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Press releases published on August 10, 2025
US, UK Officials Convene Near London
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice-President JD Vance and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy recently hosted a gathering of security representatives near London to deliberate on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The discussions reportedly took place following a request from …
Jordan witnesses intense heatwaves
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordan is currently enduring a severe heatwave, with extremely high temperatures expected to persist across most regions through Wednesday, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD). Sunday’s weather will be hot over the high …
Germany plans to establish National Security Council
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is set to create a National Security Council later this month to better address both domestic and international security challenges, according to reports. The German Defense Ministry recently announced a significant increase in military …
FAO Reports Surge in July Global Food Prices
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Global food prices surged to their highest level in over two years in July, driven primarily by escalating international costs for vegetable oils and meat, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday. The FAO Food …
Thailand, Cambodia to expand shaky ceasefire deal
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to prolong a fragile ceasefire following deadly clashes along their border last month, which left at least 43 people dead. The conflict erupted from a long-standing disagreement over border temples and escalated …
Chinese embassy in Uganda holds sendoff ceremony for Uganda students
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Uganda hosted a farewell event for 39 Ugandan students who will be studying various subjects in China under government-funded scholarships. At the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong highlighted …
Putin Updates Ramaphosa on Ukraine Talks
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, on the main results of his recent discussions concerning the Ukraine conflict with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, the Kremlin announced on Thursday. The …
Iran’s police reports killing of four people in gun fight
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) An armed clash early Sunday between police and gunmen in southeastern Iran resulted in four deaths and one injury, according to local reports. Police were conducting a patrol in Saravan County, located in Sistan and Baluchestan province, when they …
China’s Xi Reaffirms Commitment to Ukraine Peace Talks
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) In a Friday statement, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China's steady position on the Ukraine crisis, committing to the continuous promotion of peace talks regardless of how the situation progresses. During a phone conversation with …
University of California rushes to gain back USD300M in research suspended funds
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The University of California (UCLA) is urgently working to recover more than $300 million in federal research funding that was suspended by the Trump administration amid accusations that the university failed to address antisemitism on campus …
Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Peace Proposal with Territorial Concessions
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has firmly rejected a proposal backed by U.S. President Donald Trump that would involve territorial concessions to Russia as part of a potential peace agreement, declaring that “the Ukrainians will not give …
China Criticizes Israel’s Plan
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) China has strongly criticized Israel’s intention to impose military control over Gaza City, emphasizing that it is an “integral part of the Palestinian territory.” In a statement released on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian …
Venezuela Rebukes USD50M U.S. Award on Leader Maduro
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Venezuelan government sharply criticized the recent announcement by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who offered a $50 million reward for information leading to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil …
Putin brands UAE ‘one of suitable’ destinations for next meeting with Trump
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday named the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a potential location for a forthcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters at the Kremlin after a meeting with UAE President Sheikh …
Radioactive Water Leaks from UK Nuclear Depot
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Radioactive water from the UK’s Coulport weapons facility seeped into Loch Long in western Scotland multiple times after old pipes ruptured, according to documents from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) disclosed by an …
Republican senator confirms FBI will assist in locating Texas Democrats who escaped nation over redistricting
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Texas Senator John Cornyn announced Thursday that FBI Director Kash Patel approved his request for federal agents to help state law enforcement find Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas to block a Republican-led redistricting plan. Cornyn expressed …
U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Imported Gold Bars
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has imposed new tariffs on imported gold bars, a move that could significantly disrupt the global bullion market and deal a severe blow to Switzerland’s dominant gold refining industry, according to multiple media outlets citing …
US Army Secretary states investigation 'ongoing' in Fort Stewart shooting
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Army is conducting an ongoing investigation into a shooting at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia that left five soldiers injured, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced Thursday. Driscoll described the probe as a thorough and …
Moscow calls on Italian charge d'affaires over 'anti-Russian campaign'
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Russia summoned Italy’s charge d’affaires Giuseppe Scopa to protest what it described as an ongoing anti-Russian campaign in Italian media. The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned Rome’s strong reaction to Moscow’s rejection of …
DeepSeek’s Rapid Rise Shakes US Tech
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump had been in office for barely a week when a fresh Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) platform named DeepSeek sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. Almost instantly, DeepSeek-R1 soared to the top of Apple’s rankings, …