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Zelensky left off invite list for Putin-Trump summit
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has not been invited to next week’s meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska, the Washington Post reported, citing a source familiar with the talks. Trump …
Smotrich Says He No Longer Trusts Netanyahu’s Strategy
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated on Saturday that he has lost trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stance on the war in the Gaza Strip. The far-right minister was responding to the “gradual plan” aimed at fully seizing …
Huawei Uncovers Full Open-Source Release of Ascend Chip Software
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei has unveiled the complete open-source release of its Ascend chip software ecosystem, aiming to empower users to tap into its advanced capabilities and independently pursue tailored development. The software, known as …
Syria will not participate in Paris negotiations due to its "separatist"
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria’s interim government announced on Saturday that it will not participate in upcoming negotiations in Paris with the U.S.-supported Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This decision came after the SDF held a conference in Hasakah on Friday, which …
YouTube Shuts Down Ukrainian Journalist Channel
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) YouTube has terminated the account of Diana Panchenko, the exiled Ukrainian Journalist of the Year known for her sharp criticism of President Vladimir Zelensky. The channel, which amassed over 2 million subscribers, was removed amid ongoing …
Clash in Philippine kills three militants
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Security forces in the southern Philippines reported killing three suspected members of the militant group Dawlah Islamiya (DI) during a confrontation in Lanao del Sur province. The incident, which took place on Saturday, also left one soldier …
Chinese embassy describes G7 comments on Hong Kong as "erroneous remarks"
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom strongly criticized recent comments made by the Group of Seven (G7) regarding Hong Kong. The embassy spokesperson described these statements as "erroneous remarks" and accused the G7, including the UK, of …
Afghanistan’s authorities prevents illegal smuggling of sheep
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar province have successfully prevented the illegal smuggling of 1,200 sheep, according to the local department of information and culture. The livestock was being transported through Spin Boldak and …
Ex-Defense Chief Wants Europe in Ukraine Peace Talks
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A “European power” with a “stake in the outcome” must be permitted to participate in any peace summit involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine, according to former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace. The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian …
Trump Voices Openness to Meet Putin Without Zelensky
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed his readiness to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, regardless of whether Putin meets with Ukraine’s leader, Vladimir Zelensky. On Thursday, a news agency cited a White House official who …
Chinese automotive innovation changes Egypt’s car market for better
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Inside the busy welding factory of Jetour Auto in Egypt’s Giza region, supervisor Yasser Ahmed Mansour observes the smooth collaboration between automated machines and skilled laborers. To him, this scene highlights how China has swiftly turned …
Nicaragua Condemns Ukraine’s Military Operations
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Nicaragua’s National Assembly has urged that Ukraine be held internationally responsible for the deaths of civilians, including children, caused by its military operations in the conflict with Russia. On Thursday, the Nicaraguan legislators …
South Korea Current Account Surplus Sets New Record in June
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s current account surplus soared to an all-time monthly high in June, driven by surging exports of semiconductors and ships alongside stronger dividend returns from overseas investments, according to Bank of Korea (BOK) data released …
Plastic Pollution in Asia Set to Rise 70 Percent If Ignored
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Plastic waste leaking into the environment across Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and South Korea is on track to surge by nearly 70% unless urgent and effective interventions are implemented, according to a new report released by the Organization …
Spain’s Population Surges to 49.3M on Immigration Growth
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain's total population reached 49.3 million as of July 1, fueled entirely by a significant influx of immigrants, according to figures released Thursday by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The agency reported a year-on-year rise of 650, …
Iraq’s PM fires Paramilitary Leaders after attack on government office
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On August 9, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, took decisive action by firing the commanders of two Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) brigades. This move came after a violent incident on July 27 involving an assault on a …
Only Director of FBI, CIA, William H. Webster Passes Away at 101
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) William H. Webster, the sole American to serve as director of both the FBI and CIA, passed away Friday at the age of 101, his family announced. A former federal judge, Webster was appointed FBI Director in 1978 amid a period of intense turmoil …
Ukraine Says It Regained Control Over Bezsalivka Village
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine announced on Sunday that its forces have regained control over the village of Bezsalivka in the northeastern Sumy region, seizing it back from Russian forces. According to a statement from Ukraine’s General Staff, the village—located less …
Gagauzia Parliament Condemns Sentence of Leader
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The parliament of Gagauzia, a self-governing, primarily Russian-speaking territory within Moldova, has dismissed the imprisonment of the local Euroskeptic leader as unlawful and politically charged. Gutsul, who secured election in 2023 and has …
Pakistan’s Army Chief Makes Second Visit to U.S.
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s top military official, Gen. Asim Munir, is on a rare diplomatic trip to the United States—his second visit in under two months—signaling a notable warming in bilateral relations. Gen. Munir held talks with US Joint Chiefs of Staff …