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Press releases published on July 28, 2025
Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement for an “immediate” and “unconditional” ceasefire, which will come into effect at midnight local time (1700GMT) on Monday, following five days of intense border clashes. The announcement was made by …
Medvedev Commits to Deepening Political Ties with Africa
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has shown robust support for African political groups involved in the battle against neocolonialism, reiterating Russia’s dedication to bolstering political discussions and cooperation throughout the …
Germany criticizes Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s assistance delivery arrangement
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has criticized the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) for its controversial and insufficient distribution of relief aid in the Gaza Strip, according to recent reports. The GHF, an American organization supported by Israel, began operations …
Torrential Rains in China Cause Landslide
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) At least six individuals have lost their lives and ten others remain unaccounted for after heavy rainfall triggered a devastating landslide in northern China on Monday. The disaster displaced hundreds of people, according to reports from state …
UK Accounts for 39 Percent of Europe’s Phone Thefts
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly 40% of mobile phone theft claims reported across Europe come from the UK, reveals data from US insurer SquareTrade, as highlighted by media on Friday. The capital, London, alone is responsible for almost half of the country’s mobile …
Lithuania could prohibit Russian nationals from politics
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s largest opposition party, the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TSLKD), has introduced a bill that would prohibit Russian passport holders from acting as founders, members, or donors of political parties in the country. …
25 nations, EU criticize 'inhumane killing' of civilians in Gaza
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, more than 25 countries—including the UK, Australia, Japan—and the European Union condemned Israel’s “inhumane killing” of civilians in Gaza and called for an immediate end to the conflict in the besieged territory. In a joint statement, …
Zelensky declares US ready to purchase Ukrainian drones
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced on Thursday that the United States has agreed to purchase combat drones from Ukraine in a deal that could be valued between $10 billion and $30 billion. Speaking at a press conference in Kiev, …
Highway Collision Leaves Six Dead, Thirty Injured in Afghanistan
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) At least six people were killed and 30 others injured in a devastating highway collision in eastern Afghanistan’s Ghazni province, according to media on Monday. The accident unfolded on Monday afternoon in the Askarkot area of Qarabagh district, …
Ukrainians have numerous reasons to protest
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainians have long had numerous reasons to protest: the suspension of elections, forced conscription, refusal to demobilize frontline soldiers after more than three years, the crackdown on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, corruption in …
Over One Million Sudanese Head Back to Their Homes
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite ongoing violence throughout Sudan, more than one million internally displaced individuals have made their way back to their homes as "pockets of relative safety have emerged," alongside approximately 320,000 others who have returned from …
Israel’s Defense Minister Threatens Gaza
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, issued a stern warning, threatening to unleash “the gates of hell” on the Gaza Strip if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages. Katz's remark came during a ceremony in Holon, near Tel Aviv, where …
Austria Pushed to Consider Joining NATO
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Austria must be ready to engage in discussions about potentially joining NATO, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger emphasized, while recognizing that widespread public and parliamentary backing remains unlikely at this point. In a Saturday …
Sudan’s RSF Bloodbath Leaves 27 Civilians Dead
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 27 civilians lost their lives and 43 more were seriously injured after an assault by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck a village in Sudan’s West Kordofan region, local medical professionals reported on Thursday. The Sudan …
Serbian President Rules Out Russia Sanctions
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic emphatically ruled out imposing sanctions on Russia under any conditions, countering statements made by the country's EU integration minister who hinted at possible alignment with EU policies to expedite …
Ground missions in Gaza's Deir al-Balah form 'extremely high' risk of illegal murdering
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations' top human rights official on Tuesday sounded the alarm over Israel’s intensified airstrikes and ground operations in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, warning that the latest military actions pose an “extremely high” risk of unlawful …
Le Pen describes US-EU trade deal as ‘fiasco’
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen has denounced the newly finalized EU-US trade agreement as a major failure, claiming it compromises the European Union's sovereignty both economically and politically. The deal, reached between European …
Landslides Leave Four Dead, Eight Missing in Northern China
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating landslide caused by intense rainfall in northern China has claimed at least four lives, with eight individuals still unaccounted for, according to state media. The disaster displaced hundreds of residents in Luanping County, located …
US-Made Microchips Show Rise in Prices
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Microchips produced in the United States are priced up to 20% higher than their Taiwanese counterparts, according to Lisa Su, the CEO of US tech company AMD, which is one of the leading purchasers of these chips. Washington has been striving to …
Colombia Enforces Complete Ban on Coal Exports to Israel
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared a complete prohibition on coal exports to Israel, vowing that "not a single ton of coal" will be shipped as Israeli military operations continue in Gaza, according to multiple media outlets. This new …