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Press releases published on August 11, 2025
Ghana holds national mourning for officials who died in helicopter crash
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) In Accra, Ghana, an Evening of Reflections and Memorial was held on Saturday to mark the end of a three-day period of national mourning for the eight individuals—five officials and three military personnel—who lost their lives in a military …
Azerbaijan Commits Additional USD2M to Ukraine
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Monday authorized an additional $2 million in humanitarian support to Kyiv as the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches three and a half years. The presidential decree, posted on Azerbaijan’s official presidency …
UN Rapporteur Urges UEFA to Kick Israel Out Over Gaza Genocide
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories has demanded that UEFA, Europe’s football governing body, remove Israel from its competitions due to war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. “Let’s make …
Iran Rejects US-Controlled Corridor Through Armenia
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has strongly objected to a United States initiative aiming to develop and oversee a transportation corridor through Armenian territory, emphasizing that the move could endanger regional equilibrium and compromise Tehran's strategic interests. …
Spain Suffers from Widespread Wildfires
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain is currently contending with widespread forest fires during what has become one of the most intense summer seasons in recent memory. The blazes have ravaged vast expanses of land, totaling tens of thousands of hectares, and have compelled …
India, Pakistan Prepare to Hold Separate Drills
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The navies of India and Pakistan are scheduled to conduct individual naval maneuvers in the Arabian Sea on August 11–12, according to a report by a news agency on Sunday. Both countries have announced temporary airspace restrictions over their …
U.S. Defense Secretary Under Fire for Reposting Anti-Women Voting Clip
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing intense backlash after reposting a video featuring pastors who advocate for restricting women's voting rights and express sympathetic views on slavery. The controversy erupted following a Friday post …
Tesla firm applies for license to supply electricity to British houses.
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports say Elon Musk’s company Tesla has applied for approval to supply electricity directly to households in Britain. If the request is approved by the national energy regulator, the move would allow Tesla to compete with major energy providers …
Seven laborers pass away due to landslide in Pakistan
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports say a landslide struck early Monday in northern Pakistan, killing at least seven laborers who were working to restore a damaged water system. Three additional workers were injured while repairing a water channel in Danyor city, Gilgit- …
Russian air defenses bring down Ukrainian drones
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) According to official reports, Russian air defense systems intercepted dozens of Ukrainian drones overnight Monday, including some aimed at Moscow. The Defense Ministry stated that seven drones were shot down over Belgorod Region, five each over …
Malaysia’s Q2 Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 3 Percent
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia’s unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 percentage points to 3 percent in the second quarter of 2025, official figures revealed on Monday. The Department of Statistics Malaysia reported a 0.8 percent rise in the labor force, reaching 17.37 …
Storms Batter Midwestern United States, Unleashing Record Flooding
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe storms battered the Midwestern United States this weekend, unleashing historic rainfall, widespread flooding, and extensive power outages across multiple states, media reported Sunday. The extreme weather forced the cancellation of the …
German Journalists' Group Denounces Israel’s Killing of Palestinian Reporters
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The German Journalists' Association (DJV) on Monday issued a sharp rebuke against Israeli military operations in Gaza resulting in the death of multiple Palestinian journalists, demanding a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding their …
UK Government Justifies Banning Palestine Action
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The British administration on Monday stood by its resolution to outlaw Palestine Action, cautioning that individuals who express backing for the group “will feel the full force of the law.” Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones explained that the …
S. Korea, Vietnam presidents meet to discuss enhancing bilateral trade ties
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) In Seoul on Monday, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with Vietnamese leader To Lam during Lam’s four-day state visit to South Korea. Lee, who assumed office in June, welcomed To Lam, the general secretary of the Communist Party …
Azerbaijan Grants Additional Aid to Ukraine
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan's head of state, Ilham Aliyev, officially authorized a decree on Monday allocating an extra $2 million in humanitarian support for Kyiv, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches its three-and-a-half-year mark. The official document, …
China, Syria Forge Deeper Ties
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani held talks in Damascus on Sunday with Chinese Ambassador Shi Hongwei, aiming to enhance cooperation between the two nations, according to a local news agency. The meeting focused on both bilateral …
EU Hails Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union expressed a “warm” welcome Friday following the initial signing of a peace agreement and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House. European Council President Antonio Costa and …
Germany’s Merz Justifies Suspension of Arms to Israel
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday defended his government’s move to suspend military exports to Israel, citing a sharp divergence from Israeli policy amid rising civilian risk in Gaza. Speaking to a public broadcaster, Merz explained that …
Iran to eliminate four zeros from nation’s currency gradually
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Iranian cabinet has given the green light to a proposal that will remove four zeros from the country’s currency, the rial, as announced by government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani. The decision came during a cabinet meeting in Tehran and …