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Press releases published on July 8, 2025
Booted Russian transportation minister found dead
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Roman Starovoit, the former Russian Transport Minister, was found dead with a gunshot wound just hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. The Investigative Committee confirmed the death occurred in a private car in Moscow’s …
Trump, Netanyahu Discuss Middle East Peace
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday evening. Trump hosted Netanyahu for a dinner meeting where they examined recent developments in the Middle East, including a ceasefire …
Gunfire Targets Home in Sydney
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A house in northwest Sydney came under gunfire early Tuesday morning, while a nearby vehicle was set ablaze, marking the third similar incident in just two weeks. Police responded to reports of gunshots fired at a residence in Kellyville—around 30 …
Japan Condemns U.S. Tariffs
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to enforce a 25 percent tariff on imports from Japan, calling the move "truly regrettable" and pledging to do "everything" possible to …
India negotiates US trade agreement from place of power
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) India is approaching its trade negotiations with the United States from a position of strength, prioritizing its national interests, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated, as reported by the Hindu BusinessLine. Discussions are currently underway …
South Korea’s Economy Struggles
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The South Korean economy continues to face challenges, impacted by fragile domestic demand and increasing external uncertainties, particularly due to the US’ "aggressive" tariff policy, among other contributing factors, according to a report …
U.S. Food Insecurity Doubles Since 2021
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Food insecurity in the United States has nearly doubled since 2021, according to a report released by a news outlet on Sunday. The outlet referenced statistics from Morning Consult, highlighting the alarming rise amid sharp reductions in …
EU expresses concerns over losing US military software support
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union officials are increasingly concerned that the United States may one day stop providing essential software updates for American-made military systems, according to The New York Times. These fears are driven by uncertainty over NATO's …
Lavrov holds press conference during 17th annual BRICS summit
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a press conference during the 17th annual BRICS summit, which began Sunday in Rio de Janeiro under Brazil’s rotating presidency. The summit centers on enhancing multilateral cooperation, global …
China Launches IDSEA
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) China officially unveiled the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA) on Monday in Hefei, the capital city of Anhui province, according to a state-operated media outlet. The organization is an international scholarly body …
Putin restricts Apple with new law
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law requiring smartphone manufacturers to support RuStore, Russia’s state-operated app marketplace, on their devices. This legislation primarily affects Apple, due to the closed nature of its iOS …
US federal cuts lead to more food insecurity among citizens
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Food insecurity among American adults has almost doubled since 2021, according to recent data, highlighting growing concerns about the well-being of millions amid substantial reductions in federal food assistance programs. President Donald Trump’s …
South Korea’s Economy Slides Amid Tariff Concerns
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s economy continues to struggle, dragged down by sluggish domestic demand and escalating external risks linked to the United States’ “aggressive” tariff stance, according to a state-run think tank’s report released Tuesday. Seoul’s …
Iranian president claims Netanyahu lying about Tehran nuclear ambitions
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately misleading successive U.S. administrations about Tehran’s nuclear intentions. In an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson aired …
National currencies liberate BRICS from Western hassle
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov emphasized that using national currencies for trade offers BRICS nations a dependable alternative to Western financial systems, which can freeze transactions unexpectedly. This shift gained urgency after …
Trump confirms US-Iran discussions to happen soon
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that the United States has arranged discussions with Iran. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump stated, "we have scheduled Iran talks, and they want to …
European Markets Mostly Rise
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) European equities wrapped up the first trading session of the week with mostly positive results, apart from the United Kingdom, which saw a decline. The comprehensive Stoxx 600 index representing Europe gained 0.44 percent, or 2.37 points, closing …
Former Russian Deputy Chief Gets Detained
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Colonel General Viktor Strigunov, who held the position of first deputy chief of the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardiya) from 2020 to 2023, has reportedly been apprehended under allegations involving corruption and financial misconduct. In an …
Trump Postpones Tariff Rollout Deadline to Aug. 1
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday postponing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs to August 1, 2025. “I have determined, based on additional information and recommendations from various senior officials, including …
Denmark warns about ramping up defense spending
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose has warned that European Union nations risk accumulating excessive debt if they accelerate defense spending too rapidly. Her remarks come as NATO and EU members commit to significantly boosting military …