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Press releases published on July 1, 2025
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Lead to Casualties in Izhevsk
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian city of Izhevsk resulted in civilian casualties, including fatalities and severe injuries, according to regional officials on Tuesday. Aleksandr Brechalov, the head of Russia’s Udmurtia region, confirmed on …
Africa Becomes Key Target for Russian Coal Exports
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa holds the capability to transform into a significant recipient of Russian coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest market following China and India, stated Russian Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov during an interview with a …
Canada Halts Digital Tax Plan
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Canada has decided to pause its plan to implement a digital services tax (DST) aimed at major tech companies, in an effort to revitalize stalled trade negotiations with the United States. The move marks a reversal just days before the tax was …
CPC meeting is to discuss new regulations
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) On June 30, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee convened a session to review new regulations governing the Party Central Committee’s decision-making, deliberation, and coordination bodies. The meeting was …
Japan Pledges to Safeguard Agriculture as U.S. Intensifies Trade Pressure
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan pledged on Tuesday to protect its agricultural sector from increasing trade pressures from the United States, following President Donald Trump’s remarks about potential tariffs on Japanese rice imports. In a statement shared by a local news …
India Commissions New Stealth Frigate from Russia
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over a newly built Krivak-class stealth warship to the Indian Navy, as the two nations reinforce their longstanding military collaboration. The multi-functional frigate, officially named Tamal, was inducted into service during a …
US mercenary is added to Russia’s list of terrorists, extremists
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Ryan David O’Leary, an American mercenary and former U.S. Army National Guardsman who fought alongside Ukrainian forces, has been officially placed on Russia’s list of terrorists and extremists. This designation was updated over the weekend by …
Zambia Kicks Off USD100M Solar Project
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Zambia has officially launched its largest-ever grid-connected solar project, a 100-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) facility, marking a pivotal milestone in the country's efforts to tackle its ongoing energy deficit. The Chisamba Solar Plant, …
Italy Faces Deadly Floods, Heatwave
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy is currently enduring a severe spell of extreme weather conditions, as intense flooding and an oppressive heatwave have led to the deaths of two individuals and triggered warnings across multiple regions, according to local press reports on …
Russia Calls in Azerbaijan’s Ambassador
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s envoy to Moscow was called in on Tuesday by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Rahman Mustafayev arrived at the ministry’s headquarters located on Smolenskaya Square in Moscow, according to a statement from the diplomatic service. He …
Russia Calls in Azerbaijan's Moscow Ambassador
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Moscow, Rahman Mustafayev, was called in by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, according to a statement from the ministry. Mustafayev arrived at the ministry’s headquarters on Smolenskaya Square in Moscow, though …
Xi stresses importance of strict Party self-governance
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent address, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, emphasized the importance of advancing comprehensive and strict Party self-governance by promoting good conduct among its members. Speaking …
China Reports Security Law Improved Hong Kong's Legal Framework
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) China defended its controversial national security law in Hong Kong on Tuesday, asserting that the region’s legal framework and social stability have significantly strengthened in the five years since its enactment. "Over the past five years since …
Austria's Burgenland Enforces Work for Asylum Seekers
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The Austrian province of Burgenland has launched a new initiative compelling asylum applicants to engage in labor for the municipalities hosting them. Under this arrangement, individuals who persistently decline to participate will have their …
US Justice Department Unveils Health Care Fraud Crackdown
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Justice Department revealed on Monday criminal accusations against 324 individuals, including 96 medical practitioners, linked to purported health care fraud schemes with intended losses exceeding USD14.6 billion. The 2025 National Health …
Istanbul, Chicago Airports Form Sister Airport Partnership
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s IGA Istanbul Airport and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) revealed on Monday a Sister Airport agreement designed to link these key airports and facilitate passenger travel. Istanbul Airport and O'Hare International Airport have …
Trump inks executive order terminating majority sanctions on Syria
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 30 that lifts the majority of sanctions imposed on Syria, according to a White House statement. The order removes sanctions on Syria but continues to target former Syrian President …
Crematorium Horror: Police Discover 381 Embalmed Bodies in Mexico
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in northern Mexico have discovered a total of 381 embalmed bodies stored improperly at a private crematorium in Ciudad Juarez. Many of these bodies had been left unattended for up to two years, according to reports released Monday. …
Severe Heatwave Claims Two Lives in Italy
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy is being struck by a brutal wave of extreme weather, with deadly flooding and intense heatwaves claiming two lives and sparking urgent weather warnings, according to local reports on Tuesday. In the northwestern Piedmont region, a 70-year- …
Lebanese President Stresses Need for UNIFIL's Presence
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the crucial need for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to remain stationed in the country’s south, citing escalating regional and domestic instability, according to a statement from his …