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Press releases published on July 2, 2025
Eurozone Jobless Rate Climbs to 6.3 Percent in May
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Unemployment in the eurozone climbed to 6.3% in May, up from 6.2% in April, according to Eurostat's latest data released Wednesday. Across the EU, the jobless rate remained stable at 5.9% in May 2025, unchanged from the previous month. Eurostat …
Commissioning process starts of Turkey’s nuclear powers
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, the first reactor unit at Türkiye’s inaugural nuclear power facility, Akkuyu, has officially entered the commissioning phase, as confirmed by the project’s lead official on Tuesday. "Despite some challenges, everything is …
Beijing Blasts U.S. 'Spy' Allegations
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing responded sharply on Wednesday to the United States’ “unfounded hype” regarding “so-called Chinese spies,” reaffirming its commitment to protect the “rights and interests” of its people. This reaction came after the US announced charges …
Japan’s PM Pledges Protection of Nation’s Interests in U.S. Tariff Negotiations
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba underscored the critical need to protect Japan’s national interests in ongoing tariff talks after the United States threatened to ramp up duties on Japanese goods. Addressing a party leader debate on …
Barge Overturns in Gulf of Suez, Claims Four Lives
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic incident unfolded in the Gulf of Suez on Wednesday, with at least four people confirmed dead and 22 others injured after a barge overturned, according to Egypt's Health Ministry. The injured individuals have been swiftly transported to …
Iran’s Leader states Iran is cutting ties with IAEA
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the suspension of his nation’s collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as reported by state and semi-official outlets. According to reports, Pezeshkian officially endorsed …
Russia Ramps Up Arms Production Across All Categories
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has ramped up weapon production across all categories, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov revealed on Wednesday. Addressing lawmakers in Moscow, Alikhanov confirmed that the military sector is expanding its capacity to fulfill both …
Turkey’s national chief visits Iraq to discuss with top KRG leaders
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Ibrahim Kalin, visited northern Iraq on Tuesday for a series of important discussions with top Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) leaders, according to reports. Kalin’s visit to Erbil …
Two Farmers Die as Wildfire Ravages Northeastern Spain
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck on Tuesday when two farmers lost their lives in a wildfire that ravaged 5,000 hectares in the La Segarra district of Lleida, located in northeastern Spain. According to local emergency services, the victims were both from the area. …
Trilateral Cooperation Forum Brings China, Japan, Korea Together
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The 2025 Trilateral Cooperation Forum took place on Tuesday, drawing over 200 in-person delegates and hundreds more online participants to explore avenues for enhancing collaboration between China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK). Organized …
Turkey is to become top ten nations in maritime trade
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye is on track to become one of the world’s top 10 nations in maritime trade thanks to the strength of its national merchant fleet, according to the country's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, as reported by various sources. …
Somali Forces Kill High-Ranking Al-Shabab Leader
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Somali National Army's elite Danab Commandos successfully eliminated a high-ranking al-Shabab leader responsible for deadly explosive attacks in a special operation on Monday evening in southern Somalia, the government confirmed on Tuesday. …
U.S. Blasts UN Report Blaming Firms for Backing Israeli Occupation
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Mission to the United Nations sharply criticized a new report by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accusing her of waging "economic warfare" against American and global companies by labeling them as complicit in Israel’s occupation …
Trump says trade deal with Japan might not happen
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump voiced uncertainty on Tuesday regarding the likelihood of finalizing a new trade pact with Japan, according to reports. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from Florida, Trump questioned whether …
Paramount Global makes sixty million dollars’ settlement in lawsuit
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Paramount Global has agreed to a $16 million settlement in a legal case brought by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the editing of a 2024 interview featuring then-Vice President and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris, according to reports. …
Slovakia Names Milan Lajciak Fresh Ambassador to China, Mongolia
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia has named Milan Lajciak its new ambassador to China and Mongolia, the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed on Tuesday. A highly experienced diplomat and sinologist, Lajciak will return to Beijing for his third term at the Slovak …
Monsoon Rains Leave Seven Dead Across Pakistan in 48 Hours
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Seven additional fatalities and 14 injuries have been reported from rain-induced accidents across Pakistan in the past two days, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed on Wednesday. This latest surge in casualties brings the …
Pakistan Takes Presidency of UN Security Council for July
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Pakistan formally assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July, marking a key moment in its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member, which began on January 1. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s …
Ex-South Korean PM, Industry Minister Interrogated Over Martial Law Bid
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, alongside Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun, appeared before a special prosecutor on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to declare martial …
Poland's Supreme Court Upholds Nawrocki's Presidential Election Win
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland's Supreme Court affirmed on Tuesday that Karol Nawrocki won the presidential election in June. "All of the circumstances clearly demonstrate that Karol Tadeusz Nawrocki garnered more votes than Rafal Kazimierz Trzaskowski during the second …