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Press releases published on August 20, 2025
US Congresswoman states double standards of US after release of Israeli official
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene accused the State Department on Tuesday of playing a role in the release of an Israeli government official who had been detained in Nevada as part of a multi-agency operation targeting alleged child sex …
Prosecutors announce Ex-S. Korean first lady detention got extended
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The detention of former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee has been extended by prosecutors, who announced on Wednesday that she will remain in custody for an additional 10 days, until the end of the month. According to reports, the court …
US charges Europeans extra ten per cent for US weapons
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) European nations are reportedly paying a 10% premium on US-supplied weapons that are subsequently sent to Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated. He noted that the additional charge could help offset costs for any direct support …
Seventy-six civilians tragically pass away in bus crash in Afghanistan
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 76 people, including several children, lost their lives in western Afghanistan when a passenger bus carrying repatriated migrants from Iran collided with a truck and a motorcycle, according to reports. Following the collision, the bus …
Turkish, Egyptian Officials Discuss Gaza Ceasefire
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Turkish foreign minister held discussions with his Egyptian counterpart regarding the recent developments in Gaza, according to sources from the Foreign Ministry. Hakan Fidan and Badr Abdelatty spoke by phone about ongoing …
US ICE shows pictures of Ukrainian deportees calling them aliens
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has taken down social media posts highlighting the deportation of Ukrainian nationals, coinciding with President Vladimir Zelensky’s visit to Washington. The deleted posts, which appeared …
Majority of Germans Back Partial Arms Export Freeze to Israel
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly two-thirds of Germans approve Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s choice to impose a partial suspension on arms shipments to Israel, according to a YouGov survey released on Wednesday. The poll revealed that approximately 65% of Germans support …
Unexploded Ordnance Explosion Kills One, Injures Seven in Iran
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly explosion caused by leftover unexploded ordnance from the recent 12-day conflict with Israel claimed one life and wounded seven in Iran’s western Lorestan province, according to a local news agency. The incident occurred Tuesday evening …
Trump states Putin, Zelensky are preparing new summit
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are moving toward arranging a direct meeting. He indicated that he prefers to see the two leaders engage on their …
Indian PM Declares “Steady Progress” in China Ties
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Tuesday that relations with China have seen “steady progress,” following a high-level meeting in New Delhi with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. “Glad to meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi,” Modi posted …
Turkish NGOs yells into void about Gaza’s food crisis
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Türkiye have been working continuously to address the severe food shortage in Gaza, which has persisted for 683 days amid ongoing Israeli genocide. According to reports, numerous Turkish foundations and …
Taiwan Launches Long-Range Missile Test
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan has successfully conducted a long-range missile test southeast of the island, signaling a push toward heightened self-defense amid rising regional tensions, local media reported Tuesday. According to media, four F-16V fighter jets launched …
White House Debuts on TikTok Amid Near Ban Deadline
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the White House officially launched an account on TikTok, coinciding with the nearing deadline imposed by President Donald Trump for a potential ban on the Chinese-owned platform. The administration’s debut post features a clip of …
Armenia, Iran Aim to Strengthen Ties
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Tuesday that Armenia and its neighbor Iran have reached a mutual understanding on the importance of enhancing their bilateral relations to a strategic level. “We concurred that it is high time …
China Maintains Steady Interest Rates
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s central monetary authority maintained its benchmark interest rates without alteration on Wednesday, matching the expectations of financial analysts, according to an official announcement. The institution held its one-year loan prime rate …
Australian PM rebukes Netanyahu telling him what true strength means
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia responded sharply on Wednesday to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his harsh criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after Canberra announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in …
UK envoy encourages Zelensky to be more flexible in peace talks
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) British Ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has suggested that Western leaders encourage Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to adopt a more flexible stance during peace negotiations. He noted that security guarantees from the West could …
Indonesia Sends Second Wave of Aid to Gaza
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Indonesia announced that a second shipment of humanitarian assistance had been airdropped into the Gaza Strip. This comes as the region faces severe hunger and a death toll exceeding 62,000 people since October 2023, following …
Witkoff reveals Russia offers concessions during Alaska meeting
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian officials reportedly made “almost immediate” concessions during last week’s high-level meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. “There were …
Zelenskyy Presses for European Support, Security Guarantees
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held back-to-back phone calls on Tuesday with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and European Council President Antonio Costa, pressing for stronger European support in Ukraine’s defense and …