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Press releases published on August 20, 2025
Jordan features Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" in theatre
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 had its first screening in Jordan on Monday evening, showcased as part of the 4th Jordan Children’s Film Festival. The event, co-organized by the China Cultural Center in Amman and the Royal Film …
Mohamed Salah Makes History as PFA Player
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Liverpool’s Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah was honored as the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) player of the year on Tuesday, becoming the first footballer to secure this accolade three times. The 33-year-old outshone competitors …
U.S. Set to Paint Mexico Border Wall Black to Block Migrants
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. administration will begin painting portions of the U.S.–Mexico border wall black in an effort to curb unauthorized crossings, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday during a visit to Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The …
Musk Abandons Plans to Launch Third Political Party
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk is stepping back from plans to launch a third political party in the U.S., according to a report by media on Tuesday, citing individuals familiar with the matter. The billionaire entrepreneur, who heads Tesla and SpaceX, had previously …
Russia Backs Reliable Security Assurances for Ukraine
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday that Moscow supports the development of “truly reliable” security guarantees for Ukraine. Speaking at a joint news briefing with his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, in Moscow, …
Israel Greenlights Divisive E1 Settlement Plan
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has granted final authorization to a controversial housing initiative that will carve through the occupied West Bank and leave East Jerusalem cut off. The project, known as the E1 plan, received the go-ahead from the Higher Planning …
Erdogan, Putin Discuss Alaska Summit
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Wednesday, during which they reviewed the recent summit held in Alaska between the leaders of the United States and Russia. Alongside …
German domestic politicians reject plan of sending troops to Ukraine
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s consideration of deploying troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement with Russia has faced strong opposition from domestic parties. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), currently leading in polls, criticized …
Turkish authorities arrest forty-three suspects in operation against illegal betting
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish authorities have detained 43 suspects in a nationwide operation against illegal betting and aggravated fraud, covering 21 provinces including Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, and Antalya. The suspects’ accounts held a total of 1 billion Turkish …
Lavrov: Moscow Supports Security Guarantees for Ukraine
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday signaled Moscow’s support for robust, enforceable security guarantees for Ukraine, while stressing that any such framework must involve Russia and reflect key geopolitical considerations. …
Musk Steps Back from Launching Third Political Party
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk appears to be gradually pulling away from his earlier commitment to establish a third political party, according to a report published Tuesday by a news agency, which cited individuals familiar with the situation. As …
Chinese food delivery Keeta kicks off business in Qatar
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Keeta, the international arm of China’s on-demand delivery company Meituan, officially launched its services in Qatar on Tuesday, marking its entry into the Gulf region as part of a broader global expansion strategy. Jane Liu, general manager of …
Lavrov meets with Jordanian Foreign Minister
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that Moscow favors “truly reliable” security guarantees for Ukraine. Speaking at a joint press conference with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Moscow, Lavrov emphasized that any …
Yemeni flash floods harm ten civilians
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe flooding struck Yemen’s southern port city of Aden on Tuesday after heavy rains, leaving at least 10 people injured and causing widespread property damage, according to local officials. The downpour inundated neighborhoods, damaging homes …
Gamescom 2025 kicks off strong in Germany
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Cologne, Germany, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) – Gamescom 2025, one of the world’s largest video game trade fairs, opened Wednesday with a record 1,500 exhibitors, reflecting the industry’s global reach and a growing presence of Chinese developers. The event, …
New Zealand to stop Greyhound racing next year
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The New Zealand government will legislate to close the greyhound racing industry by July 31, 2026, following three official reviews and ongoing animal welfare concerns. Racing Minister Winston Peters said too many dogs are injured or die, and the …
Eurozone Annual Inflation Slows to 2 Percent
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) According to official data released on Wednesday by Eurostat, the annual inflation rate in the euro area stood at 2% in July, compared to 2.4% across the entire European Union. Eurostat highlighted that the largest factor contributing to the …
Lithuania to strengthen boarder security as Russia, Belarus will hold joint military exercises
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania announced on Wednesday that it is increasing border security and deploying additional forces as Russia and Belarus prepare for joint military exercises scheduled in September. Rustamas Liubajevas, commander of the State Border Guard …
Ukraine Grain, Oilseed Harvest Expected to Dip 5 Percent
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s combined grain and oilseed harvest is expected to fall by 5% in the 2025–2026 marketing year, reaching approximately 73.4 million tons, according to a report released Wednesday by the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB). The forecast …
Russia attacks Ukrainian berthing facilities
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces targeted berthing facilities used for fuel deliveries to Ukrainian troops, along with a drone assembly workshop and temporary deployment points for Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries in 148 locations, the Russian Defense …