suggested Monday that he may extend the looming deadline for a U.S.-China trade agreement, signaling flexibility just hours before the expiration of a critical 90-day tariff truce. The temporary halt on increased tariffs— …
Wildfires Leave Man Dead in Spain
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A man lost his life late Monday as a fierce wildfire tore through the outskirts of Tres Cantos, a commuter town roughly 20 km north of Madrid. Despite being rescued from the flames, the victim later died from severe burns at La Paz Hospital, …