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Press releases published on August 10, 2025
Israeli drone assault kills Hezbollah member in Lebanon
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli drone attack on Saturday struck a vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing a Hezbollah member, according to reports and security sources. The victim was identified as Hadi Ali Khnafer, a resident of Ainata. The strike reportedly involved …
French firefighters state wildfire is still not under control
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Firefighters in France announced Saturday that the country’s largest wildfire in at least 50 years has been contained, but full control is not expected until Sunday evening. The blaze near the Mediterranean coast has devastated a large area in the …
Syria Slams SDF Conference as “Serious Blow” to Peace Talks
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian government issued a forceful denunciation on Saturday against a recent conference held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), labeling it a “serious blow” to ongoing negotiations and a “clear violation” of the March 10 agreement. A …
Two explosions occur in Odesa area killing three swimmers
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Three swimmers lost their lives after two explosions occurred in the sea off Ukraine’s Odesa region, according to local police reports. Authorities confirmed that the incidents took place in areas where swimming is officially prohibited. Bomb …
US Imposes Tariffs on Gold Bars
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has introduced tariffs on the import of gold bars, according to media sources on Friday, which cited a notification from Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Experts warn that this action could negatively impact Switzerland’s …
Germany’s Youth Population Drops to Record Low
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s population aged 15 to 24 dropped to a record low of just 10% by the end of 2024, reveals the latest data from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). The agency credited migration and refugee inflows with preventing a further decline in …
Thousand people get evacuated after wildfire broke out
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Around 1,000 people were evacuated and dozens of homes destroyed after two wildfires erupted Friday in Türkiye’s northwestern Canakkale province, according to authorities. The country’s environment and climate minister reported that damage …
Modi Thanks Putin for Ukraine War Update
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for keeping him informed about the efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, as per a message posted on Modi’s official X account on Friday. Modi …
Putin Awards CIA Official’s Son
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has bestowed an accolade on US President Donald Trump's special envoy, intended for a high-ranking CIA official whose son lost his life fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. During Steve Witkoff’s visit to Moscow …
Jordan’s Cassation Court confirms imprisonment for three years for drug trafficking
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Court of Cassation has upheld a verdict from June 2022 by the State Security Court (SSC), affirming a sentence of more than three years in prison for a drug dealer convicted of possessing illegal narcotics in early 2022. The accused was found …
African Food Show in Kenya concludes with Chinese products being star of show
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Africa Food Show Kenya 2025 wrapped up on Friday in Nairobi, with Chinese-made goods drawing considerable interest from local attendees. Betty Wafula, a 33-year-old bakery owner based in Eldoret in western Kenya, shared that she is currently …
Teenager Gets Detained After Shooting Incident
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Saturday, a 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody following a shooting incident in New York City's Times Square. The gunfire erupted around 01:20 EDT (05:20 GMT) near West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue, beneath the …
Russians obsession with Labubus make them spend millions
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russians have spent more than 1.5 billion rubles (about $17.6 million) on Labubu toys since the start of the year, according to figures from a major online marketplace. The character, created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung for his book The …
Armenia Inks Key Deals with US, Azerbaijan
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenia’s deputy foreign minister characterized the recent trilateral summit held at the White House with Azerbaijan and the United States as a "historic" moment, signaling a turning point in the normalization of relations between Armenia and …
Thailand Reports Three Soldiers Injured in Border Landmine Blast
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Three Thai soldiers sustained injuries Saturday morning after a landmine detonated during a patrol near the Thai-Cambodian border, according to the Thai Army. The blast took place around 10:00 a.m. local time in Sisaket Province while troops were …
Jordan applauds peace deal of Azerbaijan, Armenia
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Jordan’s Foreign Ministry expressed its approval of the recently reached peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, facilitated by the U.S. President Donald Trump. Spokesperson Sufian Qudah referred to the deal as a landmark …
Vietnam's Leader To Lam Set to Make First Visit to S. Korea
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant diplomatic move, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to host Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, for summit talks next week. The presidential office announced the visit on Thursday, noting that Lam's four-day trip, beginning …
Germany Set to Launch National Security Council
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is set to form a National Security Council later this month to tackle growing internal and external security threats, according to a report by a news agency. This move follows the Defense Ministry’s announcement of the sharpest surge in …
Iran object to Lebanese government's decision to disarm Hizbollah
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated Saturday that Iran opposes the Lebanese government’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, the militant group backed by Tehran, according to reports. Ali Akbar Velayati, an international …
UN Chief Stresses Need to Prevent Trade Wars
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that all trade wars are destructive and must be prevented, his spokesperson declared on Thursday. “This is disheartening news,” said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN chief, during a daily …