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Press releases published on August 19, 2025
Media reports China to loosen ship-outs restrictions to India
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) China has assured India that it will address key economic concerns, including the supply of rare earth materials, fertilizers, and tunnel-boring machines, Indian media reported. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the promise during talks with …
Tokyo’s stock market pulls back from record highs
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo’s stock market pulled back from record levels on Tuesday as investors engaged in profit-taking, concerned that the rally might be overheating, according to reports. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 168.02 points, or 0.38 percent, closing …
Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Oil Pipeline
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of Ukraine's drone command has alleged that Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have incapacitated a Russian oil pipeline responsible for transporting crude to Hungary and Slovakia. This pipeline, known as the Druzhba line and …
South African pilot goes missing after airshow crash
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) South African authorities are searching for pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray for a fourth day after his Extra 300 aircraft crashed into the sea during an airshow near Durban on Thursday. While the plane’s wreckage has been recovered, Blackwood-Murray …
Hungary claims Ukraine attacking main oil pipeline to EU
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s Russian oil supply has been disrupted after Ukraine targeted the Druzhba pipeline system, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday. Moscow has informed Budapest that Russian experts are working to repair a crucial …
Zelensky Considers Territory Exchange During Talks
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has recently admitted that the idea of territorial concessions is now a topic of discussion during his engagements at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump and several of Ukraine’s significant …
Japanese professor stresses nation obligation to take historical lessons from past
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan carries a moral obligation to honestly preserve and pass on the history of its wartime actions, and failing to do so constitutes wrongdoing, warned Professor Emeritus Atsushi Koketsu of Yamaguchi University in a recent interview regarding …
US stocks change slightly ahead of Federal Reserve symposium
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, U.S. stock markets ended Monday largely unchanged as investors awaited insights from the Federal Reserve’s upcoming Jackson Hole economic policy symposium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 34.3 points, or 0.08 percent, …
Hamas Signals Approval of Egypt-Qatar Proposed Ceasefire
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hamas has signaled its approval of a ceasefire proposal jointly put forward by Egypt and Qatar, a move that could mark a pivotal step toward ending hostilities in the Gaza Strip, a source from the movement told media on Monday. Following internal …
Two Japanese Soldiers Die During Military Training Drill
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Two members of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) have died after going missing during a military training exercise in the southwestern region of Oita Prefecture, media reported Monday. The soldiers, both in their 20s and holding the rank of …
Australia Slams Israel’s Visa Revocation Move
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia on Tuesday condemned Israel’s decision to revoke visas of Australian officials assigned to the Palestinian Authority, labeling the move an “unjustified reaction” following Canberra’s recognition of Palestine. In a firm statement, Foreign …
Argentina Rights Groups Lodge Genocide Complaint Against Netanyahu
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Human rights organizations in Argentina have lodged a formal criminal complaint against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, according to local media reports. The legal …
China Presses for Swift Political Progress in South Sudan
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s envoy to the United Nations on Monday pressed for accelerated political progress in South Sudan, calling it crucial for the war-torn nation’s long-term stability. Addressing the UN Security Council, Sun Lei, China’s deputy permanent …
Mexican Leader says nation is seeking independence from US
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that the country is exploring strategies to enhance energy independence and reduce its heavy reliance on the United States. During her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum …
Trump Rejects Macron, Merz’s Push for Ukraine Ceasefire
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) During recent discussions at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed appeals from French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a ceasefire to serve as the initial step toward a sustainable solution to …
Macron Opposes Limiting Ukrainian Military Size
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly opposed Russia's call to restrict the size of Ukraine’s armed forces as part of any potential peace agreement. His comments directly counter Moscow’s insistence on Ukraine adopting a neutral status and …
India’s Mumbai Crippled by Relentless Downpours; Flights Disrupted
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Relentless downpours continued to lash Mumbai and surrounding regions on Tuesday, bringing India’s financial capital to a near standstill. Over 250 flights were either delayed or cancelled, train services were thrown off schedule, and traffic came …
FSB reports Ukrainian terrorist assault on Crimean Bridge frustrated
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that it successfully prevented a Ukrainian terrorist plot targeting the Crimean Bridge. The plan involved a Chevrolet Volt rigged with 130kg of Finnish-made explosives, which was smuggled into …
Trump Suggests Putin Wants Resolving Conflict
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump expressed his belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin is genuinely committed to resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This statement followed a meeting at the White House on Monday with Ukraine's leader, …
Trump claims Zelensky can end war ‘immediately’
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky could stop the conflict with Russia “immediately” if he agrees to a peace deal that includes territorial concessions and a pledge to stay out of NATO, US President Donald Trump has claimed. Zelensky has been …