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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
Trump Calls on Senate to Cancel August Recess
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump appealed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Saturday, urging him to cancel the Senate’s usual August break. He requested that lawmakers hasten the approval process for his executive and judicial appointees. “ …
UK Faces Legal Action Over Medical Evacuation Refusal
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK administration is currently under legal scrutiny due to its refusal to evacuate gravely ill children from Gaza for medical treatment—a decision that attorneys argue stands in sharp contrast to Britain’s historical interventions in other …
Pope Leo Urges Immediate Halt to Gaza ‘Barbarity’
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Leo issued an urgent plea on Sunday for “an immediate halt to the barbarity of the war,” after an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City's Holy Family Catholic parish resulted in the deaths of three civilians and left multiple others wounded, …
Trump’s Tariff Blitz Fuels Widespread Trade Turmoil
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Six months into his second term, US President Donald Trump has once again unleashed tariffs as a key instrument on the international stage. From China and Mexico to the European Union, Trump has escalated trade tensions by implementing a fresh …
Suwayda Tribal Leaders Commit to Ceasefire
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives of tribal and clan groups in Syria’s southern region of Suwayda announced on Saturday that they have removed their armed personnel from the city, aligning with a recently reached ceasefire arrangement. In a joint statement, they …
Strong Earthquake Rattles Russia’s Kamchatka
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the waters off the eastern coastline of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Saturday, shaking the country’s Far Eastern region and prompting tsunami warnings in multiple districts. According to a Telegram …
Tourist vessel overturns in Vietnam killing thirty-seven people
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A tourist boat carrying 53 passengers capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay on Saturday during a sudden storm, leaving at least 37 people dead and several still missing. The vessel, Wonder Seas, encountered severe weather including hail, heavy rain, …
Russia Reports Capturing Strategic Donetsk Village
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia announced Sunday that its military had taken control of another village in Ukraine’s embattled eastern Donetsk region, deepening its offensive in the area. According to a statement from the Defense Ministry, Russian troops seized Bila Hora, …
Moscow Mayor Says Russia Intercepted 13 Ukrainian Drones
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Thirteen Ukrainian drones were intercepted en route to Moscow on Saturday, according to the city’s mayor. “Specialists from emergency services are working at the site of debris fall,” Sergey Sobyanin stated on Telegram. In a separate update, the …
Israel Engages in First Direct Ceasefire Talks with Hamas
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time since the conflict began, Israel is reportedly engaged in direct discussions with Hamas regarding the potential conclusion of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, according to a media account. A political figure familiar with the …
Philippines Reports Three Perished in Typhoon Wipha
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Typhoon Wipha has claimed the lives of three Filipinos and affected more than 300,000 people in the country over the past several days, according to Philippine officials on Sunday. By Sunday morning, authorities confirmed three fatalities, …
Russia Scraps 1996 Defense Agreement with Germany
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially scrapped a longstanding military-technical cooperation agreement with Germany, a country now heavily backing Ukraine with arms and funding in its war against Moscow. On Friday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed …
Taiwan Calls on China to Engage in Respectful Dialogue
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan on Friday urged China to engage in “dialogue with parity and respect” amid escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait. During a speech at the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club in Taipei, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim called for Beijing …
French, German FMs discuss joint commitment to strengthening EU
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul underscored their joint commitment to strengthening the European Union and supporting Ukraine during a press conference held Friday in Paris. “We share the same …
Investigative journalist states Zelensky could be removed from power
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky may soon face removal from power, according to veteran investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, who cites U.S. officials suggesting growing impatience in Washington and declining support at home. Hersh reports …
Kyiv proposes new stages of peace talks
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced on Saturday that Kyiv has proposed holding a new round of peace negotiations with Russia next week. The offer was extended by Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense …
Sudanese Military Says It Thwarted RSF Assault
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Sudanese military announced Wednesday it had thwarted an offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeting El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. According to the army, troops from the 6th Infantry Division, supported by allied units, “ …
Japanese citizens are to vote in pivotal election on Sunday
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Millions of Japanese citizens are voting Sunday in a pivotal election for the House of Councilors, the upper chamber of parliament, which could significantly impact Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government. The chamber is made up of 248 …
EU Targets Russia with 18th Round of Sweeping Sanctions
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union escalated pressure on Russia Friday by rolling out its 18th round of sweeping sanctions, targeting key sectors including Moscow’s energy income, banking networks, military suppliers, and trade routes, while simultaneously …
Torrential rain triggers floods in Russia
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe summer floods have swept through Russia’s Yakutia Republic in the Far East, submerging dozens of homes and prompting widespread evacuations. Triggered by torrential rains, the Indigirka River overflowed earlier this week, causing water …