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Press releases published on July 21, 2025
Trump Shares AI Video of Obama’s Arrest
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has uploaded a digitally fabricated video that portrays former President Barack Obama being taken into custody and imprisoned. This post was made in the context of recent claims suggesting that Obama and his top aides …
Monsoon Rains Devastate Northern India
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities resulting from relentless monsoon downpours in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh has climbed to 125, with many more wounded or unaccounted for, authorities confirmed on Monday. The intense rain continues to …
IDF carries airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced it carried out airstrikes on Houthi targets at the port of Hodeidah in northwestern Yemen on Monday, according to official statements. The operation targeted and reportedly dismantled various components of Houthi …
Rosneft describes EU sanctions on Indian refinery as ‘unjustified and illegal’
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Rosneft has criticized the European Union’s recent sanctions on India’s second-largest oil refinery, labeling the move as “unjustified and illegal.” The sanctions target the Vadinar refinery, operated by Nayara Energy, a joint Indo-Russian venture …
Hungary, Serbia Set to Build New Oil Pipeline
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary and Serbia have agreed to develop a new oil pipeline aimed at strengthening regional energy security and safeguarding the benefits of Hungary’s recent utility price cuts, announced Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter …
Indonesia witnesses significant surge in rice production
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesia has experienced a significant surge in rice production, marking a 48% increase, President Prabowo Subianto announced. The country's government rice reserves have now reached 4.2 million tons. On July 21, 2025, farmers were seen actively …
Pakistan’s road accident claims life of ten, harming others
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 10 people lost their lives and more than 60 were injured in two separate road accidents in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province on Sunday, according to police reports. In one incident in Thatta district, a bus carrying picnickers overturned …
Laos seeks to expand its solidarity village fund project
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos is moving forward with efforts to strengthen rural development by expanding its solidarity village fund initiative, as outlined by the Lao Front for National Development (LFND). The program is aimed at offering financial support to farming …
Russia’s Assault on Ukraine Leaves One Dead, 11 Wounded
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) One person was killed and 11 others wounded after a barrage of Russian missile and drone attacks struck Ukraine’s capital and the western Ivano-Frankivsk region early Monday, according to Ukrainian officials. In Kyiv, seven districts were impacted …
Israeli opposition leader denounces government over Syrian attacks
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday criticized the government’s recent military strike on Syria, calling it “unnecessary and hasty,” and renewed his demand for early elections amid growing political tension. Speaking to Israeli Army …
Pope Leo XIV Holds Call with President Abbas
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV engaged in a telephone discussion on Monday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the persistent hostilities in Gaza and the growing unrest in the West Bank, according to a statement from the Holy See Press Office. In …
Central Iran witnesses two moderate earthquakes
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, Iran was hit by two moderate earthquakes late Saturday, both occurring at the exact same time and affecting separate regions of the country. One of the tremors, with a magnitude of 5.3, struck areas in northern and central …
DR Congo, M23 rebel group finalize peace agreement
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) After months of negotiations led by Qatar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have agreed to finalize a peace deal by August 18, marking a significant step toward resolving years of conflict in the region, …
Bangladesh Reports 19 Dead as Air Force Jet Crashes into College
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a college campus in Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 19 people, according to Fire Services officials. The tragic incident unfolded in the capital's Uttara area, triggering mass casualties and …
What has been discovered about Australia’s mammals?
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study has revealed that mammal species in Australia and New Guinea have suffered the greatest impact from extinctions and the arrival of invasive animals over the last 100,000 years. According to the research, the disappearance and …
China’s Rare Earth Magnet Exports to U.S. Skyrocket to 660 Percent
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Exports of rare earth magnets from China to the United States skyrocketed in June, surging more than sevenfold from the previous month, according to a report from media on Monday. The dramatic spike came as businesses raced to secure supplies of …
Russia, China, Iran Plan Nuclear Talks
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia, China, and Iran are set to engage in high-level discussions on Tuesday centered around Tehran’s controversial nuclear program, according to Esmaeil Baghaei, a representative of the Iranian Foreign Ministry. He mentioned that an additional …
Indonesia Losses USD6.1B Annually from Rice Trade Fraud
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto voiced urgent alarm on Monday regarding widespread fraud causing enormous financial damage in the nation's rice market. According to reports he received, powerful food cartels have been manipulating rice …
Residents Protest in Mexico Against Housing Costs
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Crowds of demonstrators took over the streets of Mexico City on Sunday, expressing their opposition to what they call widespread gentrification that is forcing out long-time residents and restricting housing opportunities for low-income families. …
China Describes Relations with EU
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) China emphasized on Monday that its relationship with the European Union has reached a “crucial juncture,” just days before an important summit is set to take place in Beijing. The announcement comes as global attention turns to the upcoming …