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Press releases published on August 10, 2025
Two Japanese Boxers Die from Brain Injuries
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A second professional boxer from Japan has passed away due to a brain injury sustained during a sporting event in Tokyo. Hiromasa Urakawa, 28, died on Saturday after being knocked out in the eighth round of his match against Yoji Saito on 2 August …
Uganda, South Sudan Vow to Strengthen Military, Peace Ties
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met Saturday in the capital, Juba, for high-level talks aimed at reinforcing regional peace and military cooperation, amid escalating tensions along …
Zelenskyy Claims Putin Seeks “Territorial Spoils”
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of pursuing “territorial spoils” and aiming to legitimize the seizure of Ukrainian lands. He reiterated the necessity of bringing his nation’s conflict …
Southern California Eases Evacuation Orders
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Evacuation directives were lifted in portions of southern California after firefighters advanced in controlling a brush blaze that had forced thousands from their homes near Los Angeles. The Canyon fire, which broke out Thursday in a mountainous …
Trump quietly considers endorsing in New York mayoral race
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is reportedly involved behind the scenes in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, including a private phone call with former Governor Andrew Cuomo, according to US media reports on Wednesday. The New York Times revealed …
Canada Slams Israel’s Plan to Intensify Military Campaign in Gaza
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday issued a sharp rebuke of Israel’s decision to intensify its military campaign in Gaza, warning the move risks worsening the humanitarian catastrophe in the region. "This escalation will do nothing to …
Two US senators urge for advancement of Russia sanctions bill
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal renewed calls on Wednesday for advancing their bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose an extra 25% tariff on India for continuing to buy Russian oil …
Agreement achieved to conduct Putin-Trump meeting in ‘coming days’
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday that Moscow and Washington have agreed in principle to hold a meeting between Putin and US President Donald Trump “in the coming days.” “At the suggestion of the American side, …
Google wants to invest USD1B for training US college students on using AI
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Google has pledged $1 billion over the next three years to boost education, job training, and artificial intelligence research at US universities. The initiative, announced Wednesday by Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, includes free AI and …
Turkish Straits Traffic Soars with Nearly 41,000 Ships
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Straits saw a massive influx of maritime traffic during the first half of 2025, with a total of 40,988 ships navigating these crucial waterways, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu revealed to media. “In January-June, some …
Trump states reciprocal tariffs taken effect with billions of dollars at stake
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced late Wednesday that reciprocal tariffs on more than 90 countries had taken effect at midnight, predicting billions of dollars in import duties for the US. “RECIPROCAL TARIFFS TAKE EFFECT AT MIDNIGHT! BILLIONS OF …
Rubio states US may declare something 'positive, maybe not' on Russia discussions
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there could be positive developments—or perhaps not—following special envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday. “Maybe positive, maybe not,” Rubio told …
US secretary of state gets together with Swiss chiefs for tariff discussions
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter and Vice President and Economy Minister Guy Parmelin in Washington on Wednesday to address ongoing trade tensions. According to the State Department, the discussions …
Mexico Finds No Evidence Connecting Maduro to Sinaloa Cartel
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated her administration has found no evidence connecting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to the Sinaloa Cartel, countering recent assertions made by the United States. The US allegations, which tie Maduro …
European Leaders Highlight Ukraine’s Security Needs
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) European heads of state expressed approval for US President Donald Trump’s attempts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while underscoring that “a diplomatic solution must protect the “vital security interests" of Ukraine and the continent. In …
US, Serbia contemplate de-escalation in Western Balkans
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric on Wednesday to address rising tensions in the Western Balkans, particularly in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the State Department said. The talks focused on …
European Leaders Support Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Top European leaders have voiced support for U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to halt the conflict in Ukraine, while firmly insisting that any peace agreement must uphold Kyiv’s sovereignty and Europe’s broader security interests. “We …
US consents USD404M aircraft equipment sale to Australia
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The US State Department has approved a potential $404 million sale of aircraft equipment and support services to Australia, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced Wednesday. The package includes upgrades for Australia’s MC-55A …
Israeli Premier, his security cabinet approve five-point strategy aimed at “ending the war” with Hamas in Gaza
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his security cabinet have approved a five-point strategy aimed at “ending the war” with Hamas in Gaza, now nearing its two-year mark. The plan calls for capturing Gaza City in the north—one of the last …
Russia Reports Ukrainian Drone Strike Claimed One Life
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia reported early Sunday that a Ukrainian drone attack overnight resulted in at least one fatality and caused damage to an industrial site in the Saratov region. “Several residents needed medical assistance. It was provided on the spot, one …