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South African public officials' group is set to visit China
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of South African public officials is set to visit China from July 7 to 27 as part of an exchange program focused on city governance, according to an announcement made by a South African official on Monday. The initiative is organized by …
Developing Nations Face Strain from US Tariffs
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the head of the International Trade Centre (ITC) drew attention to the escalating consequences of American trade actions on emerging economies, marking 90 days since the United States delayed its proposed "reciprocal" tariffs. Pamela …
US deports convicted criminals to South Sudan
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Eight individuals labeled as “barbaric criminal illegal aliens” by U.S. authorities have been deported to South Sudan, a nation the U.S. State Department warns travelers to avoid due to ongoing violence, crime, and abductions. According to …
Iran rejects claims of wanting to talk to US
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has denied making any request to engage in direct talks with the United States, according to statements from the country's Foreign Ministry. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed recent comments made by U.S. President Donald …
MAGIC SEAS Cargo Vessel Sinks After Houthi Attack
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen’s Houthi forces announced Monday that the Liberian-flagged cargo vessel MAGIC SEAS, struck a day earlier, has fully submerged in the Red Sea. “The ship MAGIC SEAS sank completely in the depths of the Red Sea after our armed forces targeted …
Russian, Azerbaijani Emergency Ministers discuss collaboration between nations
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations announced that its minister met with his Azerbaijani counterpart in Baku on Tuesday for bilateral discussions. During the meeting, Alexander Kurenkov and Kamaladdin Heydarov addressed various aspects of …
Spain Initiates Criminal Investigation into Netanyahu Over Gaza Aid Vessel Attack
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain’s National Court initiated a criminal investigation on Tuesday targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and top military leaders for their suspected roles in war crimes and crimes against humanity. …
Russia, Mali sign nuclear energy agreement
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Mali have signed a new agreement to strengthen collaboration in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, according to a statement by Rosatom, Russia’s state atomic energy corporation, on Tuesday. The deal includes joint efforts in …
Football Club Stocks Surge in 2025
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) During the initial half of 2025, the publicly listed stocks of top-tier football clubs experienced notable growth, with Portuguese side Benfica taking the lead by soaring 61.9 percent. This marked the highest increase among global clubs, …
Sarajevo Welcomes Over 11,600 Chinese Tourists in May
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Sarajevo welcomed more than 11,600 tourists from China in May, representing a sharp 28.7 percent increase compared to the same month last year, data released Monday by Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) national statistics agency revealed. In addition …
Fire Erupts at Egypt Telecom Hub, Leaving Four Dead, 27 Injured
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating fire erupted Monday at a central telecommunications hub in downtown Cairo, claiming the lives of at least four individuals and leaving 27 others injured, according to a statement from Egypt's Health Ministry released Tuesday. Those …
AAIB Reveals Initial Findings on Tragic Air India Crash
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has delivered its initial report on the catastrophic Air India crash to the federal ministry of civil aviation, according to a Tuesday update from a news outlet. "AAIB submits its preliminary …
Iraq starts project to expand al-Diwaniyah Refinery
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraq has officially begun an $800 million project to expand the al-Diwaniyah Refinery, located in the southern province of Diwaniyah. The expansion was inaugurated by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani through a virtual ceremony, …
Australia Introduces Breakthrough AI to Fast-Track Drug Discovery
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian researchers have introduced a groundbreaking "biological artificial intelligence (AI)" system aimed at significantly speeding up the drug discovery process. According to a recent announcement by the University of Sydney, which …
Tech Giants Cut 72,000 Jobs in First Half of 2025
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Technology firms, which represent the highest-valued corporations globally, dismissed a total of 72,000 employees during the initial six months of 2025, based on statistics from the Layoffs.fyi platform, aggregated by a news agency. The rate of …
Zelenskyy Sanctions Several China-Based Firms
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted a decree targeting several China-based companies with sanctions following allegations that components manufactured in China were detected in Russian drones deployed during last week’s …
Germany Condemns China for Laser Targeting German Aircraft
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany sharply condemned China on Tuesday for allegedly using a laser to target a German aircraft engaged in an EU military operation in the Red Sea. “The Chinese military used a laser to target a German aircraft participating in the EU operation …
Palestinian Envoy Urges EU to Suspend Israel Agreement
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestine’s representative in Austria, Salah Abdel Shafi, has urged the European Union to halt its Association Agreement with Israel “until Israel complies with the terms of the agreement.” This appeal reflects growing dissatisfaction with Israel’ …
Rwanda Holds Firm on Advancing Kiswahili Language
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda has reiterated its dedication to advancing the Kiswahili language as a key part of its strategy to enhance African unity and solidarity. "Rwanda recognizes the importance of Kiswahili in achieving inclusive and equitable education. Our …
Coral of Lizard Island die off after bleaching event
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Lizard Island, part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, has experienced an alarming coral die-off, with 92% of surveyed corals destroyed following a mass bleaching event in 2024, according to recent research findings. Using drone-based assessments, …