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Press releases published on August 19, 2025
Trump, Putin back continuation of their direct dialogue
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump expressed their support for the continuation of direct negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials during a phone conversation. The discussion came …
Japan Weighs Legal Limits on Ukraine Security Support
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Tuesday that Tokyo is evaluating its legal boundaries and capabilities regarding security assistance for Ukraine. This statement follows NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s recent disclosure that …
Air Canada flight attendants would rather go to jail than obey government’s order
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants refused on Monday to comply with a back-to-work order issued by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), with their union leader pledging to face jail if necessary. The CIRB …
Russia Factory Explosion Fatalities Climb to 25
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of confirmed fatalities from the factory explosion in Russia's Ryazan region has increased to 25, authorities said Tuesday, as rescue crews recovered another body from the wreckage. According to a statement released by the Emergency …
Trump Throws Joke During Talks with Zelensky
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent exchange involving Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, a comment sparked discussion about the potential suspension of elections during wartime. The interaction occurred ahead of two significant …
U.S. Stocks End Monday in Red
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange ended Monday slightly lower as investors brace for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s crucial speech on Friday and upcoming retail earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.08%, losing 34.3 points …
Russia Criticizes NATO Deployment in Ukraine
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian government has voiced strong opposition to any potential deployment of NATO forces in Ukraine, underlining that such a move would be completely intolerable, regardless of the justification. This firm stance was expressed by Foreign …
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Atrocious Strikes Kill 26 More Palestinians
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A series of Israeli military assaults across the Gaza Strip has left at least 26 Palestinians dead and injured dozens more since the early hours of Tuesday, according to Palestinian media. The most recent wave of violence targeted displacement …
Over six thousand visas of students get revoked by US this year
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, the United States has canceled more than 6,000 student visas this year due to overstays and a range of legal violations, including alleged “support for terrorism.” The majority of the cancellations were linked to visa …
Rutte reveals thirty countries are preparing to assure security guarantees for Ukraine
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced on Monday that 30 countries are collaborating on a framework to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, with the United States now prepared to participate in the initiative. …
Two sergeants of Japan’s GSDF pass away after going missing
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) In southwestern Japan’s Oita Prefecture, two members of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF), both in their 20s, died Monday after going missing during a training drill, according to reports. The two sergeants, part of a tank unit stationed at …
Ukraine attacks Russian oil pumping station
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, Ukrainian forces confirmed on Monday that they conducted an overnight strike on the Nikolskoe oil pumping station in Russia's Tambov region. The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ General Staff stated that the assault led to a full …
Trump Vows Protection for Ukraine Without NATO Membership
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that Ukraine would not become part of the NATO alliance, though it would still receive defense support from Washington. While addressing the press alongside Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky at …
India wants ‘stable and cooperative’ relations with China
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) India is aiming to foster a “stable, cooperative, and forward-looking” relationship with China, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said during talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in New Delhi. Wang is visiting India for the 24th round of border …
Chinese Markets End Down on Tuesday
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday, with the Shanghai Composite Index edging down 0.02% to close at 3,727.29 points. The Shenzhen Component Index also declined, shedding 0.12% to finish at 11,821.63 points. Total turnover across both …
Intel Shares Soar Sharply Following SoftBank's Investment
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Shares of Intel, the US semiconductor giant, soared sharply after news of a major investment deal with Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank emerged. According to pre-market data at 0730 GMT, Intel’s stock jumped 5.3%, recovering from a 3.66% …
Zelensky declines Trump’s peace conditions
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky rejected a peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump just hours before their White House meeting on Monday. Trump suggested that Zelensky “can end the war with Russia almost immediately” by …
Zelensky Praises Productive Talks with Trump
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky described his recent conversation with US President Donald Trump as their most successful encounter to date. The meeting took place at the White House, where Zelensky was joined by leaders from several Western …
Media reports Starmer telling Zelensky how to behave around Trump
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky advice on how to avoid another confrontation with Donald Trump during his latest visit to Washington, NBC News reported Monday. Zelensky is in the US capital for talks …
Starmer Tells Zelensky How to Behave with Trump
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has offered strategic advice to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to help him prevent another tense encounter at the White House, according to a report by a news agency released on Monday. Zelensky is …