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Press releases published on July 8, 2025
Houthis states MAGIC SEAS sunk in Red Sea
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen’s Houthi movement announced on Monday that a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, MAGIC SEAS, which was struck the previous day, has completely sunk in the Red Sea. According to a statement broadcast by the group’s military spokesperson Yahya …
Fatalities from Texas Flash Floods Top 100
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The death count from devastating flash floods across Texas has climbed to 104, multiple news sources confirmed Tuesday. Kerr County, the hardest-hit area, reported 84 fatalities, comprising 56 adults and 28 children. Among these, 15 adults and …
Manufacturing activity in Philippine sees growth
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Manufacturing activity in the Philippines saw an uptick in May 2025, as reported by the country’s statistics agency. Preliminary findings from the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries showed that the value of production index (VaPI) …
Japan Blasts Trump’s 25 Percent Tariffs as "Truly Regrettable"
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday condemned US President Donald Trump’s announcement to enforce a 25% tariff on Japanese imports as "truly regrettable," pledging to exhaust all efforts to shield Japan’s industries and workforce, …
Rocket Grenades Attack Commercial Vessel Off Yemen’s Coast
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A merchant ship came under attack from multiple rocket-propelled grenades launched by small boats off the coast of Yemen’s Hodeidah port, according to a Monday report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). Initial information …
Iran announces number of murderers from Israeli attacks
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran announced that the number of people killed in Israeli attacks between June 13 and 24 has reached 1,060, according to statements made by the head of the country’s Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, Saeed Ohadi. Speaking during a …
Togo suspends two French news agencies
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Togo has suspended French state-owned media outlets France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI) for three months, citing repeated breaches of journalistic standards such as impartiality, accuracy, and fact-checking. The country’s media …
UK reflects on twentieth anniversary of London bombing
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom on Monday observed the 20th anniversary of the 2005 London bombings with commemorations, reflection, and renewed discussions on national security and counterterrorism efforts. Wreaths were laid at the Hyde Park memorial at 8:50 …
Supporters Rally to Back Pro-Palestine Leaders Facing Charges
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, supporters rallied outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court to back two prominent pro-Palestine activists facing public order charges linked to a January demonstration. The protest highlighted widespread disapproval of government policies …
S-Africa contemplates closing Israeli embassy
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Cabinet is expected to make a decision by the end of the year regarding the potential closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. This update was provided by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola during a …
Unemployment rate in the Philippines goes down
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) According to recent reports, the unemployment rate in the Philippines declined to 3.9 percent in May 2025, a slight improvement from the 4.1 percent recorded in the previous month. During a press briefing, the head of the national statistics …
India Plans Redefining BRICS
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) India plans to reshape BRICS “in a new form” next year, with a strong emphasis on addressing the key challenges faced by the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday. Speaking at the second day of the annual BRICS summit held …
Landslides Leave 18 Missing at China-Nepal Border Port
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 18 individuals remain unaccounted for following powerful landslides that struck a key border crossing between China and Nepal on Tuesday, according to media. In addition to the human toll, a bridge and nine heavily loaded shipping …
N. Korea’s Leader Commemorates Founder’s 31st Death Anniversary
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid a solemn visit on Tuesday to the mausoleum of the country’s founding figure, Kim Il-sung, commemorating the 31st anniversary of his passing, according to reports from state media. Accompanied by senior party …
Russia welcomes Uganda as new BRICS partner
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during talks in Moscow with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo. Lavrov expressed enthusiasm for closer collaboration …
Russia Mandates Support for State App Store
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted new legislation requiring smartphone manufacturers to ensure their devices are compatible with RuStore, the government-backed application platform. This decision, formalized on Monday, predominantly …
China Says Trade Wars Yield “No Winners”
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, China condemned the escalating trade and tariff conflicts, stating that such disputes yield "no winners" following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of unilateral tariffs targeting 14 countries. During a live-streamed press …
Canadian mining company loses authority over African location
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Eastern Cape provincial government has confirmed that 80 victims of the recent catastrophic floods have been identified. The severe weather caused widespread damage across the province, particularly affecting households, displacing families, …
Media reports Spanish islanders demanding dismissal of Germans
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Tensions over mass tourism and housing shortages in Spain have sparked a wave of anti-foreigner actions on the island of Mallorca, where activists reportedly defaced businesses and cars owned by German expatriates, Mallorca Zeitung reported. On …
Brazilian’s leader criticizes Trump over imposing additional tariffs
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticized the United States for its imperial approach and urged respect for national sovereignty in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent threats of new tariffs on countries aligned with …