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Press releases published on July 19, 2025
New Zealand introduces pilot anti-corruption initiative to prevent fraud
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand has introduced a pilot anti-corruption initiative aimed at reinforcing integrity within the public sector and improving fraud prevention efforts, according to an official government announcement on Friday. The initiative, spearheaded …
India exposes double standards following EU imposes sanctions on Moscow
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) India has strongly opposed the European Union’s latest sanctions on Russia, emphasizing that the measures could negatively impact its own energy security and economic interests. In a statement released Friday, the Indian Ministry of External …
Tropical Storm Wipha Leaves Philippines, Heads Toward Southern China
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tropical Storm Wipha strengthened into a severe weather system on Saturday as it veered away from the Philippines, lashing numerous regions — including Metro Manila — with intense winds and torrential rain. According to a bulletin released …
France eliminates permanent army existence in West Africa
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially ended its permanent military presence in West Africa by withdrawing troops from its last two bases in Senegal, concluding a presence that spanned over 60 years. This move aligns with a broader trend among former French …
U.S. Declines WHO’s Health Regulation Changes
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the United States officially declined to accept the recent changes to the international health regulations established by the World Health Organization (WHO) last year. In a joint declaration, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary …
Media reports France could discuss reparations for colonial massacres
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) France has indicated a willingness to engage in discussions regarding possible reparations for atrocities committed by its colonial forces in Niger over a century ago, according to The Guardian. The report cites a document from France’s permanent …
Blast at LA Police Training Center Claims Three Lives
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating explosion tore through a Southern California police training facility Friday morning, claiming the lives of three detectives, authorities confirmed. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department described the event as a "critical …
Trump goes made, sues Wall Street Journal for ten billion dollars
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Donald Trump has initiated a legal battle demanding $10 billion in damages from the parent company of a major American newspaper and its owner, Rupert Murdoch. The U.S. president accuses them of defamation, stemming from a report that claimed he …
Ex-South Korean Leader Yoon Faces New Charges Over Martial Law
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol was hit with fresh criminal charges Saturday over his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, media reported. Prosecutors allege Yoon abused his presidential authority by …
Brazil’s Lula informs Trump he’s not ‘emperor of the world’
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has strongly opposed US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, pledging to respond firmly to protect his nation’s interests. In a CNN interview on …
France considered ‘fiscal time bomb’ for EU
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) France’s worsening fiscal situation is raising alarms across the European Union, with financial analysts warning of potential ripple effects on the euro and EU cohesion, according to a Bloomberg report. Citing ING Groep NV strategists, the report …
Germany’s Baerbock reportedly spends EUR250 per day on makeup
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock spent nearly €250 per day on makeup in early 2025, according to a Bild report citing government financial disclosures. Between 2022 and March 2025, the government under ex-Chancellor Olaf Scholz …
Ukrainian army recruit murders two instructors
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian military recruit fatally shot two instructors during a training exercise in the Chernigov region, police confirmed on Thursday after details of the incident surfaced. The recruit reportedly opened fire on a group of military personnel …
S. Korea's Ex-Foreign Minister Interrogated in Martial Law Probe
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul has been summoned for questioning in connection with an investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief martial law declaration on December 3, according to media on Saturday. The special …
Forty schools get emails threatening of bombs in India
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 40 educational institutions in Bengaluru, a major city in southern India, were targeted with bomb threat emails on Friday, causing alarm among school administrators who promptly informed law enforcement authorities. The emails warned that …
Vatican states Israel assaults Catholic church in Gaza
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shelled the only Catholic church in Gaza, reportedly killing three people and injuring others. Pope Leo XIV expressed his sorrow by sending a telegram of condolences to the parish. Israeli authorities have …
China, Pakistan Denounce Israel’s Syria Airstrikes
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) China and Pakistan have issued sharp rebukes of Israel’s recent military actions in Syria, denouncing the airstrikes as a serious breach of international norms and a threat to regional stability. Speaking before the UN Security Council on Thursday …
Orban states Putin, Trump need to meet
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for a face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, describing it as the only viable solution to end the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking in an interview …
Trump takes legal action against Rupert Murdoch
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his companies, alleging that a Wall Street Journal article falsely accused him of sending a lewd birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. …
Trump Signals Major Trade Agreements Coming Soon
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump revealed Friday that significant trade agreements are set to be unveiled shortly. "They could almost do it today... maybe later on. We'll do it," Trump said during the signing ceremony of the stablecoin act at the White …