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Press releases published on July 8, 2025
Floods in Texas Claim 91 Lives
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of people confirmed dead due to sudden flooding in the state of Texas has increased to 91, according to an announcement from the White House on Monday. "Moments ago, the Department of Homeland Security provided an update that 91 …
US Plans Renewed Dialogue with Iran
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States intends to initiate discussions with Iran. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump told reporters, "We have scheduled Iran talks, …
Trump Announces U.S. Will Hold Talks with Iran
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump revealed Monday that Washington will engage in diplomatic discussions with Tehran following recent military confrontations. "We have scheduled Iran talks, and they want to talk," Trump announced to reporters alongside …
Afghan Repatriations from Iran Increase
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In just over a month, close to half a million Afghans have made their way back from Iran, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which relayed this information to a news agency on Monday. This wave of returns comes as …
Protesters Rally in Support of Pro-Palestine Leaders
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, a collective of individuals organized a protest to show their backing for two prominent leaders of the pro-Palestine movement who have been formally charged by police with offences related to public order. These charges stem from a …
Brazilian President Condemns Multilateralism Breakdown
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva inaugurated the BRICS summit by sharply criticizing the current deterioration of multilateral cooperation amid ongoing global disputes. Speaking to representatives of 11 emerging BRICS countries …
Greece Eyes Strategic Upgrade with Submarines
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece is preparing to bolster its naval capabilities by procuring a new fleet of submarines capable of launching cruise missiles, according to reports in a newspaper on Monday. Drawing on comments made by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias during …
Former Russian Transport Minister Is Found Dead
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian political figure Roman Starovoyt was discovered deceased from a gunshot wound in the Moscow area, just hours after his removal from the role of transport minister, according to confirmation from the Russian Investigative Committee on …
U.S. Child Health Deteriorates: Study Finds
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. children today carry more weight, battle increased illnesses, and confront elevated mortality risks compared to youth from just one generation earlier, according to the most comprehensive pediatric health assessment released in nearly two …
Trump Imposes 25 Percent Tariffs on Japan, South Korea
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced Monday via social media that the United States will implement 25-percent tariffs on Japanese and South Korean imports effective August 1. Through letters directed to the South Korean president and Japanese prime …
Lightning Kills 31 in Cambodia in First Half of 2025
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Lightning strikes claimed 31 lives across Cambodia during the first half of 2025, marking a significant 31 percent decrease from the 45 deaths recorded in the same period last year, disaster management officials reported Tuesday. "Among the dead …
Poland Imposes Border Controls
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) As temporary border checks were introduced along Poland’s frontiers with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized during a press briefing in Warsaw that “tough reactions will be used when necessary.” His comments …
U.S. Ends TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the conclusion of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of nationals from Honduras and Nicaragua. According to announcements issued Monday in the Federal Register, …
Apple Challenges EU Fine
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Apple lodged an appeal against a EURO500 million (USD587 million) penalty levied by the European Commission for violations of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The company described the sanction as "unprecedented" and …
South Korean Household Surplus Funds Climb for Third Quarter
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean household surplus funds climbed for the third consecutive quarter, driven by increased deposits and securities holdings, Bank of Korea (BOK) data revealed Tuesday. Net surplus funds—calculated as financial assets minus financial debts …
US Stock Markets Dip After Tariffs
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday following President Donald Trump's release of several tariff letters outlining country-specific broad tariff rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.94 percent, losing 422.17 points to …
Tesla Stock Slumps 7 Percent as Musk Launches Political Party
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Shares of US-based electric vehicle giant Tesla nosedived on Monday after CEO Elon Musk revealed plans to launch a new political party. As of 1500 GMT, Tesla’s stock had dropped roughly 7.3%, trading at $292.22. The company’s market capitalization …
Fidan, Lavrov Hold Talks
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) During the BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Monday. The dialogue took place on the sidelines of the high-level gathering, according to …
U.S. Cancels Terrorist Label for HTS
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. State Department has officially withdrawn the Foreign Terrorist Organization status from the al-Nusrah Front, more widely identified as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), according to a yet-to-be-published notice in the Federal Register dated …
Telenor kjøper GlobalConnects fibervirksomhet for privatmarkedet i Norge
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July 8, 2025
(Fornebu, 8. juli 2025) Telenor kunngjør i dag oppkjøpet av GlobalConnects fibervirksomhet for privatkunder i Norge, i en transaksjon verdsatt til 6,0 milliarder kroner. Oppkjøpet markerer et viktig strategisk steg for å styrke Telenors posisjon i det …