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Press releases published on July 16, 2025
Mozambique Reports Rise in Mpox Cases
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique has reported a sharp uptick in mpox virus infections, with 11 confirmed cases emerging across the country in the last 48 hours, according to a National Directorate of Public Health update released Tuesday. No fatalities have been linked …
Ukrainian PM submits resignation to parliament
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal has officially submitted his resignation to parliament, one day after President Vladimir Zelensky announced plans to appoint him as the country’s new defense minister. Shmigal, who has served as prime …
Wildfires Persist Across Multiple Sites in BiH
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires persist across multiple locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), with firefighting teams grappling to contain fires near the southern towns of Trebinje and Mostar. Officials in Trebinje reported on Tuesday that the blaze close to the …
London Grapples with Massive Grass Fires
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) London is currently grappling with multiple significant grass fires ignited by several consecutive days of intense heat. The most severe blaze is raging in Dagenham, where over 100 firefighters have been mobilized to combat the flames at Beam …
Indians Celebrate Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Return to Earth
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Tuesday brought a wave of joy across India as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the nation’s astronaut, safely returned to Earth alongside three fellow crew members. The team spent a total of 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) …
Trump states he’s ‘not done’ with Putin
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has stated he is still open to future engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, even though he expressed disappointment in him, according to a report by the BBC on Tuesday. Trump’s remarks came shortly after he …
Pakistan, China Commit to Expanding CPEC Project
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the top diplomats of Pakistan and China held discussions on the advancement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion-dollar initiative. The meeting was outlined in an official release highlighting mutual …
Airplane explodes in London killing four people
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic plane crash at London Southend Airport on Sunday claimed the lives of four individuals, according to reports released the following day. The aircraft, operated by a Dutch-based firm, was identified as flight SUZ1. The aviation company …
Former Bangladeshi Premier Faces Charges
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A Bangladeshi tribunal on Thursday officially charged ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with two of her close associates, in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity related to the July uprising last year, which ultimately led to her …
Turkish Foreign Minister Joins Cyprus Meeting
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to participate in an unofficial gathering regarding the Cyprus issue, taking place on Wednesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The event will bring together representatives from both …
Indians get defrauded of millions in online scams
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Indians have been defrauded of approximately $820 million in online scams during the first five months of 2025, according to reports referencing a document from the country's Home Ministry. A significant portion of the losses—more than half—has …
French general’s Putin allegation proven false
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) France’s top military official, General Thierry Burkhard, falsely claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had named France as Moscow’s primary adversary in Europe, according to reports from French media. Speaking to reporters on Friday, …
China’s Foreign Minister Urges SCO Nations to Deepen Mutual Trust
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to deepen mutual trust, promote equality, and pursue win-win cooperation as they face intensifying global challenges, according to a statement …
India’s first astronaut to travel to ISS returns home
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), has successfully returned to Earth, SpaceX confirmed Tuesday. The splashdown of the Crew Dragon Grace capsule occurred in the Pacific Ocean near San …
Senate Advances Trump Budget Reduction Plan
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the United States Senate approved the initial stage of a $9 billion budget cut proposal supported by President Donald Trump. The decisive vote came from Vice President JD Vance, who broke a 50-50 tie by voting in favor of the measure. …
Trump voices confusion over Epstein case calling it “sordid, but boring”
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed confusion over the continued attention some of his supporters are giving to the Jeffrey Epstein case, calling it uninteresting and sensationalized. Speaking to reporters after an event in …
Canadian PM Signals Possible Trade Deal with U.S.
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged on Tuesday that a trade agreement with the United States could involve some tariffs, contradicting public opinion favoring a firmer negotiating position against the Trump administration. A recent …
China urges SCO to have stronger unity, collaboration
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s top diplomat has called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to reinforce mutual trust and expand collaborative efforts as global challenges continue to evolve. During a meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers …
S. Korea's Ex-President Yoon Defies Court Orders Amid Probe
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has filed a formal petition challenging the legality of his detention, according to media. Currently detained at the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, just south of the capital, Yoon is facing legal …
France targets wealthiest citizens with taxes
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has unveiled a new austerity initiative that includes a higher tax burden on the country’s wealthiest citizens, aimed at addressing France’s mounting debt and narrowing a significant budget gap. As part of the …