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Press releases published on July 9, 2025
Rwanda sticks to US-arbitrated peace agreement but cautions against ‘tricks’
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed his country's commitment to a US-mediated peace agreement aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), while cautioning that Rwanda will respond …
Drilling rig overturns in Gulf of Suez
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A drilling rig has capsized in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez, resulting in the deaths of four crew members and six others reported missing, according to Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry and local media outlet Al-Youm as-Sabia. The rig, named Adam Marine 12, …
Bridge Gives Way in India, Killing at Least Nine
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic accident struck India’s western state of Gujarat on Wednesday when a segment of the nearly 40-year-old Gambhira bridge suddenly gave way, sending multiple vehicles plunging into a river below. This catastrophic failure has left at least …
Japan Slams Trump’s 25 Percent Tariff, Pursues Talks
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan voiced strong regret on Tuesday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to enforce a 25-percent tariff on Japanese imports starting August 1, according to local reports. Despite the setback, Tokyo reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing …
Qanatpharma, Zuse Institute Berlin, Enamine, and Proteros biostructures Announce Generative-AI Driven Lead Discovery Collaboration
GlobeNewswire
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July 9, 2025
Joint research program targets new treatments for life-threatening complication of brain hemorrhage An international discovery collaboration is harnessing AI-powered drug discovery to develop a first-in-class therapy to prevent delayed cerebral ischemia in …
Turksat 6A marks one year in space
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s first homegrown communications satellite, Turksat 6A, has successfully completed its initial year in space, reflecting the nation’s advancing capabilities in space technology, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced on Tuesday. …
Saudi Crown Prince Holds Talks with Iranian Foreign Minister
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday in Jeddah to discuss recent developments in the region and the status of bilateral ties, Saudi media reported. At the …
China establishes IDSEA to advance deep space research
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) China has inaugurated the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA), a new global academic organization focused on advancing deep space research, during an event held Monday in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province. The association …
What does footage of Epstein prison footage reveal about his death?
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A missing minute in surveillance footage from outside Jeffrey Epstein’s jail cell has reignited speculation about the circumstances of his death, with critics pointing to the gap as potentially significant. The footage, spanning approximately 11 …
Lula Rejects Trump “Interference” in Former Leader Trial
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva strongly dismissed what he described as "interference" in Brazil's domestic matters on Monday, responding to recent appeals by US President Donald Trump to halt the legal actions against former …
Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population projected to …
Taiwan Unveils Most Extensive Live-Fire Exercises
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan initiated the most extensive live-fire segment of its annual Han Kuang military drills on Wednesday, spotlighting strategies to confront China's escalating "gray zone" tactics, media reported. Spanning 10 days, this year's exercises …
Father Prepares to Bury Son After Thirty Years of Genocide
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) “We lived in hope that he had gone somewhere and would come back,” said Husejin Avdic, his eyes brimming with tears as he prepares to lay to rest what remains of his son, Senajid. At just 19 years old, Senajid was among the thousands killed in the …
Heavy rains make Lac Rose’s pink water return in Senegal
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) After nearly three years of losing its distinctive pink shade and turning green due to heavy rains and flooding, the famous pink waters of Lac Rose in Senegal have returned. Located about 35 kilometers from Dakar, the lake—known locally as "Retba …
Search Continues for Missing in Nepal, China Border Area
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Rescue efforts remained underway on Wednesday as teams searched for 20 individuals missing after landslides struck a border crossing between China and Nepal the previous day, according to a news outlet. Up to this point, nine fatalities have been …
Trump Announces Trade Measures on Some Countries
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced that his administration plans to reveal trade measures involving at least seven countries early on Wednesday. “We will be releasing a minimum of 7 Countries having to do with trade, tomorrow morning, with an …
Sierra Leone hosts Russian fishing fleet under new agreement
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Sierra Leone has agreed to grant Russian fishing companies an annual catch quota of 40,000 tons and is offering investment incentives to strengthen cooperation in the fishing sector, according to Russia’s Federal Agency for Fisheries ( …
US Trade Deal Talks Show Limited Success
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has consistently asserted that every nation is eager to negotiate trade agreements with his administration. However, during the 90-day suspension on extensive tariffs, the United States only succeeded in finalizing deals …
Tunisian court imprisons head of opposition for "belonging to terrorist group”
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A Tunisian criminal court has sentenced Rached Ghannouchi, head of the opposition Ennahdha Party, to 14 years in prison on charges of "conspiracy against state security" and "belonging to a terrorist group," according to reports from state media. …
Trump Considers Imposing Sweeping Sanctions on Russia
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has authorized the delivery of additional defensive weapons to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. Speaking during a White House cabinet meeting, Trump confirmed, “We're sending some defensive …