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Press releases published on July 9, 2025
Israeli Forces Conduct Special Operations in Lebanon
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that its troops initiated “special, targeted” missions in southern Lebanon, disregarding a ceasefire arrangement. According to a military communiqué, soldiers from the 91st Division commenced what was …
Australian researchers locate habitats of killer whale
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian researchers have completed the first comprehensive mapping of killer whale habitats across the country, offering new insight into the species' presence and distribution in local waters. While killer whales are well documented in the …
U.S. Business Confidence Sees Sharp Drop Due to Trade Uncertainty
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Confidence among U.S. business leaders has taken a sharp downturn in recent weeks as escalating trade policy uncertainties weigh heavily on both major corporations and small businesses, according to two surveys published Tuesday. A Deloitte …
China Trade Week kicks off in Nairobi
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The 10th edition of China Trade Week officially opened Tuesday in Nairobi, highlighting the growing economic ties between China and Kenya. The three-day exhibition features over 100 companies, including 88 from China, showcasing a wide range of …
Junior Doctors in England Plan New Strike
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Junior doctors across England are preparing for a complete walkout later this month, having gained renewed authorization to continue their push for pay restoration. This latest development in their long-running dispute follows a decisive result in …
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Iranian FM
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Mecca on Tuesday to discuss regional issues and efforts to strengthen cooperation. According to the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the two …
Macron, Starmer Set to Hold Talks on English Channel Migrant Crisis
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street on Wednesday, as both leaders face growing political pressure to address the escalating migrant crisis in the English Channel. The high-level meeting …
China approves imports of Cambodian fruit
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Fresh durian has officially become the fifth Cambodian fruit cleared for export to China, according to Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin. In a social media update, Wang announced that the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) …
Germany reaches lowest point of exports to US in three years
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s exports to the United States dropped sharply in May, reaching their lowest point in over three years, as uncertainty surrounding upcoming U.S. tariffs continued to weigh heavily on trade, according to newly released official data. …
Qatar shares favorable news of reaching truce in Gaza
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that there is “positive engagement right now” between Hamas and Israel as indirect talks continue in Doha, according to Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry. While formal negotiations have …
Turkish intelligence chief meets with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin held a series of high-level meetings with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad on Tuesday to advance efforts in counterterrorism, border security, and regional stability, according to security sources. Kalin …
Ukraine Arrests Two Chinese Citizens Over Alleged Spy Plot
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine announced Wednesday that it has apprehended two Chinese nationals in Kyiv for allegedly attempting to smuggle classified intelligence related to a critical Ukrainian missile system. In a statement, the country’s Security Service (SBU) …
Polish PM Pledges Stability After Election Setback
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk asserted Tuesday night that his administration still holds a “stable majority,” even as internal strains deepen within the ruling coalition following last month’s presidential election defeat. “The government has …
India Reports Death of Asia's Oldest Female Elephant
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) An elephant believed to be over a century old has died in central India, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The elephant, named “Vatsala,” passed away on Tuesday at the Panna Tiger Reserve located in Madhya Pradesh state. In a formal announcement, …
Teachers in Ukraine Pretend Not to Understand Russian
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s official overseeing education rights has suggested that teachers should act as though they do not comprehend Russian when interacting with students. This guidance aligns with government directives that prioritize the Ukrainian language …
Expert claims LGBTQ agenda forced on Moldova by NATO
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO is allegedly using LGBTQ rights as a political tool to influence Moldova and other Eastern European countries, according to Stevan Gajic, a professor of comparative politics at the Institute of European Studies in Belgrade. Speaking to RT …
UK Threatens to Escalate Sanctions on Israel Without Gaza Ceasefire
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced Tuesday that the United Kingdom is ready to escalate sanctions against Israel if a ceasefire in Gaza is not reached within weeks. Appearing before the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, …
Junior Doctors Across England Plan Six-Day Strike Over Pay Erosion
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Junior doctors across England are set to walk off the job later this month after renewing their mandate for industrial action in their ongoing fight to reverse years of pay erosion. On Wednesday, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced …
Singapore starts initiative to enhance food security
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Singapore has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing security in its food and beverage sector with the launch of the Restaurant Industry Safety and Security Watch Group. The program brings together law enforcement agencies and members of the …
Brazil, India Forge New Trade Agreements
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brasília on Tuesday, following their participation in the BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro. Modi was welcomed with a formal ceremony at the Alvorada …