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South Africa Labels Gaza Crisis as Genocide
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing turmoil in Gaza is “unquestionably a genocide,” according to a news agency, quoting Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for South Africa’s Minister of International Relations. He referenced the severity of the humanitarian disaster...
Foreign National Sentenced for Conspiring to Export U.S.-Made Drill Rigs to Iran in Violation of U.S. Sanctions Laws
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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July 21, 2025
Brian Assi, also known as Brahim Assi, 63, of Beirut, Lebanon, was sentenced to 44 months in prison for conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR),...
U.S. Stocks End Midweek in Green on Nvidia’s Historic Surge
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange surged midweek, driven by a tech rally propelled by Nvidia, which became the first company to achieve a staggering $4 trillion market valuation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.49%, adding 217.54...
Trump expands tariff list to eight nations
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that new import tariffs ranging from 20% to 50% will take effect on goods from eight additional countries starting August 1. According to statements made on Wednesday, Trump notified leaders of...
Russian reporter interrogated by UK law enforcement
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Steve Sweeney, head of RT’s Lebanon bureau, was detained and interrogated by British police upon his return to the UK, according to RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan. Writing on her Telegram channel Wednesday, Simonyan said...
‘We Will Not Wait’ – Dunham House founder announces plans for new national memorial to honor service members
EIN Presswire
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July 15, 2025
Colonel John Folsom lays out plans to build permanent national memorial honoring more than 6,500 U.S. service members OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new national memorial to honor America’s fallen warriors is...
Conflict intensifies in Middle East
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) As conflict intensifies in the Middle East, concerns are mounting that Central Asia could become the next region to face serious instability. Analysts warn that if Iran undergoes significant political upheaval or descends into chaos, its...
Turkey witnesses increase in road freight shipments to Syria
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has experienced a significant 60% increase in road freight shipments to Syria during the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This growth reflects improving conditions in Syria and renewed initiatives...
Lindsey Graham issues threat to Putin
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has warned that US President Donald Trump will “whoop” Russian President Vladimir Putin and take punitive measures against nations buying Russian oil. In a Sunday interview with Fox News, Graham suggested...
UN Hails PKK Group Disarmament Move
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations expressed strong approval on Friday as the PKK terror group began its disarmament process, marking a significant development in regional security efforts. At a press briefing, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated,...
Global Shrimp Market to Reach USD 105.35 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 3.90% from 2025.
EIN Presswire
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July 10, 2025
Shrimp market to grow to USD 105.35B by 2033 at 3.90% CAGR, with China dominating due to high consumption and aquaculture growth. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the latest report by IMARC Group,...
UN Applauds Initial Phase of PKK Disarmament
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations on Friday expressed approval of the initial phase of the PKK militant group's demobilization initiative. "I can tell you that we very much welcome the operationalization of the agreement, at least the first step of the...
WMO: Intense Sand, Dust storms Threaten Nearly Half of Humanity
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Sand and dust storms are becoming more frequent and intense, placing the health and economic stability of hundreds of millions of people worldwide at serious risk, according to a report released Thursday by the World Meteorological...
Wall Street Climbs as Nvidia Achieves Market Milestone
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Midweek trading on The New York Stock Exchange closed with positive momentum, led by a surge in technology stocks after Nvidia became the first firm to achieve a market capitalization of USD4 trillion. This historic milestone sparked a...
Trump Announces Tariffs on Eight More Countries
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade agenda Wednesday by informing the leaders of eight additional countries that imports from their nations will face steep new tariffs—ranging from 20% to 50%—starting August 1. Initial...
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Seven Countries
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the United States will enforce tariffs ranging from 20 percent to 30 percent on products imported from seven nations, effective August 1. The Philippines will be subject to a 20 percent...
Envoy states Russian diplomats facing ‘nerve-wracking’ situation in Israel
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov has described the deteriorating security situation for Russian citizens and diplomats in Israel as “nerve-wracking,” citing serious risks due to escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. Speaking...
Brazilian Leader blames NATO for starting arms race
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused NATO of driving a worldwide arms race by advocating for a significant boost in military expenditures. Speaking at the BRICS summit opening in Rio de Janeiro, Lula condemned NATO’s...
Brazil’s Lula claims NATO fueled weapons race
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticized NATO for driving a global arms buildup through its push for massive increases in defense spending. Speaking at the opening of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, Lula...
Pentagon Commits USD130M to Train PKK-Linked Forces in Syria
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has designated $130 million for the 2026 fiscal year under the "Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF)," aimed at supporting armed groups in Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is led by the PKK/YPG...