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Press releases published on July 10, 2025
Moscow claims US delaying discussions with Russia
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has postponed scheduled diplomatic talks with Russia that were intended to ease tensions and restore the functioning of embassies in both countries, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed on Monday. The …
Putin envoy states Brussels making EU ‘as uncompetitive as possible’
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) new proposal to fully phase out Russian oil and gas imports within two years. The plan, unveiled by EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen and backed by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, includes a ban on new gas contracts with Russia and …
Marco Rubio Visits Malaysia for ASEAN Summit
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, on Thursday to participate in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, according to reports from local media. This visit represents Rubio’s inaugural trip to the …
Southeast Asian Leaders Convene with China’s Foreign Minister
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Top Southeast Asian diplomats convened Thursday with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to evaluate the progress of ASEAN-China relations and outline future strategic directions, according to an official statement. The talks took place during the …
ICC issues detention warrants for Taliban chiefs
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for two senior Taliban figures, marking a rare move against Afghanistan’s current leadership. The warrants target Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, and Abdul …
European Markets Gain Ground
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) European equity markets ended higher on Wednesday as traders awaited news regarding a possible trade agreement with the United States. The broad-based Stoxx 600 index across Europe increased by 0.78 percent, or 4.25 points, finishing the session …
South Korea's Tax Revenue Sees Notable Increase
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's tax income saw a notable increase in the first five months of 2025, driven by stronger corporate and income tax collections, according to government figures released Thursday. Data from the Ministry of Economy and Finance showed that …
Party leader states France not qualified to replace BlackRock in Ukraine
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) In an interview with RT on Tuesday, Philippot warned that France is in no position to take on such a role, given its dire financial state. BlackRock had been deeply involved in creating a multibillion-dollar recovery fund for Ukraine, aiming to …
Envoy states Russian diplomats experiencing ‘nerve-wracking’ situation in Israel
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov has described the current situation for Russian citizens and diplomatic staff in Israel as highly dangerous due to escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Speaking to Russia 24 on Monday, Viktorov …
US splits unrevealed Russia pressure group
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Biden administration had previously implemented a covert task force designed to apply pressure on Russia, but according to a Reuters report on Tuesday, President Donald Trump has since disbanded the group as part of his broader efforts to …
Zelensky contemplates allowing porn production to be legal
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced on Tuesday that a petition calling for the legalization of pornography production has been submitted to parliament for consideration after surpassing the required 25,000 signatures. The petition, …
Pretoria urges G20 to acknowledge unjust exploitation of Africa’s mineral wealth
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has called on the G20 to champion a fairer global system that stops exploitative extraction of Africa’s mineral resources. Speaking at the G20 Sherpa Meeting in Sun …
Federal Reserve Officials Split on Future Rate Cuts
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The most recent summary from the US Federal Reserve’s meeting, published on Wednesday, highlighted a division among officials over the direction of interest rates for the rest of the year. While a majority indicated that lowering the policy rate …
Moscow states Israel risking ‘nuclear catastrophe’
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning they pose a severe threat to global security and could trigger a nuclear disaster. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry described the …
What’s Trump next step after meeting African presidents?
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from five West African nations to the White House on Wednesday, signaling a push to strengthen commercial ties with the resource-rich region as global competition—particularly with China—intensifies. …
Canadian soldiers get detained over planning military coup
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Four individuals with ties to the Canadian military, including two active-duty soldiers, have been arrested on suspicion of planning a violent anti-government operation, according to statements released by authorities. The Royal Canadian Mounted …
Indian state takes legal action against Swiss-based firm for oil spill
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian state of Kerala has filed a $1.1 billion lawsuit against the Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) over an oil spill caused by the sinking of one of its vessels, MSC ELSA 3, in May, Reuters reported on Tuesday. …
Ukrainian attack on Russian city causes fatalities
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Several civilians were reportedly killed and at least ten others injured following a Ukrainian strike on a residential area in Donetsk, the city’s mayor, Alexey Kulemzin, said on Tuesday. Kulemzin described “three or four impacts” in civilian …
Human Rights Watch Calls on South Korea
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on South Korea to eliminate age-related discrimination in the workplace, criticizing the policy that forces employees to retire upon reaching 60 years old. In a detailed 72-page report released on Tuesday, the …
Rescue efforts continue of cargo ship’s crews
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Search and rescue operations are ongoing after a second cargo ship in a week was sunk by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. According to a European naval mission, six crew members have been saved while at least three others were confirmed dead. …