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Press releases published on August 14, 2025
UK Economy’s Growth Surpasses Forecast
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom's economy posted a 0.3% rise in the second quarter of the year, surpassing analyst expectations, as per official figures released on Thursday. This quarterly growth outpaced the previously forecasted 0.1% increase, marking a …
Brazil to back exporters affected by high tariffs imposed by US
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva unveiled a $5.5 billion support package on Wednesday aimed at helping exporters affected by US tariffs of up to 50% on several Brazilian products. The initiative includes credit lines for exporters, …
Israel’s EU Ambassador Criticizes Nations’ Remarks
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Haim Regev, Israel’s ambassador to the European Union, has called on the EU to stop concentrating on Israel's human rights record and has cautioned against any punitive actions in response to the country’s military operations in Gaza. Israel has …
Migrant boat overturns killing twenty individuals at Italian coast
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 20 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Italy’s Lampedusa Island in the Mediterranean, according to a news agency. The vessel, reportedly carrying a large number of migrants, overturned in the waters near the …
Lithuania Declares Emergency Due to Flooding
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has officially declared a state of emergency after heavy rains this summer severely affected the country's agricultural sector. This decision aims to provide more organized and nationwide assistance to the farmers struggling due to the …
Israel abolishes three hundred Palestinian houses in Gaza
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the past three days, the Israeli military has destroyed more than 300 homes in the Zeitoun neighborhood of central Gaza as part of its ongoing occupation strategy. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense, said on Wednesday that …
Mexico handovers twenty-six prisoners to US due to security concerns
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexico has transferred 26 inmates to the United States to prevent them from continuing to control drug cartel operations from inside prisons, authorities announced at a press briefing on Wednesday. The handover included key figures from the …
Power Failure Leaves Thousands Stranded at Osaka Expo
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A power failure late Wednesday night forced the suspension of the only subway line serving the venue for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, leaving thousands of visitors stranded inside the venue well into the night and causing a delay to the event’s …
Canada’s largest airline to begin canceling flights due to potential strike
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, announced on Wednesday that it will start canceling flights on Thursday in anticipation of a potential strike. Reports indicate that cancellations will expand on Friday, culminating in a complete suspension of …
Putin-Trump game of cards at Alaska’s summit
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will meet in Alaska on Friday in the first major Russia–US summit since their 2021 encounter in Geneva — and the first time a Russian leader has set foot in the US since 2010. It will …
Trump puts DC law enforcement under federal control
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is placing Washington, D.C.’s police force under federal control and deploying the National Guard to address what he described as a “public safety emergency.” Trump claimed the capital has been …
Poland Inks Deal with US to Upgrade Fighter Jet
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland has finalized a $3.8 billion agreement with the United States government to modernize its entire fleet of F-16 fighter jets, as announced on Wednesday by Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. This initiative is part of Poland's …
Trump Ready to Offer Security Support for Ukraine: Zelenskyy
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday stated that U.S. President Donald Trump has shown a willingness to offer security guarantees to Ukraine, a potential policy shift as global attention turns to Trump's high-stakes summit with …
Turkish FM states progress with African continent
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Wednesday that the country has strengthened its ties with Africa based on “mutual respect and the win-win principle.” Fidan made the remarks at a joint press conference with Botswana’s Minister of …
Kiev Expresses Openness to Discuss Territorial Issues
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Kiev is prepared to engage in discussions regarding “territorial issues” with Moscow. This statement came after a virtual meeting with US President Donald Trump and various European …
Mexico Hands Over 26 Cartel Leaders to U.S.
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexico has extradited 26 inmates to the United States, aiming to halt their ongoing influence over drug cartels from behind bars, officials announced Wednesday during a press conference. The U.S. government revealed on Tuesday that Mexico …
Russia, Armenia FMs discuss US-mediated peace attempts
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone on Monday with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, in a call initiated by Yerevan, to review recent Armenia-US-Azerbaijan engagements and the ongoing peace process, the Russian Foreign …
France takes responsibility for “repressive violence” of Cameroon’s independence struggle
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) President Emmanuel Macron has formally recognized France’s involvement in “repressive violence” that occurred during and after Cameroon’s fight for independence, addressing his remarks in an official letter to Cameroonian President Paul Biya. …
Trump Orders Easing Commercial Space Regulations
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent move to boost the U.S. commercial space sector, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday focused on cutting back regulatory hurdles. According to a statement released by the White House, the order instructs …
Himalayan floods wipe out Indian village
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) For Urmila Parashpe, a 48-year-old from Mumbai in Maharashtra, surviving the destruction of Dharali was nothing short of miraculous. The town was obliterated in what officials describe as the deadliest disaster to hit India’s Himalayan region …