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Press releases published on August 10, 2025
Putin Reacts to Possible Talks with Zelensky
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that he might consider direct discussions with Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky, but only if Moscow and Kiev make strides toward a diplomatic resolution. Putin shared these thoughts on Thursday while …
Zambia initiates discussions with US over visa deposit demand
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of Zambia has promptly responded to the recent U.S. policy demanding a visa deposit of up to $15,000 for Zambian tourists and business visitors. Mulambo Haimbe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, …
Trump’s government demands two universities to pay one billion dollars
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Federal authorities have demanded that the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) pay $1 billion to settle allegations of antisemitism, with the offer to lift a freeze on federal grant funding if the payment is made, according to officials. …
Netherlands Airlifts Aid to Gaza, Suspends Arms Exports to Israel
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has begun daily airdrops of emergency aid over Gaza in response to what officials are calling a “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis, according to media. The airlift operation, launched at the request of Jordan, received formal …
UN Rapporteur Urges UEFA to Ban Israel
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN special rapporteur for human rights in the Palestinian territories appealed to the European football governing body (UEFA) on Sunday to exclude Israel from tournaments due to its war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. “ …
Radioactive water from UK’s nuclear leaks into Loch Long in western Scotland
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Radioactive water leaked several times from the UK’s Coulport weapons depot into Loch Long, located in western Scotland, due to aging and poorly maintained pipes, according to documents released by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA …
Two people pass away when light aircraft crashed in Spain
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Two men lost their lives on Saturday after a light aircraft went down in Spain’s Valencia region, according to regional authorities. The crash happened near the town of Requena at around 11:25 a.m., when the plane sharply descended shortly after …
Yemeni government forces repel Houthi large-scale offensive by Houthi group
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemeni government troops fended off a major assault by the Houthi group in Dhalea province on Saturday, leaving three Houthi fighters dead, according to a military source. The source, who requested anonymity, said the Houthis used heavy artillery …
Thousands protest in Turkey condemning Israel's actions against Israel
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands gathered in Istanbul on Saturday to protest Israeli attacks and the blockade on Gaza, according to reports. The “Be Hope for Gaza” march, organized by 15 civil society groups under the “Support for Palestine Platform,” began at Beyazit …
Pentagon Policy Enables Recall of U.S.-Made Arms Sent to Ukraine
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has implemented a policy permitting the recall of US-made weapons originally intended for Ukraine, media reported Friday, citing a confidential memo reviewed by multiple sources. The memo, reportedly authored by Pentagon policy chief …
Legendary Astronaut Jim Lovell Passes Away
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Jim Lovell, the astronaut who successfully navigated the Apollo 13 mission back to Earth in 1970, has passed away at the age of 97. Nasa described him as someone who "turned a potential tragedy into a success" after a mission to land on the Moon …
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 18 Iran-Linked Entities
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on 18 individuals and organizations accused of enabling Iran to bypass existing U.S. restrictions, intensifying its economic clampdown on Tehran’s financial and tech sectors. In a statement, the U.S. …
Russia’s lower house of parliament plans to ban movies for discrediting “traditional values.”
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s parliament has taken a major step toward tightening cultural controls by approving legislation that would block the distribution of films deemed to undermine or deny “traditional values.” If the measure passes the upper chamber and …
US, UK Officials Convene Near London
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice-President JD Vance and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy recently hosted a gathering of security representatives near London to deliberate on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The discussions reportedly took place following a request from …
Jordan witnesses intense heatwaves
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordan is currently enduring a severe heatwave, with extremely high temperatures expected to persist across most regions through Wednesday, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD). Sunday’s weather will be hot over the high …
Germany plans to establish National Security Council
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is set to create a National Security Council later this month to better address both domestic and international security challenges, according to reports. The German Defense Ministry recently announced a significant increase in military …
FAO Reports Surge in July Global Food Prices
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Global food prices surged to their highest level in over two years in July, driven primarily by escalating international costs for vegetable oils and meat, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday. The FAO Food …
Thailand, Cambodia to expand shaky ceasefire deal
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to prolong a fragile ceasefire following deadly clashes along their border last month, which left at least 43 people dead. The conflict erupted from a long-standing disagreement over border temples and escalated …
Chinese embassy in Uganda holds sendoff ceremony for Uganda students
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Uganda hosted a farewell event for 39 Ugandan students who will be studying various subjects in China under government-funded scholarships. At the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong highlighted …
Putin Updates Ramaphosa on Ukraine Talks
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, on the main results of his recent discussions concerning the Ukraine conflict with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, the Kremlin announced on Thursday. The …