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Press releases published on July 8, 2025
China gets awarded with Best Foreign Pavilion Award
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) China has been awarded the top prize for the best foreign country pavilion at the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), which is currently being held in Tanzania. The recognition was presented by Tanzania’s Minister of Industry and …
NATO, EU Gear Up for Potential Armed Conflict with Russia
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO and the European Union are actively gearing up for a potential armed conflict with Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko alleged on Tuesday. During a press briefing held in the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of …
Tech firms sack thousands of employees in 2025
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Technology companies across the globe let go of 72,000 employees in the first six months of 2025, according to figures compiled from tracking sources. While job reductions continue, the rate of layoffs has declined compared to previous years. In …
Swedish diplomat gets handed strong protest note from Russia
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia summoned Sweden's Chargé d’Affaires in Moscow on Monday to formally protest a drone-related incident involving its trade mission in Stockholm, describing the event as “another attack” against its diplomatic presence in the country, …
Nepal floods cause missing of six Chinese citizens
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Heavy rainfall in northern Nepal triggered flash floods early Tuesday, leaving 18 people missing, including six Chinese nationals, according to reports. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal confirmed that six of its citizens, along with eight Nepali …
Massive Wildfire Devastates Southern France
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A massive wildfire that ignited Monday in France’s southern Aude region has already scorched 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) and continues to burn into Tuesday, according to French media. As the blaze rages on, three additional departments have been …
Deaths reported throughout demonstration in Kenya
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenya has witnessed deadly nationwide protests against police brutality and alleged government corruption, with the National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reporting at least eight fatalities. Over 400 people, including journalists and police …
Media reports ‘drunken’ Congolese soldier kills colleagues in altercation
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A soldier in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s armed forces, reportedly intoxicated, fatally shot at least five comrades, local media report. The incident took place Tuesday morning in Mungazi, North Kivu province, a region long troubled by …
81 Percent of Americans Brace for Sharp Summer Spending Drop
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Americans are bracing for a summer of tightened wallets as escalating tariff concerns dampen consumer confidence, threatening the traditionally robust season of travel, dining, and shopping. Multiple recent surveys reveal growing unease about the …
Malaysia Reaffirms Support for BRICS
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia on Tuesday reiterated its dedication to deepening ties in areas such as economics, commerce, and investment with BRICS nations, highlighting the significant opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI). The country emphasized …
Palestine’s Ambassador to Austria Pressures EU to Suspend Israel Pact
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestine’s Ambassador to Austria, Salah Abdel Shafi, is urging the European Union to freeze its Association Agreement with Israel “until Israel complies with the terms of the agreement.” In response to intensifying public outcry, the EU began …
Uzbekistan’s External Debt Climbs Sharply in First Quarter of 2025
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Uzbekistan’s total external debt climbed sharply to 68.4 billion U.S. dollars in the first quarter of 2025, local media disclosed on Monday, referencing recent figures released by the nation’s central bank. This increase represents a rise of 4.3 …
Niger strips French nuclear company of uranium mine
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger’s military-led government has declared the nationalization of the Somair uranium mine, previously operated by the French state-owned nuclear energy company Orano. The announcement follows the expiration of Orano’s mining agreement in …
Russia ink nuclear energy agreement with Burkina Faso
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have signed a new agreement to boost cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, focusing on joint initiatives involving radiation technologies and training specialists from the West African nation. The deal was …
Canadian firm halts missions following African mine death
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has paused operations at one of its Trident project sites in Zambia after a fatal dump truck accident claimed the life of an employee. The incident occurred at the Sentinel copper mine, located around …
Trump considers deporting migrants to conflict-torn Sudan
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Supreme Court has approved the government's request to deport migrants to third-party countries, including conflict-ridden nations like Libya and South Sudan, regardless of the migrants' countries of origin. This ruling overturns a …
Police Shoot Gunman in Spain Hostage Standoff
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A hostage standoff in Calldetenes, a town near Barcelona in northeastern Spain, ended in the early hours of Tuesday when Catalan police fatally shot the armed suspect, according to official reports. At approximately 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT …
UN Chief Mourns Texas Flood Victims
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed sorrow over the deadly flooding that swept through Texas, claiming numerous lives, including many children, his spokesperson announced Monday. "The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the …
Netanyahu Warns Against Full Palestinian Statehood
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) During a discussion with US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that armed factions could exploit a completely autonomous Palestinian nation to destabilize regional safety. This statement was made in response …
Netherlands gives back colonial loot to Nigeria
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant act of restitution, the Netherlands has returned 119 historical artifacts to Nigeria, including royal regalia, plaques, human and animal sculptures, and a ceremonial bell. These treasures, known collectively as the Benin Bronzes, …