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Press releases published on September 1, 2025
Man arrested after crashing car into Russian Consulate General in Australia
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Sydney have detained a man after he drove a car through the gates of the Russian Consulate General on Monday morning, injuring a police officer in the process. According to reports, New South Wales police were called to the …
Tokyo Stocks Close Monday in Red
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese equities suffered a sharp decline Monday as semiconductor stocks triggered widespread selling pressure across Tokyo's major exchanges. The Nikkei 225 plunged 529.68 points to settle at 42,188.79—a 1.24 percent drop representing the index' …
WeChat Implements New AI Content Labeling Rules
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese digital communication giant WeChat declared on Sunday that it will begin applying both clear and subtle labels to content produced using artificial intelligence (AI). This new strategy is part of the platform’s broader commitment to …
Missile Attack Hits Israeli Vessel in Red Sea Waters
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli-owned vessel flying Liberia's flag suffered a nearby blast from an unidentified missile while transiting waters off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port, UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced Sunday. Ship personnel reported observing a …
Afghanistan Earthquake Deaths Climb to Staggering 500
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Afghanistan's devastating earthquake casualty count has climbed to 500 fatalities, while over 1,000 people sustained injuries, according to Monday reports from a local broadcaster. Emergency response crews are battling through isolated mountainous …
Houthis storm UN office in Yemen, taking dozen staffs in custody
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The Houthi movement has taken at least 11 United Nations personnel into custody after raiding UN offices in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and the port city of Hodeidah, according to the UN special envoy. The detentions followed an Israeli airstrike on …
Xi calls for economic collaboration amid US tariffs
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to capitalize on their “mega-size markets” and boost economic cooperation in response to US tariffs. Xi delivered his remarks during the opening address …
Rescue Operations Begin Amid Earthquake in Afghanistan
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A large-scale rescue effort has been initiated in Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar province following a devastating magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck late Sunday night. The tremor hit while most people were sleeping, resulting in the deaths of more …
Modi Sees SCO as Strategic "Opportunity" for India
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi positioned the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a strategic "opportunity" for India during Monday's summit, even as Washington imposed devastating 50% tariffs on Indian goods over Russian oil purchases …
Erdogan, Azerbaijani leader discuss bilateral ties in SCO summit
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Monday, expressing approval of developments in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process. The leaders discussed bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues …
Ukraine Detains Suspect in Andriy Parubiy’s Murder
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian officials have detained a suspect in connection with the assassination of former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday. Zelenskyy shared the update on the US social media platform X, …
Gas Pipeline Incident Leaves Two Dead, 6 Injured in Egypt
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Two fatalities and six injuries resulted from a gas pipeline incident Sunday during standard maintenance operations in Egypt's Ismailia Governorate, located east of Cairo, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. Emergency …
Ukraine Detains Suspect in Assassination of Ex-Parliament Speaker
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian officials have detained a suspect connected to the assassination of ex-parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Monday. Zelenskyy disclosed via X platform that Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko and …
Germany’s Merz Warns Ukraine War May Persist Despite Peace Efforts
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a sobering assessment Sunday regarding prospects for resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, cautioning that hostilities may persist indefinitely despite diplomatic initiatives. Speaking to public …
Japan’s Manufacturing Sector Posts Sharp Decline in Q2 Profits
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s manufacturing sector experienced an 11.5 percent year-on-year decline in pretax profits during the April-June quarter, official data released Monday revealed, with U.S. tariff measures severely impacting automakers. Pretax earnings in …
RSF Leader Heads Sudan’s Parallel Government
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), officially took the oath Sunday as leader of a newly established parallel government. The Sudanese Founding Alliance, a coalition spearheaded by the RSF, …
US Halts Visitor Visas for Palestinians from Gaza
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has put a hold on approval for almost all visitor visa categories for Palestinian passport holders residing in Gaza, a news agency reported on Sunday. A comprehensive set of restrictions, detailed in a State Department cable …
S. Korea Slaps AliExpress with USD1.5M Fine Over False Discount Advertising
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has slapped Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress with a fine of nearly 2.1 billion won (about $1.5 million) over deceptive discount claims, according to a report from a Seoul-based news agency. The FTC …
Erdogan, Armenian Premier Discuss Peace Initiatives
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in talks regarding peace efforts in the South Caucasus with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in China, as reported by …
North Korean Leader Tours New Missile Factory
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted a tour of a recently launched missile production facility, aiming to evaluate the nation’s weapons manufacturing strength, according to state media on Monday. Media reported that Kim visited the combined …