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Press releases published on July 2, 2025
Man Bitten by Bat Diagnosed with Fatal Virus
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Residents in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, have been urged to stay away from bats following a report of a man contracting a life-threatening virus after being bitten by one. On Wednesday, the NSW Department of Health confirmed that a man in …
Starlink Rolls Out Internet Service in Sri Lanka
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Starlink has officially rolled out its internet service in Sri Lanka, as confirmed by the company's CEO, Elon Musk, on Wednesday. "Starlink now available in Sri Lanka!," Musk posted on X. With this launch, Sri Lanka becomes the second South Asian …
Japan Opts Not to Comment on Trump's New Tariff Warning
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan refrained from commenting on US President Donald Trump's latest tariff warning on Wednesday, instead vowing to pursue "sincere" discussions with Washington, according to local news reports. In a press briefing in Tokyo, Deputy Chief Cabinet …
France Transfers Its Fourth Military Site to Senegal
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially transferred control of its fourth military site to Senegal, according to a statement issued by the French Embassy in Dakar. The handover, which took place on Tuesday, saw the Inter-Armed Transmission Station in Rufisque— …
Chinese opera performance fosters cultural exchange in Vietnam
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the Royal Theater within Hue’s historic Imperial City, once Vietnam’s imperial capital, hosted a traditional Chinese opera performance, offering local audiences an immersive experience of China’s classical performing arts. The event was …
Kremlin Says Russia, Azerbaijan Maintain Talks Over Ongoing Spats
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Azerbaijan are actively engaging in dialogue to address the ongoing disputes between the two nations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Wednesday. "Currently, Alexander Bastrykin, Head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, …
Fatalities from Chemical Explosion at Telangana Factory Climb to 40
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from a catastrophic explosion at a chemical factory in Telangana's southern region has surged to 40 as of Wednesday. The deadly blast rocked the Pashamylaram industrial zone in Sangareddy district on Monday. Sigachi Industries, the …
Somali national army kills senior al-Shabab leader
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Somali National Army’s elite Danab Commandos successfully killed a senior al-Shabab leader responsible for numerous explosive attacks during a targeted operation on Monday evening in southern Somalia, the government announced Tuesday. The …
China Demands Diplomatic Resolution to Iran’s Nuclear Crisis
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) China urged a diplomatic and political resolution to the Iranian nuclear crisis on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for all parties to work together on the issue. The statement from Beijing followed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s …
India, Pakistan Swap Prisoner Lists in Diplomatic Gesture
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Pakistan engaged in a routine exchange of prisoner lists on Tuesday, according to a statement from Islamabad's Foreign Ministry. This exchange, which happens twice a year, adheres to the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, which mandates …
Roadside Bombing in Pakistan Claims Four Lives
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) At least four people were killed and 11 others wounded on Wednesday when a government vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to officials. The vehicle, part of Assistant Commissioner Faisal …
Kanye West’s Australian visa gets revoked because of song praising Hitler
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Kanye West, the American rapper known for his polarizing statements and controversial music, has been denied entry to Australia following the release of a song that praises Adolf Hitler, according to reports. Australia's Minister for Home Affairs, …
Groundbreaking inquiry concludes Britain committed genocide against indigenous Australians
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A groundbreaking inquiry led by Aboriginal commissioners has concluded that British colonists committed genocide against Indigenous communities in the Australian state of Victoria. The findings were released by the Yoorrook Justice Commission, …
Drilling rig sinks in Gulf of Suez, killings, missing crews are reported
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A drilling rig has overturned and sunk in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry reported, citing the company responsible for operating the barge. The incident claimed the lives of four crew members out of 31, while six others remain …
Tesla Shares Dip Amid Resurgence of Trump-Musk Feud
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Tesla’s stock dropped sharply on Tuesday, falling nearly 4% to $303.45, as tensions flared between CEO Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump. The dip, as of 1420 GMT, wiped out significant market value, slashing Tesla’s total capitalization to $ …
Trump warns NYC new mayor of arrest over immigration stance
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, suggesting that Mamdani could face arrest if he carries out his plan to block federal immigration enforcement in the city …
US cancels visas of British punk-rap singer because of pro-Palestinian chants
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States government has canceled the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan after their contentious appearance at the Glastonbury Festival, during which frontman Bobby Vylan led chants widely seen as violently ‘antisemitic’, US Deputy …
Uganda receives nine Chinese hybrid goats to boost its goat meat production
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Nine Chinese hybrid goats, known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda as part of the country’s efforts to boost its goat meat production and strengthen the livestock industry. The shipment, consisting of three males and six females, …
Large portion of US citizens predict major crisis folding
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent YouGov survey reveals that a large portion of American adults expect the United States to face major crises in the coming decade, potentially losing its standing as a global superpower. Among 1,111 adults surveyed online in mid-June, 21% …
Ghana's Inflation Falls to 13.7 Percent in June
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) revealed on Wednesday that the country's inflation rate decreased to 13.7 percent in June, marking a significant 4.7 percentage-point drop from May's 18.4 percent. "This is the sixth consecutive year-on-year …