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Press releases published on July 6, 2025
Over One Million South Korean Businesses Close in 2024
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) In a historic development, more than 1 million business owners in South Korea shut down operations in 2024, according to a news agency, which referenced official government statistics on Sunday. This marks the first instance in the nation’s …
The real background of superman
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) As the release of James Gunn’s new Superman film approaches, fans have reignited debates about what defines the character. Is this new version too serious, too modern, too far removed from tradition? While most agree on the basics—he should come …
Inside brilliant filmmaker Guru Dutt’s mind
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Guru Dutt, the legendary Indian filmmaker and actor, passed away at the age of just 39 in 1964. Despite his early death, he left behind a body of work that continues to influence and inspire generations of filmmakers and cinema lovers around the …
Japan Issues Heatstroke Warnings as Scorching Heatwave Sweeps Nation
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's weather agency has issued heatstroke warnings for 19 prefectures, including the season's first for Tokyo and Kanagawa, as an intense heatwave continues to scorch large parts of the country. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported …
U.S., Egypt Hold Talks on Gaza Ceasefire Deal
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff held a crucial phone conversation to review the latest developments in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks. According to the Egyptian …
Bezos wants to capitalize on Musk, Trump
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Jeff Bezos is actively working to strengthen Blue Origin’s position in the US space sector, reportedly seeking to capitalize on rising tensions between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, according to recent reports citing sources familiar with …
Protests use US Independence Day to voice opposition to Trump
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of demonstrators rallied across the United States on Friday, using Independence Day to voice opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration, particularly his immigration policies and newly signed tax and spending legislation. …
US defense secretary unilaterally pauses arms to Ukraine
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth independently decided to suspend arms shipments to Ukraine, despite military assessments indicating that such aid would not compromise US defense readiness, NBC News reports. This move was reportedly taken without …
Sudden Windstorm Capsizes Boat in China
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two individuals lost their lives and 27 others were pulled to safety after a vessel overturned in Hunan province, located in central China, according to reports from a news agency on Sunday. The mishap unfolded on Saturday afternoon when …
Merz discusses bilateral cooperation with Chinese FM
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Berlin on Friday, expressing a strong commitment to enhancing openness, mutual benefit, and fair trade between the two nations, according to official reports. Merz …
Elderly Priest Gets Arrested in UK
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) An 83-year-old retired clergyman was taken into custody on Saturday for violating a recently enacted prohibition targeting the activist organization Palestine Action. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns …
Afghanistan’s Flash Floods Claim Lives of Two Children
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Torrential rainfall triggered catastrophic flash floods in parts of eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, claiming the lives of two children and leaving widespread destruction, a local official reported on Sunday. The floods impacted several …
Orban claims Ukraine middled in election
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukraine of covertly interfering in Hungary’s upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections, claiming that Kiev is conducting secret intelligence operations to sway the outcome in favor of a pro-Ukrainian …
Germany plans six-month army service
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is preparing to implement a six-month voluntary military service program aimed at doubling the country’s pool of reservists, Reuters reported on Friday, citing government sources. The initiative comes amid Berlin’s continued efforts to …
Boat Sinks in China, Leaving Two Dead
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two lives were lost, and 27 people were successfully rescued after a boat sank in central China's Hunan province, according to state media reports on Sunday. The tragic event unfolded on Saturday afternoon when the 40-passenger vessel …
Trump says ‘no progress’ made in Putin phone call
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a massive multitrillion-dollar tax and spending bill championed by President Donald Trump, narrowly approving it with a 218-214 vote just ahead of the July 4 deadline. Nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill” …
German businesses worried army enlisting would drain labor
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) German business leaders are raising alarms over the possible return of mandatory military conscription, warning it could further deplete an already strained labor market, according to a Financial Times report on Friday. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s …
Russia’s Progress MS-31 Successfully Berths at ISS
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's cargo spacecraft, Progress MS-31, has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), according to a statement released Sunday by Roscosmos, the nation's state-run space agency. The docking occurred at 00:25 Moscow time on …
Great power outage strikes EU country
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A widespread power outage affected large areas of the Czech Republic on Friday, including the capital, Prague. Authorities have attributed the disruption to a technical malfunction rather than any cyber or terrorist activity. The blackout began …
BBC prohibits ‘high-risk’ broadcasts following anti-Israeli calls
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The BBC has announced a halt to live broadcasts and recordings of performances it deems "high risk," following public outrage over a controversial set by the punk-rap group Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival. During their appearance, the band …