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Press releases published on July 15, 2025
Media reports Russian prosecutors open case against famous YouTuber
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation against popular YouTuber Yury Dud for failing to properly disclose his status as a foreign agent in his online content, according to RIA Novosti citing law enforcement sources. Dud, who …
Russian news source in Azerbaijan raided amid diplomatic row
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Azerbaijani Interior Ministry has conducted a raid on the Baku office of Russian news network Sputnik amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia. The crackdown follows a Russian police operation targeting suspected …
Third Russian reporter arrested in Azerbaijan
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A journalist working for the Russian video news agency Ruptly has been detained by Azerbaijani authorities while filming outside the Sputnik Azerbaijan office in Baku, which was raided earlier on Monday. Ruptly confirmed that their editor, Aytekin …
Unmanned aerial vehicle with explosives struck Iraq oil facility
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) An unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives struck the Sarsang oil facility on Tuesday morning in Iraq's Duhok province, located within the Kurdistan region. According to local officials, the incident did not result in any injuries. This strike …
Zelensky Discusses Ukraine’s Enhanced Defense with Trump
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, focusing on strategic measures to improve Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression and to bolster the nation’s stance. In a …
Former NATO general doubts Trump’s Ukraine army assistance strategy
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Retired French Brigadier General Francois Chauvancy has expressed doubts about the practicality of US President Donald Trump’s plan to channel additional military aid to Ukraine through NATO, citing financial constraints and limited hardware …
Russian reporter arrested in Azerbaijan
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Baku have detained two senior editors from the Russian news agency Sputnik following a raid on the outlet’s office on Monday. This action comes amid growing tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia, triggered by a recent Russian …
Moscow states no equivalents between Israel-Iran, Ukraine wars
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has dismissed comparisons between the Israel-Iran conflict and the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. His remarks came in response to US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff’s suggestion that …
India Reports Online Scams Cost Indians Over USD800M
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Between January and May 2025, online fraud cost Indians approximately $820 million, according to a report cited by media from the country’s Home Ministry. Over 50% of these losses were traced back to scammers operating out of Cambodia, Myanmar, …
German leader urges for universal army conscription
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for a national discussion on reinstating mandatory military service, arguing that Germany must strengthen its armed forces in response to rising security threats across Europe. Germany suspended …
Venezuela condemns US on migrant family separations
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Venezuelan government has publicly condemned the United States for separating migrant families, calling the actions a violation of human rights, according to reports. During a press briefing, a senior official from the Unified Command of the …
Kremlin states US arms supplies to Ukraine never stopped
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday that US shipments of weapons, ammunition, and military equipment to Ukraine have continued without interruption, despite reports of funding issues and political disputes. He emphasized that …
Air India CEO states no ‘mechanical or maintenance issues’ with crashed Boeing
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The initial investigation into the crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner found no mechanical or maintenance problems with the aircraft, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson told staff in a letter seen by Indian media on Monday. Wilson urged …
Russia initiates ‘massive’ attack on Ukrainian defense industry
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces launched a major overnight attack targeting Ukrainian military-industrial and oil-processing facilities, using a combination of long-range precision weapons and drones, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Sunday. Ukrainian …
South Korean Nominee Denies US Troop Withdrawal
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s nominee for foreign minister, Cho Hyun, clarified that there have been no talks regarding a reduction or pullout of American troops stationed in the country. In a written statement submitted to the parliamentary Foreign Affairs and …
Russian MPs urge for driverless taxis to replace migrants
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian lawmakers are advocating for the expansion of driverless taxi trials across the country, arguing that such technology would help reduce the number of migrant drivers and enhance passenger safety. In a letter to Prime Minister Mikhail …
Japan Unveils Fresh Cabinet Office to Address Foreign Population Concerns
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unveiled a newly created office within the Cabinet Secretariat designed to address growing public unease surrounding Japan’s expanding foreign resident population, according to local media reports …
Israeli warplanes strike Syria
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes Monday on areas surrounding Suwayda city in southern Syria, according to Syrian state media reports. The state news agency reported that Israeli fighter jets conducted two strikes near the town of Al-Mazraa …
US democrat denounces Court allowing layoffs of Education of department
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized a recent Supreme Court decision that permits President Donald Trump’s administration to resume large-scale layoffs at the Department of Education. “Disgusting,” Schumer stated on Monday …
Renewed Israeli Attacks Breach Lebanon Ceasefire
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli fighter jets conducted aerial raids on Tuesday in the Baalbek region of eastern Lebanon, marking another breach of the ongoing ceasefire. The bombardments targeted the outskirts of Shmustar town and the Wadi Umm Ali area, according to an …