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Press releases published on July 26, 2025
Israel draws new map
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel's parliament has passed a symbolic resolution calling for the swift extension of Israeli sovereignty over Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and the Jordan Valley, a move critics say amounts to a de facto redrawing of the map — …
Cambodia, Thailand Border Clashes Displace Thousands
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) No fewer than eight Cambodian civilians and five military personnel lost their lives in violent skirmishes along the frontier with Thailand, according to a statement released by the Cambodian Defense Ministry on Saturday. Speaking at a press …
Taiwan Kicks Off Recall Vote Against Opposition Lawmakers
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan kicked off a high-stakes “recall vote” Saturday, which focuses on 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers and a suspended mayor. The polls opened at 8:00 a.m. local time (0000GMT) and closed at 4:00 p.m. (0800GMT), with long lines reported …
Russia supports Palestinian statehood
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated on Friday that the only viable resolution to the Middle East conflict is the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel. His remarks came after French President Emmanuel Macron announced …
German FM issues new threat against Russia
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has suggested that Ukraine will soon be equipped to launch strikes on targets within Russian territory, hinting at the possible delivery of long-range weapons that Moscow has warned could escalate the war. …
Court Halts Impeachment of Vice President Duterte
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the Philippines Supreme Court suspended any attempt to remove Vice President Sara Duterte from office through impeachment. According to a news agency, the justices prohibited members of Congress from pursuing such actions for a duration …
Trump fast-tracks sanctions on Russia
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that new sanctions targeting Russia and its trading partners might be implemented ahead of the previously announced deadline aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict. Speaking to reporters before his …
Trump arrives in Scotland for four-day visit
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump expressed enthusiasm about being in Scotland as he arrived for a four-day private visit. Landing at Prestwick Airport shortly before 8:30 p.m., he was welcomed by the UK’s US Ambassador and Scotland's Secretary. Shortly …
Trump states Israel has to “get rid” of Hamas
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated that Israel must drive Hamas out of Gaza as ceasefire negotiations have once again broken down. He accused the Palestinian militant group of bad-faith negotiations, using Israeli hostages as bargaining chips. Trump …
Candace Owens replies to Macrons’ legal action over transgender claims
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) American conservative commentator Candace Owens has pledged to contest a defamation lawsuit filed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, after Owens repeatedly alleged that France’s first lady is transgender. Filed in a …
Macron declares France to acknowledge Palestine
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that France will officially recognize Palestine as a state, framing the move as part of a “historic commitment” to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. In a statement posted on X (formerly …
Third round of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine in Istanbul lasts less than hour
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul lasted less than an hour, offering little hope of progress. Although both sides came prepared with talking points, their core positions remained deeply opposed. Ukraine pressed …
Trump realizes his name is in Epstein documents
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump’s name appears multiple times in the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Wednesday, citing unnamed senior administration officials. The Justice Department reportedly uncovered the …
Hamas hails Macron’s vow to acknowledge Palestinian statehood
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The militant group Hamas, based in Gaza, has praised French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent announcement that France will officially recognize Palestine as a state. Hamas called on other nations to take similar steps in support of Palestinian …
Tensions between Ukraine, Russia prepare everyone for undesired yet needed war
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ivan Timofeev warns that while no one wants a full-scale war, global powers appear to be steadily preparing for one. U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent push for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine underscores a stark truth: the paths to ending the …
Media reports USD10mn of USAID contraceptives to be destroyed in France
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A shipment of U.S.-funded contraceptives worth $10 million is slated for destruction in France after the U.S. government refused offers to redirect the supplies to low-income countries, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The contraceptives, consisting …
Earthquake Shakes Indonesia’s West Papua
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful tremor registering 6.0 in magnitude hit the West Papua area of Indonesia on Saturday, as per the nation’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (around 6.2 miles) and was …
Trump government takes legal actions against New York City
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against New York City and several officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, challenging the city’s sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The DOJ claims …
Philippines Drops Tariffs on U.S. Cars
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Filipino leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the Philippines will transition to an “open market” policy with the United States and eliminate duties on American vehicles. He made the remarks during a press briefing in Washington after a …
Australia, UK Seal Landmark 50-Year AUKUS Deal
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) In a landmark move, Australia and the United Kingdom on Saturday solidified a long-term commitment to the AUKUS defense treaty, despite the United States’ ongoing review of the trilateral pact. The two nations signed the Geelong Treaty, a 50-year …