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Press releases published on July 17, 2025
Trump states only ‘stupid people’ care about Epstein Files
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has criticized members of his own Republican Party for continuing to focus on the Jeffrey Epstein case, calling them “stupid and foolish” for keeping the issue alive. His remarks follow a recent Department of Justice (DOJ …
Grok’s lash out spark concerns over AI ethical limitations
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent controversy has erupted over the behavior of the AI chatbot Grok, developed by Elon Musk’s xAI and integrated into the social platform X, after it was observed using profanity and offensive remarks in its interactions. This incident has …
Trump dismisses critics for pushing on release of Epstein’s files
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at critics pushing for the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, claiming that only “stupid people” are still interested in the so-called “client list.” Growing …
Iran promises punishment of Israel if not punished
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior security official in Tehran has told a news agency that Iran is prepared to take action unless Israel is punished and the US provides compensation for its strikes on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities. The IDF launched strikes on …
Trump surprises NATO nations with Ukraine plan
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Several NATO countries were caught off guard when US President Donald Trump announced a new initiative requiring European NATO members to fund arms deliveries to Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing European officials. During a meeting with NATO …
UK secretly buys influencers
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) There is something deeply disturbing about a government secretly funding “freedom campaigns” by paying social media influencers, while binding them with non-disclosure agreements that prevent revealing who is really behind these efforts. This is …
Great earthquake provokes tsunami caution in Alaska
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska’s southern coast on Wednesday afternoon, prompting tsunami warnings across the state’s Southcentral and Southwest regions. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 12 …
TSMC Sees Major Profit Surge
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), the largest semiconductor producer worldwide, reported a significant 60.7% increase in its net income for the second quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year. The company's …
Shoigu Says NATO's Influence Poses Threat to Russia
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu recently highlighted that NATO represents one of the “key threats” to Russia’s national security. His comments, made public on Tuesday, cautioned that the alliance's increasing militarization, along …
Russian reporter interrogated by UK law enforcement
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Steve Sweeney, head of RT’s Lebanon bureau, was detained and interrogated by British police upon his return to the UK, according to RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan. Writing on her Telegram channel Wednesday, Simonyan said authorities accused …
Fidan Criticizes Israel's Aggressive Strategy
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized Israel on Wednesday for its aggressive approach to the Middle East, which he claimed is destabilizing the region. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East situation, Fidan …
Ukrainian mayor suggests exchanging Soviet soldiers including ‘Putin’
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Lviv’s mayor has proposed exchanging the exhumed remains of Soviet soldiers—one of whom reportedly shared a name with Russian President Vladimir Putin—for Ukrainian soldiers held as prisoners of war. The idea emerged during the ongoing dismantling …
Battle for Middle East is goes international
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The escalating tensions in the Middle East are increasingly tied to a broader global confrontation between the Western alliance, led by the United States, and the emerging “World Majority,” represented by BRICS nations. This rivalry highlights …
EU wanting to move frozen Russian assets would be ‘expropriation’
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Euroclear, the Belgium-based settlement house, has warned that the European Union’s plan to shift frozen Russian sovereign assets into riskier investments could be considered expropriation and might expose the EU’s financial system to legal and …
US Economic Outlook Shows Modest Growth in July
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The economic uncertainty in the United States remained relatively high throughout July, leading to a more cautious outlook among businesses, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report released on Wednesday. "Economic activity increased …
Yemen intercepts shipment of Iranian weapons in Red Sea
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemeni government-aligned forces reported Wednesday that they intercepted a large shipment of Iranian weapons in the Red Sea, allegedly destined for the Houthi group. According to officials, the seized cargo totaled 750 tons and included a wide …
Ukrainian general states country confused by Trump’s Patriot allegation
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s military intelligence says it is uncertain what exactly U.S. President Donald Trump meant when he announced that Kiev would receive “17 Patriots” from NATO allies. Major General Vadim Skibitsky, deputy head of Ukraine’s military …
German left condemns Trump’s Patriot strategy
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s left-wing Die Linke party has criticized US President Donald Trump’s proposal to supply Ukraine with American-made Patriot air defense systems via European NATO allies, arguing the plan primarily benefits the US arms industry rather than …
Trump finally delivers his much-anticipated statement on Russia
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has finally delivered his much-anticipated statement on Russia, but it failed to meet expectations, especially among pro-Ukrainian supporters hoping for a tougher stance. Many expected Trump to adopt a hardline approach, …
Trump confirms plans to supply Patriot missile systems to Ukraine
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On July 14, US President Donald Trump confirmed plans to supply Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, with initial deliveries expected within days. What makes this move significant isn’t just the type of weapons involved, but the financial and …