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Press releases published on July 7, 2025
Ukraine witnesses internal instability
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s leadership is facing growing internal instability marked by political infighting, high-level purges, and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that some fear could further destabilize the country, according to reports. The turmoil is said to …
Putin Names Nikitin as Acting Transport Minister
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday named Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin as acting transport minister, following the abrupt dismissal of Roman Starovoyt from the role. “Andrey Sergeyevich (Nikitin), I would like to invite you to take another …
China Increases Intake of Russian Metals
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China has sharply increased its intake of Russian metals, reinforcing economic ties with Moscow as Russia reorients trade toward Asia in response to mounting Western sanctions, media reported Monday, citing customs data. In an ongoing effort to …
Nearly 450,000 Afghans Head Back Home from Iran
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) In just over a month, almost half a million Afghan migrants have been repatriated from Iran, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed to media on Monday. This surge precedes Tehran’s firm deadline requiring undocumented Afghan …
Russian Drone Strikes Hit Kharkiv, Odesa
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported on Monday that a series of Russian drone strikes targeted the urban centers of Kharkiv and Odesa, resulting in at least one fatality and injuring 62 individuals. According to Kharkiv’s Governor Oleh Synyehubov, “Twenty-seven …
Fidan Warns of Impact from Israel's Gaza Offensive
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Foreign Minister has cautioned that the ongoing conflict in Gaza, led by Israel, has undone years of progress across the region and may lead to widespread international ramifications if left unchecked. According to Turkish diplomatic …
IRGC Adviser: Iran Can Sustain Daily Strikes on Israel for 2 Years
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran retains enough military power to launch sustained daily attacks on Israel for up to two years, a senior adviser to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared on Monday. “Our armed forces are at the height of their readiness,” Major …
Guinea starts its fourth RGPH-4 to gather accurate housing data
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Guinea has begun its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4), an initiative aimed at gathering accurate and current demographic and housing data to support government planning and development strategies. The national census, …
China Signals Readiness for Deeper EU Climate Collaboration
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China has expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with the European Union on tackling climate change, focusing on mitigation, adaptation, and accelerating the green transition, aiming to strengthen global climate governance, a Chinese foreign …
Global Markets Brace for Relief on Tariffs, Geopolitical Tensions Ease
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Global financial markets are anticipating reduced uncertainty surrounding tariffs and geopolitical risks in the second half of the year, with a noticeable pivot toward higher-risk assets, an expert told media. The first half of the year was marked …
EU Countries Face Financial Risks if Defense Spending Rises
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union nations could encounter “increased debt levels and unsustainable finances” if they accelerate their defense expenditures too quickly, cautioned Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose. Both EU and NATO member states are advocating …
US envoy expresses happiness on Lebanon’s response on Hezbollah’s disarmament plan
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, stated on Monday that he is “satisfied” with Lebanon’s reaction to the disarmament plan he proposed for Hezbollah. The comments followed his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to reports from …
Trump, Netanyahu to Discuss Middle East Affairs
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Netanyahu departed from Tel Aviv on Sunday, heading to Washington, DC for discussions focused on regional …
Russia Says BRICS Group “Never Will Be” Against Other Nations
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia emphasized that collaboration within the BRICS group “never has and never will be" targeted at other nations, as US President Donald Trump threatened to enforce extra tariffs on countries siding with the economic coalition. As …
Heatwave Begins to Subside in Balkans
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A persistent heatwave that has taken hold of the Balkans is projected to diminish over the coming days, according to meteorological experts, as emergency crews continue to confront numerous wildfires throughout the area. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, …
Asia’s firm has to reshape its plans because of Trump’s tariff
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Tan Yew Kong, who manages operations in Singapore for one of the globe’s major semiconductor producers, compares his company’s work to that of a tailor’s workshop. "We provide the fabric, we provide the cufflinks and everything. You tell us what …
China Imposes Five-Year Tariffs on EU Brandy Imports
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China announced on Friday that it will enforce anti-dumping tariffs and pricing agreements on imported brandy from the European Union for a duration of five years, starting Saturday. This move marks the conclusion of an anti-dumping probe launched …
Greenspace protest against deep-sea mining initiatives
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Greenpeace staged a dramatic demonstration outside Germany’s parliament on Monday, using a towering 10-meter octopus model to call for an immediate stop to deep-sea mining initiatives. The protest coincided with the launch of major international …
Methane gas exposure in Iraq cause death of Turkish soldiers
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Twelve Turkish troops lost their lives after inhaling methane gas while conducting a search operation in a mountainous region of northern Iraq, according to official reports from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense on Monday. The deadly …
Balkans Heat Wave Projected to Ease, While Wildfire Threat Remains
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The intense heat wave scorching the Balkans is projected to ease starting Tuesday, according to meteorologists, as regional authorities continue to battle dozens of wildfires fueled by scorching temperatures and dry conditions. In Bosnia and …