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Press releases published on August 24, 2025
Trump Opposes Ukrainian Attacks on Oil Pipeline
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has conveyed his anger regarding Ukrainian assaults on an essential pipeline delivering Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, according to a high-ranking official in Budapest. On Friday, Balazs Orban, the political …
Russia Denies Claims of Undermining Peace Talks
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has rejected Western media reports suggesting that Moscow disrupted Ukraine peace negotiations with the United States by demanding its participation in talks concerning security guarantees for Kiev. On Friday, a news …
Ukrainian Drone Strike Interception Causes Fire in Russia
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian drone was downed overnight near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, igniting a fire and damaging critical infrastructure, the facility’s press service announced early Sunday. The incident forced a 50% reduction in output from one of the …
IAEA Reveals Awareness of Fire at Russian Nuclear Plant
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has acknowledged being “aware” of information regarding a blaze at the Kursk nuclear power plant (NPP) in Russia. According to the agency, the incident appears to have stemmed from “military activity.” …
Trump Appoints Sergio Gor as Ambassador, Special Envoy
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) United States President Donald Trump has officially revealed the selection of a new ambassador to India, as well as a special envoy responsible for South and Central Asian affairs. The individual chosen for this dual role is Sergio Gor, a native …
Taiwan’s Tech Fair Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 1,000 companies from 16 countries gathered at Taiwan’s Intelligent Asia 2025 tech fair from August 20-23 in Taipei, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainable manufacturing. The …
Barcelona Mayor Denied Entry to Israel After Cutting Ties
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli authorities blocked Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni from entering the country on Friday, following his city’s decision to sever official ties with Tel Aviv amid escalating condemnation of Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip, …
Germany’s Natural Gas Reserves Plunge to Record Low
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s natural gas reserves are alarmingly low compared to previous years, raising urgent questions about the country’s ability to maintain energy security if a severe winter strikes. Official figures reveal that as of Monday, Germany’s gas …
Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt Across Australia
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Pro-Palestinian demonstrations erupted nationwide in Australia on Sunday, with organizers asserting that turnout reached tens of thousands across multiple cities. Spearheaded by the Palestine Action Group, the national rallies came on the heels of …
France Summons Italian Ambassador
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) France has called in Italy’s ambassador in response to "unacceptable" statements made by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini concerning President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion to deploy troops from EU nations to Ukraine. This development was …
Gaza Bleeds: Israel Kills Four More Palestinians
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Four Palestinians lost their lives and several others sustained injuries on Sunday amid a series of Israeli airstrikes and gunfire targeting various locations in the Gaza Strip, medical sources report. One man was fatally shot and others wounded …
Trump Extends Federal Crime Crackdown to Chicago, New York
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared on Friday that his administration plans to focus a federal crackdown on crime in Chicago and New York, while sharply criticizing Democratic governance in San Francisco. “So, I think Chicago will be our next, and …
Draghi Says Trump Gave EU “Brutal Wake-Up Call”
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Italian Prime Minister and ex-head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, has stated that U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a “brutal wake-up call” to the European Union, disrupting what he described as the bloc’s mistaken …
SNP Calls on UK to Act on Dire Gaza Catastrophe
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Scottish National Party’s (SNP) Middle East spokesperson has urgently called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to break his silence and escalate action regarding the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. “Your Labour Government …
Western Powers Threaten Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Foreign ministers from France, the UK, Germany, and the EU held a unified call on Friday with Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, to convey mounting concerns about Tehran’s nuclear activities and signal the potential reimposition of …
18 Reported Dead in Colombia Attacks
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 18 people were killed and more than 30 others injured in two violent incidents across Colombia on Thursday, according to local authorities. A bombing near the Marco Fidel Suárez Air Base in Cali on Thursday left at least six people dead …
Ramaphosa Urges Partners to Shift from Aid to Investment
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged global partners, with a special emphasis on Japan, to move away from aid-centered approaches and instead focus on investment-driven cooperation with Africa. He made these remarks during the …
Mixed Reactions Surround EU, US Trade Deal
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union and the United States have revealed the specifics of their trade agreement framework, as stated in a joint declaration published on Thursday. While the United States has welcomed the pact, several EU officials have expressed …
45 Turkish Companies Join ENR’s Global Top 250 Ranking
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A total of 45 Turkish construction firms have secured spots on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine’s 2025 Top 250 International Contractors list, the Turkish Trade Ministry announced Friday. The number marks an increase from last year’s 43, …
Clinton Assured Putin of NATO Membership Consideration
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Former US President Bill Clinton assured Russian President Vladimir Putin that he would contemplate the possibility of Russia joining NATO, according to recently declassified documents. Clinton also insisted that the military alliance’s expansion …