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Zuckerberg Faces Lawsuit Over Facebook
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A courtroom in Delaware has started reviewing an $8 billion collective lawsuit targeting Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg along with other senior officials at the firm, over claimed breaches of Facebook users’ privacy linked to the notorious Cambridge …
Musk goes ‘no contact’ changes his phone number
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has reportedly changed his mobile number and stopped responding to messages from the US House Speaker, Mike Johnson. This development came as Johnson attempted to persuade Musk about the advantages of the tax-and-spending legislation …
Turkish ports host hundreds of cruise vessels first half of 2025
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish ports received around 490 cruise ships during the first half of the year, marking an 18.07% increase compared to the same period last year, driven by strong interest in the country’s maritime tourism, according to statements from the …
Trump Claims Coca-Cola to Use Real Cane Sugar
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that Coca-Cola had consented to incorporate authentic cane sugar into its American cola beverages, describing the decision as “a very good move by them.” In a statement shared on his social media …
Armenia claims it may leave Russian-guided army collaboration
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan indicated that the country is likely to leave the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Russia-led military alliance. Yerevan suspended its participation in the CSTO a year ago, citing the …
Zelenskyy Appoints New Defense Minister
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Wednesday that he has submitted the necessary documents to parliament to appoint former Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal as the new defense minister. Zelenskyy also made a pledge to ramp up Ukraine’ …
Zelensky pressures Trump to revisit Ukrainian missile suggestion
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has urged US President Donald Trump to revisit Ukraine’s earlier proposal to host American long-range missiles. His renewed appeal follows Trump’s recent pledge to supply advanced weaponry to Kiev, though with …
US deports ‘uniquely barbaric’ migrants to Africa
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that a deportation flight carrying migrants from various countries has landed in Eswatini, a small nation in southern Africa. In a statement on Tuesday, DHS explained that the individuals …
Italian Premier Condemns Israel Attacking Gaza Church
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday strongly criticized Israel over a fatal assault on a Catholic church located in Gaza. According to press reports, the offensive resulted in the deaths of two women. "Israeli raids on Gaza also hit …
Rare Mars Rock Sells for USD5.3 Million at Auction
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant Martian meteorite was sold for $5.3 million at a geological and archaeological auction in New York on Wednesday. The meteorite, named NWA 16788, weighs 25 kilograms (54 pounds) and was unearthed in Niger’s Sahara Desert in November …
Turkey, Georgia to boost bilateral trade volume to five billion dollars
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Georgia aim to boost their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on Wednesday, noting that current trade has already exceeded $3.5 billion. Speaking at the Türkiye-Georgia Business Forum in …
Israel assaults Damascus
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel launched airstrikes on Wednesday targeting Syria’s military headquarters and areas near the presidential palace in Damascus, following warnings from West Jerusalem of “painful blows” in retaliation for Syrian military actions against the …
US senator mentions Iran bombings in threat to Russia
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has referenced recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran while backing President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia and its trading partners, implying that military action could follow if Moscow ignores Washington’s demands. On …
Attacks against US immigration representatives increase by 830 percent
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Assaults against US immigration officials have surged by 830% since President Donald Trump took office, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which blames the rise on inflammatory political rhetoric. Between January 21 and July …
Turkish BIST 100 Index Shows Modest Growth
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkey's key stock market index, the BIST 100, began trading on Thursday at 10,199.25 points, reflecting a 0.77% increase, which translates to a rise of 77.74 points compared to the previous day's closing value. On Wednesday, however, the index …
Parties in Syria to reach agreement to end conflict
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) According to statements released Wednesday, all involved factions in the ongoing Syrian conflict have reportedly agreed on concrete actions aimed at halting the violence. The announcement was made by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who …
Senior Iranian official declares ‘our hands are on the trigger’
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Iranian security official has warned that Tehran is prepared to take retaliatory action if Israel is not held accountable and the US fails to compensate for recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Speaking to RT on Wednesday, the …
Trump won’t impose 100 percent Russia trade tariffs
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) is hesitant to risk further straining relations with China, given the scale of Beijing’s trade with Moscow. Earlier this week, during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump expressed frustration with Russia and warned of tariffs …
European Commission Proposes Budget Prioritizing Defense
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission introduced a proposal on Wednesday for a €2 trillion ($2.32 trillion) budget covering the 2028-2034 period. The budget aims to prioritize defense, strategic technology, and boosting Europe’s competitiveness, while also …
Media reports Italy won’t purchase US weapons for Ukraine
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy has decided not to participate in US President Donald Trump’s plan to supply American weapons to Ukraine, citing budget limitations, according to the Italian newspaper La Stampa, which cited unnamed sources. Trump announced on Monday that …