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Press releases published on August 24, 2025
India Defends Stance on Russian Oil Trade
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India firmly justified its acquisition and subsequent resale of Russian oil on Saturday, as Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar candidly responded to critics by stating that no one is compelled to purchase it. This statement coincided with US …
Top CIA analyst cause of Russiagate losing her work
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) One of the CIA’s leading Russia specialists has been removed from her post as part of former President Donald Trump’s effort to strip politics out of US intelligence, The Economist reported Thursday. The unnamed officer, described as Washington’s …
Italy’s ambassador says Macron should “hop on a tram and go to Ukraine yourself"
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) France has called in Italy’s ambassador after Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini made comments deemed “unacceptable” regarding President Emmanuel Macron’s push for European troop deployments to Ukraine, according to diplomatic sources. Salvini …
China’s ‘super embassy’ in London ignites spy concerns
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Plans for China’s massive new embassy in London, dubbed a “super embassy” by British media, have been postponed after UK officials requested clarification on certain “greyed-out” sections of the design, which Beijing refused to fully disclose, the …
Flames Engulf Part of Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Plant
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire broke out Sunday at a transformer unit located within the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in Kurchatov, Russia, local media reported, raising immediate concerns about safety at the facility. The plant’s press service released a statement noting …
South Korean Leader Makes Visit to Japan
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday during his first visit to Japan since taking office in June, media reported. The two leaders committed to advancing bilateral relations through …
Trump promises ‘very important decision’ on Ukraine in near future
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will make a significant decision on the Ukraine conflict within the next two weeks, contingent on the positions of both Moscow and Kiev. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said he has been pushing …
Pentagon Bars Ukraine from Using U.S. Long-Range Missiles Against Russia
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has quietly halted Ukraine’s ability to deploy US-made long-range missile systems against Russian targets, with final authorization reportedly controlled by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to media on Saturday. This decision …
People in Sudan’s South Kordofan Battle Starvation
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) In the conflict-ravaged region of South Kordofan, Sudan, at least 46 individuals—primarily women and children—have lost their lives due to severe malnutrition over the last two months, according to Sudan’s Doctors Network. The organization …
Ukrainian MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crash Claims Pilot’s Life
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed overnight between Friday and Saturday, killing the pilot, the Ukrainian Air Force confirmed in an official statement. According to the statement published on Facebook, the jet went down while approaching to …
US Restricts Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has discreetly limited Ukraine’s access to a U.S.-produced long-range missile system for use against Russian forces, according to a Saturday report by The Wall Street Journal. The decision has ultimately been placed in the hands of …
Dutch Parliament Fails to Unite on Israel Sanctions
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Dutch legislative body was unable to reach a consensus on implementing actions against Israel after the resignation of Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp and other ministers from the centrist New Social Contract (NSC) party, as reported by a …
Former partner of Epstein says she doesn’t believe he killed himself
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Ghislaine Maxwell, former partner and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein, has expressed disbelief that the convicted sex offender took his own life in jail. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking women, including a minor, spoke during a …
Four Reported Dead as Wildfires Tear Through Portugal
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Portugal's wildfire crisis worsened Saturday as a fourth person was confirmed dead since the blazes erupted in early August. A 45-year-old firefighter, severely injured on Tuesday while tackling flames in Sabugal, succumbed to his injuries early …
Libya Conducts Elections in 7 Northwest Towns After Week-Long Delay
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya proceeded with elections in seven northwestern municipalities on Saturday, after a week-long postponement caused by security threats. According to a statement from Libya’s High National Election Commission (HNEC), voting took place in Zawiya …
U.S. Judge Bars Trump’s Attempt to Defund Sanctuary Cities
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal judge on Friday broadened a nationwide block on the Trump administration’s attempt to strip federal funding from dozens of sanctuary cities and counties, escalating a key legal battle over immigration enforcement. District Judge …
Merz states getting Germany’s economy back on track is hard work
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has admitted that the country is not just dealing with a period of short-term economic slowdown but facing a broader “structural crisis.” He acknowledged that efforts to revive growth have proven more difficult …
Hunger Crisis: Malnutrition Claims at Least 46 Lives in Sudan
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A worsening hunger crisis in Sudan’s South Kordofan has claimed the lives of at least 46 people—mostly women and children—over the past two months, amid intensifying conflict and medical shortages, Sudan’s Doctors Network said on Saturday. Medical …
Russia Says It Took Control of Two Ukrainian Villages in Donetsk
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Russia announced that its forces had taken control of two settlements in Ukraine’s Donetsk region within the last 24 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the villages of Seredne and Kleban Byk were captured following …
Chinese oil refineries ramp up Russian oil imports
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese refiners have sharply increased their intake of Russian crude after India temporarily reduced imports in response to new US trade measures, according to analysts. Both China and India emerged as Moscow’s largest energy buyers after Western …