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Press releases published on August 14, 2025
Turkey’s wildfire moves to living areas in Northwestern
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that a forest fire in the central district of Canakkale province in northwestern Türkiye intensified on Wednesday due to strong winds, with flames approaching nearby residential areas. Turkish authorities have deployed 11 …
Bitcoin Hits Record High
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Bitcoin extended its upward momentum in the early hours of Thursday, reaching a historic peak of $123,640 around 0345GMT. This surge was fueled by unexpectedly mild inflation figures in the United States, which in turn strengthened optimism about …
Kuwait announces death of thirteen people due alcohol poising
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, Kuwait’s Ministry of Health confirmed on Wednesday that 13 people have died due to poisoning from locally produced alcohol. The ministry stated on social media platform X that since Saturday it had treated 63 cases of alcohol …
Swiss F-35 Jets to Cost Billions More After U.S. Talks Collapse
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Switzerland will face significantly higher costs than expected for its purchase of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets after negotiations with Washington, DC failed to lock in a fixed-price contract, the Federal Council announced Wednesday. Initial plans …
S. Africa, Iran vow to enhance bilateral army cooperation
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that South Africa and Iran have agreed to strengthen their military ties following a high-level meeting between defense officials in Tehran. General Rudzani Maphwanya, commander of the South African National Defense Force, met on …
Israel attacks southern Lebanon resulting in two deaths, two injuries
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday resulted in one death and two injuries. According to authorities, a drone struck a car on the Haris-Hadatha main road with two missiles, killing one person. In a separate …
New Zealand Pledges Strong Support to Pacific Regionalism
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters reaffirmed the country’s dedication to Pacific regionalism during his address at the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiji on Thursday. "New Zealand is a steadfast and long-standing …
Gaza Genocide: Israeli Atrocities Kill Over 61,770 Palestinians
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 61,776 Palestinians have lost their lives in Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced Thursday. According to an official ministry statement, 54 bodies—including four recovered from beneath …
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court select its next chief justice
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court elected Edson Fachin as its next chief justice on Wednesday, succeeding Luis Roberto Barroso. In the symbolic vote, Fachin received 10 out of 11 possible votes. Alexandre de Moraes was chosen as …
Namibian government denounces Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Namibia has expressed strong concern over Israel’s recent decision to assume control of Gaza City, warning that it could intensify the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. In a statement released on Wednesday, the …
Russia Says It Took Control of Key Donetsk Settlements
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Thursday that its forces have taken control of the Shcherbinovka and Iskra settlements in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The ministry specified that the “South” unit captured Shcherbinovka, while the “Vostok” …
UK Witnesses Surge in Chikungunya Cases
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning following a significant rise in travel-associated Chikungunya cases. According to the authority, the number of individuals returning to the UK infected with this mosquito-transmitted virus …
Sudan rejects allegations of discussing forcibly moving Palestinians from Gaza with Israel
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that South Sudan has denied claims suggesting it is negotiating with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza. Sources note that Israel is reportedly seeking arrangements with third countries to host people displaced from the …
SVR Claims EU Plans to Remove Orban
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission is reportedly strategizing to remove Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban due to what it views as his excessively autonomous policies, according to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). In recent years, the …
Iranian FM reveals latest development of Caucasus
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held discussions on recent developments in the Caucasus with senior Russian and Armenian officials on Wednesday. Araghchi met separately with Igor Khovaev, Russia’s special …
Who: Over 14,800 Gaza Patients Lack Access to Urgent Treatment
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Thursday it has successfully coordinated the medical evacuation of 38 critically ill patients from the Gaza Strip, pressing nations worldwide to expand humanitarian support and reopen referral pathways …
Lebanon, Syria pledge to ease movement of goods, individuals across shared border
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Syrian and Lebanese authorities have reached an agreement to simplify the movement of goods and people across their shared border, aiming to strengthen trade between the two countries, both facing ongoing crises. …
Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan Forge Stronger Trade, Economic Ties
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan have agreed to establish trading houses in each other’s countries to enhance trade and economic ties, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy and Commerce announced Wednesday. The pact was finalized during discussions between …
Houthis allege of firing fresh "hypersonic ballistic missile" on airport in Israel
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Yemen’s Houthi armed group claimed responsibility on Thursday for a new "hypersonic ballistic missile" attack targeting an airport in central Israel earlier in the day. "The Yemeni armed forces (Houthi armed forces) carried …
South Sudan Denies Gaza Resettlement Talks with Israel
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Sudan has strongly rejected allegations suggesting it is engaged in negotiations with Israel to relocate Palestinians from war-stricken Gaza to its territory in East Africa. Several reports have indicated that Israel, headquartered in West …