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Press releases published on July 16, 2025
EU to start imposing sanctions on people linked to human rights violations
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has announced a new wave of sanctions aimed at individuals and organizations linked to severe human rights violations in both Iran and Russia. As stated by official reports, the European Council approved restrictive actions on …
China Sentences Japanese National with 3.5 Years for Espionage Charges
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A Chinese court handed down a prison term of three and a half years on Wednesday to a Japanese national accused of spying, the Japanese embassy in Beijing confirmed. The Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court found the employee of Japanese …
France anticipates ‘major war in Europe’ by 2030
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) France is warning of the risk of a “major war” breaking out in Europe by 2030, according to its newly released Strategic National Review, published Monday by the General Secretariat for Defense and National Security. Despite repeated assurances …
UK Sees Surge in June Inflation, Outpacing Forecasts
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom experienced a rise in its annual inflation rate, reaching 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May, according to data published Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Monthly inflation also accelerated, climbing from 0. …
UN Issues Warning Over Rising Bloodshed in Sudan
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations humanitarian agencies issued a stark warning Tuesday over escalating violence in Sudan, focusing on deadly assaults in North Kordofan State. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), attacks …
EU supports Trump’s ultimatum to Russia
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has voiced support for US President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose tariffs on Russia’s trading partners unless a peace agreement with Ukraine is reached within 50 days, calling it a “positive” …
Lavrov says Trump is under pressure to resolve Russian-Ukrainian conflict
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump is under “improper pressure” from European Union and NATO leaders, urging him to take a tougher stance on the war in Ukraine. Lavrov's comments came after Trump …
Hungary calls EU to put sanctions on Ukraine over death of dual citizen
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has urged the European Union to impose sanctions on Ukrainian officials in connection with the death of Jozsef Sebestyen, a dual national of both countries, who allegedly died after being assaulted by Ukrainian military recruiters. …
EU Sanctions Targeting Russia Fail Over Slovakia’s Energy Concerns
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union hit a major roadblock Tuesday when it failed to approve a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia, due to Slovakia’s veto amid deep concerns over energy security, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy …
Czech Republic Not to Participate in U.S. Arms Deal for Ukraine
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Czech Republic has decided not to participate in the current U.S. arms procurement initiative intended for Ukraine, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced on Tuesday. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a deal with NATO …
Rutte states US may impose sanctions on Brazil, China, India
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of NATO, Mark Rutte, has issued a stern message to nations like Brazil, China, and India, cautioning them that their continued commerce with Russia could subject them to secondary sanctions from the United States. While in Washington, D.C …
Merz Reaffirms Temporary Border Controls
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday stood by his administration's strategy of enforcing border inspections, clarifying that such actions are meant to remain in effect only until a collective European Union agreement on migration is …
Ukraine Temporarily Pulls Out from Ottawa Treaty
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s parliament has voted to temporarily halt the country’s involvement in the Ottawa Convention, the global treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, a lawmaker revealed Tuesday. The suspension motion secured 299 votes in favor, surpassing …
US, European allies state deadline for Iran nuclear deal talks
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States, along with France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, has reportedly agreed to treat the end of August as the unofficial deadline for securing a nuclear agreement with Iran, according to reports. Sources familiar with the matter …
U.S., Europe Agree on August Deadline to Renew Iran Nuclear Deal
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alongside the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, agreed during a Monday phone call to establish the end of August as a critical deadline to finalize a nuclear agreement with Iran, media …
Germany wants 2,000km-range US missile launchers
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has officially requested to purchase US-made Typhon medium-range missile launchers as tensions persist with Russia over the Ukraine conflict, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced. These missile systems, which would have been …
Chinese Court Imprisons Japanese Man
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A judicial body in China handed down a prison term of three years and six months to a Japanese citizen on Wednesday for charges related to espionage, as stated by the Japanese embassy located in Beijing. The ruling came from the No. 2 Intermediate …
US House Speaker Urges Epstein Case Transparency
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly urged the disclosure of records connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, taking a stance that differs from President Donald Trump’s. His comments mark a shift on a topic …
ANC supports decision of suspending Police Minster
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The African National Congress (ANC) has expressed full support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave, describing the move as both “courageous and principled” in the face of serious …
Kremlin reviews Trumps threat of severe sanctions on Russia
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has indicated that it needs time to carefully review U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose harsh sanctions on Russia’s trade partners if the Ukraine conflict remains unresolved within 50 days. Trump expressed …