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Press releases published on July 3, 2025

UN envoy meets with Yemeni PM to discuss Yemen’s future for peace
(MENAFN) The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, called on Wednesday for a “just political settlement” to the longstanding conflict in Yemen. Making the statement at the conclusion of a three-day visit to the southern port city of Aden, Grundberg …

Russia Responds to NATO Chief’s Jesus Remark About Lavrov
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's unexpected mention of "Jesus Christ" in reference to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggests the Russian diplomat is making a strong impact, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria …

Hiroshima’s mayor states Trump doesn’t know nuclear power impact
(MENAFN) Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for drawing a parallel between American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the atomic bombings of Japan during World War II. In remarks made on Wednesday, Matsui stated …

Kim Min-seok Gets Approved as New Premier
(MENAFN) South Korean legislators on Thursday ratified Kim Min-seok, a seasoned strategist and political activist, as the new prime minister under President Lee Jae Myung’s administration, according to a news agency. The primary opposition group, the …

Turkey-China Media Forum takes place in Ankara
(MENAFN) The Türkiye-China Media Forum took place on Wednesday in Ankara, gathering media professionals, government officials, and scholars from both countries to engage in comprehensive discussions on media collaboration and emerging trends in the …

Bahrain is to open embassy in Lebanon again
(MENAFN) Bahrain is set to reopen its embassy in Beirut and appoint a resident ambassador, marking a notable move toward restoring diplomatic ties with Lebanon after nearly four years of strained relations, according to a Lebanese news agency. The …

Ukraine Reports Drones Targeted Russian Ammo Depots
(MENAFN) Ukrainian drones have successfully targeted and struck key ammunition depots in the Russia-controlled eastern Donetsk region, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) announced on Thursday. The precision attack, which took place on Wednesday evening, …

Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Tragic Car Accident
(MENAFN) Diogo Jota, the talented forward for Liverpool and Portugal's national football team, tragically passed away early Thursday in a car accident in Spain. The 28-year-old athlete, renowned for his versatile playing style, was killed in the crash that …

Jordan stops seventeen individuals from smuggling Narcotic Pills
(MENAFN) Jordanian authorities foiled three drug smuggling attempts and carried out nationwide raids on Wednesday, resulting in the arrest of 17 individuals and the seizure of close to 230,000 narcotic pills, according to the Public Security Directorate ( …

CIA Director Addresses 2016 Election Interference Report
(MENAFN) A recent evaluation by the CIA has cast serious doubt on the legitimacy of a high-profile report regarding alleged Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. CIA Director John Ratcliffe criticized the document, initially …

ALBA-TCP denounces US economic measures against Cuba
(MENAFN) The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) has issued a strong condemnation of recent U.S. actions aimed at tightening economic restrictions on Cuba. In a public statement released Tuesday, the regional …

NATO Head Understands US Cutting Off Ukraine Aid
(MENAFN) NATO’s newly appointed Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has expressed his full understanding of the United States prioritizing its internal interests. However, he emphasized that European nations cannot continue sustaining Ukraine in its ongoing …

UK Fails to Repair Grounded F-35 in India
(MENAFN) A British F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter, which has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram Airport in southern India since June 14, will be disassembled and transported back to the UK, according to media, citing Indian government sources. After a …

Trump Slams Mayoral Candidate Mamdani
(MENAFN) In a scathing remark shared on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump harshly criticized Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The president accused Mamdani of attempting to “destroy New York,” referring to him as a “ …

Indonesia Denounces Israeli Assault Killing Gaza Hospital Director
(MENAFN) Indonesia sharply criticized an Israeli assault that claimed the lives of Marwan Al Sultan, the director of the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, and his family, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported Thursday. The Indonesian government expressed …

Russia's Car Sales Plunges 27 Percent in First Half of 2025
(MENAFN) New car sales in Russia reached 546,000 during the first half of 2025, reflecting a 27% drop compared to the same period last year, according to a report issued Thursday by the country's Ministry of Industry and Trade. The month of June alone saw …

Trump Backs Lara Trump for Senate Seat
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, would be an "excellent" contender to replace the retiring Senator Thom Tillis in the North Carolina Senate. This remark came after Trump was questioned about who he …

Durov Denounces Coordinated Smear Campaign
(MENAFN) Telegram's Chief Executive Officer, Pavel Durov, has implied that the messaging service is the target of a deliberate defamation effort, pointing to the swift circulation of false stories concerning the company's intentions and operations. This …

Erdogan Anticipates Attending ECO Summit in Azerbaijan
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to take part in the upcoming 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) scheduled for Friday in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, as announced by Türkiye’s communications director. The gathering, …

US Halts Arms Shipments to Ukraine
(MENAFN) The United States is pausing its delivery of weapons to Ukraine under its “America first” strategy, according to Washington’s representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, who shared this information with a news outlet. He emphasized that America must …