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Press releases published on July 6, 2025
Trump claims US still ‘giving weapons’ to Kiev
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has dismissed reports claiming the United States has completely stopped sending military aid to Ukraine, insisting that weapon deliveries are still ongoing—albeit with a focus on safeguarding America’s own stockpiles. …
Germany wants to secretly purchase US weapons for Ukraine
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is reportedly seeking a discreet agreement with the United States to purchase two Patriot air defense systems for transfer to Ukraine, according to Bild, citing government insiders. The move comes amid reports earlier this week that …
Media reports detention made in first French ‘incel’ terror case
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) French authorities have charged an 18-year-old man with terrorism after he allegedly planned knife attacks targeting women, marking the country's first terrorism case connected to the so-called "incel" movement, according to French media and the …
Iran's Supreme Leader Resurfaces After War with Israel
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance on Saturday since the conclusion of the recent conflict with Israel, joining Ashura observances in Tehran. Khamenei had been noticeably absent from the earlier …
UK Foreign Secretary Visits Syria
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy made history on Sunday by becoming the first senior British diplomat to visit Syria in four decades. During his visit, Lammy reaffirmed that Syria “matters hugely to the UK,” expressing strong backing for long- …
Russian Foreign Minister Attends BRICS Summit in Brazil
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Brazil on Sunday to take part in the 17th BRICS summit, a key gathering of the economic bloc, which Russia helped establish. According to a Russian state news agency, Lavrov landed in Rio de …
Lavrov Arrives in Brazil for 17th BRICS Summit
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov landed in Brazil on Sunday to participate in the BRICS economic group's summit, an alliance in which Russia holds founding member status. According to an official Russian news outlet, Lavrov touched down in …
IAEA inspectors exit Iran
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have left Iran, the agency confirmed on Friday. The move follows Tehran’s decision to suspend cooperation with the UN-linked nuclear watchdog in response to recent Israeli and US …
Myanmar Reports 94 Traffic Accidents in First Half of 2025
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) In the first half of 2025, Myanmar’s Yangon-Mandalay highway witnessed 94 traffic accidents, resulting in 28 fatalities and 219 injuries, the highway traffic police force reported on Sunday. While the number of accidents and deaths showed a …
US drops billions of flies on Mexico, Texas
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The US government is preparing to release billions of sterilized flies over southern Texas and Mexico in an effort to stop the spread of a deadly parasite, according to the Associated Press (AP). The campaign is intended to protect livestock, …
U.S. House of Representatives pass Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
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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” …
UK Foreign Secretary's Visits Syria in Historic Move
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) In a groundbreaking move, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Syria on Sunday, becoming the first senior British official to do so in four decades. Lammy underscored the importance of Syria’s stability to the UK, emphasizing the nation's long …
BRICS Summit Opens in Rio
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives and leaders from the BRICS alliance are converging in Rio de Janeiro this Sunday and Monday for their 17th annual summit, amid escalating geopolitical challenges. These include recent Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran, a BRICS …
UK Detains 83-Year-Old Priest for Violating Ban on Palestine Action
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) An 83-year-old retired priest was detained early Saturday for violating a newly enforced ban on the Palestine Action activist group, sparking widespread outrage and raising concerns about freedom of expression in the UK. Reverend Sue Parfitt, from …
Russia Accuses Ukrainian Commander of Downing Military Plane
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Investigative Committee has accused Colonel Mykolai Dziaman, commander of Ukraine’s 138th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade, of orchestrating the destruction of a military transport aircraft earlier this year. The plane was reportedly …
Death Toll from Building Collapse in Pakistan Rises
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from the collapse of a deteriorating residential structure in Pakistan’s southern coastal metropolis of Karachi has risen to 27, as rescue workers wrapped up a multi-day search and recovery mission, officials confirmed on …
South Korea Reports Over 1M Business Closures in 2024
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) In a historic milestone, more than 1 million businesses in South Korea shuttered in 2024, marking the first time ever the nation has seen such a high number of closures, according to official data reported by media on Sunday. The retail and …
Israeli Army Reports Missile Interception from Yemen
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military stated it successfully intercepted a missile fired from Yemen in the early hours of Sunday. This announcement followed the activation of air raid sirens in several regions throughout the country. As detailed in a statement …
Ex-Philippine President Ends Effort to Remove ICC Judges
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has decided not to pursue further action regarding his request to disqualify two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges in a high-profile crimes against humanity case, his legal counsel confirmed. A …
Study indicates all Dutch people have ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A new national study has revealed that every person in the Netherlands has measurable levels of “forever chemicals” in their bloodstream, with most exceeding recommended health thresholds. The research, released Thursday by the Dutch National …