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Press releases published on August 16, 2025
US has ‘no right’ to instruct India who to conduct trades with
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Economist Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable Development, criticized the US for imposing additional tariffs on India over its continued imports of Russian oil. Speaking to NDTV, Sachs said the United States has …
Kremlin unveils specifics of Putin-Trump summit
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Friday will address the Ukraine conflict alongside broader security issues, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed. The meeting is set for Joint Base …
Japanese Premier Commits to Peace on WWII Anniversary
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed that Japan would not return to the path of conflict, expressing “remorse” over World War II. Delivering a speech during a remembrance ceremony in Tokyo to honor those who perished in the war, …
UEFA Chief Defends Israeli Teams’ Participation
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) UEFA head Aleksander Ceferin has admitted that the involvement of Israeli national squads and clubs in European competitions during the ongoing Gaza conflict is “a legitimate question,” though he stood by the governing body’s present position …
Washington's leaders oppose fed order to assign “emergency” police chief
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) City leaders in Washington, DC, quickly opposed a federal order designating an “emergency” police chief with full authority over the capital’s police force, intensifying tensions between local officials and the federal government. US Attorney …
Hezbollah pleges not to give up arms as long as occupation exists
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem declared on Friday that the group would not give up its arsenal as long as Israel remains in existence. His comments came in a televised speech delivered in Baalbek during the 40th-day commemoration of …
Blast at Czech Chemical Plant Injures Three
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) An explosion at the Synthesia chemical facility in Pardubice, Czech Republic, on Friday afternoon resulted in three people being injured, two of whom are in critical condition. Media, citing an ambulance service spokesperson, reported that the two …
5.6 Magnitude Quake Jolts Australia’s Queensland
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 rocked the east coast of Australia at 9:49 a.m. local time on Saturday (2349 GMT Friday), according to Geoscience Australia. The tremor's epicenter was located approximately 80 km west of Noosa and 250 km …
Trump Claims Putin Called 2020 US Election “Rigged”
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump stated late Friday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin expressed the belief that the 2020 American election was “rigged” due to the widespread use of mail-in voting. In a conversation with Fox News following his Friday …
Study Reveals Selling Excess Solar Power to Neighbors Boosts Profits
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Homeowners with rooftop solar panels in Australia could see greater financial returns by selling excess electricity directly to neighbors instead of feeding it back into the grid, according to new research published in Renewable Energy. The peer- …
Moscow Department of Transport unveils new ‘Marhaban, Moskva’ initiative
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) RT Arabic and the Moscow Department of Transport have unveiled a new initiative, ‘Marhaban, Moskva’ (‘Hello, Moscow!’), to make the city more welcoming for tourists from the Middle East and North Africa. The campaign features visually striking …
Shooting near mosque in Sweden kills one man, injures another
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A man in his mid-twenties was killed and another individual wounded in a shooting near a mosque in the southern Swedish city of Orebro on Friday, according to police. The gunfire broke out shortly after afternoon prayers at the Orebro Mosque in …
Putin describes Alaska meeting as "constructive and useful"
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that he and US President Donald Trump had reached "an understanding" during their discussions in Alaska, which he hopes can create momentum toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Putin described …
Trump-Putin Summit Ends Without Resolution on Ukraine
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump reported on Friday that his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, was "very productive," although the summit ended without a resolution to the ongoing Ukraine crisis. Following their …
Modi says India will not accept nuclear threats
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Friday that India will not “tolerate nuclear threats” and reaffirmed that the country makes “no distinction between terrorists and their supporters.” His remarks came during a nationally televised address …
Virginia Governor Candidates Disagree on Debate Plans
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The two contenders in Virginia’s pivotal race for governor remain at an impasse regarding the timing and location of their debates, according to local media. This year's election in Virginia, taking place a year after US President Donald Trump …
Syria Reports 500 Soldiers Hospitalized After Food Poisoning
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Around 500 members of the Syrian army's 64th Division, stationed in the rural areas of Aleppo, were hospitalized Thursday evening following a widespread food poisoning event, local sources confirmed on Friday. According to a correspondent, troops …
Taiwanese President calls on unity against aggression on WWII anniversary
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te marked the anniversary of the end of World War II on Friday with a call for unity against aggression, warning that the conflict proved "war has no winner." Reflecting on the devastation of the war, Lai noted …
Moscow reaffirms to Sahel nations security backing
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August 16, 2025
(Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in combating terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The announcement followed the first consultations between Moscow and the member countries …
China’s Economic Growth Falters in July
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s economic performance in July showed weaker-than-anticipated figures, as outputs in manufacturing, consumer spending, and capital investment failed to meet market forecasts, based on figures released on Friday by the National Bureau of …