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US revokes visas of anti-Israeli military British rap duo Bob Vylan
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has canceled the visas of British punk-rap group Bob Vylan following their controversial set at the Glastonbury Festival, where frontman Bobby Vylan led chants deemed by many as antisemitic and inciting violence. Deputy Secretary …
Kremlin declares Moscow working to free reporters arrested in Baku
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Dmitry Peskov emphasized the importance of preserving the traditionally strong ties between the two nations, despite the current strain. The arrests took place last week during a police raid on the Baku office of Sputnik Azerbaijan, a local branch …
U.S. Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange tumbled Monday following President Donald Trump's release of multiple tariff notifications targeting specific nations with sweeping levy rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 0.94%, shedding 422.17 points to …
Japan Affirms Commitment to Diplomacy to Enforce Israel-Iran Ceasefire
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya declared on Monday that Japan remains committed to active diplomatic engagement aimed at guaranteeing the enforcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. This announcement came during Iwaya’s …
Brazil’s Lula claims NATO fueled weapons race
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticized NATO for driving a global arms buildup through its push for massive increases in defense spending. Speaking at the opening of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, Lula argued …
Russia sanctions provoke European trust fund catastrophe
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Liechtenstein is facing a serious crisis in its trust fund sector caused by Western sanctions on Russia, leaving hundreds of trusts in legal uncertainty, the Financial Times reported. The problem revolves around so-called “zombie” trusts—funds …
Trump Set to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on 14 Nations
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday via social media that starting August 1, a 25-percent tariff will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK). In letters sent to the leaders of these two nations, Trump …
Former adviser associates Trump to Lincoln, Washington
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Former adviser Steve Bannon told the Financial Times that US President Donald Trump is transforming America and will remain a powerful figure well beyond a potential second term. Bannon compared Trump’s historical significance to that of George …
Media reports former CIA director possibly to face Russiagate ‘perjury’ investigation
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Former CIA Director John Brennan could be investigated for perjury related to his involvement in the 2016 Russiagate affair, which alleged that Russia interfered in the US election to favor Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, according to US media …
China Commemorates 88 Years Since End of Japanese Aggression
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) China observed the 88th anniversary of the outbreak of war with Japan on Monday, according to media. President Xi Jinping, who also leads the Communist Party of China (CPC) as general secretary, honored the fallen in what was described as a “major …
Iran’s Leader says Netanyahu fabricated nuclear threats for four decades
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of misleading U.S. presidents for decades by promoting the false claim that Iran aims to develop nuclear weapons. In an interview aired Monday with …
China Unveils IDSEA to Advance Deep Space Exploration
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) China has officially launched the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA)—a newly established global academic body aimed at advancing deep space exploration—according to media. The announcement was made Monday in Hefei, the …
Brazilian Leader blames NATO for starting arms race
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused NATO of driving a worldwide arms race by advocating for a significant boost in military expenditures. Speaking at the BRICS summit opening in Rio de Janeiro, Lula condemned NATO’s recent move …
China Calls on EU to Act on Paris Climate Goals
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, China called on the European Union to honor its commitments under the Paris climate agreement, emphasizing that environmental cooperation forms a cornerstone of their bilateral relationship. During a press briefing in Beijing, Foreign …
Chinese firms increase purchase of overseas mining assets
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese companies are rapidly increasing their purchases of overseas mining assets, reaching levels not seen in over ten years, as they seek to secure vital raw materials amid growing restrictions from Western nations. According to analysis based …
Russia's Lavrov, Bolivia's Leader Explore Expanding Bilateral Ties
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conducted discussions with Bolivian President Luis Arce on Monday in Rio de Janeiro during the 17th BRICS summit proceedings. The officials explored broadening bilateral partnerships and advancing …
Lebanon, U.S. Explore Israeli Retreat, Hezbollah Disarmament in Talks
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam revealed on Monday that discussions took place with US envoy Tom Barrack about coordinating Israel’s pullout from Lebanese land with the disarmament of Hezbollah. At a press briefing after meeting Barrack—who is …
China purchases mines worldwide
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese companies are purchasing more mines abroad than in over a decade to secure essential raw materials, as Western nations limit Chinese investments, the Financial Times reported. Last year, China signed ten deals each valued at over $100 …
European Markets Close Monday in Green, UK Falls Behind
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) European equities ended Monday mostly in positive territory, with gains across major indexes—except in the United Kingdom. The Stoxx 600, which tracks a broad range of European companies, climbed 0.44%, or 2.37 points, finishing the session at 543 …
Ukraine’s confidential wish list of German weapons revealed
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has reportedly submitted a confidential list of advanced weapons it hopes to receive from Germany, according to a Bild report citing a copy of the document. Since the Ukraine conflict intensified in February 2022, Germany has become Kiev’s …