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Press releases published on August 24, 2025
Italian press shares picture of Nord Stream sabotage suspect
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian outlets have published what they claim is an image of Sergey Kuznetsov, a 49-year-old Ukrainian man arrested on Thursday for suspected involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. The photo, shared by La Stampa and Open Online, …
Turkish first lady urges Melania Trump in letter to extend compassion in Gaza
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan on Saturday wrote to US First Lady Melania Trump, calling on her to extend the empathy she demonstrated for Ukraine to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In the letter, Erdogan warmly recalled their meeting at the …
Trump ‘angry’ over Ukrainian assaults on main Russian pipeline to EU
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has reportedly voiced anger over Ukrainian attacks on the Druzhba pipeline, a major route delivering Russian oil to Central Europe, according to Hungarian officials. Balazs Orban, political director to Prime Minister …
Dutch FM resigns over Israel
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has resigned, along with Minister for Foreign Trade Hanneke Boerma, in protest against the coalition government’s refusal to impose sanctions on Israel over its actions in Gaza. Their departure reduces the …
China's "Super Embassy" in London Faces Delays
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Plans for China's highly anticipated “super embassy” in London have encountered delays as UK authorities demanded further explanation regarding “greyed-out sections” in the design proposal. According to a news outlet, Beijing declined to provide …
South African President Discusses Ukraine Peace with European Leaders
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in high-level talks with key European leaders on Saturday, intensifying diplomatic efforts to broker peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a statement from the Presidency. This …
Taiwanese Voters Reject Opposition Lawmaker Recalls
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the people of Taiwan dismissed recall proposals targeting seven opposition legislators. Although a referendum to reactivate the island's final nuclear power plant attracted more approvals than rejections, it ultimately did not meet …
Syrian Leader Vows Justice Over 2013 Ghouta Chemical Attack
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a meeting Saturday with survivors of the 2013 chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta, a brutal strike by the Bashar al-Assad regime, and promised that those responsible will be held accountable. “These crimes will …
Russia Says It Shot Down Ukrainian Bombs, Drones
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia announced on Saturday that its air defense forces have neutralized four Ukrainian guided aerial bombs along with 160 drones within the last 24 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems intercepted 33 …
Federal Judge Broadens Ban on Funding Cuts
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A United States federal judge has put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to restrict federal financial aid to various sanctuary cities and counties, many of which are among the largest urban areas in the country. Back in April, District …
Pakistan Pledges Equal Footing as India Suspends Bilateral Sports Ties
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan on Saturday issued a firm response to India’s suspension of bilateral sporting relations, declaring that any future discussions will be conducted on an equal footing, with no more begging for negotiations. India’s Youth Affairs and Sports …
Former partner claims Epstein didn’t kill himself
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former associate and partner, has stated she does not believe the financier and convicted sex offender died by suicide while in jail. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking women, including a minor …
S. Korea Closes Door on Longstanding Hostility with N. Korea
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea announced Wednesday its intent to close the chapter on longstanding hostility with North Korea, expressing “regret” over Pyongyang’s harsh denunciation of Seoul’s peace initiatives as a “deceptive appeasement offensive,” according to …
English flags lifted all over UK as tensions over migration increase
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) St. George’s and Union Jack flags have been raised in towns across the UK under a campaign called Operation Raise the Colours, which supporters say reflects national pride and opposition to current migration policies. The initiative, which started …
Russia's lawmakers call for stricter laws to ban vapes
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian lawmakers are preparing legislation that would prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and vape liquids across the country, State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin announced. The draft bill is expected to be introduced in the coming …
Old unipolar world order collapses
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) As the old unipolar world order collapses, global shifts are triggering profound changes in regional dynamics, prompting long-suppressed potentials to surface. Across the Middle East—a historical crossroads of conflict, wealth, and strategic …
Media Explains Trump’s Ways to Persuade Russia, Ukraine
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a report published by Politico on Friday, US President Donald Trump believes that Russia should be "coaxed" into entering peace negotiations with Ukraine, while Ukraine can be "pressured" into the process due to its strong reliance on …
UK delays plans of China’s new embassy in London
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Plans for China’s massive new embassy complex in London, often described as a “super embassy,” have been put on hold after British authorities raised concerns about undisclosed details in the design and Beijing declined to provide further …
South Korea’s Ex-PM Faces Possible Arrest Over Martial Law Case
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo appeared for a third round of questioning Friday as prosecutors probe his alleged involvement in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law last December. Following the session …
20th Mediterranean Games Just One Year Away
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) With exactly one year remaining, the countdown to the 20th Mediterranean Games in Italy officially began Friday, as media reported. A symbolic countdown clock was unveiled in Taranto, marking the 365 days left until the international sporting …