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Press releases published on August 4, 2025
Maldives Posts 43 Percent Rise in Fish Exports
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Maldives has experienced a remarkable 43 percent rise in fish exports during the first half of 2025 compared to the same timeframe in 2024, according to data from the Maldives Monetary Authority cited by local media on Sunday. By the close of …
House Democrats pressures Trump to end conflict in Gaza
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Four House Democrats have urged President Donald Trump to work toward ending the war in Gaza by bringing all involved parties back to the negotiating table. Representatives Gregory Meeks, Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, and Jamie Raskin sent a letter to …
US ambassador expresses gratitude to Qatar for funding gas initiative for Syria
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria expressed gratitude to Qatar on Friday for funding a crucial natural gas project aimed at aiding Syria’s recovery from years of civil war. In a post on X, envoy Tom Barrack thanked Qatar …
US envoy states Israel’s intervention in Syria ‘complicates matters’
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, has said that Israeli involvement in Syria is making efforts toward stability more difficult. Speaking during a State Department briefing on Thursday, Barrack acknowledged that …
Trump claims he heard India stopped purchasing Russian oil
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has heard India has stopped purchasing oil from Russia, calling the development a “good step.” Speaking to reporters while leaving the White House for his weekend at Bedminster Golf Club in New …
Ukrainian drones cause disruptions to Russia’s power outages
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian drones strike overnight caused disruptions to passenger rail services and power outages in Russia’s Volgograd Region, according to local officials. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 61 fixed-wing drones were shot down during the …
Migrants Die in Boat Disaster in Yemen
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 68 individuals seeking better opportunities have perished after a boat carrying roughly 157 passengers sank amid severe weather off Yemen’s shoreline. The maritime accident occurred near the southern Yemeni province of Abyan on Sunday, …
Xi says fifteenth five-year plan has to be based on citizen’s inputs
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of studying and integrating opinions gathered from netizens in the development of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). His remarks came after an online initiative aimed at …
Russia’s Top Billionaires Wealth Soars Even More
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s wealthiest individuals collectively saw their fortunes grow by $20.4 billion in the first half of 2025, largely propelled by strong performance in the commodities sector, according to the latest available data. Vladimir Potanin, majority …
Senate Elections Kick Off in Egypt
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptians began casting their ballots Monday in Senate elections, marking the start of a two-day national vote in which over 69 million citizens are eligible to participate. Polling stations opened their doors at 9 a.m. local time (07:00 GMT) …
Afghanistan secures ten billion dollars to distribute thousands of Megawatts of electricity
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Afghanistan’s Taliban-led administration finalized a $10 billion agreement aimed at producing, transmitting, and distributing 10,000 megawatts of electricity. The deal was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry …
Germany states Israel responsible for ensuring humanitarian assistance reaches Gaza
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The German government reiterated on Saturday that Israel bears the responsibility for guaranteeing the delivery of full-scale humanitarian assistance to Gaza, in coordination with the UN and other aid groups. Government spokesperson Stefan …
NATO director welcomes Germany's verdict to deploy additional Patriot systems to Ukraine
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Friday praised Germany's move to send two additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rutte stated, “I welcome Germany’s decision to provide two additional PATRIOT systems …
Texas Democrats leave state to stop vote on new congressional map
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of Democratic lawmakers in Texas has left the state in a dramatic attempt to prevent a vote on a new congressional map that, if passed, would give Republicans a significant advantage in upcoming elections. The redistricting proposal, …
U.S. Says India Indirectly Funding Ukraine Conflict Through Oil
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has charged India with indirectly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine by continuing to import oil from Moscow. Speaking in a televised interview on Sunday, Miller discussed the Biden administration’s …
Serbian President Anticipates Meeting with Putin
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian Head of State Aleksandar Vucic has expressed anticipation for a possible encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin during an upcoming journey to China in early September. Both heads of state are expected to participate in remembrance …
Fed representatives give reasons to antagonize holding rates steady
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Federal Reserve officials Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller have explained their dissenting votes in favor of cutting interest rates at the recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on July 29–30. Their statements were released …
Torrential Rains Leave Three Dead, Four Missing in Taiwan
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Relentless torrential rains battering central and southern Taiwan over several days have left at least three people dead and four others unaccounted for, according to reports from local media on Monday. The severe weather, triggered by a sustained …
Kremlin dismisses Trump’s comments of deploying nuclear submarines
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has downplayed recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the deployment of nuclear submarines near Russian territory, choosing not to engage in what it described as unnecessary public disputes. Responding to Trump’s …
N. Korea Condemns Japan’s Reported Deployment of Long-Range Missiles
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea sharply criticized Japan on Monday following reports that Tokyo plans to deploy upgraded surface-to-ship missiles along its western coast in Kumamoto Prefecture, close to China’s border. State-run media labeled the move a "very …