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Macron Slams Israel’s Plan to Escalate Operations in Gaza
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron sharply condemned Israel’s decision to escalate its military operations in Gaza City and the Mawasi camps on Monday, describing the move as “a predicted disaster of unprecedented gravity.” Speaking to a French …
South Korea’s Military Forces Decline
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's armed forces have diminished to approximately 450,000 personnel, marking a 20% reduction over the past six years, according to a defence ministry report disclosed by a ruling party legislator on Sunday. Officials attribute this …
Germany’s DJV Condemns Killing Journalists in Gaza
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The German Journalists' Association (DJV) issued a strong denunciation on Monday regarding the deaths of Palestinian journalists at the hands of Israeli military forces in Gaza. The association demanded a thorough investigation into the …
Third of full-time workers rely on food aid in UK
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Rebecca’s situation highlights just how severe the cost of living crisis has become. Despite working full-time as an office manager for a day service supporting people with learning difficulties, she still needs extra income. To make ends meet, …
Philippines Suspends Imports of Cattle, Buffalo from France, Italy
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Philippines has suspended imports of live cattle, water buffalo, and related animal products from France and Italy after confirmed outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Monday. The temporary ban, …
Number of Palestinian journalists murdered by Israel reaches two hundred thirty-eight
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports say another Palestinian journalist has died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike that also killed five Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza City, raising the total number of journalists killed to 238. According to Gaza’s Government …
Chinese research team finishes preservation of hundreds of oracle bone inscriptions
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports say a research team from Henan Province in central China has completed high-definition digital preservation of 542 oracle bone inscriptions kept in European collections, marking an important step toward safeguarding these artifacts in …
U.S. Vice President Says Russia-Ukraine Deal Will Not Please Either Side
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday confirmed that the Trump administration is pushing forward with a high-stakes negotiation to end the war in Ukraine, cautioning that any final agreement between Kyiv and Moscow will likely leave both parties …
Controversy Surrounds Bihar’s Electoral Rolls
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Recently, India's Election Commission published revised draft electoral rolls for the state of Bihar, where significant elections are set to take place in November. This followed a month-long process of updating the voters' list. However, …
UKHSA, Met Office Issue Amber Heat Alert for Five Parts of England
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The British Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have declared an amber heat-health alert (HHA) for five English regions starting Tuesday, warning of soaring temperatures expected to affect much of the country this week. The "enhanced …
Thai Army Rejects Cambodia’s Ceasefire Breach Accusations
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Thai army spokesperson Winthai Suvaree addressed accusations from the Cambodian Ministry of Defense on Monday, clarifying comments made by Boonsin Padklang, commander of Thailand’s Second Army Region. Cambodia had alleged that Boonsin’s remarks on …
Spain’s Wildfires Consume Over 39,000 Hectares, Thousands Evacuated
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain is enduring one of its harshest wildfire seasons in recent memory, with blazes consuming tens of thousands of hectares and forcing evacuations from rural communities and UNESCO World Heritage sites, local media reported Monday. According to …
Evening schools in China are filled with passionate adults
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, evening classrooms across China are filling with adults eager to explore creative and intellectual pursuits, from traditional arts to cutting-edge technology. For 52-year-old Yang Li, joining a Chinese painting course …
Bitcoin Nears Reaching New Record High
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Bitcoin extended its upward momentum early Monday, climbing past the $122,000 threshold and approaching its all-time peak. The leading digital currency reached a value of $122,321 as of 0655GMT and slightly retreated to around $121,390 by 0925GMT, …
Tesla Seeks Supplying Electricity to UK Homes
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk's electric vehicle and clean energy firm Tesla has submitted an application to obtain a licence to provide electricity to residences in the United Kingdom. If the energy regulator Ofgem grants approval, Tesla could challenge the major …
European Allies Reject Sending Troops to Ukraine
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Members of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing,” consisting of Kiev’s European supporters, are reportedly deciding against sending military forces to Ukraine, despite earlier discussions suggesting otherwise, according to a report by a news …
Nigeria Rejects Deportees from US
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigeria has declared it will refuse to accept foreign migrants deported from the United States, even though neighboring countries have agreed to such arrangements under deals with Washington, a local newspaper reported, quoting the Foreign …
Ukraine’s Western European backers state Trump-Putin meeting is “another Nazi leaflet”
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova harshly criticized a joint statement from several Western European countries about the upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, dismissing it as “ …
Scientists Unveil Method to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet announced a promising advance in combating antibiotic-resistant infections, according to local media reports on Monday. A recent study showcased how the combination of traditional antibiotics with an …
Spain Declares Rejection of Israel’s “Illegal Annexation of Gaza”
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares declared on Monday that neither Spain nor the European Union will acknowledge any unilateral annexation of the Gaza Strip or West Bank, strongly condemning Israel’s recent military actions in the region …