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Press releases published on August 13, 2025
Russia unveils anticipations for Putin-Trump summit
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia views the upcoming Alaska summit between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump as an opportunity to repair strained relations and address longstanding disputes, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. In an …
Former Soviet nations agree to renounce territorial claims
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity under a peace agreement initialed in Washington on Friday, according to the published document. The two former Soviet republics had long been at odds …
UFC Prepares Hosting Historic Fight in White House
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to break new ground as it prepares to stage a match on the White House lawn next July 4, according to an announcement made by UFC CEO Dana White during an appearance on CBS Mornings. "It is …
Strong heatwave in Europe leads to wildfires
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A severe heatwave has led to deadly wildfires across southern Europe, claiming at least two lives and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes, according to reports. Authorities issued heat warnings in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the …
Lebanon’s Leader Rejects External Interference in Internal Affairs
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed Lebanon's openness to collaborate with Iran under the principles of sovereignty and mutual respect during a meeting with Ali Larijani, Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, on …
Trump declares he is ‘going to Russia’
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump told reporters he is “going to Russia,” referring to his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, in an apparent slip of the tongue. The summit, scheduled for August 15, will address a potential …
Ghanaian Vice President calls on African nations to practice democracy
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged African nations to embrace democracy in ways that drive meaningful transformation and deliver tangible benefits to their citizens, according to reports. Speaking at the opening of the …
Moscow claims NATO playing on fascism to pressure Russia
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has accused NATO of using “systemic subversion” tactics against Moscow, following NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s recent statement rejecting recognition of Russian-controlled territories. In …
Ukraine Conducts Strike on Key Russian Oil Pumping Station
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian troops carried out a strike overnight on the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Wednesday. Following the attack, a significant fire …
Gaza Genocide: Israeli Atrocities Kill Over 61,700 Palestinians
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 61,722 Palestinians have died in what the Gaza Health Ministry described as Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the ministry reported Wednesday. In the past 24 hours alone, 123 bodies were brought to hospitals, …
National Guard appears in Washington’s streets amid Mayor criticism
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US National Guard troops have started appearing on the streets of Washington DC following President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy them and assume control of the city’s police force, citing concerns over violent crime, according to reports. …
German Government Greenlights Submarine Export to Israel
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The German government has approved the export of a new submarine to Israel, mere days after announcing a partial suspension of arms shipments to the Jewish state, a newspaper reported Wednesday from Berlin. At an extraordinary general meeting last …
Militants Blow Up Key Gas Pipeline in Pakistan
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant act of sabotage, suspected insurgents destroyed a critical gas conduit in Pakistan's northwestern region on Wednesday, disrupting the flow of gas to Punjab — the nation's most populous province, according to law enforcement. The …
China starts fresh group of low Earth orbit satellites
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) China has launched another group of low Earth orbit satellites, further expanding its planned internet constellation, according to reports. The launch took place at 2:43 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Wednesday from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in …
Zelensky’s plays dangerously to crash Russia-US discussions
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The conflict in Ukraine appears increasingly one-sided, with Kiev’s forces weakened, morale declining, and anticipated battlefield “turning points” failing to materialize. Even Western officials, once confident in endless military support, are now …
FSB reports terrorist assault frustrated in Moscow Region
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have arrested a dual Russian-Ukrainian citizen accused of planning a terrorist attack on a senior Ministry of Defense official in the Moscow Region, the Federal Security Service (FSB) reported. According to an FSB press release …
Nigerian army murders over one hundred criminal gang
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The Nigerian military reportedly killed more than 100 members of an armed criminal group during a combined air and ground operation over the weekend, according to a conflict monitoring report prepared for the United Nations. Locally referred to as …
India to fight US tariffs by enhancing presence in fifty nations
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) India is planning to expand its export footprint across 50 countries to reduce reliance on the U.S. market, local media reported Tuesday, citing government sources. The targeted nations account for roughly 90 percent of India’s total exports. The …
Nvidia, AMD to transfer fifteen percent of China sales revenue to US
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US semiconductor companies Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to transfer 15% of their revenue from sales in China to the US government in return for export licenses, according to multiple reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The …
Top US, Russian diplomats communicate by phone before Alaska summit
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone with US counterpart Marco Rubio on Tuesday, just days before the scheduled summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, Moscow reported. The diplomats discussed “certain aspects” …