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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
Iran, Brittan, France, Germany agree to continue nuclear negotiations
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran and the European trio—Britain, France, and Germany—have agreed in principle to resume nuclear negotiations next week, according to Iranian state broadcaster. Citing an informed source, the outlet reported that both sides are preparing for …
Hamas Reviews Gaza Maps in Ceasefire Talks
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Hamas is currently examining newly proposed maps provided by mediating nations, which highlight the zones of Israeli military presence within the Gaza Strip. These maps are part of the broader negotiations centered around a possible truce and the …
Pakistan Reports 10 Dead, Over 60 Injured in Two Traffic Crashes
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 10 people lost their lives and over 60 got wounded in two separate traffic accidents in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province on Sunday, police confirmed. The first crash occurred in Thatta district when a bus carrying a group of picnickers …
President Marcos Embarks on U.S. Visit
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. set off for Washington on Sunday for a three-day state visit, with the primary aim of advancing a potential trade pact and enhancing military cooperation with U.S. President Donald Trump. This marks Marcos …
Children are being brainwashed to love Russia in occupied Ukraine
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) In occupied eastern Ukraine, efforts to instill loyalty to Russia among children are beginning at an early age. At a nursery in Luhansk, over 70 young children are made to stand in formation holding a black-and-orange military banner shaped like …
Usyk to reclaim status as undisputed heavyweight champion
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Oleksandr Usyk delivered a dominant performance at Wembley Stadium, stopping Daniel Dubois in front of 90,000 fans to reclaim his status as the undisputed heavyweight champion. The 38-year-old Ukrainian floored Dubois twice in the fifth round, …
Truce deal in Suwayda lead to withdrawing of tribal forces
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Tribal and clan leaders in Syria’s southern province of Suwayda announced on Saturday that they have withdrawn all armed fighters from the city in accordance with a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending recent unrest. “Following consultations with …
Syrian Interior Ministry announces end of clashes in Suwayda
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that the city of Suwayda has been cleared of tribal fighters and that recent clashes have ceased. Ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba, speaking via the state-run news agency, said security …
Trump Asserts BRICS “Fading Out Fast”, Signals Economic Retaliation
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump asserted that the BRICS alliance is “fading out fast” while issuing a stark warning that any efforts by the group to undermine the US dollar would provoke a strong economic response. At a White House briefing on Friday, …
Japanese to elect more than one hundred lawmakers
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday to elect 125 members of the House of Councilors, the upper chamber of the National Diet, in a pivotal test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government. Over 104 million citizens are eligible …
Gaza Aid Vessel Departs Italy to Break Israeli Blockade
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A vessel carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza set off Sunday morning from Gallipoli, a port in southern Italy, with the goal of breaking Israel’s enduring blockade on the Palestinian territory. “This mission is for the children of Gaza,” declared …
Syria's Tribal Council Pledges Full Support for Suwayda Ceasefire
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) In a public statement on Saturday, the Syrian Council of Tribes and Clans pledged full support for the immediate and wide-reaching ceasefire declared by the presidency in the conflict-stricken southern province of Suwayda. Broadcast live, the …
Massive Martian meteorite sells for five million dollars in auction
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A massive Martian meteorite has sold for a record-breaking $5.3 million at a U.S. auction, Sotheby’s announced on Wednesday. Known as Northwest Africa 16788 (NWA 16788), the 24.67-kilogram rock is now the most expensive specimen of its kind ever …
US envoy urges Syrian armed forces to halt fighting
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. special envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, on Sunday urged all armed factions in the country to halt hostilities and embrace peace, warning that continued tribal violence threatens Syria’s fragile progress toward stability. “President Trump’s …
Kyle Walker-Peters Joins West Ham United
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) West Ham United officially announced on Sunday the acquisition of England international Kyle Walker-Peters, who has signed a three-year contract after departing from Southampton. The 28-year-old defender, who holds two senior England caps, joins …
Iran, European Powers to Resume Nuclear Talks
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran and the group of three major European countries – the UK, France, and Germany – have reached a preliminary understanding to revive nuclear discussions in the upcoming week, according to a Sunday report from an Iranian state-run outlet. …
Japan Holds Pivotal Upper House Election
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, voters across Japan began casting their votes to select 125 members for the upper chamber of parliament, marking a significant challenge for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority-led ruling alliance. This election serves as a vital …
Trump Calls on Senate to Cancel August Recess
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump appealed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Saturday, urging him to cancel the Senate’s usual August break. He requested that lawmakers hasten the approval process for his executive and judicial appointees. “ …
UK Faces Legal Action Over Medical Evacuation Refusal
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK administration is currently under legal scrutiny due to its refusal to evacuate gravely ill children from Gaza for medical treatment—a decision that attorneys argue stands in sharp contrast to Britain’s historical interventions in other …
Pope Leo Urges Immediate Halt to Gaza ‘Barbarity’
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Leo issued an urgent plea on Sunday for “an immediate halt to the barbarity of the war,” after an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City's Holy Family Catholic parish resulted in the deaths of three civilians and left multiple others wounded, …