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Press releases published on July 7, 2025
Increase in number of fatalities due to building collapse
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from a building collapse in Karachi, Pakistan’s southern port city, has increased to 27, officials from the state-run rescue agency Rescue 1122 confirmed. According to Hassaan Ul Haseeb Khan, the spokesperson for the …
US Diplomat Expresses Approval of Lebanon’s Reaction
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the United States representative to Syria, Tom Barrack, voiced his contentment with Lebanon's reaction to his outlined plan for the disarmament of the Hezbollah organization. He stated that he is “satisfied” with how Lebanese officials …
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Ejects Ash Plume 18km High
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Towering plumes of volcanic ash soared into the atmosphere Monday as Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted, according to the country’s Geology Agency. The eruption projected a massive column of ash and volcanic debris up to 18 kilometers ( …
Greenpeace Rallies Against Deep-Sea Mining in Berlin
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) In a bold public demonstration, Greenpeace campaigners installed an enormous 10-meter (33-foot) octopus sculpture in front of Germany’s parliamentary building on Monday. The eye-catching protest aimed to raise awareness and apply pressure for an …
Trump, Zelenskyy Consider Replacing Ukraine Envoy to U.S.
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly spoke about replacing Ukraine’s current ambassador to Washington during a recent phone conversation on Friday, media revealed Monday, citing a source familiar with …
Trump. Zelenskyy Consider New Ukrainian Ambassador to U.S.
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reportedly deliberated over the potential replacement of Kyiv’s current envoy to Washington during a recent phone conversation held on Friday. This information was …
Volcano in Indonesia Erupts Again
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Massive plumes of volcanic ash shot skyward following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia on Monday, as reported by the country's Geology Agency. The explosion propelled volcanic debris as high as 18 kilometers (11 miles) into …
Yoon Suk Yeol Resists Arrest with Armed Security
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol has been accused of ordering his security personnel to visibly carry firearms in an effort to block investigators from detaining him earlier this year, a news agency reported on Monday. According to a 66- …
S. Korea’s Former President Orders Armed Show of Force to Block Detention
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is accused of instructing his security team to visibly carry firearms in an attempt to intimidate investigators trying to detain him earlier this year, media reported Monday. According to a 66-page court …
Ukraine Reports Russian Drone Assault Wounded Nearly Thirty
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 27 people were wounded in a wave of Russian drone strikes targeting the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv early Monday, according to Ukrainian officials. “Twenty-seven people were injured, including three children. As of now, two …
Russian metals purchases increase by China
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China has significantly increased its imports of Russian metals as Moscow shifts its trade focus toward Asia in response to Western sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing customs data. Amid efforts by the US and its allies to reduce …
Libya PM reaffirms government commitment to enforce security strategy
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to enforcing its security strategy and cracking down on militias and unauthorized armed groups operating in the country. Speaking in a televised interview, …
Libyan PM Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Security Strategy
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh reaffirmed his government’s commitment to its security strategy, emphasizing that it will not relent in dismantling militias and unauthorized armed groups. In an interview with media, released Monday, …
Indonesia’s Lewotobi Eruptions Trigger Health Warnings, Flights Disruptions
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province unleashed powerful eruptions on Monday, causing significant disruptions to air travel and raising severe health concerns due to widespread volcanic ash. The airport’s official …
Japan’s Real Wages Fall in May
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s real wages in May dropped 2.9 percent compared to the previous year—the steepest decline since September 2023—as inflation persistently outstripped wage increases, government figures revealed Monday. The Ministry of Health, Labor and …
Ethiopia announces GERD project completion
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has declared that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile, has been completed after years of construction and disputes involving Egypt and Sudan, as stated by reports. The Prime Minister’s …
British pound possibly to become ‘woke’
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bank of England (BoE) has launched a public consultation on new themes for the next generation of British banknotes, sparking criticism from some politicians and citizens who claim the move promotes “woke” ideals. Announced on Wednesday, the …
Trump Slams Musk Over Proposed Political Party
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Elon Musk for his intention to form a new political organization, accusing the billionaire entrepreneur of fostering “disruption and chaos” and threatening the balance of the American political …
Medvedev Ridicules NATO Chief’s Speculation
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ridiculed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for proposing the idea that Beijing might instruct Moscow to launch an assault on NATO soil in Europe as a distraction if China opts to take action against …
Wildfires Sweep Northwestern Syria, 10,000 Hectares Destroyed
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires are rapidly spreading across northwestern Syria, engulfing approximately 10,000 hectares of forest land, officials confirmed Sunday. New flames have ignited in Qastal Maaf, a town in Latakia’s rural area, according to a local news agency …