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Press releases published on July 7, 2025
Lavrov Denounces Israeli, US Strikes on Iran
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) During a meeting held alongside the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov strongly criticized the recent military operations conducted by Israel and the United States against Iran. Lavrov conveyed his …
Slovakia Vows to Resist EU Russian Gas Phase-Out Plan
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia will stand firm in defending its right to continue importing Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico declared on Saturday, vowing to resist efforts by Brussels to eliminate Russian energy from the EU market. Fico emphasized that …
Turkish, Belarusian Foreign Ministers Confer in BRICS Summit
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye's top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, engaged in discussions with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov on Sunday in Brazil, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The meeting took place alongside the BRICS summit, held in Rio de Janeiro. …
Estonian President Rejects Church Law
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia’s head of state, Alar Karis, has once more declined to endorse a divisive piece of legislation aimed at the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC), the country's largest Christian body. He argues that the proposal infringes upon the …
Musk Challenges U.S. Political Status
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has declared the formation of his new political movement, the “America Party,” which he says will aim to shake up the long-standing two-party dominance in the U.S. Congress. His objective is to offer a formidable alternative to the …
Vietnam Draws 10.7M Visitors in First Half of 2025
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Vietnam has welcomed nearly 10.7 million international tourists during the first six months of 2025, marking a significant 20.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, media reported Sunday, citing figures from the National …
Survey indicates German ship-out outlook slipping on trade concerns
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) German exporters grew more pessimistic in June due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding potential US trade tariffs, according to a survey released by the Ifo Institute. Earlier in the year, US President Donald Trump introduced 20% tariffs on EU …
Israeli Airstrikes Leave Several Injured in Lebanon
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) At least ten individuals sustained injuries following overnight Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Sunday, according to local officials. The Ministry of Health, as referenced by an official national news agency, reported that Israeli bombardments on …
China reconsiders recent Russian mega gas pipeline
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China is showing renewed interest in Russia’s proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, especially in light of recent tensions in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing Chinese government sources. The pipeline project …
Ukrainian parliamentarian addresses corruption within military
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian parliamentarian has alleged that rampant corruption within the military is prompting soldiers to abandon their posts. Ukrainian MP Anna Skorokhod stated that widespread extortion and abuse of combat pay by commanding officers are major …
US removes Russia sanctions which prevented main NPP construction in Hungary
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has lifted sanctions that had previously blocked financial transactions through Russia’s Gazprombank connected to the construction of Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear power plant. On Friday, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control ( …
Lithuanian President Criticizes Poland's Border Checks
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has voiced strong disapproval of Poland’s recent move to implement border checks with both Lithuania and Germany, labeling the action a "capitulation" in the face of irregular migration, according to a national …
Former envoy states newly ruined UK warplanes are foreign assets
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Royal Air Force (RAF) warplanes recently targeted by pro-Palestinian activists are not owned by the British government but by a US-based hedge fund, according to former UK ambassador and human rights activist Craig Murray. Speaking to RT on …
Moscow explains why Zelensky wishes to meet with Putin
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is pushing for a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an attempt to maintain his political legitimacy and resist Western pressure to step down, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria …
Israel Rejects Hamas Proposed Ceasefire Revisions but Proceeds with Talks
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has dismissed proposed revisions from Hamas to a ceasefire framework for Gaza but will proceed with indirect negotiations in Doha, according to a Saturday statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, as reported by Israeli …
Tokyo Stocks Drop Amid Trump Tariff Concerns
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo's stock market closed lower on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that letters detailing new unilateral tariffs would be sent to select countries this week. Japan’s benchmark …
Officer Suffers Injury in Knife Assault in Russia
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A law enforcement officer suffered grave wounds during a stabbing incident on Friday in the southern Russian city of Nalchik, as per statements from regional officials. Nalchik is situated within Kabardino-Balkaria, a region predominantly …
Putin Orders Dismissal of Russia’s Transport Minister
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin formally signed a decree that removes Roman Starovoyt from his position as Transport Minister. This high-level decision was officially announced through a statement published on the Kremlin’s website, …
Trump warns nations cooperating with BRICS with tariffs
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has warned that any nation engaging in trade with the BRICS economic bloc will face an extra 10% tariff, with “no exceptions,” accusing the group of pursuing “anti-American policies,” according to statements made on …
China Unleashes New Plan to Expand Domestic Service Industry
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China unveiled a sweeping new plan Monday to expand its domestic service industry, a move aligned with its broader strategy to accelerate rural revitalization. The initiative, released jointly by the Ministry of Commerce and eight other government …