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Press releases published on July 8, 2025

Russian, Azerbaijani Emergency Ministers discuss collaboration between nations
(MENAFN) The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations announced that its minister met with his Azerbaijani counterpart in Baku on Tuesday for bilateral discussions. During the meeting, Alexander Kurenkov and Kamaladdin Heydarov addressed various aspects of …

Spain Initiates Criminal Investigation into Netanyahu Over Gaza Aid Vessel Attack
(MENAFN) Spain’s National Court initiated a criminal investigation on Tuesday targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and top military leaders for their suspected roles in war crimes and crimes against humanity. …

Russia, Mali sign nuclear energy agreement
(MENAFN) Russia and Mali have signed a new agreement to strengthen collaboration in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, according to a statement by Rosatom, Russia’s state atomic energy corporation, on Tuesday. The deal includes joint efforts in …

Football Club Stocks Surge in 2025
(MENAFN) During the initial half of 2025, the publicly listed stocks of top-tier football clubs experienced notable growth, with Portuguese side Benfica taking the lead by soaring 61.9 percent. This marked the highest increase among global clubs, …

Sarajevo Welcomes Over 11,600 Chinese Tourists in May
(MENAFN) Sarajevo welcomed more than 11,600 tourists from China in May, representing a sharp 28.7 percent increase compared to the same month last year, data released Monday by Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) national statistics agency revealed. In addition …

AAIB Reveals Initial Findings on Tragic Air India Crash
(MENAFN) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has delivered its initial report on the catastrophic Air India crash to the federal ministry of civil aviation, according to a Tuesday update from a news outlet. "AAIB submits its preliminary …

Fire Erupts at Egypt Telecom Hub, Leaving Four Dead, 27 Injured
(MENAFN) A devastating fire erupted Monday at a central telecommunications hub in downtown Cairo, claiming the lives of at least four individuals and leaving 27 others injured, according to a statement from Egypt's Health Ministry released Tuesday. Those …

Iraq starts project to expand al-Diwaniyah Refinery
(MENAFN) Iraq has officially begun an $800 million project to expand the al-Diwaniyah Refinery, located in the southern province of Diwaniyah. The expansion was inaugurated by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani through a virtual ceremony, …

Tech Giants Cut 72,000 Jobs in First Half of 2025
(MENAFN) Technology firms, which represent the highest-valued corporations globally, dismissed a total of 72,000 employees during the initial six months of 2025, based on statistics from the Layoffs.fyi platform, aggregated by a news agency. The rate of …

Australia Introduces Breakthrough AI to Fast-Track Drug Discovery
(MENAFN) Australian researchers have introduced a groundbreaking "biological artificial intelligence (AI)" system aimed at significantly speeding up the drug discovery process. According to a recent announcement by the University of Sydney, which …

Palestinian Envoy Urges EU to Suspend Israel Agreement
(MENAFN) Palestine’s representative in Austria, Salah Abdel Shafi, has urged the European Union to halt its Association Agreement with Israel “until Israel complies with the terms of the agreement.” This appeal reflects growing dissatisfaction with Israel’ …

Zelenskyy Sanctions Several China-Based Firms
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted a decree targeting several China-based companies with sanctions following allegations that components manufactured in China were detected in Russian drones deployed during last week’s …

Germany Condemns China for Laser Targeting German Aircraft
(MENAFN) Germany sharply condemned China on Tuesday for allegedly using a laser to target a German aircraft engaged in an EU military operation in the Red Sea. “The Chinese military used a laser to target a German aircraft participating in the EU operation …

Rwanda Holds Firm on Advancing Kiswahili Language
(MENAFN) Rwanda has reiterated its dedication to advancing the Kiswahili language as a key part of its strategy to enhance African unity and solidarity. "Rwanda recognizes the importance of Kiswahili in achieving inclusive and equitable education. Our …

Coral of Lizard Island die off after bleaching event
(MENAFN) Lizard Island, part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, has experienced an alarming coral die-off, with 92% of surveyed corals destroyed following a mass bleaching event in 2024, according to recent research findings. Using drone-based assessments, …

Qatar Confirms Ongoing Talks Focus on Gaza Ceasefire Framework
(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that ongoing discussions between Israel and Hamas are centered on establishing a framework for ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Majed Al-Ansari, spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, told reporters in Doha, “The mediators’ …

Russian FM slams International Monetary Fund, World Bank
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered sharp criticism toward the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, accusing both institutions of favoring Ukraine over African nations in the distribution of financial assistance. …

Turkish technology company is set to showcase new innovation
(MENAFN) Turkish technology firm Radio Teknoloji is set to showcase its latest innovation in wireless connectivity, known as Astradrive, at the upcoming International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), which will be held from July 22 to 27 at the Istanbul …

Leyen Outlines "De-risking" Strategy Toward China
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized on Tuesday that the European Union seeks to "de-risk" rather than "decouple" its economic ties with China. While addressing the plenary session of the European Parliament dedicated to …

Iran Refutes Trump's Claim of Requesting Talks
(MENAFN) Iran dismissed on Tuesday the statement made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that Tehran had requested a meeting concerning its nuclear program. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei firmly stated, “We have not submitted any …