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Press releases published on August 17, 2025

S-African seal saved from fishing hooks

S-African seal saved from fishing hooks

(MENAFN) A young Cape fur seal, nicknamed ‘Captain Hook,’ is recovering at uShaka Sea World in Durban after being found with multiple fishing hooks embedded in his body, IOL reported. The two-and-a-half-year-old male was discovered in early July at …

Hillary Clinton reveals she would nominate Trump for Nobel prize

Hillary Clinton reveals she would nominate Trump for Nobel prize

(MENAFN) Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated on Friday that she would consider nominating President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he managed to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict without Kyiv surrendering any territory to Moscow. " …

US lawmakers plan to embed tracking features in AI chips

US lawmakers plan to embed tracking features in AI chips

(MENAFN) Reports indicate that certain US lawmakers have been advocating for the inclusion of “hardware kill switches” and mandatory tracking features in AI chips, through legislation such as the proposed Chip Security Act. The bill would require …

Chinese Foreign Minister Set for Crucial India Visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Set for Crucial India Visit

(MENAFN) China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to travel to India for high-stakes discussions on the “Boundary Question,” a Chinese news agency reported. The 24th round of talks between China and India’s special representatives on border issues will take …

Six Reported Dead as Van Plunges into Sea in Eastern China

Six Reported Dead as Van Plunges into Sea in Eastern China

(MENAFN) At least six individuals lost their lives and two remain unaccounted for following a tragic incident in eastern China’s Shandong province, where a van plunged into the sea on Saturday, media reported. The minivan was carrying 11 workers when the …

Trial of Armenian Archbishop kicks off in Armenia

Trial of Armenian Archbishop kicks off in Armenia

(MENAFN) The trial of Armenian Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, a first in the country’s modern history, has commenced in Yerevan. The senior cleric faces charges of inciting a coup, which he has dismissed as politically motivated. The case reflects an …

Cambodia advices Thailand to give back soldiers taken in border clashes

Cambodia advices Thailand to give back soldiers taken in border clashes

(MENAFN) Cambodia has called on Thailand to return 20 soldiers captured hours after a ceasefire ended the deadliest border clashes between the two countries in decades. The truce, agreed on Tuesday, followed five days of fighting over disputed border …

Cloudburst Claims Four Lives in Jammu, Kashmir

Cloudburst Claims Four Lives in Jammu, Kashmir

(MENAFN) At least four individuals have died and numerous others sustained injuries after a severe cloudburst caused extensive flooding in a remote village within Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported Sunday. The intense cloudburst hit …

Macron says lasting peace of Ukraine has to be backed by strong security commitments

Macron says lasting peace of Ukraine has to be backed by strong security commitments

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Saturday that any enduring peace in Ukraine must be supported by firm security assurances. His comments followed US President Donald Trump’s Friday meeting in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, …

Putin states Alaska summit ‘brings us closer’ to Ukraine resolution

Putin states Alaska summit ‘brings us closer’ to Ukraine resolution

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed cautious optimism following the Alaska summit, saying the talks with US President Donald Trump bring the two countries “closer” to resolving the Ukraine conflict. He noted that both Moscow and Washington …

European presidents want to back Trump’s efforts to solve Ukraine’s war

European presidents want to back Trump’s efforts to solve Ukraine’s war

(MENAFN) European leaders expressed on Saturday their willingness to support US President Donald Trump’s efforts to advance peace discussions regarding Ukraine. According to reports, a joint statement issued after Trump briefed European leaders and …

Libya’s HNEC states voting for municipal elections is done

Libya’s HNEC states voting for municipal elections is done

(MENAFN) Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) reported that voting for the second phase of municipal council elections in 26 municipalities concluded late Saturday, with ballot counting now underway. In an official statement, the commission …

Messi’s Triumphant Comeback Leads Inter Miami to Victory

Messi’s Triumphant Comeback Leads Inter Miami to Victory

(MENAFN) Lionel Messi made a triumphant comeback from injury Saturday, scoring once and assisting another goal as Inter Miami surged to a 3-1 home win over LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer action. Back in the lineup for the first time since August 2 due to …

Thousands of Air Canada flight attendants going on strike are demanded to return to work

Thousands of Air Canada flight attendants going on strike are demanded to return to work

(MENAFN) More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants who went on strike Saturday will be ordered back to work by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced. She said the directive aims to ensure industrial peace and …

Trump, Putin Share Limo to Alaska Summit

Trump, Putin Share Limo to Alaska Summit

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin departed together for their summit location in the American leader’s limousine after exchanging greetings on the tarmac at Alaska’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Friday. The two …

Israeli Navy Attacks Power Station in Yemen’s Capital

Israeli Navy Attacks Power Station in Yemen’s Capital

(MENAFN) The Israeli Navy launched early Sunday attacks on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, targeting the Haziz Central Power Station in the Sanhan district, according to media. Describing the operation as “The US-Israeli aggression,” the agency said the strike …

Zelensky demands additional sanctions on Russia

Zelensky demands additional sanctions on Russia

(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has called for stronger sanctions against Russia if a trilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin does not take place. The statement came after Zelensky spoke with …

Szijjarto Accuses EU of Undermining Three European Nations

Szijjarto Accuses EU of Undermining Three European Nations

(MENAFN) The European Union is allegedly trying to destabilize the administrations of Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia because they are placing their own national interests ahead of conformity with Brussels, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter …

Hurricane Erin dilutes to Category Four

Hurricane Erin dilutes to Category Four

(MENAFN) Hurricane Erin has weakened to a Category 4 storm after briefly reaching Category 5 over the Atlantic, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported. The hurricane, which rapidly strengthened from Category 1 to 5 in just over 24 hours, is among …

Economist Criticizes US Tariffs on India’s Oil Purchases

Economist Criticizes US Tariffs on India’s Oil Purchases

(MENAFN) The United States has no entitlement to dictate to India whom it can engage with in trade, stated Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, on Friday. The renowned economist shared his views during …

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