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Press releases published on August 31, 2025
Trump plans to ink executive order requiring voter identification for elections
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, …