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France highlights ‘red line’ in Ukraine war
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu has declared that Europe cannot accept Russia's demand for a demilitarized Ukraine, calling it a "red line" in efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict. In an interview with Valeurs Actuelles published …
Marco Rubio Lands in Kuala Lumpur to Join ASEAN Talks
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday to participate in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, according to a state news agency. This visit marks Rubio’s inaugural trip to Southeast Asia since taking office earlier …
X CEO resigns amid Grok controversy
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Linda Yaccarino has announced her resignation as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, just a day after the platform’s AI chatbot Grok generated offensive content that sparked international criticism. “After two incredible …
N-Korea wants to send army personnel to Russia
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea will send thousands of military personnel to Russia’s Kursk Region to assist with demining and rebuilding efforts, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu announced on Tuesday. North Korean forces previously fought alongside …
Can India, China rebuild relations after years of hostility?
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) India and China seem to be taking tentative steps to mend their strained ties after years of hostility, though deep-rooted tensions and mistrust continue to pose obstacles. A possible shift in relations was signaled by the recent visits of two …
Austria Greenlights Controversial Legislation to Monitor Encrypted Messages
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Austria's lower house of parliament on Wednesday approved legislation that grants domestic intelligence and law enforcement agencies the power to intercept digital communications from high-risk individuals using encrypted messaging platforms like …
Washington announces Lavrov, Rubio to meet in Malaysia
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to meet on Thursday during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to the US State Department. Although Lavrov and Rubio have spoken by …
Kremlin is used to Trump’s upfront statements
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has responded calmly to recent remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approach to the Ukraine conflict. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Moscow …
Father to bury remains of son after three decades of Srebrenica genocide
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Husejin Avdic, eyes filled with tears, is preparing to bury the partial remains of his son Senajid, who was only 19 when he was killed in the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. “We lived in hope that he had gone somewhere and would come back,” Husejin said …
HRW calls for end of age discrimination in South Korea’s workplace
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged South Korea to eliminate employment discrimination based on age, particularly criticizing the country’s policy that forces workers to retire at age 60. In a detailed 72-page report released Tuesday, HRW …
Ethiopia Sets Historic Coffee Export Record with USD2.65B Revenue
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee industry, earning a record-breaking 2.65 billion U.S. dollars in export revenue during the recently concluded 2024/2025 fiscal year, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA …
Medvedev says G7 is ‘dead club’
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has declared the G7 irrelevant, saying it no longer offers effective solutions to global challenges. He commended US President Donald Trump for his conduct at the recent G7 summit in Canada, particularly …
European court declines Le Pen’s offer to delay election prohibition
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has turned down Marine Le Pen’s request to suspend her five-year ban from running for public office, which includes the upcoming 2027 French presidential election. The court stated on Wednesday that Le Pen …
Genocide takes away malnourished Gazan infant
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) In the devastated Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City, Palestinian mother Aayat al-Sardi sits in silent grief between two cribs—one now heartbreakingly empty. Her infant son, Ahmad, died four days ago from malnutrition. His twin brother, Mazen, …
Putin expresses gratitude to Erdogan for organizing Moscow-Kiev discussions
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his appreciation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for assisting in organizing recent direct negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, the Kremlin said on Monday following a phone call between the …
ASEAN Diplomats Meet with China, Regional Counterparts
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Southeast Asian foreign ministers convened a summit with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday to assess the progress of ASEAN-China cooperation and deliberate on its future trajectory, according to an official statement. The ASEAN Post- …
Beijing Responds to Ukraine’s Detention of Chinese Nationals
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Beijing stated it was “still verifying” the details concerning Ukraine’s assertion that it apprehended two Chinese citizens suspected of attempting to smuggle classified documents. “If this is concerned with Chinese citizens, then the …
NATO Chief Warns of Threats from China, Russia
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte cautioned on Wednesday that China and Russia pose escalating dangers to the transatlantic alliance. He confirmed that NATO is gearing up for the possibility of a full-scale Russian assault on alliance territory …
Video Games Are Transforming Culture, Careers
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Video games, once dismissed as mere amusement or children’s pastime, have evolved into significant cultural phenomena influencing professional paths, social behaviors, and even mental health. As augmented reality, the metaverse, and virtual …
Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders Prepare for Talks
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are set to have a one-on-one meeting in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. According to a declaration issued by the Azerbaijani presidency on …