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Press releases published on August 2, 2025
Putin plans on getting couple of elephants
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos has announced plans to present Russia with a pair of elephants as a symbol of peace and prosperity. The gift, intended to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, was announced by Lao President Thongloun …
Russia’s wealthy folks grow wealthier
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s richest individuals collectively gained $20.4 billion in wealth during the first half of 2025, with commodity-sector magnates leading the surge, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Vladimir Potanin, who owns a controlling stake …
Rwanda, DR Congo Convene After Peace Deal
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Delegates from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo convened for the initial time since agreeing to a truce arranged by the United States to bring an end to hostilities in eastern Congo, both nations confirmed on Friday. On Thursday, …
Togg Gears Up for German Launch of Homegrown EV
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Togg’s entirely battery-powered SUV, the T10X — described as "Türkiye’s first domestically produced electric vehicle" — is scheduled to become available for purchase in Germany before the conclusion of 2025, as per a publication from a German …
US senators suggest USD55bn Ukraine assistance bill
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of US senators has introduced legislation to provide $54.6 billion in aid to Ukraine over the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. Despite President Donald Trump's repeated opposition to further US assistance, arguing that European countries should …
Trump declares he’s ‘prepared’ for nuclear war with Russia
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump emphasized the need for the United States to remain fully prepared for any nuclear confrontation, responding to what he called an inappropriate threat from former Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev. Speaking at a White House …
Putin declares conclusion of first mass-production Oreshnik
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that the first mass-produced Oreshnik hypersonic missile system has officially entered service with Russia’s military. Speaking during a briefing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, he confirmed the …
White House claims Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted that President Donald Trump should have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize years ago, citing his involvement in multiple international peace agreements. Although Trump was nominated several …
Trump believes sanctions don’t ‘bother’ Putin
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump admitted that the latest US sanctions on Russia might not significantly affect Russian President Vladimir Putin but confirmed his administration will impose them unless a peace deal to end the Ukraine conflict is reached …
Moscow prepares for Intervision, Eurovision rival
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Preparations are ramping up in Moscow for Intervision, a new international music competition set to rival Eurovision. With just 50 days remaining until the main event, ticket sales for the grand finale officially opened on Friday. The announcement …
UK, Ukraine Applaud Trump's Deadline for Russia
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday praised US President Donald Trump's latest timeline urging Russia to act on a Ukraine truce and "to stop their stalling tactics." During a telephone conversation, …
Trump edits international tariffs hours before deadline
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the August 1 deadline for implementing new tariffs by one week. This broad move changes tariff rates for numerous countries—some face increases, while others receive last-minute …
Study Reveals Tropical Cyclones Trigger Rise in Heart Disease Hospitalizations
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Tropical cyclones are triggering a significant rise in cardiovascular hospitalizations, according to a study conducted by researchers from Monash and Otago University. The findings were reported by media on Saturday. The research team analyzed …
Top US senator claims FBI ‘weaponized’ in Obama-Clinton conspiracy to ‘stop Trump’
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A recently declassified annex to John Durham’s 2023 Special Counsel report reveals what US Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) calls the “weaponization” of the FBI during the Obama administration, aimed at sabotaging Donald …
Apple Q3 Revenue Surges to USD94.04B
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Apple Inc. posted its largest quarterly revenue jump since December 2021, with a 10% year-on-year growth for the fiscal third quarter. The company’s revenue surged to $94.04 billion during the April to June period, as per the firm’s financial …
Israeli Airstrikes Leave Four Dead in Lebanon
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Four fatalities resulted from Israeli airstrikes conducted Thursday night across Lebanon, the nation's Health Ministry confirmed Friday. Israeli aircraft executed intensive bombing campaigns targeting southern and eastern Lebanese territories, …
Western education faces doom
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) After not stepping into a school for decades, I visited my old Canadian high school for a craft fair and immediately noticed something was off. The walls in the atrium, once lined with photos of top academic and sports achievers over the years, …
Tesla Faces USD329M Verdict Over 2019 Autopilot Crash Death
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A Miami jury has ruled that Tesla must pay $329 million in damages following a fatal 2019 crash involving the company's Autopilot system, reports indicated on Friday. The case stems from a tragic incident in Key Largo, Florida, where a Tesla Model …
EU unable to make peace
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The most alarming issue facing Western Europe today isn't just its ongoing decline, but its unwillingness to admit it. The region continues to adopt a self-righteous tone, issuing moral judgments and pretending to play a central role in global …
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Onslaught Kills Over 60,300 Palestinians
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 60,332 Palestinians have lost their lives in Israel’s relentless onslaught on Gaza, the Health Ministry confirmed on Friday. The statement outlined that, over the past 24 hours, 83 bodies were brought to hospitals, with 554 additional …