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Press releases published on August 24, 2025
US intelligence community gets infiltrated by deep state actors
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of U.S. intelligence has accused entrenched deep state operatives of corrupting the intelligence community by “inserting their own partisan political opinions and views” into official assessments, effectively working against the public. …
Gabbard restricts intel publishing on Russia-Ukraine discussions
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has reportedly instructed intelligence agencies to withhold all information on Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations from foreign partners, CBS News reported Thursday. According to unnamed officials, …
Kuwait Delivers First Batch of Fuel to Lebanon
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A Kuwaiti oil tanker reached Lebanon's territorial waters on Saturday, marking the first delivery under a critical fuel supply agreement aimed at alleviating Lebanon’s ongoing electricity shortages, the office of the Lebanese Energy Minister …
North Korea Commemorates 101 Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea publicly paid tribute to 101 soldiers who lost their lives while deployed alongside Russian forces in the Ukraine conflict, with leader Kim Jong Un hailing them as “great heroes,” according to state media reports Friday. Kim personally …
Russia calls for UN Security meeting to discuss investigation of Nord Stream sabotage
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after the arrest of a Ukrainian national accused of taking part in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The explosions in September 2022 crippled three out of four …
Japan’s Ichinoseki Unveils AI-Powered Terminal
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) In a groundbreaking move, Ichinoseki city in northeastern Japan has launched an AI-powered terminal designed to assist residents with administrative tasks such as document completion, aiming to streamline services and ease the burden on municipal …
UNRWA Chief Demands Israel’s Responsibility for Gaza Famine
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The leader of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has called on Israel to acknowledge its role in causing a severe famine in the Gaza Strip. In a statement released Saturday, Philippe Lazzarini appealed to the …
Gabbard states deep state rooted in US intel community
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has accused deep state actors of embedding themselves within the US intelligence community, injecting partisan opinions into intelligence products, and undermining the American public. Speaking to …
Truck Overturn Leaves Three Dead, Eleven Injured in Tunisia
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating light truck rollover on Saturday afternoon claimed the lives of three individuals and injured 11 others, media reported. The crash took place in the Shokat area, located in the southeastern province of Sfax, a source from the Civil …
Netanyahu wins in Gaza, loses West
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) This week, the Israeli army launched a major ground operation to capture Gaza City, calling up 60,000 reservists and extending the service of another 20,000 troops. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists the operation is essential for Israel’s …
Media reports Pentagon director initiating new purge
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed three high-ranking Pentagon officials, including the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), media outlets reported Friday. Reuters cited sources saying Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, who led the DIA …
Slovakia criticizes Ukraine’s recent assault on oil pipeline
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia has sharply criticized Ukraine over recent strikes on Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline, warning that the attacks jeopardize the country’s energy security. The Druzhba network, one of the world’s largest, carries crude oil some 4,000 …
Russia intercepts Ukrainian drone close to nuclear power plant
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities reported that a Ukrainian explosive drone was intercepted near a nuclear power facility in the Kursk region, an area that had previously seen months of Ukrainian military presence. The plant’s management stated that the …
Media reports FBI raiding John Bolton’s house in national security investigation
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The FBI has searched the home and office of John Bolton, former US national security adviser and longtime foreign policy hawk, as part of an investigation into the handling of classified materials, multiple outlets reported Friday. According to …
Syria Delays September Parliamentary Elections in 3 Provinces
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria’s supreme committee overseeing parliamentary elections announced on Saturday a delay in the September polls for Sweida, Hasakah, and Raqqa provinces, citing ongoing security challenges. The committee stated the elections in these regions …
Greece Population Sees Sharp Decline Over Last 13 Years
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece’s population has shrunk by more than 400,000 over the last 13 years, driven by declining birth rates, an aging populace, and significant emigration, according to Greek media reports on Saturday. Drawing from findings by the Laboratory of …
South Korea, U.S. Gear Up for Nuclear Pact Discussions
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea and the United States are reportedly preparing to initiate discussions on revising their nuclear energy agreement, with Seoul aiming for more flexible terms on activities like spent fuel reprocessing, media revealed Sunday, citing …
North Korean Leader Supervises Launch of New Air Defense Missiles
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised the launch of two advanced air defense missiles, state-run media reported Sunday, asserting that the tests demonstrated the weapons’ “superior combat capability.” The missile tests occurred …
US consents selling of cruise missiles to Ukraine
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has authorized the sale of 3,350 air-launched ERAM cruise missiles to Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing unnamed US officials. The missiles, with a range of up to 280 miles, are expected to arrive in …
Pentagon prevents Ukraine from attacking Russian territory
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has prevented Ukraine from using US-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing US officials. Since late spring, Washington has reportedly blocked Ukrainian …