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Press releases published on August 30, 2025
N. Korea Announces Memorial Street for Russia-Ukraine War Dead
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un revealed plans Saturday to construct a commemorative boulevard in Pyongyang dedicated to military personnel who perished during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to official state broadcasting. The …
U.S. Scraps Tariff Exemption for Packages Under USD800
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration terminated U.S. long-standing tariff exemption for international packages valued below $800 on Friday, implementing sweeping customs changes that have already disrupted global postal operations. Effective 12:01 a.m. Friday …
Syria, Iraq Forge Stronger Security Collaboration
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Intelligence chiefs forge expanded cooperation framework during Damascus summit, marking second diplomatic engagement since Assad regime collapse as regional stability concerns mount. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted strategic talks …
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Japan's Miyagi Region
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Japan's eastern coastline during the early morning hours of Saturday, sending tremors through the Miyagi region without triggering immediate damage reports, authorities confirmed. The seismic event …
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Raids Kill 9 More Civilians
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A new wave of intense Israeli military offensive has claimed the lives of at least nine Palestinians in Gaza City since Saturday, according to multiple news outlets. An Israeli news source, noted that the military has been conducting “extensive …
Microsoft Dismisses Six Employees Over Protest
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft has dismissed four workers following a protest regarding the company's alleged links to Israel, with two additional employees fired after a break-in at President and Vice-Chair Brad Smith's office at the company's headquarters in Redmond …
Israeli Drone Attack Kills Two Military Personnel in Lebanon
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Fatal drone incident claims lives of Lebanese military personnel while examining crashed Israeli aircraft in southern border town, marking fourth deadly attack on army forces since ceasefire deployment began. An Israeli unmanned aircraft crashed …
Trump Insists on Tariffs Despite Federal Court Ruling
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump pledged that tariffs would remain in place, even after a federal appeals court ruling on Friday dismissed his use of emergency powers to implement broad trade tariffs. "ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT," Trump stated on …
China’s Xi Welcomes UN Secretary-General Before SCO Summit
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Xi Jinping welcomed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres upon his Saturday arrival in Tianjin for the pivotal Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, according to state media reports. The 25th SCO summit alongside the expanded "SCO Plus" …
Indian landslide, cloudburst lead to death of eleven civilians
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 11 people have died and two remain missing following a landslide and a cloudburst in the Reasi and Ramban districts of Indian-administered Kashmir, officials reported Saturday. A police official told Anadolu that seven members of a single …
Faisal Jawad Shines at Musandam International Diving Festival
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On the second day of the Musandam International Diving Festival in Khasab, Oman, Faisal Jawad, a paraplegic scuba diver and triple Guinness World Record holder, delivered an uplifting dive to promote “inclusivity and marine conservation.” Jawad’s …
Fed court session ends without ruling on case of Federal Reserve Governor
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal court session on Friday ended without a ruling on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s request for temporary protection from removal while her lawsuit against President Donald Trump proceeds, according to reports. Cook’s attorney, Abbe …
U.S. Consumer Confidence Tumbles to 58.2 Percent in August
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Consumer confidence in the United States has tumbled to its weakest level in five months, with University of Michigan data revealing mounting anxiety over persistent inflation and deteriorating economic outlook. The University of Michigan (UM) …
US tells Denmark to calm down amid claims of interfece of Greenland's campaign
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has told Denmark to “calm down” following reports that American citizens are running influence campaigns in Greenland. The statement came after the US envoy in Copenhagen was summoned by Danish officials. A White House official …
Death Toll in Pakistan's Punjab Rises Amid Severe Floods
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from the devastating floods in Pakistan's northeastern Punjab province has risen to 30 in the past three days. Authorities are carrying out controlled breaches of embankments in a desperate bid to protect major cities from the …
Russia condemns Western attempts to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday criticized Britain, Germany, and France for attempting to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran. On Thursday, the three European nations triggered the “snapback” mechanism, accusing Tehran of violating the 2015 …
Magnificent 7 Companies Report Profits in Q2
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The seven largest global corporations—Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla—collectively announced a net profit of $143 billion for the second quarter, according to their financial disclosures. These businesses, commonly …
Migrant Ship Sinks Near Mauritania
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 140 individuals are feared to have perished on Friday when a migrant vessel headed for Spain’s Canary Islands sank off the coast of Mauritania, as reported by Spanish media. Authorities in Mauritania informed a Spanish news agency that …
Microsoft Sacks Four Workers After Protesting Israel Ties
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft has dismissed a total of four employees following a protest at its Washington state headquarters where demonstrators, campaigning against the company's business in Israel, breached the office of President and Vice-Chair Brad Smith. The …
China threatens Philipinese following Taiwan’s top diplomat visit to Manila
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Friday cautioned the Philippines that it will face a "price to pay for trampling on China’s red line" following reports that Taiwan’s top diplomat visited Manila. "There is a price to pay for trampling on China’s red line, and all …