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Press releases published on August 7, 2025
Russian envoy says Trump-Putin meeting may be ground-breaking
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The anticipated meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump could be a landmark moment in global diplomacy, according to a senior Russian official involved in negotiations. Kirill Dmitriev, a close economic …
Scientists Unveil Vaccine to Block Malaria Spread Inside Mosquitoes
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian scientists have, for the first time, visualized a crucial protein complex in malaria parasites, paving the way for a next-generation vaccine designed to disrupt the disease's transmission cycle. Led by the Melbourne-based Walter and …
Trump pledges second wave of sanctions on India
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has warned that India could face additional penalties due to its continued oil imports from Russia, suggesting that a wave of secondary sanctions may follow. His remarks came just hours after signing an executive order to …
Ethiopia, Somalia Move to Restore Diplomatic Ties
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia’s newly appointed envoy to Somalia, Suleiman Dedefo, has formally delivered his credentials to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, marking a move toward normalizing diplomatic relations after several months of strained interactions. …
Turkish Airlines Report 51.2M Passengers in 2025
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines carried 51.2 million passengers in the first seven months of 2025, the carrier announced Thursday, marking a 4.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The airline also maintained a robust 82.1% load factor during this …
Texas Attorney General office investigates political group for bribing democrats
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday that his office has launched an investigation into a political group founded by former Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke, accusing it of unlawfully funding Democratic lawmakers who fled the …
Pilot gets saved after Japanese fighter jet crashing
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A Japanese fighter aircraft went down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday while conducting a routine training mission, according to the country's air force. The F-2A single-engine jet, part of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, crashed off the eastern …
Lula Reveals BRICS Plan to Respond to Trump
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva revealed in an interview with a news agency published on Wednesday that Brazil plans to coordinate a response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff increases with other BRICS countries. Earlier that …
Two Ukrainian-recruited teens get detained for wanting to kill Russian army officer
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Two teenagers have been apprehended in Novosibirsk, located in central Russia, for allegedly trying to assassinate a Russian military officer under the direction of Ukrainian intelligence operatives, according to statements from the Federal …
Air France Launches Probe into Customer Data Breach
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Air France is investigating a data breach that may have exposed personal details of its customers, the airline confirmed on Thursday, according to media. The carrier said it had detected “fraudulent access to the data of some of its customers,” …
S. Korea prosecutors' orders arrest warrant of ex-first lady
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Prosecutors in South Korea have requested an arrest warrant for former First Lady Kim Keon Hee, just one day after she was questioned over multiple allegations, a news agency reported on Thursday. Kim, the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk …
Lebanese military kills three drug traffickers
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Lebanese army announced on Wednesday that it killed three notorious drug traffickers during a pursuit in eastern Lebanon. According to a military statement, the army chased a vehicle carrying the suspects in the Al-Sharawneh area of Baalbek. A …
Japanese F-2A Fighter Crashes in Pacific
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A Japanese combat aircraft plunged into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday amid a scheduled training operation, according to the nation’s air force. The single-seat F-2A fighter, operated by the Self-Defense Forces, went down off the eastern coast of …
Moscow Urges Deeper Russia, India Ties
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior security figure in Moscow has advocated for a stronger strategic alliance between Russia and India, as friction grows between New Delhi and Washington due to India’s ongoing imports of Russian crude. Russian Security Council Secretary …
Fidan, Lavrov Discuss Russia, Ukraine Talks
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation on Thursday with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, diplomatic sources reported. The discussion centered on the most recent developments related to the negotiations between …
Moscow calls for stronger partnership with India
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Russian official has reaffirmed the strength of Moscow’s relationship with New Delhi, calling for deeper cooperation between the two countries as tensions rise between India and the United States over energy imports from Russia. Russian …
India, Russia Explore Economic Cooperation
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Russia have engaged in talks to bolster their economic alliance, concentrating on collaboration in rare earth elements, aircraft parts production, and railway systems, officials revealed in a statement on Wednesday. These discussions …
Powerful Quake Shakes Japan
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful tremor measuring 5.9 in magnitude jolted the region off the coast of Okinawa, situated in the southwestern part of Japan, on Thursday. The seismic activity was recorded 18 kilometers (approximately 11.1 miles) to the north of Yonaguni …
UK’s Deputy PM gives China deadline to explain censored embassy plans
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Angela Rayner, the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, has given China a two-week deadline to clarify why certain parts of its plans for a new large embassy in London have been redacted. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, overseen …
Putin-Trump High-Level Meeting Set for Coming Days
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and Washington have finalized an agreement to arrange a high-level meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump “in the coming days,” according to a senior Kremlin official on Thursday. “At the suggestion …