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Press releases published on August 12, 2025
China Reports 15 Died in Mountain Torrents
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Mountain torrents unleashed by relentless rains in Yuzhong County, located in northwest China’s Gansu Province, have claimed 15 lives and left 28 individuals missing as of Monday noon, provincial emergency officials reported Tuesday. Starting the …
Italian Athlete Passes Away After World Games Collapse
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck the World Games 2025 after Mattia Debertolis, a 29-year-old Italian orienteering competitor, died following a collapse during Friday's men's middle-distance final, event organizers confirmed Tuesday. The incident occurred during the …
Trump declares public safety emergency in Washington
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced a public safety emergency in Washington on Monday, ordering the deployment of National Guard forces to address what he described as escalating violent crime and urban deterioration. The decision, made under …
Trump Signals Extension in U.S.-China Tariff Deadline
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump suggested Monday that he may extend the looming deadline for a U.S.-China trade agreement, signaling flexibility just hours before the expiration of a critical 90-day tariff truce. The temporary halt on increased tariffs— …
Wildfires Leave Man Dead in Spain
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A man lost his life late Monday as a fierce wildfire tore through the outskirts of Tres Cantos, a commuter town roughly 20 km north of Madrid. Despite being rescued from the flames, the victim later died from severe burns at La Paz Hospital, …
German Investor Sentiment Falls on EU-U.S. Trade Deal Fallout
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Investor sentiment in Germany took a sharper-than-expected hit in August, data released Tuesday revealed, driven by disillusionment over the newly struck EU-U.S. trade agreement and sluggish economic performance in the second quarter. The ZEW, a …
Era of AI telling truth: Grok gets suspended over stating Israel’s genocide on Gaza
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The AI chatbot Grok, operated by social media platform X, was temporarily taken offline on Monday following user reports of the bot discussing Israel’s actions in Gaza. When Grok returned, it explained that its suspension happened “after I stated …
EU’s Kallas Urges Increased Pressure on Russia
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union foreign policy leader Kaja Kallas has urged for intensified efforts to pressure Moscow as preparations continue for the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. The anticipated …
Australian scientists use AI to spot toxicants in food
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) An international study led by Australian scientists has found that artificial intelligence can detect contaminated food before it reaches the market, a breakthrough that could help prevent millions of deaths globally each year. The research, …
US Senator Urges to List M23, RSF as Terrorists
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A prominent Republican senator is urging the United States to formally label the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as foreign terrorist entities. This initiative is being …
Xi states China, Brazil are models of union
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is prepared to work alongside Brazil to demonstrate unity and self-reliance among major nations of the Global South, while promoting a fairer world and a more sustainable planet. The remarks …
Afghanistan’s law enforcement arrest forty suspects for alleged crimes
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior Affairs reported Tuesday that police had detained 40 people in various parts of the country over the past 24 hours for alleged involvement in multiple criminal offenses. According to the ministry, the suspects …
Sixty-six people are still missing following Indian flash floods
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 66 individuals are still unaccounted for a week after flash floods struck Uttarakhand, a northern state in India, according to official updates. So far, only one body has been found, revising an earlier report that had listed four …
Ukraine, Estonia Discuss Peace Process
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Estonian counterpart Margus Tsahkna engaged in a telephone conversation on Monday, during which they examined diplomatic progress, coordinated strategies for peace, and explored ways to speed up …
EU states support Ukraine’s need to determine its own future
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In the run-up to the Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, most European Union countries emphasized Ukraine’s right to determine its own future, with Hungary standing apart from this consensus. A …
UK, Canada Support Trump’s Ukraine Peace Initiative
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Monday reaffirmed their endorsement of US President Donald Trump's efforts to achieve peace. They emphasized that any resolution involving Ukraine should be constructed …
S. Korean President Reaffirms Vision for "Peaceful" Coexistence with N. Korea
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday reaffirmed his vision for "peaceful" coexistence and shared prosperity with North Korea during a high-profile summit with Vietnam’s leader To Lam in Seoul. The two leaders committed to intensifying …
Ukraine, Saudi Arabia Align on Peace Initiatives
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Monday that he and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had come to an understanding on intensifying their collaboration to bring an end to the ongoing conflict with Russia. This …
Australian coral reefs endures intense bleaching event ever
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Renowned coral reefs along the coast of Western Australia have endured the most severe bleaching event ever documented, following what scientists describe as the state’s “longest, largest and most intense” marine heatwave. Between August last year …
Bus Crash Leaves Ten Dead, 37 Injured in Peru
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 10 people lost their lives and 37 others were injured late Sunday night when a passenger bus plunged approximately 200 meters into a ravine in Sandia province, located in Peru’s Puno region, local police reported Monday. The ill-fated bus …