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Press releases published on July 16, 2025
Study Finds Addictive Screen Use Doubles Suicide Risk in U.S.
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) American teenagers are confronting a rapidly escalating mental health emergency, with 40% of high school students reporting ongoing feelings of sadness or hopelessness, according to new data exposing the severe toll of compulsive screen use on …
Officials from Laos, Cambodia to fight transnational crime
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Officials from Laos and Cambodia have convened for the inaugural meeting of their respective prosecutors' offices to enhance collaboration in combating transnational crime, with drug trafficking topping the agenda. Held in Vientiane on Tuesday, …
Poland Investigates Fires as Possible Sabotage
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland’s interior minister has declared that the government is treating every significant event, blaze, or arson attempt as a possible sabotage act. This comes amid increasing doubts about Russian interference, according to a state-run news outlet …
Trump Denies Urging Ukraine to Target Moscow
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he advised Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky against launching military attacks on Moscow. This remark was made to counter widespread media rumors claiming that Trump had supported Kiev’s use of …
NATO Chief Warns Brazil, China, India of Severe U.S. Sanctions Threat
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte issued a stern warning on Tuesday to countries like Brazil, China, and India, cautioning that continued trade with Russia could trigger secondary sanctions imposed by the United States. Currently in Washington, DC …
Trump announces new trade agreement with Indonesia
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that a new trade agreement will see a 19 percent tariff imposed on goods imported from Indonesia, while U.S. exports will face no additional charges. Speaking to the media, Trump stated that the …
Trump Denies Sending Ukraine Long-Range Missiles
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has rejected claims circulating in the media that Washington intends to equip Ukraine with weaponry capable of targeting areas deep inside Russian territory. According to a news outlet, which cited sources with knowledge …
Global Markets Show Mixed Trend as U.S. Inflation Climbs
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Global financial markets showed varied performance on Tuesday as concerns grew over escalating U.S. inflation, largely attributed to the effects of tariffs. At the same time, the Federal Reserve's direction for future policy remains ambiguous, …
Trump Clarifies Stance on Ukraine Conflict
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has clarified that his latest warnings to Russia and his pledge to supply arms to Ukraine should not be interpreted as him aligning with one party in the ongoing war. Speaking to journalists, Trump emphasized that his …
UN Chief Alarmed by Violent Clashes in Syria’s Druze Region
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed profound alarm over the ongoing violent clashes in Syria’s Suweida governorate, a region predominantly inhabited by Druze communities, where numerous casualties have been reported, including …
Czech Republic not to participate in to buy US arms for Ukraine
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Czech Republic has decided not to take part in a joint initiative to purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine, Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced on Tuesday. The statement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent unveiling of a NATO-backed …
U.S. Presses South Korea to Spearhead Massive Manufacturing Fund
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has reportedly requested South Korea to spearhead a multi-billion-dollar “manufacturing cooperation enhancement fund” during ongoing tariff negotiations, according to a Wednesday report. The fund aims to strengthen American …
China defends army aircraft against Japan’s claims
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A Chinese defense spokesperson dismissed Japanese allegations that Chinese military aircraft flew “abnormally close” to Japanese planes over the East China Sea, calling China’s response “legitimate and professional.” Jiang Bin, spokesperson for …
Drone Attacks Damage Three Oil Fields in Iraq
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Wednesday, three oil facilities located in northern Iraq were targeted by drones carrying explosives, resulting in extensive infrastructure damage but fortunately no injuries, according to the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG). The KRG’s …
Myanmar youth turn to AI for growth, gateway for future
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) As the world marked World Youth Skills Day on Tuesday under the theme "Youth Empowerment Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Skills," young people in Myanmar are increasingly turning to AI as both a tool for growth and a gateway to …
France Unveils New Tax on Wealthy People
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has revealed intentions to impose a fresh tax targeting the nation’s wealthiest individuals as part of an extensive austerity plan aimed at controlling public debt and reducing the budget deficit. The strategy …
U.S. Confirms Patriot Missiles on Way to Ukraine from Germany
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump revealed that Patriot missile systems destined for Ukraine are currently being dispatched from Germany as part of a NATO-supported agreement, under which the United States will receive complete reimbursement. …
Ousted South Korean President Seeks Legal Review of Arrest
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s deposed president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has submitted a formal request to a regional court for a reassessment of his incarceration, as reported by a news agency, which operates out of Seoul. The appeal was filed on Wednesday, marking the …
Greece Braces for Intensified Heatwave
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece is getting ready to face a fresh and more severe heatwave, which is anticipated to bring extreme heat and an increased likelihood of wildfires, according to local news sources on Wednesday. As reported by a daily newspaper, weather …
Toronto, Vancouver Luxury Housing Falters Amid Economic Uncertainty; Montreal, Calgary Remain Resilient
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July 16, 2025
Canadian luxury market performance led by Montreal and Calgary as attainable housing prices, measured confidence support sales 2025 Mid-Year Highlights Escalating tensions in the Canada–U.S. trade dispute, mounting economic uncertainty and intensifying geo …