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Press releases published on July 10, 2025
Russia issues memoirs by Indonesian leader
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has released a Russian-language translation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s memoirs, just ahead of his visit to St. Petersburg for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The publication coincides with the Russia- …
Russia wants more profound trade relations with Africa
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa is becoming an increasingly vital market for Russian exporters, offering substantial room for growth, according to Tatyana An, Vice President of the Russian Export Center (REC). Speaking at the INNOPROM-2025 industrial expo in Ekaterinburg, …
EU diplomat places blame on worldwide predicament for being late to parliament
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani jokingly referred to himself as “the unluckiest minister in history” after arriving late to a parliamentary conference focused on democracy in the Mediterranean. Apologizing for his tardiness, Tajani cited …
Media reports German parliament suspecting legality of US-Israel assaults on Iran
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A report by legal experts from the German parliament suggests that the recent Israeli and US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities likely violated international law, according to dpa news agency. Israel defended its initial strike as a pre-emptive …
French investigators invade HQ of largest opposition party
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) French financial investigators raided the Paris headquarters of the National Rally (RN) on Wednesday, prompting party leader Jordan Bardella to accuse the government of political persecution. The early-morning operation focused on documents and …
Hamas agrees on freeing ten Israeli hostages
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Hamas announced on Wednesday that it plans to release ten Israeli hostages as a goodwill gesture aimed at advancing ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive ceasefire agreement with Israel. In a statement, the group said the release was part of …
Trump’s 50 Percent Copper Tariffs Trigger Historic Price Hike
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports has driven prices to historic highs, reaching $5.81 per pound on international markets. The administration began dispatching warning letters to nations struggling to …
Dmitry Trenin argues Trump's characteristic style should be carefully observed
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Dmitry Trenin argues that U.S. President Donald Trump's characteristic style—marked by dramatic and often contradictory statements—should be carefully observed but not overinterpreted. His remarks are not inherently pro- or anti-Russian, and it’s …
Deportee mother supports Trump’s mass deportation policy
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Arpineh Masihi, a devout supporter of President Donald Trump, is currently detained as an undocumented immigrant at the Adelanto detention center in California. Despite facing possible deportation, the 39-year-old says her support for Trump and …
Trump expands tariff list to eight nations
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that new import tariffs ranging from 20% to 50% will take effect on goods from eight additional countries starting August 1. According to statements made on Wednesday, Trump notified leaders of the …
Wall Street Climbs as Nvidia Achieves Market Milestone
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Midweek trading on The New York Stock Exchange closed with positive momentum, led by a surge in technology stocks after Nvidia became the first firm to achieve a market capitalization of USD4 trillion. This historic milestone sparked a broader …
Severe Storms Batter Asia-Pacific Region
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe weather battered the Asia-Pacific region on Wednesday, resulting in one confirmed death and four missing individuals in southwest China’s Yunnan province amid relentless heavy rainfall, media reported. Rescue teams are actively engaged in …
US sanctions UN human rights official critical of Israel
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, in response to her outspoken condemnation of Israel's military actions in Gaza. Announcing the decision …
US companies avoid restrictions to get China’s minerals
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a Reuters report published Wednesday, American companies are bypassing China’s export restrictions on key minerals by rerouting shipments through third-party nations such as Thailand and Mexico. In December 2024, Beijing imposed a ban …
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Resigns
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of social media platform X, announced on Wednesday that she will be stepping down from her position. This decision came just one day after the company’s AI chatbot, Grok, made offensive remarks that ignited a worldwide …
Von der Leyen accused of keeping grip on power
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing a no-confidence vote—an event considered unlikely to succeed, but still significant. Observers say this moment shines a light on her dominant position within the EU and raises serious …
Trump Signals Africa Policy Shift from Aid to Trade
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting Wednesday with the leaders of five African nations, signaling a significant policy shift from financial assistance to economic partnerships focused on trade. Gathering at the White House with the …
Trump Intensifies Criticism of Fed Chair Powell
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his demand for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates, insisting that the current levels are three percentage points “too high.” Trump directed his criticism once again at Fed Chair Jerome …
German Merck Seals USD10B Deal to Purchase UK’s Verona Pharma
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) German pharmaceutical giant Merck revealed on Wednesday that it has finalized a $10 billion agreement to purchase UK-based Verona Pharma at $107 per share. This strategic move aims to broaden Merck’s portfolio of treatments targeting respiratory …
Servicemen detained in Canada due to ‘terrorist’ plan
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian authorities have arrested four individuals — including two active-duty soldiers — in connection with a suspected terrorist plot to create an armed anti-government militia. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced the arrests on …