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Press releases published on July 9, 2025
Germany is committed to security cooperation in Baltic region
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany reaffirmed its deep commitment to security cooperation in the Baltic region during a three-day visit by its president to Lithuania and Latvia. German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier wrapped up his visit to Latvia on Tuesday after …
Texas Officials Face Scrutiny After Flash Flood
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Texas are increasingly being called upon to justify their delayed emergency measures following a catastrophic flash flood that resulted in the deaths of over 100 individuals and left 161 others unaccounted for, according to a news …
France gives back army base to Senegal
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially returned a military communications base in western Senegal to local authorities after withdrawing its troops, the French embassy announced. This move follows Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s call last year to end …
Demonstrations kill more people in Kenya
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 11 people have lost their lives and dozens more, including police officers, have been injured during a new wave of anti-government protests across Kenya, police officials confirmed on Monday. The demonstrations coincided with the 35th …
China Denies Laser Targeting German Aircraft
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Beijing firmly dismissed allegations from Germany that claimed Chinese military forces aimed a laser at a German aircraft during a European Union-led military mission in the Red Sea. The Chinese government maintained that these …
Elephant riot murders tourists
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Two tourists were killed during a safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park after a female elephant with a calf charged at their group, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The victims were identified as 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the …
Moscow enhances transport relations with three African countries
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has reached new agreements with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced on Monday. The focus will be on developing regulations and exchanging …
Musk Reveals Plan to Expose Epstein Case Files
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Tech magnate Elon Musk reignited his feud with ally, U.S. President Donald Trump, on Tuesday by calling out Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Musk declared that his emerging political group, the America Party, would prioritize …
Indonesia Ferry Tragedy Leaves 12 Dead, 23 Missing
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The confirmed death toll from the ferry that capsized in Indonesia’s Bali Strait last Wednesday has climbed to 12, authorities announced, as the search intensifies for 23 individuals still unaccounted for. Ribut Eko Suyanto, deputy for search and …
Russian Foreign Minister Set to Visit North Korea
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to arrive in North Korea on Friday for a three-day visit, according to ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow on Wednesday, Zakharova stated that Lavrov's trip …
Russia coaches Ugandan medics to fight fatal epidemics
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s health agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has begun training Ugandan medical professionals as part of an initiative to strengthen Africa’s ability to fight infectious disease outbreaks. The program, launched in Kampala, follows the Russian-African …
India Gets Sued Over E-Waste Disposal Policies
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Several international corporations, including South Korean tech giants LG and Samsung, along with the American air conditioning leader Carrier, have initiated legal action against the Indian government concerning its recently implemented …
South Korea Stands Firm on U.S. Troop Deal
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea on Wednesday stood by its current cost-sharing deal with the United States, responding to recent remarks by President Donald Trump urging Seoul to take on the full financial burden of its defense, media reported. “Our government’s …
Expert Warns of Dual-Edged Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of cybersecurity is heralding a transformative period on both offensive and defensive levels. Specialists caution that this technology is rapidly becoming a formidable instrument not …
Supreme Court Removes Block on Trump’s Federal Layoff Directive
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a lower court ruling that had blocked President Donald Trump’s directive mandating widespread layoffs across federal agencies. This move clears the way for the administration to initiate significant …
AI for Good Global Summit Starts in Geneva
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The seventh annual AI for Good Global Summit commenced on Tuesday in Geneva, assembling a diverse mix of global leaders, technology pioneers, and members of civil society. This gathering focuses on exploring the ways artificial intelligence can …
Helicopter crash in Somalia kills peacekeepers
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A military helicopter operating under the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed on Wednesday morning at Mogadishu’s international airport, killing five personnel, according to official reports. The Mi-24 aircraft, operated by …
Trump approves arms delivery to Ukraine
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he has authorized the delivery of more weapons to Ukraine and is weighing the possibility of implementing new sanctions against Russia. “We're sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine, and I' …
New Zealand Launches First National AI Strategy
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, New Zealand introduced its inaugural nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, aimed at enhancing productivity and stimulating economic expansion, according to state media. Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister Shane …
Azerbaijani President, Armenian PM Set to Meet in Abu Dhabi
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-stakes bilateral meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is scheduled for Thursday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. According to a Wednesday announcement from the …