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Press releases published on July 2, 2025
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 …
EU Demands Resumption of Talks to Halt Iran’s Nuclear Program
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas called for the immediate resumption of talks aimed at halting Iran's nuclear ambitions. Kallas emphasized the need for renewed cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), …
Turkish AJet Relaunches Direct Flights to Damascus
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant step towards rebuilding regional connections, AJet successfully launched its inaugural flight from Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Syria's capital, Damascus, on Wednesday—marking the first such journey since the …
Hiroshima, Nagasaki Bomb Survivor Count Fall Below 100,000
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of survivors of the 1945 atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki has fallen below 100,000 for the first time, media reported on Tuesday, citing official government figures. By the end of March, 99,130 individuals were registered as …
Ex-South Korea’s PM gets questioned over ex-leader martial law attempt
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and current Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun were summoned by a special prosecutor investigating ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to declare martial law last year, according …
Trump Mulls Deporting Musk After Sharp Criticism of Tax Bill
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the White House might explore the possibility of deporting billionaire Elon Musk, following the entrepreneur’s fierce criticism of the president's tax and spending plan. Musk, originally from …
Anyone who disagrees with Trump would get deported including Musk
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he might consider the possibility of deporting Elon Musk, as tensions between the two intensified once again due to a Republican-supported financial legislation. “I don’t know. We’ll have to take a …
EU Highlights Strong Commitment to Uniting with Western Balkans
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, reiterated the European Union's unwavering commitment to expanding the bloc, underscoring that "Europe cannot be united without the Western Balkans." Her remarks came on Tuesday during the Western …
S. Africa wants to make ninety-day tariff suspension longer
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) With the United States’ 90-day tariff suspension set to end on July 9, South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, announced on Tuesday that South Africa, together with other African nations, is pushing for the pause to …
Pakistan, India’s floods claim lives of seventy-three people
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe monsoon rains and flash floods have led to the deaths of at least 73 people across Pakistan and India, with authorities warning that the hazardous weather is expected to persist in several regions. In Pakistan, the National Disaster …
Trump Says Israel Agreed to Terms for Gaza Ceasefire
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that Israel has agreed to the terms required to secure a 60-day ceasefire aimed at halting the ongoing Gaza conflict. Trump also called on Hamas to accept the proposed deal. "Israel has agreed to …