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Press releases published on August 31, 2025
Oceans in Cretaceous period were dominated by squids
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Research indicates that during the Cretaceous period, roughly 70 to 100 million years ago, squid were the prevailing creatures in the world’s oceans, outnumbering both ammonites and fish, according to reports. Scientists from the Department of …
Global Sumud Flotilla to departure from Barcelona, protesting against “the siege and genocide” in Gaza
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Committee to Break the Siege on Gaza announced that the “Global Sumud Flotilla” will depart from Barcelona on Sunday, with a second leg planned from Tunisia on Thursday, aiming to challenge Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian …
German Chancellor Reaffirms EU Support for Moldova Amid Russian Threats
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed the European Union’s firm commitment to backing Moldova against escalating Russian aggression during a press event in Chisinau on Wednesday. “Not a day passes without massive hybrid attacks from Russia …
Video shows far-right Ukrainian MP, ex parliamentary speaker Andrey Parubiy got shot to death
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Video footage circulating online appears to capture the fatal shooting of far-right Ukrainian MP and former parliamentary speaker Andrey Parubiy in the western city of Lviv on Saturday. In the 25-second clip, a man, believed to be Parubiy, is seen …
China Slams U.S. for Dropping Semiconductor Firms from Export List
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Ministry of Commerce on Saturday sharply criticized the U.S. for revoking the “validated end-user” (VEU) status of three major semiconductor companies operating in China, demanding an immediate reversal of what it calls a wrongful act. A …
Israel illegally makes new settlement in occupied Palestine
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A new Israeli settlement neighborhood was created on Saturday near the Kiryat Arba settlement on the outskirts of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, marking the first expansion in decades, according to reports. The neighborhood, named Aviad, was …
EU Calls on U.S. to Reverse Visa Ban on Palestinian Officials
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union foreign ministers convened in Copenhagen on Saturday, unanimously calling on the United States to reverse its recent move to block visas for Palestinian representatives. On Friday, the U.S. Department of State announced it is " …
Lebanese leader hails extension of mandate of UNIFIL
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has expressed support for the decision to extend the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), describing it as a reflection of broad international agreement aimed at maintaining stability in southern Lebanon …
Saudi business executives attend Damascus International Fair
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi business executives attending the ongoing Damascus International Fair have highlighted prospects in trade, industry, and tourism as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of conflict. The 62nd edition of the fair, running under the theme "Syria …
Indonesian President Cancels China Visit
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called off his upcoming visit to China due to widespread civil unrest erupting across various cities in Indonesia, as reported by a news agency. Presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi revealed on Saturday …
China’s Xi Brings Global Leaders Together at SCO Summit
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping is convening a high-stakes summit Sunday in Tianjin, bringing together global leaders for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to Chinese media. Xi engaged in bilateral talks with key figures, …
UN aid convey reaches Syria via Damascus-Sweida Highway successfully
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) An aid convoy has successfully reached Syria’s southern Sweida governorate via the Damascus-Sweida Highway for the first time since mid-July, according to UN humanitarian officials. The route had been inaccessible for weeks due to ongoing fighting …
Iranian Leader stresses importance of watching out interferences to ruin ties with Armenia
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the importance of Iran and Armenia staying alert to any foreign attempts to undermine their "friendly and strategic" relations. The remarks came during a meeting in Tehran with Armen …
Iran PM discusses bilateral relations with Macron
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani spoke by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron to review bilateral relations, explore ways to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, and address shared regional and global …
Lula Says Brazil Is Not Subordinate Nation
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva issued a strong message on Tuesday asserting Brazil’s sovereignty and rejecting foreign interference, in what was widely seen as a pointed response to escalating tensions with Washington. Speaking at …
More than seven hundred civilians get killed in Yemen by Israel in 2025
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Houthi-run media reported that 776 people were either killed or wounded in northern Yemen during the first half of 2025 due to airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel. Most casualties were women and children in the capital Sanaa, the …
Putin Projects SCO Summit to Drive Global Shift
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced strong optimism that the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin will significantly reinvigorate the bloc’s influence and foster greater unity across Eurasia. In a written …
Firecracker Factory Explosion Kills 2, Injures 3 in India
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two individuals lost their lives and three others were injured in a powerful explosion at a firecracker factory in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, according to a local police officer. The factory was reportedly run out …
Poll Shows 60 Percent of U.S. Gen Z Sides with Hamas Over Israel
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent survey reveals a striking divide in U.S. public opinion on the Israel-Hamas conflict, with 60% of Generation Z aged 18 to 24 expressing support for the Palestinian resistance group Hamas rather than Israel. The online poll, conducted by …
Anti-Muslim Stickers Trigger Student Arrest in France
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A French court handed a 19-year-old student a six-month suspended prison sentence for distributing anti-Muslim stickers, the Collective for Countering Islamophobia in Europe (CCIE) announced Friday. "A 19-year-old man was handed a six-month …