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Press releases published on August 28, 2025
US Union Station to be taken over by Transportation Department
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Wednesday that the department intends to take over management of Union Station, the nation’s capital’s major transit hub. “Instead of being a point of pride, Washington's Union Station has …
Iran approves visit of UN nuclear inspectors
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has approved the return of UN nuclear inspectors, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Wednesday. The inspectors are overseeing fuel replacement at the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Araghchi denied …
Syria faces one of its worst agricultural crises in long time
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria is enduring one of its most severe agricultural crises in decades, as a historic drought worsens the effects of years of conflict and economic collapse, leaving millions at risk of hunger, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture …
Houthis state launching ballistic missile at Israel’s airport
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen's Houthi group reported on Wednesday that it launched a "hypersonic ballistic missile" targeting Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel. According to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea, the strike was “successful,” disrupting air traffic …
Cholera Cases in Sudan Increase
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan’s Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that it had logged 1,210 additional cholera infections over the past week, along with 36 associated fatalities. According to the ministry’s official release, these newly identified cases have pushed …
Russian Court Files Lawsuit Against Twitch
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in Moscow has imposed a fine on Twitch, the American live-streaming platform widely used for gaming content, amounting to 61 million rubles (roughly $760,000). The penalty was issued due to the company’s "failing to open a local …
US Adviser Sets Condition for India to Reduce Tariffs
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) India could obtain a 25% cut in American tariffs "tomorrow" if it halts its imports of Russian petroleum, according to White House senior adviser for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro on Wednesday. "It's real easy. India can get 25% off …
AI Drives Steep Drop in Entry-Level Employment
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Job opportunities for young professionals in industries impacted by artificial intelligence have plunged 13% nationwide over the past three years, according to a new analysis from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. The findings signal a swift and …
South Korea, US Complete Maritime Infiltration Drills
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean and American special operations forces carried out combined training this week to enhance their maritime infiltration skills, a news agency reported on Thursday. The three-day operation, which wrapped up on Wednesday, was conducted …
Danish Foreign Minister Summons US Diplomat
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen summoned the US envoy following reports that American nationals are allegedly involved in an influence operation in Greenland. The country’s state broadcaster DR revealed the development on Wednesday. …
Israel Destroys Thousands of Homes in Al Zeitoun Neighborhood
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 1,500 houses in the Al Zeitoun area of Gaza City have been destroyed by Israeli forces since the beginning of a ground offensive earlier this month, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal stated that the …
UN Pledges USD600,000 in Aid to Pakistan Amid Monsoon Floods
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has pledged $600,000 to bolster Pakistan’s emergency response following the catastrophic 2025 monsoon season, a UN spokesperson announced Tuesday. At a New York press briefing, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric revealed that …
Turkey delivers domestically developed air defense vehicles worth over four hundred $M
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye delivered 47 domestically produced Gokkubbe air defense vehicles to its military on Wednesday, with a total value of 460 million U.S. dollars, at the Ogulbey Technology Base operated by Turkish defense company Aselsan near Ankara. These …
Chinese scientists arrive in Tanzania’s Zanzibar to enhance Schistosomiasis control efforts
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The third group of Chinese specialists for the second phase of a China-supported schistosomiasis control project has arrived on Unguja Island in Tanzania’s Zanzibar, advancing bilateral collaboration on public health initiatives. The team, which …
Trump Administration Moves to Limit Visa Durations for Students, Media
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration introduced a new rule on Wednesday aiming to restrict the length of stay for certain visa categories, including foreign students, professors, physicians, and media personnel, according to a statement from the Department of …
WHO Urges Medical Evacuations for Gaza Patients
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent statement, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus revealed that over 15,800 people in Gaza are currently in dire need of medical evacuation. These patients require advanced medical treatment that is …
Hundreds in London Pay Tribute to Palestinian Journalists
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of individuals assembled in London on Wednesday to pay tribute to Palestinian reporters who lost their lives in Israeli bombardments in Gaza. The gathering was held outside the UK Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street. The …
UPU: 25 Nations Suspend Mail to U.S. Over Customs Tax Shift
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Universal Postal Union (UPU) revealed on Tuesday that 25 of its member nations have paused postal deliveries to the United States due to uncertainties around upcoming modifications to U.S. customs clearance policies for imports valued below $ …
Hungary Imposes Travel Ban on Ukrainian Commander Over Pipeline Assaults
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has imposed a travel ban on Robert Brovdy, commander of a Ukrainian military unit, blocking his entry into Hungary and the entire Schengen Area due to concerns over national security linked to recent assaults on the Druzhba oil pipeline. …
Nvidia reveals growth in revenue in second quarter
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Nvidia announced Wednesday that it earned $46.7 billion in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on July 27, 2025. This represents a 6% increase from the previous quarter and a 56% jump compared with the same period last …