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Press releases published on July 31, 2025
Turkish Energy Minister states Turkey to begin supplying natural gas to Syria
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye is set to begin supplying natural gas to Syria starting Saturday through a pipeline running via the southern Kilis province, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar. This effort is part of a collaborative project involving …
NDT Global Announces Strategic Addition of Entegra®
GlobeNewswire
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July 31, 2025
QUÉBEC CITY, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NDT Global, a leading provider of advanced diagnostic inspection and integrity solutions for the energy sector, is proud to announce the acquisition of Entegra, a premium technology company specializing in …
NDT Global annonce l’acquisition stratégique d’Entegra®
GlobeNewswire
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July 31, 2025
QUÉBEC, 31 juill. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NDT Global, un important fournisseur de solutions avancées en matière d’inspection diagnostique et d’intégrité pour le secteur de l’énergie, est fier d’annoncer l’acquisition d’Entegra, une société technologique …
"New York Declaration" Renews Backing Two-State Solution
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The “New York Declaration”, unveiled on Tuesday during a United Nations gathering, reiterated the global commitment to a two-state resolution addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This statement came as Gaza faces an escalating famine and …
University of California Reaches Deal in Antisemitism Case
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The University of California revealed on Tuesday that it had agreed to a settlement nearing $6.5 million in a legal dispute concerning its response to antisemitic events that unfolded at UCLA amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations last year. The case …
HSBC plans to leave banking operations in Bangladesh
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) HSBC announced plans to gradually wind down its retail banking operations in Bangladesh starting in the second half of this year, according to company statements. The decision follows a review of the bank’s retail services in the country and …
US companies discover hidden coast of using AI
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A new study has found that the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations is contributing to more costly data breaches, as stated by reports. According to the "Cost of a Data Breach 2025" study, 13 percent of the 600 …
Authorities Find Dead Bodies from Biofuel Plant Explosion
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The bodies of two young girls and their adult male family member were discovered on Wednesday at the site of a biofuel facility blast in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Horizon Biofuels plant. According to a …
Egyptian leader discusses strengthening military cooperation with Italy’s Defense Minister
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto in Cairo, focusing on strengthening military cooperation and advancing efforts for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to official statements. The …
Germany Signals Possible Palestinian State Recognition
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged that the formal recognition process for a Palestinian state "must begin now," ahead of his upcoming trip to Israel and Palestinian territories. "For Germany, the recognition of a …
Houthis take responsibility for attacking Israel's army targets with drones
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for launching five drones at Israeli military targets on Wednesday evening, according to a statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the drones …
Toyota Maintains Top Carmaker Global Sales
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Toyota Motor has held onto its position as the world’s top-selling carmaker for the sixth year running, delivering 5.5 million vehicles between January and June 2025, as revealed in the company’s financial disclosures on Wednesday. The company’s …
Trump Permits Ukrainian Refugees to Stay in U.S.
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has assured that Ukrainian refugees currently in the United States will be permitted to remain until the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv concludes, easing worries about a potential rollback of their protections …
Torrential Rainstorms Cause Destruction in Beijing
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe downpours have resulted in the deaths of 44 individuals and left nine unaccounted for in Beijing by Thursday, as reported by the state-controlled publication a news agency. Among the fatalities, 31 occurred in a care facility situated in …
Lithuanian Premier Resigns
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania's Prime Minister, Gintautas Paluckas, declared his resignation from both the prime ministerial post and his position as party chairman on Thursday, according to sources from a public broadcaster. Paluckas stepped down as prime minister …
Slovakia Calls in British Ambassador Over Election Interference Accusations
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia’s government has formally summoned the British ambassador as diplomatic strains intensify following Prime Minister Robert Fico’s accusations that the UK interfered in Slovakia’s 2023 parliamentary elections. In a Tuesday address in …
Top US senator prepares to lead congressional delegation to Taiwan in August
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior US Republican lawmaker is preparing to lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan in August, according to reports citing individuals familiar with the matter. Roger Wicker, the leading Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee and …
Nebraska Biofuel Plant Explosion Leaves Three Dead
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The bodies of two young girls and their male relative were recovered Wednesday from the site of a powerful explosion at a biofuel facility in Nebraska, which occurred the previous day. According to media, Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said the …
Canadian Premier, Abbas Discuss Two-State Solution
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a conversation with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas regarding the escalating humanitarian emergency in the Gaza Strip. During the call, Carney reiterated Canada's backing for a …
OSCE Chief Urges Unity Against Double Standards
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Feridun Sinirlioglu, the secretary general of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), emphasized on Thursday the urgent necessity of opposing both genocide and war crimes, cautioning that the erosion of core values is being …