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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
Brazil’s traffic accident kills five civilians
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five people were killed early Wednesday in a traffic accident on the BR-153 highway in Porangatu, located in Brazil’s central state of Goias, according to a preliminary report from the Federal Highway Police (PRF). The crash occurred when …
Russia Prepared to Act Swiftly Toward Ukraine Peace Talks
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the Kremlin announced that Russia is prepared to act swiftly toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing that achieving their established goals remains paramount. In an interview with a Russian journalist, Kremlin spokesperson …
U.S. Envoy Lands in Beirut for Key Discussions
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Tom Barrack, the US special envoy for Syria, arrived in Beirut on Sunday to conduct talks concerning bilateral relations and the latest regional developments. His visit comes at a critical time as Lebanon continues to suffer from worsening …
Trump returns to global stage using tariffs
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Six months into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has returned to the global stage with a renewed emphasis on tariffs, reigniting trade tensions and fueling uncertainty across financial markets and global supply chains. Trump’s …
Iran Warns of Possible Nuclear Escalation
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Iranian lawmaker has issued a stark warning that Iran could pull out of a pivotal nuclear weapons treaty and intensify its uranium enrichment efforts if Western European nations choose to reintroduce stringent economic sanctions on the …
Brazilian authority protests against US tariffs
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Brazilian government has formally protested the United States' decision to impose 50 percent import tariffs on all Brazilian exports starting August 1, calling the move a threat to bilateral relations and economic stability. In a letter …
U.S. Denounces Drone Attacks on Iraqi Oil Fields
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States sharply condemned a series of drone attacks targeting oil fields in the Iraqi Kurdish region on Wednesday, emphasizing the threat these assaults pose to the country’s stability and economic progress. State Department spokesperson …
Trump Issues Warning to BRICS
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump recently asserted that BRICS is "fading out fast" and warned that any attempts by the group to undermine the US dollar would be met with severe economic consequences. Speaking at the White House on Friday, Trump criticized …
Ethiopia Arrests Suspected IS Militants
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopian authorities have detained numerous individuals believed to be members of the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS), who are suspected of planning assaults across the nation, as reported by a state-run broadcaster on Tuesday. The report cited …
Senator: Australia Must Join Hague Group on Palestine to Stop Genocide
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government to align with the Hague Group on Palestine, emphasizing Australia’s responsibility to support global initiatives aimed at preventing genocide and …
Merz Downplays Ukraine’s EU Membership Prospects
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has minimized the likelihood of Ukraine joining the European Union anytime soon, emphasizing that it is improbable during the current budgetary cycle of the bloc, which extends until 2034. Some EU representatives …
BRICS takes on important role in taking off Global South’s progress
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) With its inclusive and cooperative framework designed to serve the interests of emerging economies, BRICS is playing a vital role in driving the progress of the Global South, according to a recent report by the Xinhua Institute, a think tank …
Poll Reveals Japan’s Ruling Coalition May Lose Upper House Grip
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s governing alliance—comprised of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito—is poised to lose its majority in the House of Councillors following Sunday’s election, according to multiple media projections. Voting …
Biggest Martian Meteorite Breaks Record in Auction
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The biggest Martian meteorite ever sold set a new auction record, reaching an impressive $5.3 million in the United States, as announced in a statement from Sotheby’s on Wednesday. This extraordinary meteorite, weighing 24.67 kilograms, is known …
South Korea witnesses floods, landslides killing fourteen civilians
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 14 people have died in South Korea due to floods and landslides triggered by several days of torrential rain, the country’s disaster management office confirmed. Rescue operations are ongoing, with 12 people still reported missing, …
US Takes Credit for Israel, Syria Ceasefire Deal
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire proposal backed by the United States. This follows a series of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) airstrikes on the Syrian Defense …
Trump inks GENIUS Act
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act — Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act — into law, marking the first federal legislation to regulate stablecoins in the United States. The bill, passed by the …
India Rejects EU Sanctions on Russia
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) India has categorically distanced itself from the European Union's most recent sanctions against Russia, which also affect India's energy sector. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs declared that New Delhi "does not …
Trump rejects reports of him wanting to sack Fed chair
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports that he plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, following claims made by a senior White House official cited by a news agency. According to the report, Trump had allegedly asked Republican …
Trump’s second term brings global stock market tension
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Since the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, global stock markets have faced significant volatility, largely driven by his aggressive tariff policies. The administration's frequently shifting statements and decisions have created …