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Australia Reveals Recognizing Palestine in September
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia will officially recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Monday. Standing alongside Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Albanese informed the …
China earns relay gold medal at World Game
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday afternoon at the Chengdu Sport University Sancha Lake Campus Natatorium, three world records were set during the opening finswimming competitions of The World Games 2025. Host nation China earned a dramatic relay gold medal after an …
SpaceX Delays Launching Amazon’s KF-02 Satellite
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX has delayed the scheduled launch of its Falcon 9 rocket, which was set to carry out Amazon's KF-02 satellite mission on Sunday, due to adverse weather conditions. In a statement posted on X, SpaceX noted, "Due to unfavorable recovery …
Clashes in Iran Leave Four Dead
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Violent confrontations in southeastern Iran have led to the deaths of four individuals, one of whom was a police officer, according to accounts from local press sources on Sunday. As reported by a news agency, armed assailants affiliated with the …
Algeria Revokes Visa-Free Agreement with France
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has formally annulled a long-standing agreement that allowed French diplomatic and service passport holders to enter the country without visas, escalating a worsening dispute with Paris. The move follows what Algiers described as France’s …
“Weapons” Surges to Number One at North American Box
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s horror thriller “Weapons” surged to number one at the North American box office during its opening weekend, pulling in an estimated $42.5 million over three days, according to data released Sunday by measurement …
Japan Issues Evacuation Orders Amid Torrential Rains
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Intense rainfall sweeping through southwestern Japan on Sunday forced widespread evacuations, raising the threat of landslides and severe flooding, media reported. By 9:00 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), officials in Karatsu, located on the southern …
Kazakh President Reaffirms Commitment to Ukraine Peace
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed his nation’s “unconditional” commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine during a Sunday phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to a Telegram statement from …
US Pauses Direct Funding for Ukraine
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States will no longer provide financial aid to Ukraine, according to US Vice President J.D. Vance, who spoke to a news agency on Sunday. Vance emphasized that if European nations wish to continue backing Kiev, they are welcome to …
Study Cautions on Plastic Waste Surge in East Asia
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has cautioned that environmental plastic pollution across Southeast Asian nations—along with China, Japan, and South Korea—could rise by almost 70% unless more …
Fyodor Ivanov Achieves New Russian Record
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Fyodor Ivanov established a new Russian national record in the men's 400 meters hurdles during the 2025 Russian Track and Field Championships held on Saturday in Kazan, finishing with a time of 47.94 seconds. The 23-year-old athlete surpassed the …
Vietnam Announces Visa-Free Entry for Tourists from 12 Nations
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Vietnamese government announced a new visa waiver policy granting tourists from 12 countries entry without visas, regardless of passport type, media reported Monday. This move aims to boost the nation’s tourism sector. Eligible travelers from …
EU’s top diplomat states Ukraine has to be included in US-Russia discussions
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, stated on Sunday that Ukraine and the EU must be part of any deal struck between the United States and Russia, as the two nations prepare for discussions on a potential ceasefire in the ongoing …
AU emphasizes ways to strengthen position of indigenous communities in Africa
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has highlighted the importance of adopting inclusive policy approaches and fair resource-sharing systems to strengthen the position of indigenous communities across Africa. This …
Bangladesh Reports Over 100 Fatalities in Dengue Fever
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The death count from dengue fever in Bangladesh has reached 101 this year, with three new fatalities reported in the last few hours, the Directorate General of Health Services announced on Sunday. Two of the recent deaths occurred in Dhaka’s South …
Protests Erupt in Greece Condemning Israel
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Greece witnessed widespread demonstrations as tens of thousands of individuals filled the streets across the country to denounce what many have described as the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. These large-scale rallies were sparked by …
Recovery weather concerns cause SpaceX to postpone Falcon 9 launch
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX postponed the Falcon 9 launch of Amazon’s KF-02 satellite mission on Sunday because of unfavorable weather conditions affecting booster recovery. The company announced that the launch is now rescheduled for August 11, with the 27-minute …
China Holds Top Diplomat in Custody for Questioning
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese officials have taken Liu Jianchao, a senior diplomat widely viewed as a potential next foreign minister, into custody for questioning, media reported Sunday, citing "people familiar with the matter." Liu, 61, was detained shortly after …
Senator Warren Urges U.S. to Stop Funding Israel, Slams Netanyahu
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Elizabeth Warren sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, accusing him of placing his own political survival above efforts for peace. She called for an immediate stop to American funding for Israel’s …
Nigeria Reports Over 45 Women, Children Kidnapped in Overnight Raids
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 45 women and children were abducted in a series of coordinated overnight assaults targeting five villages in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara State, local authorities confirmed Tuesday. The latest wave of violence unfolded late Monday as …