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Press releases published on August 17, 2025
Ukraine strikes habitant district in Russian town before summit
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine shelled several apartment blocks in the Russian city of Donetsk, killing one person and injuring three others, local officials reported. The attack occurred just hours before the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US …
No immediate truce after Alaska’s summit brings concern across Europe
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) No formal deal emerged from the Alaska summit, a result that was anticipated and, in the absence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, perhaps considered optimal by some observers. However, U.S. President Donald Trump’s shift away from …
UK PM states “path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without" Zelenskyy
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Prime Minister stated on Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must be included in any discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. "While progress has been made, the next step must be further talks involving President …
Law enforcement crack sown on opposition picket in post-Soviet capital
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Chisinau, Moldova, detained supporters of the opposition Victory bloc after they attempted to hold a protest in support of jailed Euroskeptic leader Evgenia Gutsul. Activists from the party’s youth wing had set up a tent near the …
Three US states to ship National Guard troops to fight Washington’s crime, homelessness
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Three Republican-led states have announced plans to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, DC, supporting a federal effort to address crime and homelessness. West Virginia will send 300–400 personnel, South Carolina 200, and Ohio 150, …
Russian rain on Kiev murders one, injures more than 40
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Kyiv early Thursday, killing one person and injuring more than 40, Ukrainian officials reported. The strikes caused damage to a children’s hospital ward and a school, among other locations. Kyiv’s …
Western Leaders Confirm Military Aid for Ukraine
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Western European heads of state have released a joint declaration endorsing US President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. At the same time, they reaffirmed their commitment to continue supplying …
Helicopter battling Canada’s wildfire end up crashing into lake
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A helicopter engaged in fighting wildfires in southeastern Canada crashed into a lake on Friday afternoon, though the pilot was rescued and remains under medical observation. According to reports, the incident occurred in Annapolis County, Nova …
Japan Debuts First-ever Osmotic Power Plant
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has officially launched its first-ever osmotic power facility, tapping into energy created by the salt concentration differences between seawater and freshwater, media reported on Sunday. The plant began operating in early August in the …
Pakistan’s flash floods bring number of deaths to three hundred fifty-one
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Pakistan reported that heavy rains and flash floods have claimed 351 lives, with the hardest-hit region being Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where 328 people died. Gilgit-Baltistan recorded 12 fatalities, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir saw 11 …
S-African seal saved from fishing hooks
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A young Cape fur seal, nicknamed ‘Captain Hook,’ is recovering at uShaka Sea World in Durban after being found with multiple fishing hooks embedded in his body, IOL reported. The two-and-a-half-year-old male was discovered in early July at …
Hillary Clinton reveals she would nominate Trump for Nobel prize
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated on Friday that she would consider nominating President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he managed to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict without Kyiv surrendering any territory to Moscow. " …
US lawmakers plan to embed tracking features in AI chips
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that certain US lawmakers have been advocating for the inclusion of “hardware kill switches” and mandatory tracking features in AI chips, through legislation such as the proposed Chip Security Act. The bill would require …
Chinese Foreign Minister Set for Crucial India Visit
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to travel to India for high-stakes discussions on the “Boundary Question,” a Chinese news agency reported. The 24th round of talks between China and India’s special representatives on border issues will take …
Six Reported Dead as Van Plunges into Sea in Eastern China
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) At least six individuals lost their lives and two remain unaccounted for following a tragic incident in eastern China’s Shandong province, where a van plunged into the sea on Saturday, media reported. The minivan was carrying 11 workers when the …
Trial of Armenian Archbishop kicks off in Armenia
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The trial of Armenian Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, a first in the country’s modern history, has commenced in Yerevan. The senior cleric faces charges of inciting a coup, which he has dismissed as politically motivated. The case reflects an …
Cambodia advices Thailand to give back soldiers taken in border clashes
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Cambodia has called on Thailand to return 20 soldiers captured hours after a ceasefire ended the deadliest border clashes between the two countries in decades. The truce, agreed on Tuesday, followed five days of fighting over disputed border …
Cloudburst Claims Four Lives in Jammu, Kashmir
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) At least four individuals have died and numerous others sustained injuries after a severe cloudburst caused extensive flooding in a remote village within Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported Sunday. The intense cloudburst hit …
Macron says lasting peace of Ukraine has to be backed by strong security commitments
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Saturday that any enduring peace in Ukraine must be supported by firm security assurances. His comments followed US President Donald Trump’s Friday meeting in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, …
Putin states Alaska summit ‘brings us closer’ to Ukraine resolution
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed cautious optimism following the Alaska summit, saying the talks with US President Donald Trump bring the two countries “closer” to resolving the Ukraine conflict. He noted that both Moscow and Washington …