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Press releases published on August 13, 2025
Ukraine plans another provocation to ruin Putin-Trump summit
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry claims that Ukraine is planning a provocation to disrupt the upcoming Alaska summit between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Friday. According to the ministry, foreign journalists have been …
Migrant Boat Overturn Kills at Least 20 People Near Italy’s Lampedusa
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic migrant boat accident off Italy’s Lampedusa Island in the Mediterranean has resulted in at least 20 confirmed deaths, according to a report Tuesday from a news agency. Rescue teams continue intensive recovery efforts after the vessel, …
Syria, Iraq meet to discuss bilateral cooperation in oil, gas and energy.
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraq’s Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani met on Tuesday in Baghdad with Syrian energy minister Mohammed al-Bashir to discuss expanding cooperation in the oil, gas, and energy sectors, according to the Iraqi Oil Ministry. Abdul Ghani highlighted the …
Australia Rolls Out Forecasting System to Tackle Marine Heatwaves
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has unveiled a new forecasting system designed to predict marine heatwave events, providing up to three months' early warning for extreme ocean temperatures and their associated environmental impacts. The innovative forecasts, announced …
Guinea forum to discuss “non-Western” approaches for securing digital infrastructure
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A cybersecurity and artificial intelligence forum scheduled next month in Equatorial Guinea will emphasize “non-Western” strategies for securing digital infrastructure and managing cross-border financial systems, according to organizers. The event …
Former Ukrainian commander states Kiev’s forces up against crisis in Donbass
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The situation for Ukrainian forces in southwestern Donbass is rapidly worsening, with troops facing the threat of two major encirclements, according to Lieutenant Colonel Bogdan Krotevich, former chief of staff of the Azov Brigade. Krotevich …
Zelensky says Putin won ‘personal victory’
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky described the upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska as a “personal victory” for Putin. The meeting, scheduled for Friday, is seen by Zelensky as …
Precise site of Putin-Trump summit unveiled
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will be held at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska, CNN reported, citing White House sources. White House spokeswoman Karoline …
Spain’s Wildfires Ravage 100,000 Hectares
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly 100,000 hectares of land in Spain have already been ravaged by wildfires this year, according to European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) data released Wednesday. As of midday, 199 forest fires had scorched a total of 98,784 hectares …
European Stocks Extend Tuesday Gains After Slower U.S. Inflation
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) European equity markets closed mostly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by U.S. inflation data that came in below forecasts, with the notable exception of Germany’s DAX index, which dipped. The broad Stoxx 600 index added 0.21% (1.13 points) to finish at …
Japan’s Nikkei Surges Past 43,000
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s Nikkei stock benchmark closed above the 43,000 level for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, reaching a historic peak. The rally was fueled by lower-than-expected inflation figures from the United States, which raised investor hopes …
US Treasury Secretary says Fed should cut rate interest by half
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday called for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates by 50 basis points at its September meeting, saying the central bank should have acted as early as June. Speaking to a news agency, Bessent …
Zelensky calls Modi before Putin-Trump discussions
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky spoke by phone on Monday to discuss the Ukraine conflict and bilateral ties. According to New Delhi, Modi reaffirmed India’s “steadfast and consistent” commitment to a …
UK labor market faces harsh unemployment decline
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Britain’s labor market weakened further in the second quarter, with both job openings and payroll numbers falling, pushing unemployment to 4.7 percent — its highest level in four years, according to official figures released Tuesday. Data from the …
Media reports India expanding prohibition on ship-ins from bordering nation
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) India has expanded its restrictions on imports from Bangladesh, banning certain jute products and ropes from entering via all land routes, according to the Press Trust of India. Only shipments arriving through Nhava Sheva, a western seaport nearly …
Media reports UK to give back remains of war heroes to Zimbabwe
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK has agreed to return the skeletal remains of Zimbabwean freedom fighters who were killed during the 1896–1897 First Chimurenga uprising against British colonial forces, local media report. The remains, taken as war trophies, include the …
Vance states US supporting Ukraine settlement according to present front line
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance has said that any settlement to the Ukraine conflict should be based on the existing front lines, calling it a realistic, though imperfect, basis for peace talks. Speaking to Fox News, he credited President Donald …
Trump orders National Guard troops into Washington to curb crime
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ordered National Guard troops into Washington, D.C., pledging a federal takeover of the city’s police department to curb crime. “We’re taking our capital back,” Trump declared at a press conference, describing …
Washington Federal Police Operation Leads to Arrests
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Following President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize law enforcement in the U.S. capital, 23 individuals were apprehended, as reported by the White House on Tuesday. This move marked a significant shift in policing strategy within Washington, …
US’s CPI faces 2.7 percent increase
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. consumer prices increased 0.2 percent in July, bringing the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rise to 2.7 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.3 percent for the month and 3 …