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Press releases published on August 16, 2025
Virginia Governor Candidates Disagree on Debate Plans
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The two contenders in Virginia’s pivotal race for governor remain at an impasse regarding the timing and location of their debates, according to local media. This year's election in Virginia, taking place a year after US President Donald Trump …
Syria Reports 500 Soldiers Hospitalized After Food Poisoning
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Around 500 members of the Syrian army's 64th Division, stationed in the rural areas of Aleppo, were hospitalized Thursday evening following a widespread food poisoning event, local sources confirmed on Friday. According to a correspondent, troops …
Taiwanese President calls on unity against aggression on WWII anniversary
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te marked the anniversary of the end of World War II on Friday with a call for unity against aggression, warning that the conflict proved "war has no winner." Reflecting on the devastation of the war, Lai noted …
Moscow reaffirms to Sahel nations security backing
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August 16, 2025
(Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in combating terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The announcement followed the first consultations between Moscow and the member countries …
China’s Economic Growth Falters in July
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s economic performance in July showed weaker-than-anticipated figures, as outputs in manufacturing, consumer spending, and capital investment failed to meet market forecasts, based on figures released on Friday by the National Bureau of …
Japan’s Economy Witnesses Increase
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s economy experienced a 0.3% increase in the second quarter compared to the first, as overseas shipments recovered from the slump recorded in the previous three months. This economic improvement surpassed analysts’ expectations of a 0.1% …
PBS Implements Major Budget Cuts
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States is slashing its financial plan by 21% in response to diminished government support, according to a report from a news agency published on Friday. This reduction was sanctioned on Wednesday …
Putin arrives in Anchorage for legendary US trip
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage ahead of a historic summit with US President Donald Trump on Friday. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the talks could last six to seven hours, …
Erdogan calls international community for immediate intervention in Gaza
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the international community to intervene in Gaza, warning that the territory is approaching “total humanitarian collapse” amid ongoing Israeli attacks. In an opinion piece published Thursday in English …
Trump, Putin Hold Negotiations on Ukraine
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian peer, Vladimir Putin, commenced pivotal discussions in Alaska on Friday, seeking a resolution to the Kremlin’s prolonged military campaign against Ukraine, which has persisted for over three years. Trump …
France Criticizes Israel’s Demolition of School
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) France on Friday strongly criticized Israel for destroying a school that was being built in the northern area of the occupied West Bank, urging that those responsible be held to account. "France strongly condemns the destruction by Israeli …
S-Sudan dismisses discussions on resettling Palestinians
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South Sudan has dismissed claims that it is negotiating with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in the East African nation. Reports suggested Israel was seeking agreements with third countries to host people displaced by the ongoing …
China blacklists EU over Russia sanctions
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) China has blacklisted two EU-based banks in response to Brussels’ latest Ukraine-related sanctions, which targeted Chinese financial institutions among others. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce named Lithuania-based UAB Urbo and AB Mano, banning …
EU chiefs want to destroy three European governments
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused the European Union of attempting to destabilize and overthrow the governments of Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia for prioritizing national interests over Brussels’ directives. In a Facebook post …
France denounces Israel for destruction of school under construction in Palestine
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) France has condemned Israel for tearing down a school that was under construction in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The project was being built with support from the French Development Agency in partnership with the European Union. " …
Trump Would Exit Putin Meeting If Talks Falter
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump issued a cautionary statement on Friday, asserting that he would "walk" away from his forthcoming dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, should the negotiations not proceed positively. FOX …
Rescue Helicopter Crash Leaves Five Dead in Pakistan
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A government helicopter delivering emergency aid to flood-stricken communities in Pakistan’s northwest crashed on Friday, killing all five people on board, including two pilots, according to officials. The MI-17 aircraft, operated by the Khyber …
Monsoon Rains Leave 225 Dead Over 48 Hours in Pakistan
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating surge of rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province claimed the lives of 225 individuals over the past 48 hours, pushing the total death toll from the ongoing monsoon season to 541, according to the National …
Indian, Russian FMs to meet in Moscow
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Moscow next week to hold high-level discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. The talks, set for August 21, will cover …
EU vows to keep Russian sanctions
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has reaffirmed its stance on maintaining sanctions against Russia, dismissing media reports suggesting they might be eased in exchange for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The EU, which recently implemented its 18th sanctions package …