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Press releases published on July 14, 2025

Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, Syria Seal Gas Agreement
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s state oil giant SOCAR has formalized an agreement with the Syrian government to supply natural gas to Syria, marking a significant step in Damascus' push for energy stability, media reported. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was …

Israeli Opposition Accuses Netanyahu of Sabotaging Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Yair Golan, the head of the Israeli Democratic Party, voiced strong criticism on Saturday, asserting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively blocking efforts to achieve a truce and prisoner exchange in the Gaza Strip. Golan emphasized …

Brazil’s Lula Set to Resume Mercosur-Indonesia Free Trade Talks
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Wednesday that Brazil will leverage its current leadership of Mercosur to restart stalled talks on a free trade agreement with Indonesia. Speaking during a bilateral meeting in Brasília with …

Zaluzhny Urges U.S. to Send Aging Missiles to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s former highest-ranking military leader and current ambassador to the United Kingdom, has proposed that Kyiv should formally seek outdated weaponry from the United States. According to him, this approach would not only …

Trump Insists NATO Allies Cover Full Cost of US Arms
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has declared that America’s NATO allies will be required to pay the full price for weapons manufactured in the United States, suggesting that some of these arms might eventually be supplied to Ukraine. Since the beginning …

President states demonstrators waging war on Kenya
(MENAFN) Kenyan President William Ruto has declared that protesters attacking security forces and businesses are engaging in acts of terrorism and waging war against the government. He has directed police to shoot such individuals in the legs, not to kill …

European Commission Eyes New Tax on Corporate Giants
(MENAFN) The European Commission is preparing to introduce a fresh tax targeting major corporations operating within the European Union, aiming to increase funds for the bloc’s shared budget, according to a leaked draft obtained by a news outlet on Friday. …

Trump is first US leader in decades to be honest with Americans
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has praised Donald Trump as the first US president in decades to openly acknowledge the serious internal issues facing the United States. Speaking to RT’s Rick Sanchez on Wednesday, Zakharova …

Putin Forces Smartphone Makers to Incorporate RuStore, Pressuring Apple’s iOS
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin enacted legislation compelling smartphone manufacturers to incorporate RuStore, the government-operated app store, on their devices. This regulation predominantly targets Apple, given the closed nature …

France Disqualifies Three Lawmakers Over Campaign Finance Breaches
(MENAFN) France’s Constitutional Council on Friday removed three members of parliament—Jean Laussucq, Stéphane Vojetta, and Brigitte Barèges—from office and barred them from political activity for one year, citing serious campaign finance breaches during …

Israeli Airstrike on Lebanon Claims One Life
(MENAFN) An Israeli airstrike on Saturday killed one person in southern Lebanon, marking another breach of the ceasefire agreement, according to the country's Health Ministry. In an official statement, the ministry reported that the individual died after …

Durov Criticizes French Probe into X
(MENAFN) Telegram's creator, Pavel Durov, criticized France's recent actions toward social media companies, describing the country’s moves as a “crusade” against freedom of expression and technological advancement. His statement came shortly after French …

N. Korea Delivers Over 12M Artillery Shells to Russia
(MENAFN) North Korea has consistently delivered more than 12 million rounds of 152 mm artillery shells to Russia, supporting Moscow’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to a Sunday report from media citing South Korean military intelligence. A Defense …

S-Africa states HIV reaction won’t falter despite US funding cuts
(MENAFN) South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured that the country’s leading HIV/AIDS program will continue to operate despite the withdrawal of funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) earlier this year. …

India learns cost of trusting US
(MENAFN) India finds itself at a difficult crossroads as a proposed US Senate bill threatens a 500% tariff on countries importing Russian oil, putting New Delhi’s energy security at risk. With nearly half of India’s oil now coming from Russia, the country …

Ukraine Kills Two Russians Suspected in Kyiv Security Chief’s Murder
(MENAFN) Ukraine announced on Sunday that its security forces have killed two suspected Russian operatives believed to be behind the fatal shooting of a Security Service (SBU) colonel in Kyiv last week. The SBU stated that during a morning "special …

Trump Urges Africa to Boost Spending on U.S. Arms
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has called on African heads of state to increase their defense budgets and purchase more American-made weapons, asserting they are “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” His comments were delivered …

Lavrov Criticizes US, Allies' Drills Near Korean Peninsula
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during his official trip to North Korea, voiced serious concerns about the growing military actions carried out by the United States and its partners in the Korean Peninsula. According to Lavrov, such …

U.S. Dismisses COVID Vaccine Case Against Doctor
(MENAFN) The U.S. attorney general has decided to withdraw all charges against a physician previously accused of destroying COVID-19 vaccine doses valued at $28,000 (£20,742), issuing fraudulent vaccination cards, and administering saline injections to …

Texas male detained over Trump death threats
(MENAFN) A man from Texas has been arrested for allegedly threatening to assassinate former President Donald Trump, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The arrest comes just ahead of Trump’s scheduled visit to Texas Hill …