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Press releases published on July 30, 2025
Norway Criticizes Western Double Standards
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent interview with a news agency, Norway’s foreign minister Espen Barth Eide criticized Western countries for what he views as selective condemnation of global conflicts. While these nations have vocally opposed Russia’s military actions …
US reveals China’s determination to presume in buying oil from Russia
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) continue purchasing Russian oil despite the looming threat of American tariffs. Speaking after a two-day trade discussion between the US and China in Stockholm, Bessent noted that Beijing has emphasized its intention to protect its energy …
Five dead due to collision between car and bus in Brazil
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic collision between a car and a tour bus in Minas Gerais state, southeastern Brazil, claimed the lives of five people and left three others injured, authorities reported Tuesday. The crash happened late Monday night in the municipality of …
Portugal, Spain Face Record Wildfires
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Portugal and Spain are confronting a surge of wildfires driven by soaring temperatures, powerful winds, and prolonged dry spells on Wednesday, as officials across the Iberian Peninsula issue urgent warnings about critical fire risks. In Portugal, …
Philippines Removes Ban on Australian Poultry Imports
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Philippines has officially removed its import restrictions on both wild and domestic birds, as well as bird-related products, originating from Australia, according to an announcement made Wednesday by the country's Department of Agriculture ( …
India Braces for 25 Percent U.S. Tariffs
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that India will face a steep 25% tariff plus additional unspecified penalties effective August 1. On Truth Social, Trump accused India of unfair trade tactics and extensive energy and arms dealings …
Thailand Announces Nationwide Ban on All Drone Flights
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced on Wednesday an immediate suspension of all drone activities across the country, citing escalating national security risks linked to heightened tensions along the Cambodia border. This …
Daily power cuts lead Yemenis to protest
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, large-scale protests entered their second day in Mukalla, the capital of Yemen’s Hadramout province, as residents voiced anger over daily power cuts lasting more than 15 hours. The demonstrations, which initially erupted on …
Workers of Japan’s Fukushima plant evacuates following tsunami alert
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Workers at Japan’s troubled Fukushima nuclear facility were evacuated on Wednesday after tsunami warnings were issued nationwide. According to the plant’s operator, all 4,000 personnel were safely removed from the site, and no “abnormalities” were …
Venezuelan FM blames US for kidnapping thirty-three Venezuelan children
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil on Tuesday accused John McNamara, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, of being responsible for the "kidnapping" of 33 Venezuelan children. Gil stated on social media that McNamara "is the …
Pakistan’s Exports to Afghanistan Climb 38.68 Percent
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s exports of goods and services to Afghanistan surged by 38.68% during the fiscal year 2025, spanning July 2024 to June 2025, compared to the previous year, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) officials reported on Wednesday. Total exports to …
US stock markets closes one day before Fed decision
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as investors digested a combination of corporate earnings and fresh economic data, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming monetary policy announcement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 204.57 …
WHO Dispatches Crucial Medical Aid to Gaza
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that it has dispatched 10 trucks loaded with crucial medical supplies to Gaza. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, shared via X that the trucks were transported from Al- …
Trump Hints at Skipping G20 Summit
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) US leader Donald Trump has stated he is unlikely to participate in the upcoming G20 Summit scheduled in South Africa, attributing his decision to what he described as Pretoria’s “very bad policies.” While aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, Trump …
Controversy erupts in German due to zoo killing dozen healthy Guinea baboons
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) In Nuremberg, a southern German zoo faced significant backlash after deciding to euthanize 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding in their enclosure. Following the culling, the animals were reportedly fed to predators within the zoo. The …
Japan Grabbles with Scorching Heat, Tsunami Threat
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) While tsunami warnings were issued following a powerful offshore earthquake near Russia, Japan faced a parallel crisis Wednesday—an intense heatwave with record-breaking temperatures. According to media, which cited the national weather agency, …
South Korea Records 13 Fatalities Linked to Heatwaves in 2025
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has recorded approximately 13 fatalities linked to heat-related illnesses this year as extreme heat waves continue to sweep across the country, media reported on Wednesday. Since mid-May, when the government initiated a nationwide …
US Pauses Tech Export Curbs to China
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The administration under US President Donald Trump has reportedly suspended key limitations on technology exports to China, according to a news outlet on Monday, referencing individuals with direct knowledge of the development. This temporary …
Yearly check reveals fifty-one violations at Air India
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s aviation regulator has identified 51 safety violations at Air India over the past year, according to the latest annual audit by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). While the violations are not connected to last month’s Air …
Tragic Bus Crash Claims Five Lives in Brazil
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five people lost their lives and three others were injured following a devastating head-on collision between a car and a tour bus in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. According to Military Police, …