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Press releases published on July 14, 2025

China Pledges to Defy Philippines’ 2016 South China Sea Verdict
(MENAFN) China firmly dismissed the Philippines’ recent invocation of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration verdict on Saturday, labeling the decision as “illegal, null and void” and reaffirming its refusal to accept the tribunal’s claims. This response …

Karol Nawrocki Demands Ukraine to Allow Exhumations
(MENAFN) Poland’s president-elect, Karol Nawrocki, has appealed to Kiev to authorize a “full-scale” excavation of the remains of individuals who perished in the ethnic purges carried out by Ukrainian Nazi allies during World War II, a tragedy widely known …

Japan Overturns China in East Asian Cup
(MENAFN) China suffered a 2-0 defeat to reigning champions Japan on Saturday in the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, also known as the East Asian Cup. Japan took an early lead in the 11th minute when Mao Hosoya capitalized on a pass from Satoshi Tanaka …

Trump declares 30 percent tariffs on EU, Mexico
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States will implement 30% tariffs on imports from two major trading partners, the European Union and Mexico, starting August 1. This follows recent tariff increases on key Asian allies …

US Records Unexpected Budget Surplus in June
(MENAFN) The United States government reported an unexpected budget surplus for June, largely fueled by a significant surge in customs duties following President Donald Trump’s implementation of increased tariffs, according to a monthly update from the …

U.S. Imposes 30 Percent Tariffs on Imports from EU, Mexico
(MENAFN) The United States will enforce 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico beginning August 1, President Donald Trump declared on Saturday. Trump posted on Truth Social letters addressed individually to European Commission President …

EU Commits USD11.7B for Ukraine’s Recovery
(MENAFN) At Thursday’s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, the European Union announced a major increase in both political and financial backing for Ukraine, unveiling a strategy aimed at mobilizing up to €10 billion (approximately $11.7 billion) in new …

EU’s climate madness causes France to sweat its brains out
(MENAFN) Paris suffered under scorching heat last week, with temperatures climbing toward 40°C and no relief in sight. Amid the heatwave, the author reflects on an amusing moment during a conversation with her Uber driver — typical of many in Paris, often …

Senate Committee Advances Bill Boosting Ukraine Aid
(MENAFN) A legislative proposal granting additional assistance to Ukraine and preventing the Pentagon from independently halting weapons shipments has been approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee. These provisions are included in the 2026 National …

EU, Mexico Reject Trump’s Tariff Threats
(MENAFN) The European Union (EU) and Mexico have voiced dissatisfaction over US President Donald Trump’s announcement to enforce 30% tariffs on their exports starting 1 August. Mexico strongly denounced what it described as Trump's "unfair deal", firmly …

Musk’s X CEO quits position
(MENAFN) Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has announced her resignation, ending a brief and turbulent period at the company owned by Elon Musk. Yaccarino took over as CEO in mid-2023, less than a year after Musk acquired the platform, with …

India Defends Russian Oil Imports
(MENAFN) India’s energy minister, Hardeep Puri, emphasized that the country’s oil imports from Russia serve the essential needs of its citizens while also aiding in keeping global oil prices stable. In a conversation with a news agency on Thursday, Puri …

Messi Breaks MLS Record
(MENAFN) Lionel Messi has set a new Major League Soccer milestone by becoming the first player to score multiple goals in five consecutive matches. His latest two-goal performance helped Inter Miami secure a 2-1 victory over Nashville on Saturday. The …

China Forces Japanese Fishing Ship Out of Territorial Waters
(MENAFN) The China Coast Guard (CCG) announced on Friday that it forced a Japanese fishing vessel out of what Beijing claims as its territorial waters, according to state-run media reports. The fishing boat was removed from the Chiwei Yu area on Wednesday, …

Nigerian official claims US pressuring Africa to accept deportees
(MENAFN) Nigeria will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to accept deported Venezuelans, including those released from American prisons, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated. In an interview with Channels TV on Thursday …

Russian government falsifies allegation million Indians could immigrate
(MENAFN) Russia’s Labor Ministry has rejected claims that up to one million Indian nationals could move to Russia for work by the end of 2025. The ministry clarified that the federal quota for foreign workers in 2025 is already set, allowing fewer than 235 …

France vows additional autonomy to overseas territory after unrest
(MENAFN) France has pledged to give more autonomy to its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, though it stopped short of granting the full independence sought by parts of the indigenous Kanak community. The agreement comes in the wake of last year’s violent …

Slovakia Seeks Assurances After Russian Gas Ban
(MENAFN) Slovakia is aiming to obtain firm assurances by early next week to shield itself from the consequences of a forthcoming EU-mandated suspension on Russian gas imports, stated Prime Minister Robert Fico, as reported by a news agency. The country has …

Germany’s general declares Ukraine to receive German-funded long-range arms this month
(MENAFN) Ukraine is set to receive its first shipment of German-funded long-range missiles before the end of July, according to Major General Christian Freuding, who oversees Berlin’s military assistance to Kiev. Speaking to ZDF, Freuding confirmed Germany …

EU state pauses asylum applications for arrivals from N-Africa
(MENAFN) Greece has announced a three-month suspension of asylum applications from migrants arriving from North Africa, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed on Wednesday. He warned that those attempting to enter the country illegally by sea will …