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Press releases published on August 19, 2025
Renting is worse than ever in England
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to official figures, renters in England are now allocating more than a third of their income to housing, with major cities such as London, Bristol, and Brighton becoming increasingly unaffordable. Data from the Office for National …
Indonesia captures Philippine flagged ship
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesia has taken control of a large foreign fishing vessel flying the Philippine flag after it was suspected of engaging in illegal fishing in northern Papua waters, according to reports. "This vessel is the largest catch in the past decade, …
Malaysia Presents Its First Homegrown Multimodal AI Model
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia officially introduced Ilmu 1.0, its first homegrown multimodal Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, on Tuesday during the opening of the ASEAN AI Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia aims not merely to match the advancements of other nations, …
Italy Hails US, Ukraine Talks
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed approval on Tuesday regarding the recent dialogue in Washington between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. Tajani characterized the meeting as “another important …
Pakistan Reports Floods Leave Over 400 Dead
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Catastrophic rains, flash floods, and sudden cloudbursts have ravaged Pakistan for a fifth consecutive day, claiming the lives of more than 400 people, the country’s disaster management agency confirmed Tuesday. The brunt of the disaster has been …
Israel Urges U.S. to Terminate UN Peace Mission in Lebanon
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has formally requested that the United States back the termination of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, citing what it calls repeated failures to prevent Hezbollah’s presence despite ongoing Israeli military …
Air Canada Set to Restart Flights Following Union Deal
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Air Canada announced Tuesday that it will begin restoring operations in phases following a breakthrough in mediated talks with the union representing its flight attendants. The move comes after the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) agreed …
EU’s Metsola: Zelenskyy-Trump-EU Meeting Could Shift War's Course
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) European Parliament President Roberta Metsola described Monday’s high-stakes meeting in Washington—featuring U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and top EU officials—as a potential turning point in efforts to end …
India, China praise “tranquility” at shared border
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) India and China have lauded the "peace" and "tranquility" that have prevailed along their shared border as bilateral relations have improved over the past year, according to reports. The remarks were exchanged at the start of the 24th round of …
Russia Says Ready to Negotiate Ukraine Peace in Any Format
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday that Moscow is willing to pursue a resolution to the Ukraine conflict through any structure of talks, including both bilateral and trilateral formats. In an interview with a state broadcaster, …
Hungary Warns Ukraine of Power Supply Cut
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has hinted that Hungary might halt electricity exports to Ukraine in retaliation for a recent strike on a key oil pipeline that delivers Russian crude to the European Union member state. The suggestion …
China Pledges to Ease Export Restrictions on Rare Earths to India
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) China has pledged to address India's pressing trade concerns surrounding critical exports such as rare earth materials, fertilizers, and tunnel-boring equipment, according to multiple Indian media outlets on Tuesday. The assurance reportedly came …
UN spokesperson states almost two million Pakistanis return from Iran, Pakistan
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Since the start of 2025, 1.7 million Afghan citizens have returned from Iran and Pakistan, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said Friday. Most returnees have limited connections to local communities and face difficulties finding shelter and …
Trump states Putin is seeking end of Ukraine’s war
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is genuinely interested in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, according to reports. Trump made the remarks following a White House meeting with Ukrainian …
Experts highlight importance of parental involvement in keeping children safe online
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) With less than six months remaining before Australia implements strict age limits on social media, experts are highlighting the importance of parental involvement in keeping children safe online. "Parents and schools must keep discussing privacy, …
China, India strained ties are coming to be untied
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) China and India are seeking to ease tensions and strengthen cooperation after years of strained relations over border disputes, as global uncertainties and protectionist policies under US President Donald Trump push both sides to look for common …
Armed Assault in Syria’s Tartous Kills Two Security Officers
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Two members of Syria’s security forces were fatally shot during a morning patrol in the coastal city of Tartous, according to a local news agency Tuesday. The attack took place in the morning during a routine patrol, when security personnel …
S. Korean Marines to take part in multinational army drill in Indonesia
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s Marine Corps will participate for the first time in the annual Super Garuda Shield military exercise, set to begin in Indonesia on Saturday, according to local reports. The drill, co-led by the United States and Indonesia, will run …
Argentine human rights groups to pursue legal action against Netanyahu for genocide
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Several Argentine human rights organizations have lodged a criminal complaint against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The case was filed jointly by the Mothers of Plaza …
Japan’s Supermarket Rice Prices Soar to USD25.26 Per 5 Kilograms
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's average retail price for rice in supermarkets climbed sharply to 3,737 yen (approximately 25.26 USD) per 5 kilograms in the week ending August 10, official figures revealed. This marks an increase of 195 yen compared to the prior week, the …