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Press releases published on July 26, 2025
Moldova’s President faces growing criticism for authoritarian tendencies
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Maia Sandu, the Western-educated president of Moldova often praised by the European Union, is facing growing criticism for authoritarian tendencies beneath her democratic image. Despite being celebrated in Brussels as a champion of reform and …
UK Labour Party ex-leader launches new political party
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the UK Labour Party, has unveiled a new political party aimed at challenging inequality and the country’s political establishment. He announced the move on Thursday, saying it was time to create a political group “ …
Israeli drones fly above Handala aid vessel heading to Gaza
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Freedom Flotilla Coalition reported late Friday that a swarm of drones was seen flying above the aid vessel Handala, sparking fears that the ship could face an imminent interception, possibly by Israeli or NATO forces. According to a statement …
Thailand sends four naval vessels to boarders with Cambodia
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand has sent four naval vessels to its border region with Cambodia as fighting between the two nations extended into a third consecutive day, according to reports from regional media outlets. The Royal Thai Navy launched what it called the “ …
Kremlin dismisses Ukraine push for direct talk between Putin, Zelensky
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has dismissed Ukraine’s push for a direct meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky, calling it premature due to a lack of progress on key issues. This statement followed the latest round of peace talks held in …
Federal judge upholds block on Trump’s birthright citizenship order
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday upheld a nationwide injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship, media reports confirmed. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that his …
Earthquake with magnitude of six hit Indonesia
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6 hit the West Papua region of Indonesia on Saturday, according to the nation’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and was …
Turkish FM voices concern about rising tensions in Syria
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan voiced serious concerns about escalating conflicts in Syria, particularly the clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern region, cautioning that such tensions threaten the country’s unity and …
Taiwan begins counting recall Ballots aimed at twenty-four opposition
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan started tallying ballots on Saturday in a major recall vote aimed at 24 opposition lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) party, along with a suspended mayor. The vote is being seen by many as a key maneuver in the ongoing political battle …
Clashes with Cambodia possibly to cause war
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand's acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, has warned that ongoing border clashes with Cambodia could potentially escalate into a full-blown war. The warning comes amid a deadly flare-up in a long-standing territorial dispute rooted …
Ford takes back more automobiles in Africa over safety concerns
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has issued a recall for 1,050 Ranger and Everest models in the region due to a possible engine defect that may cause the vehicles to stall while driving, the company announced on Thursday. The affected …
Fidan Urges Calm in Southern Syria
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan voiced alarm regarding unfolding events in Syria, especially the escalating confrontations between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern region. He cautioned that the growing unrest might endanger the …
Qatar Nears Donating Boeing 747-8 to Pentagon
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Qatar are on the verge of finalizing a pact involving the handover of a Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the Department of Defense, designated for future transformation into an Air Force One jet, based on documentation examined by a …
Turkey's exports to Africa witness surge, nearing billions of dollars
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s exports to Africa have surged, nearing $10 billion in the first half of 2025, according to the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TIM). Morocco leads as the top African importer of Turkish goods, bringing in $1.8 billion, benefiting from …
Multiple Drones Circle Above Gaza-Bound Aid Vessel
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirmed late Friday that multiple drones were spotted flying over the Gaza-bound aid vessel Handala, sparking renewed fears of a potential interception by Israel or NATO forces. “In the past 45 minutes, 16 drones …
Bill Clinton admires Epstein’s ‘childlike curiosity’
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Bill Clinton wrote a personal message for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday album in 2003, praising the disgraced financier’s “childlike curiosity,” according to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published Thursday. The …
California Governor Suggests Redistricting Shift
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) California Governor Gavin Newsom appealed to state legislators on Friday to explore revisions to the state’s redistricting system, potentially strengthening Democratic influence ahead of the 2026 midterm congressional races. Speaking with a group …
Ethiopia hits out at Trump over mega-dam allegation
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has firmly rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Washington financed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), calling the statement untrue and harmful. At a recent dinner with Republican senators, Trump asserted that the …
Crews Struggle Against Wildfires in Italy
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Efforts to suppress numerous blazes persisted on Friday throughout Italy, with a significant focus on the island of Sicily, according to reports. A number of fires have erupted since earlier in the week in areas between Trapani and Palermo in …
US-manufactured microchips come costly
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Producing microchips in the United States can cost up to 20% more than manufacturing the same chips in Taiwan, according to Lisa Su, CEO of AMD. The U.S. semiconductor company is a major buyer of these advanced components, and Su spoke about the …