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Press releases published on August 14, 2025
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court select its next chief justice
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court elected Edson Fachin as its next chief justice on Wednesday, succeeding Luis Roberto Barroso. In the symbolic vote, Fachin received 10 out of 11 possible votes. Alexandre de Moraes was chosen as …
Namibian government denounces Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Namibia has expressed strong concern over Israel’s recent decision to assume control of Gaza City, warning that it could intensify the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. In a statement released on Wednesday, the …
Russia Says It Took Control of Key Donetsk Settlements
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Thursday that its forces have taken control of the Shcherbinovka and Iskra settlements in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The ministry specified that the “South” unit captured Shcherbinovka, while the “Vostok” …
UK Witnesses Surge in Chikungunya Cases
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning following a significant rise in travel-associated Chikungunya cases. According to the authority, the number of individuals returning to the UK infected with this mosquito-transmitted virus …
Sudan rejects allegations of discussing forcibly moving Palestinians from Gaza with Israel
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that South Sudan has denied claims suggesting it is negotiating with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza. Sources note that Israel is reportedly seeking arrangements with third countries to host people displaced from the …
SVR Claims EU Plans to Remove Orban
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission is reportedly strategizing to remove Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban due to what it views as his excessively autonomous policies, according to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). In recent years, the …
Iranian FM reveals latest development of Caucasus
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held discussions on recent developments in the Caucasus with senior Russian and Armenian officials on Wednesday. Araghchi met separately with Igor Khovaev, Russia’s special …
Who: Over 14,800 Gaza Patients Lack Access to Urgent Treatment
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Thursday it has successfully coordinated the medical evacuation of 38 critically ill patients from the Gaza Strip, pressing nations worldwide to expand humanitarian support and reopen referral pathways …
Lebanon, Syria pledge to ease movement of goods, individuals across shared border
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Syrian and Lebanese authorities have reached an agreement to simplify the movement of goods and people across their shared border, aiming to strengthen trade between the two countries, both facing ongoing crises. …
Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan Forge Stronger Trade, Economic Ties
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan have agreed to establish trading houses in each other’s countries to enhance trade and economic ties, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy and Commerce announced Wednesday. The pact was finalized during discussions between …
Houthis allege of firing fresh "hypersonic ballistic missile" on airport in Israel
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Yemen’s Houthi armed group claimed responsibility on Thursday for a new "hypersonic ballistic missile" attack targeting an airport in central Israel earlier in the day. "The Yemeni armed forces (Houthi armed forces) carried …
South Sudan Denies Gaza Resettlement Talks with Israel
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Sudan has strongly rejected allegations suggesting it is engaged in negotiations with Israel to relocate Palestinians from war-stricken Gaza to its territory in East Africa. Several reports have indicated that Israel, headquartered in West …
China announces countermeasures against financial institutions in European Union
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s commerce ministry announced on Wednesday that it has enacted countermeasures against two financial institutions in the European Union (EU) following the EU’s decision to include two Chinese banks in its sanctions related to Russia. Under …
South Africa Updates Trade Proposal to U.S.
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) along with the Department of Agriculture have announced their intention to deliver a “generous” updated trade proposal to the United States. This comes as a direct response to the …
Cameroon plans to do population census next year
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Cameroon will carry out a population census next year, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. The census is set to be conducted alongside a general survey of agriculture and livestock. Earlier this week, …
Turkish Central Bank Reserves Soar to Unprecedented USD174.4B
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Central Bank announced on Thursday that its official international reserves reached a historic peak of $174.4 billion as of August 8. This marks a 3.2% increase, or $5.38 billion, from the previous week's $168.99 billion, according to …
Lindsey Graham Opposes Reducing U.S. Aid to Israel
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) At a prominent fundraising event in South Carolina, US Senator Lindsey Graham expressed strong opposition to any potential reduction in American support for Israel. Speaking at the 58th annual Silver Elephant Gala, the Republican lawmaker warned …
Russia states European efforts to resolve Ukraine’s conflict are insignificant
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Russia on Wednesday dismissed European diplomatic efforts with Ukraine as "insignificant" ahead of a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. "We consider the …
Ushakov Reveals Time of Trump, Putin Summit
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet on Friday for a private discussion, beginning at 11:30 a.m. local time (1930 GMT) in Alaska. According to Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov, the two …
Hungary Condemns Ukraine for Attacking Oil Pipeline
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has strongly criticized Ukraine following a drone assault on the Druzhba oil pipeline, a major conduit delivering crude oil from Russia to various European Union countries. Hungarian officials have expressed concern that the recent attack …