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Press releases published on August 17, 2025
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 …
UK Premier Stresses Ukraine's Key Role in Talks
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Prime Minister emphasized on Saturday that “the path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s involvement. His remarks followed a meeting the previous day between US President Donald Trump and …
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 …
Putin Seeks Halt to Ukraine War
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Saturday that Russia seeks a rapid halt to fighting in Ukraine through peaceful channels. At a meeting reviewing the outcomes of his discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, Putin stated that …
Russia Advances Design for Venera-D Mission to Venus
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is moving forward with its long-delayed Venera-D mission to Venus, aiming to launch the interplanetary project before 2036, according to local media reports published Sunday. The ambitious mission has been officially integrated into Russia’ …
Libya Kicks Off Second Stage of Municipal Elections
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya commenced the second stage of its municipal council elections on Saturday, with polling stations nationwide operating from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, according to the Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC). This round of voting …
Eight Reported Dead, Four Missing in China Flash Floods
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A sudden flash flood tore through a remote camping area in northern China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region late Saturday, killing eight and leaving four others unaccounted for, local authorities confirmed Sunday. The incident occurred around 10 …
Zelenskyy Awaits Meeting Trump in Washington
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that he will travel to Washington, DC, on Monday for discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding “details regarding ending the killing and the war.” The statement was made …