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Press releases published on August 3, 2025
Ex-NBA star, suspected Israeli crime figure detained over claims of illegal gambling business
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas and five others, including an alleged Israeli organized crime figure, have been arrested on federal charges related to running a “high-stakes” illegal gambling operation, according to the U.S. Department of Justice …
Yemen’s national currency experiences obvious recovery
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen’s national currency experienced a notable recovery on Saturday, climbing to 1,800 rials per U.S. dollar in areas under government control—up from nearly 2,900 just two weeks earlier. This rebound has prompted the launch of a nationwide …
Violent Protests Erupt in Angola Over Fuel Prices
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 22 individuals, including a police officer, lost their lives and close to 200 others were wounded amid intense protests in Angola this week, sparked by a rise in fuel costs, according to Manuel Homem, the country’s interior minister. …
Turkey, Italy, Libya discuss shared regional issues
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye, Italy, and Libya gathered in Istanbul on Friday for a high-level trilateral meeting aimed at confronting shared regional issues and enhancing collaboration in areas such as irregular migration and Mediterranean security, as noted by …
Egyptian, Sudanese FMs discuss attempts to make peace in Sudan
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Sudanese Foreign Minister Omar Siddiq held a phone conversation on Wednesday to discuss efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in Sudan. According to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign …
UN conference concludes with robust backing for 2-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian war
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-level UN conference focused on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue concluded on Wednesday at the UN headquarters in New York. The event, held from July 28 to 30, brought together senior representatives from nearly 130 countries …
Zelensky Urges Regime Change in Russia
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky has called on Kiev’s Western supporters to advocate for a regime change in Moscow as a means to “defend” themselves against what he terms “Russian aggression.” Zelensky made these statements during a …
Canada acknowledges Palestine
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that Canada will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th UN General Assembly in September 2025. The decision comes in response to what he described as the "unbearable" and …
Officials Worry Trump May Offer Moscow Economic Deal
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Diplomats from Eastern Europe have expressed apprehension that US President Donald Trump might propose broad concessions to Moscow, including “enormous economic deals,” as part of an attempt to resolve the Ukraine conflict, according to a report …
World Bank Allocates USD700M to Enhance Philippines' Disaster Resilience
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Bank has committed $700 million to a major initiative aimed at enhancing the Philippines' ability to withstand natural disasters and climate-related threats. In a press release issued Thursday, the World Bank announced that around 18 …
Taiwan’s Leader Signals Ongoing Talks with U.S. to Reduce Tariff Rate
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan’s leader described the United States’ newly imposed 20% tariffs on Taiwanese products as "provisional," signaling ongoing discussions aimed at reducing the rate, media reported Friday. Vice President Lai Ching-te stated that both parties …
Kurdish-led SDF attack northern Syria
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) carried out rocket and artillery strikes in northern Syria, resulting in injuries to at least seven individuals, including four government soldiers and three civilians, according to the Syrian Ministry of …
UN Chief Urges Reform as Over 40,000 UN Mandates Lack Review
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Since 1946, the United Nations has issued more than 40,000 mandates through its three main organs and their subsidiary bodies. However, 85 percent of these active mandates lack any provisions for review or termination, UN Secretary-General Antonio …
Finland’s President Hints at Imminent Palestine Recognition
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland’s President Alexander Stubb declared Thursday his willingness to endorse the official recognition of Palestine, pending a formal proposal from the government. According to Finland’s Constitution, the president’s role in state recognition …
Delta flight diverts due to turbulence killing 25
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A Delta Air Lines flight en route from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted to Minneapolis on Wednesday following intense turbulence, according to U.S. media reports. Flight DL56 safely landed at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, …
Strong Aftershock Rattles Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A strong 6.8 magnitude aftershock rocked the waters near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on social media. The earthquake struck at 17:37 local time (05:37 GMT), …
Iraq reopens country’s largest oil processing complex after terrorist sabotage
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraq has officially reopened a key grease refinery unit at the Baiji Refinery, the country’s largest oil processing complex, following the complete restoration of facilities damaged during past acts of sabotage, as stated by government sources. …
Iran, UAE foreign ministers discuss bilateral relations
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The foreign ministers of Iran and the United Arab Emirates held a phone conversation on Friday to discuss recent regional events, with particular focus on the situation in Gaza, according to a statement from Iran’s Foreign Ministry. During the …
Carney, Abbas discuss Gaza situation as Canada wants to recognize Palestine
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke on Wednesday with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to reaffirm Canada’s support for a two-state solution. According to a statement from …
Radioactive wasp nest found at previous Cold War nuclear arms location in S-Carolina
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A radioactive wasp nest was found earlier this month at the Savannah River Site, a former Cold War-era nuclear weapons production facility near the South Carolina–Georgia border, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Energy. Discovered …