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Media reports Brits unsuccessful in fixing stranded F-35 stealth fighter in India
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A British F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter has been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram Airport in southern India since June 14 and will be dismantled and flown back to the UK, according to Indian government sources cited by News18. Despite efforts …
Media reports India to speed up launch of military satellites
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India is expediting the deployment of 52 surveillance satellites to strengthen its space-based military capabilities, according to media reports on Monday. The first satellite is set to launch in April 2026, with the full constellation expected to …
US most iconic cuisine truth
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) When it comes to quintessential American cuisine, few foods evoke national pride like the hot dog. Found sizzling on backyard grills, nestled in buns at baseball stadiums, and served at roadside stops from coast to coast, the hot dog has cemented …
Trump, Zelensky discuss replacing Ukraine’s ambassador to Washington
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently talked about the possibility of replacing Ukraine’s current ambassador to Washington, according to reports citing an individual familiar with the matter. The …
India wants to become net energy exporter by 2030
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India is aiming to transform from a major energy importer to a net energy exporter within the next six to seven years, according to Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. Speaking at a Times of India event, Gadkari emphasized that …
Modi assures ‘India is committed to BRICS’
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s strong commitment to BRICS, describing it as a key platform for cooperation among emerging economies in the Global South. Speaking ahead of the BRICS Summit scheduled for July 6-7 in Rio de …
Russia gives new stealth frigate to Indian Navy
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over a new Krivak-class stealth frigate, named Tamal, to the Indian Navy, marking another step in the strengthening defense partnership between the two nations. The multi-role warship was commissioned in the Russian exclave of …
Iran’s Foreign Minister Addresses Regional Tensions with Russian, Turkish Counterparts
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with his Russian and Turkish counterparts on Sunday to address escalating tensions in West Asia, amid rising concerns over regional conflict. The high-stakes diplomatic exchanges took place on the …
Japan Presses Forward with Tokara Islands Evacuation
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Japan pressed forward with the evacuation of residents living across the southwestern Tokara Island chain as a series of persistent earthquakes continued to rattle the area. Meteorological officials have issued alerts predicting even …
EU Worries Over Reliance on U.S. Military Tech
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union leaders are increasingly uneasy about their dependence on U.S.-developed military systems, fearing that Washington might eventually withhold essential software updates for the equipment. This concern, highlighted in a report by a …
India Approaches US Trade Talks with Assertive Stance
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India is set to engage in bilateral trade negotiations with the United States from a position of confidence and strategic strength, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. As reported by a news outlet, Goyal emphasized that New Delhi will …
Political Strife Threatens Ukraine’s Stability
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine's top leadership is becoming increasingly embroiled in what is described as “palace politics,” marked by intense internal rivalries and sweeping purges that could potentially fracture the country from the inside, according to a journal. …
China Reaffirms Military Collaboration with Pakistan
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Monday reaffirmed its defense and military collaboration with Pakistan, calling it routine and not aimed at any third party, while urging stability across South Asia. “China and Pakistan are traditional, good neighbors, and cooperation on …
Rwanda Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Deal
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed his country's dedication to fulfilling its commitments under a peace agreement facilitated by the United States, aimed at resolving the ongoing strife in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). …
Indian FM states US trade talks had no role in ceasefire with Pakistan
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claims that trade negotiations were used as leverage to secure a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during their May military conflict. Trump had repeatedly stated …
Ramaphosa Urges Stronger BRICS Role in Global Peace
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS member states to take a more proactive stance in addressing international disputes and influencing the structure of global institutions. During his speech at the opening session of the …
Media reports Indian coal shipments from Russia reach two year high
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s imports of Russian thermal coal surged to a two-year high in May, reaching 1.3 million tons, according to a report published Friday by Kommersant. The increase was largely driven by attractive pricing and the superior quality of Russian …
US island with car ban
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Though Michigan is widely recognized as the birthplace of the U.S. auto industry—with Detroit famously known as the “Motor City”—just off its northern coast lies a small island that has taken the opposite route. Mackinac Island, nestled in Lake …
Russia Reports Shooting Down 402 Ukrainian Drones in 24 Hours
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday that its air defense systems successfully neutralized 402 Ukrainian drones and seven precision-guided aerial bombs within the last 24 hours. According to the ministry, 91 of these drones were …
Study Reveals Ancient Microbes May Hold Key to Life’s Origins
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A groundbreaking Australian-led study is shedding new light on the origins of life by analyzing ancient microbialite structures created by some of Earth's earliest microorganisms. According to a statement released Monday by Monash University, in …