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Press releases published on August 11, 2025

Slovakian Premier Compares Ukraine to Trampled Grass
(MENAFN) Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has issued a stark warning to Ukraine, likening the country to “grass being trampled by elephants” as a result of being entangled in what he calls the West’s “unsuccessful strategy to weaken Russia.” According …

Russia Cautions Against Early Optimism on US Ties
(MENAFN) Despite recent overtures from Washington to mend ties with Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has warned against jumping to conclusions. He emphasized that Russia has recently abandoned a voluntary freeze on the placement of …

N. Korea condemns joint army drill between US, S. Korea
(MENAFN) North Korea strongly condemned the upcoming large-scale joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, cautioning that it will assert its "right to self-defense" if provoked. The statement was delivered by North Korean Defense …

Dengue Death Toll in Bangladesh Increases
(MENAFN) The mosquito-borne disease dengue continues to claim lives in Bangladesh, with the death count climbing to 101 this year, following three more fatalities reported in recent hours, as per the country's health authority on Sunday. According to the …

Two Japanese boxers pass away from brain injuries during Tokyo boxing event
(MENAFN) Two Japanese fighters tragically passed away due to brain injuries sustained during different matches held at the same Tokyo event, according to reports from the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and local news sources. Shigetoshi Kotari, aged 28, …

Russia reports killing of three civilians in Ukraine assault
(MENAFN) Russian officials reported that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals in the Tula and Nizhny Novgorod regions. According to the governor of Tula, Dmitry Milyaev, two people were killed during an air …

UK waters witnesses unprecedented warming, new marine creatures
(MENAFN) The UK is witnessing unprecedented warming in its seas, with surface temperatures in the first seven months of the year being the highest since records began in 1980—over 0.2°C warmer than any previous year. This rise, linked to human-driven …

Vance Says Russia, Ukraine Deal Won’t Satisfy Anyone
(MENAFN) US Vice President JD Vance stated on Sunday that any potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine would not "make anybody super happy," as the Trump administration continues efforts to organize a three-way meeting between the nations’ …

Jordan Set to Host Trilateral Meeting with U.S., Syria
(MENAFN) Jordan is set to convene a trilateral meeting with Syria and the United States on Tuesday to address the ongoing situation in Syria, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday. The discussions will focus on advancing Syria’s reconstruction …

IAEA Deputy Director Set to Visit Iran
(MENAFN) The deputy director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is scheduled to visit Iran on Monday, according to a local news agency on Sunday, quoting Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Araghchi made these remarks while …

IAEA Deputy Director Awaits Visiting Tehran
(MENAFN) The deputy chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is scheduled to travel to Tehran on Monday, according to Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday. “A deputy director general of [Rafael] Grossi will come to Tehran tomorrow, while there …

South Korea Posts Decline in Early August Exports
(MENAFN) South Korea’s exports declined by single digits in the first 10 days of August, primarily due to fewer working days, official customs data revealed Monday. Exports totaled $14.71 billion in the August 1-10 period, marking a 4.3 percent drop …

Arab League Criticizes Israel’s Occupation Plan
(MENAFN) An urgent Arab gathering on Sunday denounced Israel’s intention to seize control of the Gaza Strip, describing it as “a blatant act of aggression” against all Arab nations and a direct danger to the region’s peace and stability. In a concluding …

Ukrainian Attacks Target Russian Industrial Zones
(MENAFN) At least three individuals lost their lives as a result of Ukrainian drone assaults that took place overnight in Russia’s Tula and Nizhny Novgorod regions, according to Russian officials. Tula Governor Dmitry Milyaev reported via Telegram late …

Nvidia, AMD to transfer fifty per cent of semiconductor sales in China to US
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that major semiconductor companies Nvidia and AMD have consented to transfer 15% of their revenue generated from chip sales in China to the US government. This arrangement forms part of a broader deal aimed at obtaining export …

Ukraine’s FM dismisses any territorial compromises with Russia
(MENAFN) Ukraine will not make any territorial compromises with Russia, Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga declared on Sunday, shortly after US President Donald Trump suggested that a potential peace deal between the two countries could involve “some swapping …

Malaysia Sees Slowdown in Industrial Output Growth
(MENAFN) Malaysia’s industrial output faces mounting pressure as economists warn that escalating global trade tensions could further weigh down growth, following a tepid 2.2% expansion in the country’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) for the first half …

Nvidia, AMD Strike Deal to Pay U.S. for Exporting Chips to China
(MENAFN) US semiconductor leaders Nvidia and AMD have struck a deal to hand over a share of their Chinese chip sales revenues to the US government, media revealed Sunday. Under this unprecedented arrangement, the US will grant export licenses for Nvidia’s …

Iran’s FM says deputy chief of IAEA will arrive in Tehran on Monday
(MENAFN) Iran’s foreign minister announced that a senior official from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is scheduled to arrive in Tehran on Monday. “A deputy director general of \[Rafael] Grossi will come to Tehran tomorrow, while there are no …

Arctic Endures Hottest Summer Ever Recorded
(MENAFN) The Arctic has endured its hottest summer ever recorded, with temperatures soaring far beyond normal levels and sea ice plunging to critically low extents, according to fresh analysis featured on the Arctic News blog. This extreme heat surge is …