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Press releases published on July 7, 2025
Woman Critically Injured in Lion Attack at Queensland Zoo
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A woman was urgently airlifted to a hospital after suffering a lion bite at Darling Downs Zoo, located 110 kilometers southwest of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. Emergency responders were dispatched around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday after reports …
Trump contemplates reinstating sweeping tariffs
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced plans to notify trade partners about reinstating tariffs on their exports, as paused tariffs from ongoing trade negotiations are set to expire next week. Since taking office in January, Trump has pursued a …
Singapore Marriage Rates Drop Sharply in 2024
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Singapore registered 26,328 marriages in 2024, marking a sharp 7.0% drop from the 28,310 unions recorded in 2023, according to figures released on Monday by the Singapore Department of Statistics. The report shows a softening in long-term marriage …
Trump issues threat to BRICS partners to impose additional tariffs
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an extra 10% tariff on any country that sides with the BRICS economic bloc, accusing the group of pursuing “anti-American policies.” This warning came shortly after BRICS wrapped up its annual …
Pro-Palestinian protesters march outside of White House because of Netanyahu
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Netanyahu visit Pro-Palestinian demonstrators assembled outside the White House on Sunday to voice their opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. Netanyahu, making his third trip to the U.S. in …
BRICS Denounces Recent Middle East Conflicts
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The BRICS nations strongly condemned the assaults on Iran, acts of terrorism in Syria, and Israel’s ongoing occupation of Syrian land. Additionally, they reaffirmed that Gaza is an "inseparable" part of Palestine. In a unified statement issued on …
Putin clarifies consequences if West ‘robs’ Russia’s reserves
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Western move to confiscate Russia’s frozen sovereign assets would trigger a permanent global shift toward regional payment systems, a change he believes would ultimately benefit the global economy. …
Russian defense minister acknowledges India as ‘exceptionally important’ partner
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has emphasized the strong and strategic nature of Russia’s partnership with India, particularly in defense and military-technical collaboration. Speaking during a meeting with Indian Defense Minister …
Indian refineries increase buying of Russian crude
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India has emerged as the leading buyer of Russia’s seaborne Urals crude in 2025, accounting for 80% of total exports, Bloomberg reported, citing data from analytics firm Kpler. Two private Indian refineries—Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy— …
China Dismisses U.S. Additional Tariffs Threat on BRICS Allies
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, China firmly dismissed threats of “additional” US tariffs targeting countries that side with the BRICS coalition, emphasizing that trade conflicts yield no winners. Speaking at a live-streamed news briefing in Beijing, China’s Foreign …
Multiple Fatalities as Israeli Attacks Target Gaza
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) At least ten individuals lost their lives and many others were wounded in a wave of Israeli air raids that have struck various parts of the Gaza Strip since the early hours of Monday, according to health officials. In Gaza City’s Al-Rimal district …
Medvedev claims NATO director ‘on magic mushrooms’
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ridiculed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for suggesting that China might ask Russia to launch an attack on NATO territory in Europe as a distraction during a potential move on Taiwan. In an interview …
Zelensky wants West full attention on him
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is pursuing a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin not to advance peace efforts, but to reinforce his claim to power and resist pressure from the West, according to statements from Russia’s Foreign …
Japan Detains Two U.S. Military Personnel
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the weekend, Okinawa police detained two U.S. military personnel on suspicion of assaulting Japanese citizens, according to local media reports on Monday. On Saturday, authorities arrested Tomas Salazar, a 25-year-old airman from the U.S. Air …
Russian Gas Exports to EU See Sharp Decline in June
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian natural gas exports to the European Union saw a sharp 18.3% drop in June compared to May, according to figures compiled by media. The decline is largely attributed to maintenance on key gas-pumping systems. With Ukraine halting Russian gas …
Turkish Soldiers Die by Methane Gas in Iraq
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Twelve Turkish troops lost their lives after being overcome by "methane gas" while on a search mission in northern Iraq, according to a report issued Monday by the Turkish National Defense Ministry. The incident took place on Sunday as the …
Monsoon Rains Result in Over Seventy Fatalities in Pakistan
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Since June 26, Pakistan has been devastated by relentless monsoon rains and flash flooding, resulting in at least 72 fatalities and 130 injuries, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). On Sunday, the NDMA reported an …
Finance minister assures Russia will not bend under sanctions
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has successfully adjusted to unprecedented international sanctions and continues to grow its economy, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said in an interview with RT’s Sanchez Effect. Despite being the most heavily sanctioned country in the …
Russia secures ammunition production race over NATO
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has raised concerns over Russia’s rapidly expanding military production, warning that Moscow is significantly outpacing the alliance in ammunition output. In an interview with The New York Times on Saturday, Rutte …
Death Toll from Texas Floods Rises
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of lives lost due to sudden flooding in the state of Texas has climbed to 82, with 28 of the victims being children, as reported by a media outlet on Sunday evening. The majority of these fatalities occurred in Kerr County, which …