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Press releases published on July 9, 2025

Turksat 6A marks one year in space
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s first homegrown communications satellite, Turksat 6A, has successfully completed its initial year in space, reflecting the nation’s advancing capabilities in space technology, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced on Tuesday. …

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Talks with Iranian Foreign Minister
(MENAFN) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday in Jeddah to discuss recent developments in the region and the status of bilateral ties, Saudi media reported. At the …

China establishes IDSEA to advance deep space research
(MENAFN) China has inaugurated the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA), a new global academic organization focused on advancing deep space research, during an event held Monday in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province. The association …

What does footage of Epstein prison footage reveal about his death?
(MENAFN) A missing minute in surveillance footage from outside Jeffrey Epstein’s jail cell has reignited speculation about the circumstances of his death, with critics pointing to the gap as potentially significant. The footage, spanning approximately 11 …

Lula Rejects Trump “Interference” in Former Leader Trial
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva strongly dismissed what he described as "interference" in Brazil's domestic matters on Monday, responding to recent appeals by US President Donald Trump to halt the legal actions against former …

Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market
(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population projected to …

Taiwan Unveils Most Extensive Live-Fire Exercises
(MENAFN) Taiwan initiated the most extensive live-fire segment of its annual Han Kuang military drills on Wednesday, spotlighting strategies to confront China's escalating "gray zone" tactics, media reported. Spanning 10 days, this year's exercises …

Father Prepares to Bury Son After Thirty Years of Genocide
(MENAFN) “We lived in hope that he had gone somewhere and would come back,” said Husejin Avdic, his eyes brimming with tears as he prepares to lay to rest what remains of his son, Senajid. At just 19 years old, Senajid was among the thousands killed in the …

Heavy rains make Lac Rose’s pink water return in Senegal
(MENAFN) After nearly three years of losing its distinctive pink shade and turning green due to heavy rains and flooding, the famous pink waters of Lac Rose in Senegal have returned. Located about 35 kilometers from Dakar, the lake—known locally as "Retba …

Search Continues for Missing in Nepal, China Border Area
(MENAFN) Rescue efforts remained underway on Wednesday as teams searched for 20 individuals missing after landslides struck a border crossing between China and Nepal the previous day, according to a news outlet. Up to this point, nine fatalities have been …

Trump Announces Trade Measures on Some Countries
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced that his administration plans to reveal trade measures involving at least seven countries early on Wednesday. “We will be releasing a minimum of 7 Countries having to do with trade, tomorrow morning, with an …

Sierra Leone hosts Russian fishing fleet under new agreement
(MENAFN) Sierra Leone has agreed to grant Russian fishing companies an annual catch quota of 40,000 tons and is offering investment incentives to strengthen cooperation in the fishing sector, according to Russia’s Federal Agency for Fisheries ( …

US Trade Deal Talks Show Limited Success
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has consistently asserted that every nation is eager to negotiate trade agreements with his administration. However, during the 90-day suspension on extensive tariffs, the United States only succeeded in finalizing deals …

Tunisian court imprisons head of opposition for "belonging to terrorist group”
(MENAFN) A Tunisian criminal court has sentenced Rached Ghannouchi, head of the opposition Ennahdha Party, to 14 years in prison on charges of "conspiracy against state security" and "belonging to a terrorist group," according to reports from state media. …

Trump Considers Imposing Sweeping Sanctions on Russia
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has authorized the delivery of additional defensive weapons to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. Speaking during a White House cabinet meeting, Trump confirmed, “We're sending some defensive …

South Korea’s Defense Nominee Calls to Restore Military Pact
(MENAFN) Ahn Gyu-back, the nominee for South Korea’s Defense Minister, emphasized the importance of reinstating the inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement as the new administration aims to improve relations with North Korea, according to a …

Gold miners murdered in pit collapse in conflict-torn Sudan
(MENAFN) At least 11 gold miners lost their lives and seven others were injured when part of a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s eastern Nile State, local officials confirmed. The accident took place over the weekend at the Karsh al-Fil mine in the Houeid …

Spain starts criminal investigation on Netanyahu over genocidal crimes
(MENAFN) Spain’s National Court has opened a criminal investigation into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and several high-ranking military officials. The inquiry centers on alleged war crimes and crimes against …

Russia accuses Yale University of taking part in political instability
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have officially prohibited Yale University from conducting any operations within the country, accusing the American institution of interfering in internal affairs and contributing to economic and political instability. …

China’s PM Lands in Egypt, Forges Stronger Cairo-Beijing Ties
(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang touched down in Egypt on Wednesday, signaling a pivotal move by Beijing to strengthen its alliance with Cairo—a key American partner and a dominant force in the region. China revealed the two-day diplomatic mission last …