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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
South Korea’s Flood Death Toll Climbs to Four
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The fatality count from persistent heavy rains and flooding in South Korea has increased to four, with two additional deaths reported, while one individual remains unaccounted for as officials relocated thousands from flood-affected regions, …
Merz Urges Ceasefire in Gaza
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday reiterated his disapproval of Israel's military operations in Gaza and demanded an immediate halt to hostilities, along with increased humanitarian assistance for Palestinians. At a press briefing in …
Zelenskyy Appoints New Head of Security Council
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian head of state Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Friday that he has selected former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to lead Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. In a message posted on Telegram, Zelenskyy stated that Umerov has …
UK, EU Reduce Russian Oil Price Cap
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom and European Union on Friday jointly declared a major cut in the price ceiling for Russian crude oil exports, aiming to strike at "targeting Putin's critical oil revenues." This ceiling has dropped from $60 to $47.60 per barrel, …
Blast in Los Angeles Claims Three Lives
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A minimum of three individuals lost their lives on Friday due to a detonation at the Biscailuz Training Facility, operated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, US Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed. "I just spoke to @USAttyEssayli (US …
Israel Approves Brief Syrian Security Presence in Suwayda
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has granted conditional approval for the brief presence of Syrian internal security units in the southern municipality of Suwayda for a duration of 48 hours, amid mounting unrest in the vicinity, as per an Israeli public broadcaster. On …
G20 Officials Urge Structural Overhauls
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Finance leaders and heads of central banks from the G20 warned on Friday that the international economy is grappling with intricate obstacles and major unpredictability, underlining the urgency of enacting reforms. In a collective announcement, …
Bedouin-Druze Conflict Escalates in Syria
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) No fewer than 321 individuals have lost their lives and upwards of 436 others have sustained wounds during violent confrontations between Bedouin tribal units and armed Druze militias in Syria’s southern Suwayda province, according to a Syrian …
Japanese Premier Seeks Renewed Talks with Trump
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba on Friday conveyed his intention to initiate renewed dialogue with US Head of State Donald Trump regarding trade duties. Ishiba made these statements after his encounter with US Treasury Head Scott Bessent in Tokyo, …
Russian Envoy Says EU Sanctions Impact Europe More
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Kirill Dmitriev, the presidential investment envoy, stated on Telegram Friday that the EU sanctions aimed at Russia inflict significantly more harm on the bloc’s member countries than on Moscow itself. Earlier the same day, Brussels revealed its …
Trump Approves Historic Crypto Law
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump officially enacted a groundbreaking cryptocurrency bill into law on Friday, creating the initial nationwide regulatory structure for stablecoins. Previously doubtful of digital assets, Trump has recently rebranded …
Car Plows Into Crowd in Hollywood
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) No fewer than 30 individuals sustained injuries — seven of them in critical state — when an unknown automobile barreled into a gathering in Los Angeles in the early hours of Saturday, according to local media. The incident happened at …
Van Hollen Condemns Israeli Push for U.S. Support in Relocation Plans
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen strongly criticized Israel on Friday for allegedly attempting to secure American backing in orchestrating agreements with third-party nations to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. "A truly outrageous and …
France, Germany Reaffirm Alliance to Bolster EU Strength
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German colleague Johann Wadephul expressed their dedication to enhancing European unity and reiterated ongoing backing for Ukraine during a press briefing Friday in Paris. "We share the same …
Germany's Crude Steel Output Suffers Decline
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s output of crude steel fell sharply in the first six months of the year, primarily due to persistent economic fragility and "massive" pressure from foreign imports, according to figures shared by the German Steel Association on Friday. …
China, Pakistan Denounce Israeli Attacks in Syria
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China and Pakistan harshly criticized Israel’s latest aerial assaults on Syria, labeling them a "grave violation of international law," based on official declarations. During a UN Security Council session on Thursday, Geng Shuang, China’s deputy …
Trump Claims U.S. Averted India, Pakistan Escalation
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a minimum of five aircraft were brought down during the recent clashes between India and Pakistan in May, asserting it was the United States that ultimately “stopped the war” between the two nations …
Hezbollah Official Alleges U.S. Seeks New Deal
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, asserted on Friday that the United States aims to broker a fresh accord in Lebanon, starting with the disarmament of Hezbollah in return for a "partial" Israeli retreat from the country's southern region …
Pope Leo Renews Plea for Gaza Ceasefire
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Condemning the “dramatic humanitarian situation in Gaza,” Pope Leo on Friday contacted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and restated his demand for an urgent truce in the blockaded Palestinian territory. During their conversation, Leo “ …
Erdogan Discusses Syria Conflict in Call with Putin
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish head of state Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that the hostilities arising after Syrian troops pulled out of Suwayda represent a danger to the broader region. During a phone discussion, both …