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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
Merz Downplays Ukraine’s EU Membership Prospects
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has minimized the likelihood of Ukraine joining the European Union anytime soon, emphasizing that it is improbable during the current budgetary cycle of the bloc, which extends until 2034. Some EU representatives …
BRICS takes on important role in taking off Global South’s progress
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) With its inclusive and cooperative framework designed to serve the interests of emerging economies, BRICS is playing a vital role in driving the progress of the Global South, according to a recent report by the Xinhua Institute, a think tank …
Poll Reveals Japan’s Ruling Coalition May Lose Upper House Grip
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s governing alliance—comprised of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito—is poised to lose its majority in the House of Councillors following Sunday’s election, according to multiple media projections. Voting …
Biggest Martian Meteorite Breaks Record in Auction
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The biggest Martian meteorite ever sold set a new auction record, reaching an impressive $5.3 million in the United States, as announced in a statement from Sotheby’s on Wednesday. This extraordinary meteorite, weighing 24.67 kilograms, is known …
South Korea witnesses floods, landslides killing fourteen civilians
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 14 people have died in South Korea due to floods and landslides triggered by several days of torrential rain, the country’s disaster management office confirmed. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 12 people still reported missing, …
US Takes Credit for Israel, Syria Ceasefire Deal
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire proposal backed by the United States. This follows a series of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) airstrikes on the Syrian Defense …
Trump inks GENIUS Act
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act — Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act — into law, marking the first federal legislation to regulate stablecoins in the United States. The bill, passed by the …
India Rejects EU Sanctions on Russia
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) India has categorically distanced itself from the European Union's most recent sanctions against Russia, which also affect India's energy sector. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs declared that New Delhi "does not …
Trump rejects reports of him wanting to sack Fed chair
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports that he plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, following claims made by a senior White House official cited by a news agency. According to the report, Trump had allegedly asked Republican …
Trump’s second term brings global stock market tension
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Since the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, global stock markets have faced significant volatility, largely driven by his aggressive tariff policies. The administration's frequently shifting statements and decisions have created …
African Union celebrates inking of declaration of principles between DRC, M23
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The African Union has welcomed the recent signing of a declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC. In a statement issued Saturday, …
S. Korea Reports No Radiation Found After Suspected N. Korea Leak
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean officials announced Friday that recent tests of river water near the inter-Korean border revealed no abnormal levels of radioactive substances or heavy metals, easing concerns about a potential wastewater discharge from a North Korean …
N. Korea Halts Access for Foreign Tourists to New Coastal Resort
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has abruptly halted access for foreign visitors to its newly inaugurated Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, just weeks after the luxury seaside resort began operations, according to the country’s national tourism agency. The …
Puerto Rico Bans Transgender Surgery for Minors
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Puerto Rico has passed a new statute prohibiting gender transition surgeries and hormone-based therapies for individuals younger than 21, making it the most stringent law of its kind in the United States. This legislative move is consistent with …
China's mutual visa-exemption deal with Malaysia coms into effect
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China's mutual visa-exemption agreement with Malaysia officially came into effect on Thursday, marking a further expansion of China’s visa-free travel policy. Under the agreement, Chinese and Malaysian citizens holding valid ordinary passports can …
Federal Judge Orders Restoring Funding for US Outlet
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A US federal judge has instructed the administration of President Donald Trump to reinstate funding for the state-operated Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). The ruling declared that the decision to halt the financial support was " …
Australia Braces for Population Decline Amid Low Birth Rates
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia is confronting the possibility of a shrinking population as death rates could surpass births, driven by persistently low fertility levels—a trend that threatens the nation's workforce and economic stability over the long term, a recent …
Sudan objects to EU sanctions
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan has strongly criticized the latest European Union sanctions, calling them legally unjust and biased. In a statement released Saturday, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry rejected the EU's decision to sanction individuals and entities linked to …
Church Attack Sparks Tensions Between Ukraine, Hungary
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) An arsonist recently set fire to a church in the western Transcarpathia Region of Ukraine and defaced its walls with anti-Hungarian slogans, according to police reports. This incident has sparked strong condemnation from Budapest, further …
Senior German general says Ukraine should target Russian airfields
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior German general has suggested that Ukraine should consider targeting Russian airfields and weapons production facilities deep within Russian territory to reduce pressure on the front lines. Speaking on a Bundeswehr podcast on Saturday, …