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Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria boasts capacity of over 600,000 barrels per day
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria, boasting a refining capacity of over 600,000 barrels per day (around 0.5% of global refining capacity), has gained international recognition, partly due to widespread media coverage. Initially hailed as …
S-African prosecutors formulate last arguments in Albert Luthuli death inquest
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given four months to present their final arguments in the reopened inquest into the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and anti-apartheid icon, Inkosi Albert Luthuli. The case, overseen by Judge Nompumelelo …
Mozambique urges for global financial reform
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique has voiced support for working with Russia and other partners to help establish a new global financial system that fosters economic growth in Africa. The call was made by Mozambique’s Minister of Planning and Development, Salim Vala, …
Reports states TikTok named Kenya’s top misinformation platform
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) TikTok has emerged as the leading platform for misinformation in Kenya, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, released on Monday. The study, which surveyed 2,007 Kenyans online between February and May, emphasized the …
Kenyan MP states Russia nothing like media stereotype
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan Member of Parliament Catherine Omanyo has criticized the predominantly negative portrayal of Russia in the media and called for a more balanced understanding of the country. Speaking during the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic …
Federal Trial Set to Address Trump’s Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Academics
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal court in Boston is set to hear a pivotal trial on Monday addressing a lawsuit that contests President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts to deport foreign students and academics engaged in pro-Palestinian activism, media reported Sunday. …
Iran Refutes Trump’s Assertion of Seeking Nuclear Talks
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Iran refuted President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran had sought a meeting regarding its nuclear program. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei firmly stated, “We have not submitted any request to the US side regarding a meeting …
Germany Accuses China of Targeting German Aircraft
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has accused China of directing a laser at one of its military aircraft during a European Union-led naval operation in the Red Sea. The German Foreign Ministry released a statement on X, claiming, “The Chinese military used a laser to …
Nepal Floods Leave 18 Missing Including Six Chinese Citizens
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Heavy rains on Tuesday morning triggered devastating floods in northern Nepal, leaving eighteen individuals missing—including six Chinese citizens. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal reported that these six Chinese nationals, alongside eight Nepali …
Israel attacks Lebanon, murdering two people
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Two individuals, including a Hezbollah fighter, were killed on Monday afternoon in separate Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon, according to local sources. One of the strikes hit a vehicle in Deir Kifa, located in the Tyre region, while the …
US terminates TPS for thousands of migrants
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of migrants from Honduras and Nicaragua, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stating that the situations in both countries have improved …
London demonstration takes place in support of Palestine
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A demonstration took place in London on Monday as supporters rallied behind two pro-Palestinian campaigners facing charges related to a protest held earlier this year. The gathering occurred outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where Ben Jamal, …
Malaysia affirms cooperation with BRICS group despite US tariff threat
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia on Tuesday reiterated its strong dedication to enhancing economic, trade, and investment ties with the BRICS group of nations, highlighting the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver for inclusive global …
Bolivian President Urges Abandoning US Dollar
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Nations worldwide should move away from using the US dollar and instead depend on their own national currencies when conducting trade with one another, Bolivian President Luis Arce expressed during an interview with RT at the 17th BRICS summit …
Armenian Premier Pledges to ‘Liberate’ Armenian Apostolic Church
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared on Tuesday that he will take personal charge in “liberating” the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) as conflicts between the government and church leaders intensify. In a Facebook post, Pashinyan …
Japan PM expresses disapproval of US latest tariff move
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday expressed strong disapproval of the United States’ latest tariff move, describing President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% levy on Japanese goods as "truly regrettable." He pledged that the …
Russian Authorities Warn of Spy Operation
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian officials have raised serious concerns about what they allege is an intelligence-collecting operation concealed behind a patriotic photography competition, reportedly orchestrated by foreign espionage agencies. A counter-disinformation …
Tragic Train-School Van Collision Kills Three Children in India
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district, a tragic collision occurred when a passenger train struck a school van trying to cross a manned railway level crossing. The deadly incident claimed the lives of at least three children and left six others …
Big Tech Firms Lay off 72,000 Employees in 2025
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The world’s leading technology firms, despite being the most valuable globally, slashed a total of 72,000 jobs in the first half of 2025, according to figures from the Layoffs.fyi website, aggregated by media. The pace of job cuts has eased …
Mercedes-Benz Sales See 9 Percent Drop
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) German automaker Mercedes-Benz Group saw a significant 9% drop in vehicle sales during the second quarter compared to the same period last year, a decline largely attributed to the disruption caused by international tariff policies. On Monday, …