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Press releases published on July 7, 2025
China Dismisses U.S. Additional Tariffs Threat on BRICS Allies
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, China firmly dismissed threats of “additional” US tariffs targeting countries that side with the BRICS coalition, emphasizing that trade conflicts yield no winners. Speaking at a live-streamed news briefing in Beijing, China’s Foreign …
Multiple Fatalities as Israeli Attacks Target Gaza
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) At least ten individuals lost their lives and many others were wounded in a wave of Israeli air raids that have struck various parts of the Gaza Strip since the early hours of Monday, according to health officials. In Gaza City’s Al-Rimal district …
Medvedev claims NATO director ‘on magic mushrooms’
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ridiculed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for suggesting that China might ask Russia to launch an attack on NATO territory in Europe as a distraction during a potential move on Taiwan. In an interview …
Zelensky wants West full attention on him
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is pursuing a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin not to advance peace efforts, but to reinforce his claim to power and resist pressure from the West, according to statements from Russia’s Foreign …
Japan Detains Two U.S. Military Personnel
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the weekend, Okinawa police detained two U.S. military personnel on suspicion of assaulting Japanese citizens, according to local media reports on Monday. On Saturday, authorities arrested Tomas Salazar, a 25-year-old airman from the U.S. Air …
Russian Gas Exports to EU See Sharp Decline in June
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian natural gas exports to the European Union saw a sharp 18.3% drop in June compared to May, according to figures compiled by media. The decline is largely attributed to maintenance on key gas-pumping systems. With Ukraine halting Russian gas …
Turkish Soldiers Die by Methane Gas in Iraq
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Twelve Turkish troops lost their lives after being overcome by "methane gas" while on a search mission in northern Iraq, according to a report issued Monday by the Turkish National Defense Ministry. The incident took place on Sunday as the …
Monsoon Rains Result in Over Seventy Fatalities in Pakistan
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Since June 26, Pakistan has been devastated by relentless monsoon rains and flash flooding, resulting in at least 72 fatalities and 130 injuries, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). On Sunday, the NDMA reported an …
Finance minister assures Russia will not bend under sanctions
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has successfully adjusted to unprecedented international sanctions and continues to grow its economy, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said in an interview with RT’s Sanchez Effect. Despite being the most heavily sanctioned country in the …
Russia secures ammunition production race over NATO
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has raised concerns over Russia’s rapidly expanding military production, warning that Moscow is significantly outpacing the alliance in ammunition output. In an interview with The New York Times on Saturday, Rutte …
Death Toll from Texas Floods Rises
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of lives lost due to sudden flooding in the state of Texas has climbed to 82, with 28 of the victims being children, as reported by a media outlet on Sunday evening. The majority of these fatalities occurred in Kerr County, which …
Lavrov Denounces Israeli, US Strikes on Iran
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) During a meeting held alongside the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov strongly criticized the recent military operations conducted by Israel and the United States against Iran. Lavrov conveyed his …
Slovakia Vows to Resist EU Russian Gas Phase-Out Plan
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia will stand firm in defending its right to continue importing Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico declared on Saturday, vowing to resist efforts by Brussels to eliminate Russian energy from the EU market. Fico emphasized that …
Turkish, Belarusian Foreign Ministers Confer in BRICS Summit
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye's top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, engaged in discussions with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov on Sunday in Brazil, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The meeting took place alongside the BRICS summit, held in Rio de Janeiro. …
Estonian President Rejects Church Law
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia’s head of state, Alar Karis, has once more declined to endorse a divisive piece of legislation aimed at the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC), the country's largest Christian body. He argues that the proposal infringes upon the …
Musk Challenges U.S. Political Status
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has declared the formation of his new political movement, the “America Party,” which he says will aim to shake up the long-standing two-party dominance in the U.S. Congress. His objective is to offer a formidable alternative to the …
Vietnam Draws 10.7M Visitors in First Half of 2025
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Vietnam has welcomed nearly 10.7 million international tourists during the first six months of 2025, marking a significant 20.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, media reported Sunday, citing figures from the National …
Survey indicates German ship-out outlook slipping on trade concerns
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) German exporters grew more pessimistic in June due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding potential US trade tariffs, according to a survey released by the Ifo Institute. Earlier in the year, US President Donald Trump introduced 20% tariffs on EU …
Israeli Airstrikes Leave Several Injured in Lebanon
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) At least ten individuals sustained injuries following overnight Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Sunday, according to local officials. The Ministry of Health, as referenced by an official national news agency, reported that Israeli bombardments on …
China reconsiders recent Russian mega gas pipeline
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China is showing renewed interest in Russia’s proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, especially in light of recent tensions in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing Chinese government sources. The pipeline project …