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Press releases published on July 3, 2025
U.S. Stocks Climb After Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) US stocks closed mostly in positive territory on Wednesday, buoyed by President Donald Trump's announcement of a new trade agreement with Vietnam. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower by 0.02%, or 10.52 points, ending the day at 44,484.42. …
S. Korea’s President Casts Doubt on Meeting U.S. Trade Deal Deadline
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed uncertainty on Thursday about meeting the U.S. deadline of July 8 for finalizing a trade deal, particularly regarding the implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" set by U.S. President Donald Trump. …
Russian official calls for banning ethnic diaspora organizations in Russia
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Marina Akhmedova, a member of Russia’s presidential human rights council, has called for the banning of all ethnic diaspora organizations in Russia, labeling them “illegal entities.” Her statement came amid escalating tensions following police …
Zelensky revokes citizenship of head of Ukrainian Orthodox Church
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revoked the citizenship of Metropolitan Onufry, the senior bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The agency alleges that Onufry obtained …
Switzerland faces backlash over rising price of US F-35 fighter jets
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Switzerland faces backlash over the rising price of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets after the American government requested a significant price increase on the contract signed in 2022. Switzerland initially agreed to purchase 36 F-35A jets under a 7.4 …
French Navy Seizes Record Cocaine Shipment
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A historic drug bust took place off the coast of New Caledonia, where a massive 2.5-ton shipment of cocaine was intercepted from a vessel en route to Australia, a news agency disclosed on Wednesday. The operation was carried out last week by a …
Russian troops destroy German-made Leopard 2A6 tank in Ukraine
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian troops have reportedly destroyed a German-made Leopard 2A6 tank in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry cited by a Russian state-owned news agency on Wednesday. The ministry revealed that the …
NATO chief compares Russian FM term to time since Jesus’s birth
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has responded to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s controversial comment comparing Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s tenure to the time since Jesus Christ’s birth. Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova …
Lee Jae-myung Advocates Dialogue with North Korea
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced on Thursday his commitment to pursuing a "mutually beneficial" trade agreement with the United States, as well as initiating dialogue with North Korea to foster "peace and coexistence" across the …
Thailand’s King Appoints New Cabinet
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn formally appointed a new cabinet on Thursday, following a royal endorsement of the ministerial lineup earlier this week. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, who is currently serving as acting prime …
Ukraine summons US envoy after suspension of important military aid
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine summoned US chargé d’affaires John Ginkel following reports that Washington has paused deliveries of crucial weapons, including Patriot missile interceptors, GMLRS rockets, Hellfire missiles, and thousands of 155mm artillery shells. The …
EU Sets Ambitious 2040 Climate Goal
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission has introduced a legally enforceable objective aimed at slashing the European Union’s net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by the year 2040, relative to 1990 figures. This newly proposed amendment to the EU Climate …
Trump Urges GOP Lawmakers to Back Megabill
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump intensified pressure on hesitant House Republicans to support his divisive tax and expenditure legislation. Taking to social media, Trump contrasted the outcomes of the bill with dire …
Russia’s Siberian tigers increase significantly thanks to Putin
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, in Russia has increased significantly, lifting them out of immediate extinction risk in the country, according to the head of the Amur Tiger Center. Established in 2013 with the support of …
Trump Calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell Immediate Resignation
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday, calling for his immediate resignation. In a post shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump referred to an article discussing …
U.S. Increases Cost of F-35 Jets, Sparking Criticism in Switzerland
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The rising cost of US-made F-35 fighter jets has sparked a wave of criticism from Swiss politicians, after the US administration requested an unexpected price increase on a contract signed in 2022. In a $7.4 billion deal, Switzerland agreed to …
Poland’s Leader sets Memorial Day for genocide of Poland victims
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The commemoration is dedicated to those killed by the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) between 1943 and 1945 in areas that are now part of modern-day Ukraine. According to Polish estimates, more …
Storms in New South Wales Cause Power Outages
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Persistent rainfall and fierce winds have resulted in power outages for thousands across Australia, while several flights were scrapped in New South Wales, according to a news agency on Wednesday. Numerous districts along the central and southern …
Seven Go Missing in Northern California After Fireworks Warehouse Blast
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Seven individuals remain unaccounted for following a series of explosions at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California that ignited a wildfire, local authorities reported on Wednesday. The explosions took place at a facility in Yolo County, …
Vietnam Nears Finalization of Major Boeing Aircraft Deal
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Vietnam is on the verge of finalizing an $8 billion deal for 50 Boeing aircraft, according to media, which cited a joint draft statement released Wednesday. The Southeast Asian nation is set to seal this high-profile aircraft purchase, in addition …