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Press releases published on July 16, 2025
India-China ties ‘gradually moving’ to good place
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar stated on Monday that relations between New Delhi and Beijing have been steadily improving over the past nine months. He made these remarks during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, while …
Merz Endorses Trump Plan to Arm Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed support for US President Donald Trump's declaration that America will supply new weaponry to Ukraine, with European partners assuming the expenses. "President Trump has taken an important initiative today …
ELEVANCE INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Elevance Health, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire
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July 16, 2025
Bragar Eagel …
Trump states dissatisfaction with Putin
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he is "disappointed but not done" with him, according to reports. "I'm disappointed in him, but I'm not done with him. But I'm disappointed in …
US Senate pauses bill imposing secondary tariffs
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A legislative effort in the U.S. Senate to enforce steep secondary tariffs on nations trading with Russia has been put on hold, according to Republican Senate leader John Thune. The bill, introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham, suggested …
S. Korea Confirms No Discussions Held on U.S. Troop Pullout
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s Foreign Minister nominee, Cho Hyun, confirmed Tuesday that no talks have taken place regarding the reduction or removal of American troops stationed in the country. Cho’s statement, presented to the parliamentary Foreign Affairs and …
Zelensky Appoints New Defense Minister
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has designated Denis Shmigal, the nation’s longest-serving prime minister, to assume the role of defense minister. This move is part of a broad government reorganization anticipated to be approved by …
DRC Grapples with Dramatic Surge in Cholera Cases
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a dramatic rise in cholera infections, now affecting 17 out of its 36 provinces. Since the start of the year, health officials have confirmed over 35,000 cases, signaling an urgent …
Democratic States, D.C. Sue Trump Administration
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Twenty-four states led by Democrats, along with the District of Columbia, have initiated a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s choice to suspend $6 billion in financial support designated for after-school initiatives, according to a …
Kremlin Adviser Warns on Russian Economy
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian economy is exhibiting indicators of stress, prompting a leading Kremlin official to warn that monetary policy must be relaxed promptly to prevent further deterioration. In June, the Bank of Russia lowered its main interest rate by 100 …
Ukrainian Premier Denys Shmyhal Resigns
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal officially submitted his resignation on Tuesday, as speculation circulated about a potential change in leadership. In a post shared on his Telegram channel, Shmyhal uploaded a photo of his resignation letter …
Turkey-Qatar joint agreement of humanitarian cooperation gets passed
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A joint agreement between Türkiye and Qatar focused on strengthening global humanitarian collaboration officially took effect on Monday after being ratified by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and published in Türkiye’s Official Gazette. The …
Lightning Strikes Claim Over Twenty Lives in India
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 21 people have lost their lives and many more sustained injuries following a series of lightning strikes in the eastern Indian states of Jharkhand and Bihar over the past 48 hours, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Authorities reported that …
Australian Government Prevails in Climate Lawsuit
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Australian authorities have secured a significant legal victory in a prominent environmental case brought forward by citizens of island communities threatened by the consequences of global warming. The court case, which has attracted national …
Apple Music partly restores sanctioned Russian artists
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Apple Music has reinstated the profiles and biographies of several prominent Russian artists who had been blocked following EU sanctions linked to the Ukraine conflict. However, the musicians’ music catalogs remain unavailable to users, according …
Trump says EU will pay for Patriot deliveries to Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has announced plans to supply Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense missiles, clarifying that the European Union will cover the costs. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, Trump said the decision …
Starlink Suspends Onboarding New Users in Indonesia
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Starlink announced Monday it has temporarily suspended onboarding new users in Indonesia, citing nationwide capacity limitations. “Starlink service is currently unavailable for new customers in your area due to sold-out capacity across Indonesia,” …
Israel Attacks Suwayda Region in Syria
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, an Israeli warplane carried out a strike in Suwayda, a province in southern Syria predominantly inhabited by the Druze community. The aerial assault targeted the heart of the region, intensifying already heightened tensions in the area …
Moscow accuses Ukraine of deliberately exterminating civilians in Donbass
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s military is intentionally targeting civilians in the Donbass region through acts of violence such as mass killings of the elderly and drone attacks on residential homes, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. …
Government Introduces Plan to Cut Electric Car Costs
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The cost of certain new electric vehicles is set to decrease by as much as £3,750, thanks to a new grant initiative rolled out by the government. The program is aimed at persuading motorists to shift away from petrol and diesel-powered …