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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
US intel chief urges Barack Obama’s prosecution
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Director of National Intelligence has called for former President Barack Obama and several of his top national security officials to be prosecuted, accusing them of orchestrating a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 …
Clash Over Land Leaves Five Dead in Afghanistan
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly clash between two families over a land dispute in northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan province left at least five people dead and 11 others wounded, local officials confirmed on Sunday. The violent confrontation erupted Saturday in the Shahr …
Rubio Directs US State Department on Global Elections
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Marco Rubio, a leading US diplomat, has directed the US State Department to scale back its traditional practice of evaluating the fairness of elections in other countries, as revealed in a memorandum obtained by a journal. This marks a shift from …
U.S., Australia Secure Spots in FIBA U19 Women's World Cup Final
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Australia secured their spots in the championship game of the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup by triumphing in their semifinal matches on Saturday in Brno, Czech Republic. The U.S. team claimed their sixth consecutive …
Japanese Voters Head to Polls to Elect 125 Upper House Members
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese voters went to the polls Sunday to select 125 members for the upper house of parliament, marking a critical challenge for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority ruling coalition. Over 104 million eligible voters across Japan are …
UK Plans Lowering Voting Age to 16
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom is preparing to reduce the voting age to 16, which would give over 1.5 million teenagers the right to cast their ballots in the upcoming general election, scheduled for 2029. This initiative was originally highlighted in the …
Slovenia bans entry of two Israeli ministers in support of Palestine
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia has banned entry to two prominent Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing their “genocidal statements” and calls for violence against Palestinians. Both officials hold …
WhatsApp Faces Potential Ban in Russia
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, could be compelled to withdraw from the Russian market as lawmakers caution that the app may encounter stricter legal constraints despite its widespread use within the country. Russian …
Georgian parliament states EU using Soviet Union tactics
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Georgia’s top lawmaker has compared the European Union’s pressure on his country to the tactics once used by the Soviet Union, accusing Brussels of interfering in national elections and trying to impose political decisions. Parliament Speaker …
China Plans Strengthening Ties with Russia, India
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing has expressed its readiness to enhance trilateral collaboration with Moscow and New Delhi within the framework of the RIC (Russia-India-China) format, according to a spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry. This announcement came …
Gaza Genocide: Israeli Atrocities Kill at Least Six Palestinians
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least six Palestinians lost their lives and several others sustained injuries on Sunday as Israeli forces intensified aerial bombardments targeting Gaza City and the northern regions of the besieged enclave. Medical officials reported that …
Thousands Flood to Streets in Tel Aviv to Urge for Hostage Deal
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Tens of thousands of Israelis flooded central Tel Aviv on Saturday, calling for an urgent agreement to secure the release of all captives held in the Gaza Strip, according to several media outlets. Demonstrators began their march from Hostage …
Philippine President Heads to U.S. for Trade Deal
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed for Washington on Sunday for a three-day official trip, where he is expected to push for a bilateral trade agreement and address defense cooperation in talks with US President Donald Trump. This …
Tragic Collision in Australia Claims Four Lives
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic collision between two vehicles in a remote area of northern Australia has resulted in four fatalities and two serious injuries. The crash occurred on Sunday morning in Queensland’s Central Highlands region, known for its historic coal …
UNRWA: Israel Uses Starvation as Weapon Against Civilians, 1M Children
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has once again accused Israeli authorities of weaponizing hunger against Gaza's civilian population, amid escalating humanitarian devastation in the enclave. In a statement posted Sunday on X, UNRWA …
Orban Urges Trump, Putin Meeting
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has advocated for a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting that such a dialogue represents the sole viable route to resolving the ongoing war in …
U.S. Imposes New Restrictions on Mexican Flights
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. government announced new restrictions on Mexican flights this Saturday, accusing Mexico of breaching the 2015 bilateral Air Transport Agreement regarding aviation access and fairness. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of …
Trump Vows More Transparency in Epstein Case
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Facing growing disapproval over his administration's approach to the sex trafficking investigation involving the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, US President Donald Trump has pledged to unveil additional details. The backlash intensified after …
Clashes Persist in Syria’s Suwayda Amid Security Deployment
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Armed confrontations persisted on Saturday between Bedouin tribal fighters and local militias in Suwayda, Syria, even as internal security forces began mobilizing throughout the province to enforce a newly declared nationwide ceasefire. A state- …
China's Rail Freight Sees Steady Growth in Early 2025
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s railway cargo transport logged steady growth in the first half of 2025, driven by streamlined operations and enhanced service offerings, according to the national railway authority. In a statement released Sunday, China State Railway Group …