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Press releases published on August 7, 2025
Trump’s New Tariffs Officially Take Effect
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Sweeping new international tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump—ranging between 15% and 50%—were officially enacted on Thursday for products entering the United States. The decision followed Trump’s signing of executive directives the …
S-Africa expresses worry over bordering nation welcoming US deportees
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The South African government has expressed serious concern over the recent arrival of convicted criminals deported from the United States to neighboring Eswatini, warning of potential risks to national security and immigration policies due to the …
India consents additional USD7.6 billion defense spend
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India has approved defense acquisitions totaling approximately $7.6 billion aimed at enhancing the operational strength of its armed forces, the country’s defense ministry announced on Tuesday. The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by …
Senate Discards Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Charges
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Senate of the Philippines voted on Wednesday to set aside the impeachment charges lodged against Vice President Sara Duterte. This outcome followed a 19-4 vote supporting a motion to comply with a prior Supreme Court verdict that found the …
US raises tariffs on India with fifty per cent over Russia oil trade
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has announced an extra 25% tariff on imports from India, citing the country’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil. This new measure will raise the total tariff rate on Indian goods to 50%, further straining trade relations between …
Islamophobic Hate Crimes Surge in Canada
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A recently issued analysis on Wednesday highlighted a deeply troubling rise in hate-related incidents throughout Canada following the Hamas assault on Israel on October 7, 2023. Particularly, hate offenses targeting Muslims and Palestinians have …
Zelensky refuses any partial ceasefire with Russia
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has firmly dismissed the idea of a partial ceasefire with Russia, stating that Kyiv will only consider a complete and unconditional halt to hostilities. His comments follow a Bloomberg report suggesting Moscow …
Bosnian Serb president criticizes decision to outcast him
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Milorad Dodik, president of Republika Srpska, has fiercely criticized Bosnia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) for revoking his mandate, dismissing the move as “more crap from Sarajevo” in a Wednesday post on X. Dodik, who leads the Serb- …
Trump plans to punish China with tariffs for Russian trade ties
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of imposing new tariffs on China as part of a wider strategy to pressure countries maintaining economic ties with Russia. On Wednesday, Trump announced that tariffs on Indian imports would …
Syria Seals USD14B Foreign Investment Agreements
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria has secured investment agreements totaling $14 billion with international firms, media reported Wednesday. The state-run news agency said the deals span 12 major projects across the country, focused on revitalizing infrastructure, expanding …
Hungarian FM states Ukraine ‘doesn’t belong among civilized nations’
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has strongly condemned Ukraine, claiming it is unworthy of EU membership and “doesn’t even belong among civilized nations.” His comments follow the alleged beating death of Jozsef Sebestyen, a dual …
Modi Stands Firm Against US Tariffs
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Showing firm resolve in response to intensified US tariffs, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Thursday that he was prepared to bear a "heavy price," affirming he would "never compromise" on safeguarding the priorities of the country's …
Honda Reports Sharp Decline in Q1 Profit
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Honda Motor reported a sharp 49.6% year-on-year decline in its quarterly operating profit for April through June, as ongoing US tariffs continue to weigh heavily on Japanese automakers. Operating profit plunged to 244.17 billion yen ($1.65 billion …
Media reports Balkan nations want to oust regional Serb president
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Central Election Commission has reportedly stripped Milorad Dodik of his role as president of Republika Srpska, the country’s Serb-majority autonomous entity, according to local media outlet Dnevni Avaz. The decision, …
Trump announces ‘most likely’ successor
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has named Vice President J.D. Vance as the most likely candidate to carry the Republican torch in the 2028 presidential race, suggesting he could be the “heir apparent” to the MAGA movement. Speaking at a press conference …
China Kicks Off Major Joint Air, Naval Exercises Near Taiwan
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China initiated large-scale joint air and naval exercises surrounding Taiwan on Thursday, according to a statement from Taipei's Defense Ministry. In a post on X, the ministry reported the presence of 47 Chinese military aircraft in the region as …
Trump increases US tariffs on India due to Russian oil
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States will impose an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, raising the total to 50%, due to New Delhi’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil, the White House announced. The decision, laid out in an executive order signed by President …
Google Pledges One Billion to Boost AI Education
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Google revealed a $1 billion pledge aimed at enhancing learning, job readiness, and artificial intelligence advancement at American universities. “This includes making our AI and career training free for every college student in …
Australia Secures USD404M U.S. Aircraft Support Package
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential $404 million sale of aircraft equipment and support services to Australia, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed on Wednesday. The proposed package covers a range of enhancements …
Iran Ties Nuclear Talks to National Priorities
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s choice on whether to reengage in discussions with the United States concerning its atomic program will be based on what benefits the country most, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Wednesday during a broadcast interview on …