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Press releases published on July 2, 2025
Italy Explores Turning Sicily Bridge into NATO-Linked Military Project
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy's government is considering reclassifying the much-debated €13.5 (around $14B) billion bridge connecting the mainland to Sicily as a strategic military project, aimed at meeting NATO’s ambitious defense spending target of 5% of GDP by 2035, …
Putin, Macron Hold Phone Call on Ukraine, Iran
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Kremlin, marking their first discussion since 2022. The statement revealed that Putin …
UN: Gazans Struggle to Survive Amid Ongoing Military Operations
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Intensifying military operations in northern Gaza, coupled with forced displacement and a severe shortage of basic services, are leaving Gazans struggling to survive, UN humanitarian officials warned on Tuesday. Since Israel issued fresh …
California National Guard troops shift from LA security to wildfire response
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A portion of the California National Guard forces deployed to Los Angeles last month amid immigration-related protests has now been reassigned to assist with wildfire response, U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) confirmed on Tuesday. According to a …
Cambodia’s drug problem is on the rise
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a recent report from Cambodia’s Anti-Drug Department (ADP), the country detained 12,728 individuals connected to drug offenses during the first half of 2025. This represents an 8 percent increase compared to the 11,780 arrests made in …
5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern Japan
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Tokara Islands in southern Japan on Wednesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The tremor hit at 3:26 p.m. local time, originating from a depth of about 10 km. The epicenter was …
Trump’s government pauses military aid to Ukraine
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has paused portions of military assistance to Ukraine following an internal review of the United States’ own weapons reserves, according to confirmations from the White House and Pentagon on Tuesday. White House …
US considers removal of terrorist organization from terror list
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States announced Monday that it may reconsider the designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a terrorist organization, following the recent lifting of sanctions on Syria in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's departure. According to …
Training Aircraft Crash Claims Two Lives in Brazil
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A small training aircraft crashed in the southeastern region of Brazil’s Sao Paulo state on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of both individuals aboard, according to the fire department. The plane, which had taken off from a local airport, plunged …
S. Korea Reports Sixteen Injuries After Vehicle Rams into Restaurant
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A collision at a restaurant in eastern South Korea on Wednesday left 16 individuals injured after a vehicle sped into the building, a local news agency reported. The incident occurred around 11:32 a.m. local time (0232 GMT) at an expressway rest …
Houthi Ballistic Missile Hits Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Yemen's Houthi group announced it had launched a ballistic missile aimed at Ben Gurion Airport, located in central Israel. In a statement broadcast by media, military spokesperson Yahya Sarea confirmed the attack, saying that they had …
China Calls on Nationals Again to Avoid Traveling to Iran
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, China reiterated its warning to citizens against traveling to Iran, even as a fragile ceasefire remains in effect between Tehran and Israel, according to state media reports. The Chinese Embassy in Iran issued a notice urging …
GOP Senate Passes Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The GOP-controlled Senate passed President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Tuesday, bringing the legislation one step closer to his desk for a signature by the end of this week. The bill narrowly passed with a 51-50 vote, with Vice …
U.S. Stock Market Ends Tuesday Mixed Amid Musk-Trump Feud
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange wrapped up Tuesday with a mixed performance across major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 0.91%, adding 400.17 points to finish at 44,494.94. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.82%, or 166.85 …
Zuckerberg launches new division focusing on developing AI
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has officially launched Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), a new division focused on developing artificial intelligence systems that exceed human capabilities. Announced on Monday, the initiative merges Meta’s primary AI …
Macron, Putin discuss Iran’s nuclear program on phone
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first phone conversation since 2022 on Tuesday, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program and the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Regarding Iran, Macron highlighted that as …
Russian FM warns of NATO military budget increase can end NATO
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned on Monday that the decision by NATO countries to significantly increase their military budgets could have “catastrophic” consequences and potentially cause the alliance to collapse. His comments echoed …
Israel Signals Potential Airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Tuesday night, signaling potential airstrikes against the Houthi group in Yemen, mirroring a recent assault on Iran. “Yemen will be treated like Tehran. After striking the head of the …
ALBA-TCP Blasts U.S. for Intensifying Economic Blockade Against Cuba
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) vehemently condemned the U.S. government's latest move to intensify its economic aggression and blockade against Cuba on Tuesday. In an official statement, the …
Oil Prices Drop After Israel-Iran Ceasefire
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil prices dropped by more than 12% last week, breaking a three-week surge, with experts forecasting prices to stabilize near the $60 mark if the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds. Brent crude surged to $77.81 a barrel on June 23, …