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Press releases published on July 24, 2025
India pushes back against EU pressure on Russian oil
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India has rejected the European Union’s attempts to pressure it over importing and refining Russian oil, emphasizing that its top priority is ensuring energy security for its population. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Foreign Secretary Vikram …
Putin states Russia-West clash not about ideology
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin stated that the ongoing confrontation between Russia and the West stems from Western dominance and disregard for Russia’s security interests—not ideological differences, as often claimed. In an interview published Sunday, …
Macron’s approval drops to record low
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron’s approval rating has fallen to a historic low, dropping under 20% for the first time since he took office. The slump comes as public discontent grows over rising military expenditures and deep cuts to social …
Ukrainian Premier says corruption issue ‘overemphasized’
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s newly appointed Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko has attempted to minimize concerns over corruption in the country, even as recent government actions against anti-corruption agencies have drawn international criticism. Speaking to …
Spy director Ukraine requires ceasefire by end of 2025
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine must secure a ceasefire with Russia before the end of 2025, according to Kirill Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence. In an interview with Bloomberg published Friday, Budanov emphasized the urgency of halting hostilities …
Trump Concludes USD200M Deal with Columbia University
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration has finalized a “historic agreement” with Columbia University, which will pay $200 million to the U.S. government to resolve federal allegations of discrimination and regain access …
Trump Signs Orders to Bolster U.S. Role in AI
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) In a move to enhance the United States' position in the international artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed three executive directives on Wednesday. These directives are designed to advance the country's …
Xi urges EU to reinforce cooperation during period of global instability
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on the European Union to make what he described as “correct strategic choices,” emphasizing the importance of trust and dialogue as China hosted the 25th China-EU summit in Beijing. Speaking at the …
Moscow claims NATO turning Moldova into ‘battering ram’ against Russia
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has accused NATO of transforming Moldova into a military outpost aimed at Russia, claiming the alliance is preparing the country to serve as both a frontline base and expendable force in the event of conflict. In a statement released Monday …
Turkish App "Next Sosyal" Tops Global Giants
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish digital platform Next Sosyal has surged to the leading position on Apple’s App Store under the “Social Networking” category as of Wednesday. It surpassed internationally recognized apps such as Facebook and Telegram, marking a significant …
UK–Germany ‘alliance’ draws sharp skepticism
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent UK–Germany agreement, known as the Kensington Treaty, has drawn sharp skepticism, with critics calling it a hollow gesture rather than a meaningful alliance. Observers argue that trusting Britain as a reliable partner is naïve, given …
Kremlin reacts to Trump’s 50-day ultimatum
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin is taking a cautious approach to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum regarding the Ukraine conflict, saying more time is needed to evaluate the implications of his threat. Trump warned of imposing harsh secondary tariffs— …
Premier League star investigated over liking anti-LGBTQ footage
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) German authorities have launched an investigation into Fulham goalkeeper and former German international Bernd Leno after he allegedly "liked" a controversial AI-generated video showing violence at a gay pride parade, according to Bild. The video …
EU Demands Clarification from Ukraine
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to explain recent actions taken against the nation’s anti-corruption bodies. These developments have triggered widespread public demonstrations …
Plane Crash Claims Life of Argentine Mayor
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Jorge Grazziano, mayor of the central Argentine town of Reducción in Córdoba province, died Tuesday in a plane crash, according to provincial officials. The small aircraft went down in an open field between Villa Mercedes and Justo Daract, located …
European Car Market Posts 1.9 Percent Drop
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The European passenger car market contracted by 1.9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with new vehicle registrations totaling 6.81 million units, according to figures released Thursday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association ( …
Industry leader states mass bankruptcies threaten Russian construction division
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian infrastructure construction industry is bracing for a surge of bankruptcies this year, according to Aleksey Krapivin, CEO of National Projectstroy, one of the country’s leading construction companies. Krapivin, whose firm managed major …
Moscow’s chief negotiator sets conditions for Putin-Zelensky meeting
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky stated on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky should meet only after a peace treaty is fully prepared for signing. The comments came following the …
Media reports Baltic state rebrands historic Russian Theater
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia’s government has officially renamed its historic Russian Theater in Tallinn, according to a report by local broadcaster ERR. The theater will now be known as the ‘Südalinna Theater,’ which translates to “Heart of the City” in Estonian. The …
Kiev states Istanbul discussions format ‘exhausted itself’
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s First Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Kislitsa, stated that the Istanbul peace negotiation format between Kiev and Moscow has “virtually run its course” due to what he described as Russia’s extreme and inflexible demands. Kislitsa, in an …