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Press releases published on July 19, 2025
Syria’s President Asserts National Control Amid Suwayda Clashes
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa asserted on Saturday that only the Syrian government has the authority and ability to restore order and safeguard national sovereignty across the country, including in the southern province of Suwayda, which has …
Hungarian FM highlights importance of Chinese investment
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto emphasized on Friday that Chinese investment has played a crucial role in driving the country's economic development and supporting its ongoing transformation. Speaking at a business breakfast in Budapest …
EU unveils 18th sanctions bundle against Moscow
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has finalized its 18th sanctions package against Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focusing on Moscow’s energy and banking industries, announced EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The Kremlin condemned the …
Canada braces for worsening wildfire conditions
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Canada is bracing for worsening wildfire conditions, with activity in the western regions expected to rise significantly and remain well above normal levels into August, according to a government update. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim …
Random Shooting in South Africa's Pretoria Kills Five
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Five people were shot dead and three others wounded in a brutal attack at a tavern in Olievenhoutbosch, Pretoria, late Friday night, according to police in Gauteng Province. The victims, including two women and three men, were killed in a targeted …
Trump is going around suing news agencies
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated a libel lawsuit targeting several major media entities, according to newly released court filings. The legal action, filed on Friday in Miami, Florida, names two reporters from the Wall Street Journal, …
Gaza Government Urges Immediate Humanitarian Access, End to Blockade
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) In a powerful appeal issued Saturday, the Gaza government media office urgently called on the global community to open permanent and secure humanitarian corridors into Gaza, halt the politicization of aid, and end the ongoing Israeli blockade …
New Zealand introduces research to expand nation’s high-value export sector
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand has officially introduced a new public research body aimed at accelerating technological innovation and expanding the nation’s high-value export sector. Announced on Friday, the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) …
Chinese Researchers Unveil Over 30,000 AI-Driven Climate Mitigation Scenarios
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) In a groundbreaking study published in the July issue of Nature Climate Change, Chinese researchers have unveiled a collection of over 30,000 artificial intelligence-generated climate mitigation scenarios. This breakthrough leverages deep learning …
Ex-Indonesian trade official gets imprisoned over corruption scandal
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A former Indonesian trade official has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for his involvement in a corruption scandal tied to sugar imports during his time in office. On Friday, the Jakarta Corruption Court found Thomas Trikasih …
U.S. Hits Brazilian Judicial Officials with Visa Bans
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States is imposing travel restrictions on Brazilian judicial figures and their close family members. In a statement, Rubio explained that the Trump administration is taking steps …
Brazil’s court orders strict legal measures against ex-leader, son
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has ordered strict legal measures against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, citing efforts to obstruct justice, exert undue influence, and undermine the country’s sovereignty. On Friday, …
WLTH Opens Private Markets to Everyone with Launch of Tokenised Fractional Ownership in Hadron Energy
GlobeNewswire
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July 19, 2025
Retail investors gain first-of-its-kind on‑chain access to early‑stage private equity in nuclear micro‑reactors PANAMA CITY, Panama and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WLTH, the alternative investments platform operated by Common …
IDF destroyes Gaza’s sole Catholic church
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shelled Gaza’s sole Catholic church, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to several others. This tragic event prompted Pope Leo XIV to send a telegram expressing his condolences to the affected …
Malaysian King gives formal approval for judicial appointments
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Malaysian King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, has given his formal approval for several important judicial appointments following recommendations from the prime minister and consultations with the Conference of Rulers. Wan Ahmad Farid Wan …
Syrian government announces truce across nation
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian government has declared a total and immediate halt to all hostilities, marking a significant move aimed at de-escalating tensions across the country. According to an official statement, the decision was made in light of the serious …
Putin, Erdogan talk about Ukraine, Syria
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and recent violence in Syria, according to a Kremlin statement released Friday. The leaders talked …
Pentagon Launches Probe into Microsoft’s Use of Chinese Engineers
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon responded urgently Friday to Republican Sen. Tom Cotton’s alarm over reports that Microsoft employed engineers based in China to maintain U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) systems. “Spot on Senator. Agree fully. Our team is already …
Explosion at law enforcement training site in US claims lives of three deputies
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) An explosion at a law enforcement training site in Southern California on Friday morning resulted in the deaths of three deputies, officials confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. local time at the Biscailuz Center Academy …
EU imposes sanctions on India’s second-largest oil refinery
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has imposed sanctions on India’s second-largest oil refinery, the Vadinar facility in Gujarat, as part of its 18th sanctions package targeting Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The refinery is partly owned by Russia’s …