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Ukraine Requests Advanced Arms from Germany
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has reportedly handed over a "secret list" to the German government detailing an extensive selection of modern weaponry it hopes to acquire. This was revealed by a news outlet, which claimed to have obtained a copy of the list. Following …
EU Races to Secure Trade Agreement with U.S.
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is accelerating efforts to secure a trade agreement with the United States ahead of the critical July 9 deadline, aiming to prevent a new wave of escalating tariffs. Olof Gill, spokesperson for the European Commission, confirmed …
Syrian Energy Chief Calls for Investment in Rebuilding War-Torn Sector
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Syria’s energy minister Mohammed al-Bashir emphasized the urgent need for fresh investment to rebuild the country’s severely damaged energy infrastructure. Speaking at the launch of the 6th Syria International Exhibition for Petroleum, …
Kenyan police officer detained due to shooting unarmed resident
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Kenyan police officer has been arrested for shooting an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi, which erupted following the death of a blogger in police custody, according to a security official. Muchiri Nyaga, spokesperson for the National …
Former CIA Director May Face Perjury Probe
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) John Brennan, the former head of the CIA, might be subject to a perjury inquiry regarding his involvement in the 2016 “Russiagate” controversy. This controversy alleged that Moscow attempted to sabotage Hilary Clinton’s failed presidential bid in …
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Asian Allies
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has introduced fresh import taxes targeting multiple countries, notably long-standing Asian allies Japan and South Korea. On Monday, he shared nearly identical letters through his Truth Social account addressed to …
Texas Flash Floods Ravage Camp Mystic, Leaving 27 Dead
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls located in Texas, confirmed on Monday that 27 campers and counselors lost their lives due to severe flash flooding that struck the site last week. In a statement posted on its website, the camp …
Cyprus’s ExxonMobil Unveils New Natural Gas Discovery
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of Cyprus announced Monday that ExxonMobil has made a fresh natural gas discovery within its exclusive economic zone, marking another milestone in the nation’s energy development agenda. Cypriot government spokesperson Konstantinos …
Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over the …
Russia Collaborates with Azerbaijani Authorities
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian officials are actively cooperating with local authorities in Azerbaijan to facilitate the release of Russian nationals held in the country, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has announced. He highlighted the importance of Russia and …
Israeli Air Raids Claim Two Lives in Lebanon
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Two individuals, including a Hezbollah operative, were killed Monday afternoon in separate Israeli drone attacks targeting southern Lebanon, Lebanese sources confirmed. According to local media, one strike hit a vehicle in Deir Kifa village near …
Brazilian President Urges U.S. to Respect Sovereignty
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on the United States to cease behaving like an empire and to start honoring the independence of other nations. His remarks came as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump's warning about …
Sanctions on Russia make Liechtenstein face financial crisis
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Liechtenstein is facing a growing financial crisis as Western sanctions on Russia have left hundreds of trust funds in a state of legal paralysis, according to reports. The disruption centers on so-called “zombie” trusts—financial entities that, …
Trump states new tariffs on Japan, ROK
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared Monday that new 25-percent tariffs will be applied to imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK), starting August 1. The announcement was made through social media posts, where he also shared official …
S-Africa wants to increase trade with Russia
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile has called on Russian businesses to invest in South Africa as part of an effort to double trade between the two BRICS countries. Mashatile made the appeal during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister …
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 …