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Press releases published on July 22, 2025

Philippines Gears up for Heavy Rains, Floods
(MENAFN) The Philippines is preparing for heavy rains as two low-pressure areas are likely to develop into tropical depressions within the next 24 hours, the state weather agency PAGASA announced Tuesday. PAGASA cautioned that the persistent southwest …

Former Ukrainian Police Chief Is Found Dead in Spain
(MENAFN) A man discovered deceased in Spain this past June, apparently from drowning, has now been identified as a former Ukrainian police official who previously served on a task force combatting organized crime, according to media reports. The incident …

Greece Unveils "Cruise Fee" to Boost Tourism Revenue
(MENAFN) Greece has officially implemented a new charge aimed at enhancing its tourism income, introducing a fee for cruise ships that dock at its ports. This policy, effective from Monday, applies to each individual disembarking from a cruise ship as part …

US Treasury Secretary Emphasizes "Quality" in Trade Talks
(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted on Monday that the critical aspect of trade agreements lies in their "quality" rather than the deadline by which they are finalized. Nations are currently attempting to finalize deals ahead of the …

Azerbaijan Seeks Legal Action Against Russia
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan holds the right to pursue legal proceedings against Russia regarding a fatal aviation incident in 2024, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. His remarks came shortly after President Ilham Aliyev indicated that legal steps …

Trump’s administration views Netanyahu as ‘madman’
(MENAFN) The administration of US President Donald Trump is increasingly viewing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “madman” whose actions are undermining Washington’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, Axios reported. Last week, Israel …

Japan’s top tariff negotiator seeks trade deal with US
(MENAFN) Japan’s lead trade negotiator expressed confidence in securing a deal with the United States to avoid the imposition of reciprocal tariffs scheduled to begin on August 1, according to reports. Speaking to reporters Monday at an airport near …

Ukraine likely downplaying army deaths
(MENAFN) Ukraine may be significantly underreporting its military casualties in the ongoing conflict with Russia, according to a report by the French newspaper Le Monde on Monday. Neither Ukraine nor Russia provides regular updates on military fatalities, …

UNICEF Issues Warning on Gaza’s Hunger Crisis
(MENAFN) The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released a grave alert on Monday concerning the deteriorating hunger emergency in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a "man-made disaster" caused by Israel’s ongoing blockade, which has led to fatal …

Trump uploads AI footage of Obama getting detained
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated video showing former President Barack Obama being arrested and imprisoned. The video comes in the wake of renewed accusations that Obama and his top officials deliberately fabricated the Trump- …

US states Netanyahu “bombs everything all the time”
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly grown increasingly frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, viewing his recent actions as disruptive to American diplomatic efforts in the region, according to reports. …

S. Korea’s Presidential Secretary Steps Down
(MENAFN) South Korea’s presidential secretary for national integration, Kang Jun-wook, stepped down Tuesday after backlash over his defense of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s aborted martial law attempt last December, media reported. Appointed by …

RT Editor-in-Chief's X Account Gets Blocked in France
(MENAFN) RT’s Editor-in-Chief, Margarita Simonyan, has had her account on X (formerly Twitter) restricted in France, marking another development in the broader Western clampdown on Russian news organizations. According to the platform, the restriction was …

S. Korean court halts Leader trial due to accusations of illegal money transfers
(MENAFN) A district court in South Korea has temporarily suspended President Lee Jae Myung’s trial linked to accusations of illegal money transfers to North Korea, effectively putting all five of his criminal proceedings on hold following his recent …

Study Warns Heatwave Frequency Surge Worldwide
(MENAFN) A worldwide study led by Australian scientists has revealed a significant surge in extreme heat events over the last three decades, emphasizing the critical need for comprehensive measures to combat escalating heat and humidity levels. This …

South Korean Court Suspends President Lee’s Legal Proceedings
(MENAFN) A South Korean district court has postponed the criminal trial of President Lee Jae Myung regarding alleged illegal funds sent to North Korea, halting all five of his active legal cases since his election last month, media reported. The Suwon …

Iran Asserts It Will Not Abandon Nuclear Program
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi asserted on Monday that Iran will not abandon its nuclear enrichment program, which has recently suffered significant setbacks due to U.S. airstrikes. Araghchi told media via video interview, "Our …

Trump Administration Grows Frustrated with Netanyahu
(MENAFN) The administration led by US President Donald Trump is reportedly viewing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a destabilizing figure in the region, with officials increasingly describing him as a “madman” disrupting Washington’s …

Thailand Issues Alert as Typhoon Wipha Brings Winds, Floods
(MENAFN) Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a serious alert about the severe effects of tropical storm Wipha, starting Tuesday. The nation is already grappling with powerful winds, intense rainfall, and turbulent seas, which have tragically …

Globe`s most explosive opposition turns strategic
(MENAFN) In mid-July, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar made his first visit to China in nearly six years, signaling a cautious but significant move toward mending ties between Asia’s two largest powers. During his trip, Jaishankar held …