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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
Philippines Reports Three Perished in Typhoon Wipha
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Typhoon Wipha has claimed the lives of three Filipinos and affected more than 300,000 people in the country over the past several days, according to Philippine officials on Sunday. By Sunday morning, authorities confirmed three fatalities, …
Taiwan Calls on China to Engage in Respectful Dialogue
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan on Friday urged China to engage in “dialogue with parity and respect” amid escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait. During a speech at the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club in Taipei, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim called for Beijing …
French, German FMs discuss joint commitment to strengthening EU
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul underscored their joint commitment to strengthening the European Union and supporting Ukraine during a press conference held Friday in Paris. “We share the same …
Investigative journalist states Zelensky could be removed from power
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky may soon face removal from power, according to veteran investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, who cites U.S. officials suggesting growing impatience in Washington and declining support at home. Hersh reports …
Kyiv proposes new stages of peace talks
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced on Saturday that Kyiv has proposed holding a new round of peace negotiations with Russia next week. The offer was extended by Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense …
EU Targets Russia with 18th Round of Sweeping Sanctions
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union escalated pressure on Russia Friday by rolling out its 18th round of sweeping sanctions, targeting key sectors including Moscow’s energy income, banking networks, military suppliers, and trade routes, while simultaneously …
Torrential rain triggers floods in Russia
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe summer floods have swept through Russia’s Yakutia Republic in the Far East, submerging dozens of homes and prompting widespread evacuations. Triggered by torrential rains, the Indigirka River overflowed earlier this week, causing water …
UAE Lauds Ceasefire Declaration in Syria’s Suwayda
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) responded positively on Wednesday to the recent ceasefire declaration in Syria’s southern Suwayda province, calling for reduced tensions and reinforced measures to reestablish order. Highlighting the urgent need to …
EU Hails Ceasefire Deal Between Syria, Israel
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union on Saturday endorsed the ceasefire deal reached between Syria and Israel, facilitated by the United States and regional allies, stressing that the truce "must now be fully respected." On Saturday, Syrian President Ahmed al- …
France, EU Welcome Qatar-Brokered DRC-M23 Peace Deal
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Union on Saturday applauded a newly reached framework agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, crediting Qatar’s mediation efforts for the significant …
Ex-South Korea’s leader is accused of new crimes
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Saturday on fresh charges related to his controversial imposition of martial law on December 3, 2024, according to Yonhap News Agency. Prosecutors accuse Yoon of abusing his authority by …
China Kicks Off Construction of USD168 Billion Hydropower Megaproject
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China commenced construction Saturday on what will become the world’s largest hydropower initiative, situated in the remote Yarlung Zangbo River gorge in southwestern Tibet, according to reports from state media. At a groundbreaking event held in …
Trump warns BRICS against challenging US dollar supremacy
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to the BRICS alliance, dismissing its influence while threatening punitive measures against member nations attempting to challenge the supremacy of the US dollar. During a speech at the White …
Zelenskyy Signals Possible Peace Talks with Russia Soon
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Saturday that Kyiv has initiated a new proposal to hold peace negotiations with Russia in the coming week. “NSDC (National Security and Defense Council) Secretary (Rustem) Umerov also reported that …
Clash Over Land Leaves Five Dead in Afghanistan
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly clash between two families over a land dispute in northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan province left at least five people dead and 11 others wounded, local officials confirmed on Sunday. The violent confrontation erupted Saturday in the Shahr …
Rubio Directs US State Department on Global Elections
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Marco Rubio, a leading US diplomat, has directed the US State Department to scale back its traditional practice of evaluating the fairness of elections in other countries, as revealed in a memorandum obtained by a journal. This marks a shift from …
U.S., Australia Secure Spots in FIBA U19 Women's World Cup Final
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Australia secured their spots in the championship game of the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup by triumphing in their semifinal matches on Saturday in Brno, Czech Republic. The U.S. team claimed their sixth consecutive …
UK Plans Lowering Voting Age to 16
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom is preparing to reduce the voting age to 16, which would give over 1.5 million teenagers the right to cast their ballots in the upcoming general election, scheduled for 2029. This initiative was originally highlighted in the …
Slovenia bans entry of two Israeli ministers in support of Palestine
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia has banned entry to two prominent Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing their “genocidal statements” and calls for violence against Palestinians. Both officials hold …
WhatsApp Faces Potential Ban in Russia
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, could be compelled to withdraw from the Russian market as lawmakers caution that the app may encounter stricter legal constraints despite its widespread use within the country. Russian …