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Press releases published on August 14, 2025
Austrian Chancellor encourages Serbia to resume discussions with Kosovo
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker on Wednesday urged Serbia to actively engage in dialogue with Kosovo, emphasizing that the normalization process between the two sides has no alternative. Speaking alongside Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic …
US Senator wants US to keep aiding Israel’s genocide on Gaza
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Lindsey Graham has warned against reducing American assistance to Israel, claiming such a move would invite divine punishment on the United States. Speaking at a major Republican fundraiser in South Carolina over the weekend — an …
NATO hails advancement toward peace between Azerbaijan, Armenia
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO on Saturday welcomed a major step toward peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia following the signing of a trilateral peace roadmap with the United States. “We welcome progress towards peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and thank President …
Libya states thousands of people are still missing from 2023 floods
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya’s General Authority for the Search and Identification of Missing Persons announced on Wednesday that 3,297 people remain missing from the devastating 2023 floods in Derna, marking the first official tally since the disaster. Kamal al-Siwi, …
EU 'warmly' hails peace declaration inked by Azerbaijan, Armenia
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union expressed strong approval of the peace agreement signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday at the White House. The declaration, signed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in …
Macron confirms backing for Armenia’s sovereignty
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday reaffirmed France’s commitment to Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Macron’s statement on X highlighted that the conversation …
Israeli Pilots Protest Netanyahu’s Gaza Plan
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Around 200 Israeli military pilots gathered on Tuesday near the General Staff headquarters in Tel Aviv to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to reoccupy the Gaza Strip. The pilots expressed concerns about the dangers this …
Ukrainian army effected by inflexible Soviet-style leadership
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s armed forces are reportedly struggling under a rigid, Soviet-style command structure that suppresses initiative and forces troops into futile frontal assaults, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing soldiers on the ground. While …
Maduro states Russia has survived sanctions
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claimed on Tuesday that Russia has emerged victorious against Western attempts to dominate the global economy and enforce international sanctions. Speaking on his TV program Con Maduro +, he highlighted Moscow’s …
US sanctions entities profiting conflict minerals DRC
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday against four entities reportedly benefiting from the trade of conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to reports, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign …
UN rapporteur urges European soccer body to ban Israel
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories has called on UEFA, Europe’s football governing body, to expel Israel from its competitions due to alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. “Let’s make sport …
Australia launches forecasting system predicting marine heatwave disasters
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has introduced a new forecasting system designed to provide up to three months’ notice of marine heatwave events, aiming to predict extreme ocean temperatures and their potential impacts. The forecasts are intended to help prepare for …
UK Economy Beats Forecasts with 0.3 Percent Growth in Q2
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2023, beating market projections, as per official data published Thursday. Analysts had anticipated a modest 0.1% rise for the quarter. This growth followed a stronger-than-expected 0.7% …
Syria, Iraq talk about restart oil pipeline after twenty years
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraq and Syria held talks on Tuesday about the potential revival of the Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office. The discussions took place in Baghdad between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia …
US announces taking twenty-six alleged cartel members expelled by Mexico
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States announced on Tuesday that it has taken custody of 26 individuals accused of belonging to Mexican cartels, following their expulsion by Mexico under a recent agreement with the Trump administration. According to reports, the …
FSB reports Russia derailing Ukraine’s Western-supported missile program
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities say they have targeted four Ukrainian defense plants producing long-range missile systems, inflicting “colossal” damage and delaying Kiev’s domestic missile development, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB). The FSB …
AI Robots Lead First Fully Autonomous 5v5 Soccer
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Artificial intelligence-driven humanoid robots marked a major milestone by participating in the world’s first fully autonomous 5v5 soccer match during the preliminary rounds of the World Humanoid Robot Games, media reported. While previous …
Poland’s PM calls on Europe to convince Trump of untrustworthiness of Russia
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged European nations to persuade US President Donald Trump that Russia is unreliable ahead of his scheduled summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska later this week. “It's the most important …
Trump Proposes Talks with Zelensky
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has proposed organizing a "quick" second round of negotiations following his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. He suggested that the meeting would also include Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, …
Namibia Denounces Israel’s Gaza Occupation Plan
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The Namibian government has strongly condemned Israel's decision to take control of Gaza City, expressing grave concern over its potential to exacerbate the region’s already severe humanitarian crisis. In a statement released on Wednesday, Namibia …