Browse our comprehensive archive of press releases by date.
Select a specific day to access all press releases published on MarCom America.
Press releases published on August 31, 2025
China’s first 6G chip to help address digital divide between rural, urban communities
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese scientists have introduced the world’s first 6G chip, which could boost service speeds in rural areas up to 5,000 times current levels, reports indicate. The breakthrough aims to reduce the digital divide between urban and remote …
India, Japan reveal ten-year cooperation in various sectors
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Japan unveiled a ten-year roadmap for collaboration across multiple sectors as New Delhi seeks alternative markets to offset 50% tariffs on its exports to the US. At a joint press briefing in Tokyo on Friday, Indian Prime Minister …
New Israeli Settlement Near Hebron Sparks Controversy
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A newly constructed Israeli settlement neighborhood was established on Saturday close to the unauthorized Kiryat Arba settlement, located on the edge of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. This development marks the first such expansion in many …
Trump cancels Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a letter cited by multiple news outlets. Federal law grants former vice presidents six months of Secret Service protection after …
Von der Leyen goes off on Putin calling him “predator”
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen intensified her criticism of Russia on Friday, calling President Vladimir Putin a “predator” and invoking NATO’s messaging about a perceived Russian threat to support the EU’s push for accelerated …
S. Africa G20 announces launch of “Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts”
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s G20 Presidency has launched an “Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts” to produce the first comprehensive report on global wealth and income inequality for G20 leaders. Commissioned by President Cyril Ramaphosa and chaired …
Polish F-16 Crash During Training Claims Pilot’s Life
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic accident struck central Poland Thursday evening when a Polish F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight, killing the pilot, according to media reports. The incident occurred around 7:25 p.m. local time (1725 GMT) as the Polish Air …
Namibia’s road accident cause death of fourteen civilians
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic road accident in Namibia’s south-central region on Saturday claimed the lives of eleven correctional service members, a police officer, and two civilians. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reported that the collision occurred on the B1 …
Xi’s summit has international various leaders to discuss bilateral ties
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping is convening a summit of international leaders in Tianjin on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to reports. Xi held bilateral discussions with several leaders, including Indian Prime …
Trump is nonchalant about arrest of ex-directors of FBI, CIA over Russiagate
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated that he “would not be bothered” if former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan were arrested in connection with Russiagate investigations. "Would not bother me at all," Trump said in an …
Trump plans to ink executive order requiring voter identification for elections
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to issue an executive order requiring voter identification for every election, without exceptions. "Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS!" Trump wrote on his …
Musk Says Europe’s Future at Risk Without Birth Rate Recovery
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Tech mogul Elon Musk has issued a stark warning on Europe’s future, stating the continent could “die out” unless drastic action is taken to reverse plummeting birth rates. In a post published Saturday on X, the platform he owns, Musk responded to …
Putin to attend Heads of State Council meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Sunday to attend the 25th Heads of State Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and events marking World War II, according to reports. Putin traveled to Tianjin in …
Kremlin Says Putin Does Not Exclude Zelenskyy Meeting
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin remains open to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, provided that extensive preparations are completed in advance. “I would remind you of …
Trump threatens Illinois Gov. with federal intervention if Chicago's crime problem is not solved
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Saturday, urging immediate action to tackle Chicago’s crime surge or risk federal involvement. "Six people were killed, and 24 people were shot, in Chicago last weekend …
US naval deployments in Caribbean creates tension with Venezuela
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday issued a stern warning to the United States, urging it to stay away from Venezuelan waters and territory as tensions rise over US naval deployments in the Caribbean. Speaking in Carabobo state, …
Indonesia’s President Scraps China Visit
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) President Prabowo Subianto has canceled a planned state visit to China, citing the need to directly oversee the escalating unrest across Indonesia, local media reported Saturday. According to media, presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi said …
Russia forces to peruse army operations in Ukraine
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia intends to maintain its momentum and press forward in operations against Ukrainian forces, according to statements from the Chief of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov. During a briefing at the Russian Defense Ministry, Gerasimov said that …
Turkish President Set to Join SCO Summit in China
MENAFN
·
August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Turkish government announced Friday. Erdogan will attend the 25th Heads of State Council …
Oceans in Cretaceous period were dominated by squids
MENAFN
·
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 …