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Press releases published on August 17, 2025
Trump seeks meeting with Putin, Zelensky this month
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is planning a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as early as August 22, according to reports. Following his summit with Putin in Alaska on Friday, Trump …
Raging Wildfires Displace Over 4,000 Residents in Spain
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain is confronting one of its most severe wildfire outbreaks in recent history, with more than 51 active blazes scorching multiple regions and forcing over 4,000 people to flee their homes and seek emergency shelter outdoors. According to media, …
Governors Order National Guard Deployments to Washington
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Three U.S. state governors have ordered National Guard deployments to Washington, D.C., following President Donald Trump’s assertion that the nation’s capital is grappling with uncontrollable crime and homelessness. West Virginia Governor Patrick …
China Blasts U.S. for Softening Japan’s WWII War Atrocities
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A Chinese defense official sharply criticized the United States on Friday for minimizing Japan’s wartime aggression and atrocities, labeling it “a grave affront to historical justice and an insult to the feelings of those who suffered from the …
Trump arranges White House meeting with Zelensky, European presidents
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has invited European leaders to join Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for a meeting at the White House on Monday, the New York Times reported, citing European officials. The news comes after Trump’s high-profile …
Floods Claim Hundreds of Lives Across Pakistan
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The total number of casualties from recent flash floods and landslides triggered by relentless downpours in Pakistan has reached 351, according to a news agency, which cited local officials on Sunday. In the northwestern province of Khyber …
Residential-Factory Building Fire Claims Five Lives in India
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five individuals, including four members of a single family, lost their lives Saturday in a catastrophic blaze at a combined residential and factory building in southern India’s Bengaluru, police reported. Authorities stated the fire …
S-African deputy leader cautions of prolonging US trade row
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has cautioned that failing to reach a trade agreement with the United States could have severe consequences for the country’s automotive industry. Speaking at the opening of the P20 Women’s Parliament …
UN Mission Supports Libya's Local Elections
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed approval on Saturday regarding the launch of voting stations in 26 municipalities throughout Libya, marking the second phase of local council elections. Through an official statement, …
UN Warns Over One Million Women Endure Starvation, Abuse in Gaza
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN agency responsible for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, issued a stark warning on Saturday: over 1 million women and girls in Gaza are confronting mass starvation due to Israel’s prolonged blockade and intense military assault on the territory. …
Zelensky Urges Harsher Sanctions on Russia
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has called for more stringent penalties against Russia should a proposed trilateral meeting between him, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin fail to occur. Zelensky’s remarks came …
Zelensky urges for tougher sanctions against Russia
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has called for tougher sanctions on Russia if a three-way summit with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin does not take place. His remarks followed a Saturday call with Trump, one …
European Protesters Demand Gaza Ceasefire
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands across several European nations took to the streets on Saturday to express support for Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip, urging an immediate halt to Israel's ongoing military actions in the territory. In Stockholm, Sweden’s capital, …
Iran, Russia Discuss Enhancing Bilateral Collaboration
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met Friday in Kyrgyzstan’s Cholpon-Ata during the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit, calling for accelerated growth in bilateral collaboration across …
Spain Continues to Fight Widespread Wildfires
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain is currently facing an unprecedented crisis as wildfires rage across over 51 locations throughout the country, displacing more than 4,000 individuals who were compelled to sleep outside. The widespread blazes are affecting numerous regions …
Macron Stresses Need for Strong Security in Ukraine
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized on Saturday that any enduring resolution to the conflict in Ukraine must be supported by firm security assurances. His comments were made in response to recent developments, particularly the meeting held …
European Leaders Back Trump’s Ukraine Talks
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, a group of top European figures voiced their willingness to support US President Donald Trump in his attempts to push forward negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. In a collaborative declaration, European Commission …
Apartment Fire Leaves Two dead, 13 Injured in South Korea
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Two fatalities and 13 injuries resulted from a fire that erupted Sunday morning in a Seoul apartment complex, a local news agency reported. The blaze ignited around 8:10 a.m. local time (2310 GMT Saturday) in a 20-story residential building. A man …
Trump Suggests Trilateral Meeting with Putin, Zelensky
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed to European leaders his intention to convene a high-stakes trilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as soon as August 22, according to media. …
Firefighters Contain Majority of Wildfires in Syria
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian emergency response teams have successfully controlled approximately 80% of the wildfires blazing through the Kessab region in the northern part of Latakia province, according to local officials speaking on Saturday. Abdul Kafi Kiyal, who …