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Press releases published on August 24, 2025
Nigerien Forces Eliminate Boko Haram Leader
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Soldiers from Niger’s military have killed a prominent leader of the Boko Haram jihadist faction, the West African nation's armed forces declared on Thursday. The "notorious" Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, was taken out during a " …
Ukraine Urges Belarus to Keep Distance
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has instructed Minsk to maintain a safe distance from its borders during the upcoming joint military exercises with Russia set to take place in Belarus. This advisory comes ahead of the ‘Zapad-2025’ military drill, which is planned for …
S. Korea Pushes for Ex-Premier Arrest
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s special counsel investigating former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief martial law declaration moved swiftly on Sunday, requesting an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. In a detailed news briefing, the special …
U.S. JD Vance Urges Musk to Stick with GOP
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President JD Vance issued a strong warning to billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday, urging him to remain loyal to the Republican Party and cautioning that launching a third political party would only diminish his political clout. Speaking to …
Mexico Links Remittances Drop to U.S. Migration Policies Changes
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Friday that changes in U.S. migration policies have led to a significant decline in remittances sent by Mexicans living in the United States. She revealed that remittance flows fell by 16 percent from …
Authorities Recover Bodies Linked to Cult in Kenya
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five bodies have been uncovered from shallow burial sites in Kenya, where victims of a religious cult are believed to have been interred, according to officials from the East African nation. Investigators unearthed remains from six graves …
Hollywood Director Awaits Joining Moscow International Film Week
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Renowned American filmmaker Woody Allen is set to participate in the Moscow International Film Week, according to the festival’s official website. Beginning this Saturday, the event is anticipated to showcase numerous international guests. Despite …
Trump Opposes Ukrainian Attacks on Oil Pipeline
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has conveyed his anger regarding Ukrainian assaults on an essential pipeline delivering Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, according to a high-ranking official in Budapest. On Friday, Balazs Orban, the political …
Russia Denies Claims of Undermining Peace Talks
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has rejected Western media reports suggesting that Moscow disrupted Ukraine peace negotiations with the United States by demanding its participation in talks concerning security guarantees for Kiev. On Friday, a news …
Ukrainian Drone Strike Interception Causes Fire in Russia
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian drone was downed overnight near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, igniting a fire and damaging critical infrastructure, the facility’s press service announced early Sunday. The incident forced a 50% reduction in output from one of the …
IAEA Reveals Awareness of Fire at Russian Nuclear Plant
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has acknowledged being “aware” of information regarding a blaze at the Kursk nuclear power plant (NPP) in Russia. According to the agency, the incident appears to have stemmed from “military activity.” …
Trump Appoints Sergio Gor as Ambassador, Special Envoy
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) United States President Donald Trump has officially revealed the selection of a new ambassador to India, as well as a special envoy responsible for South and Central Asian affairs. The individual chosen for this dual role is Sergio Gor, a native …
Taiwan’s Tech Fair Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 1,000 companies from 16 countries gathered at Taiwan’s Intelligent Asia 2025 tech fair from August 20-23 in Taipei, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainable manufacturing. The …
Barcelona Mayor Denied Entry to Israel After Cutting Ties
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli authorities blocked Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni from entering the country on Friday, following his city’s decision to sever official ties with Tel Aviv amid escalating condemnation of Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip, …
Germany’s Natural Gas Reserves Plunge to Record Low
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s natural gas reserves are alarmingly low compared to previous years, raising urgent questions about the country’s ability to maintain energy security if a severe winter strikes. Official figures reveal that as of Monday, Germany’s gas …
Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt Across Australia
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Pro-Palestinian demonstrations erupted nationwide in Australia on Sunday, with organizers asserting that turnout reached tens of thousands across multiple cities. Spearheaded by the Palestine Action Group, the national rallies came on the heels of …
France Summons Italian Ambassador
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) France has called in Italy’s ambassador in response to "unacceptable" statements made by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini concerning President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion to deploy troops from EU nations to Ukraine. This development was …
Gaza Bleeds: Israel Kills Four More Palestinians
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Four Palestinians lost their lives and several others sustained injuries on Sunday amid a series of Israeli airstrikes and gunfire targeting various locations in the Gaza Strip, medical sources report. One man was fatally shot and others wounded …
Trump Extends Federal Crime Crackdown to Chicago, New York
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared on Friday that his administration plans to focus a federal crackdown on crime in Chicago and New York, while sharply criticizing Democratic governance in San Francisco. “So, I think Chicago will be our next, and …
Draghi Says Trump Gave EU “Brutal Wake-Up Call”
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Italian Prime Minister and ex-head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, has stated that U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a “brutal wake-up call” to the European Union, disrupting what he described as the bloc’s mistaken …