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Press releases published on August 4, 2025
Sudanese army states RSF attack repelled
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Sudanese military announced on Sunday that it had successfully repelled an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur in western Sudan. According to a military statement, the RSF …
Swiss Trade Talks with US Collapse After Phone Call
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is encountering criticism following the breakdown of trade negotiations with Washington, which fell apart after a “disastrous” phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, according to a report by a news …
S. African authorities detain one thousand people for mining gold illegally
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in South Africa have detained approximately 1,000 individuals found to be illegally mining gold and residing in the country without documentation, according to reports. The arrests were made during a large-scale enforcement campaign in …
US Office of Special Counsel investigates prosecutor of Trump’s major cases
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has reportedly opened an inquiry into the conduct of the prosecutor who led two major federal cases against Donald Trump, according to various media sources. Jack Smith, appointed during the Biden administration …
Gaza Genocide: Israeli Barbaric Assaults Kill Over 60,900 Palestinians
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Monday that at least 60,933 Palestinians have lost their lives due to Israel’s relentless and genocidal military campaign in the Gaza Strip since October 2023. According to the ministry, 94 bodies were …
Afghanistan's Taliban Signs Major Energy Deal
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Afghanistan's Taliban-led government on Saturday finalized a substantial $10 billion agreement focused on the production, delivery, and distribution of 10,000 megawatts of power. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between the country's …
Australian PM dismisses speculations of US interference with nation’s sovereignty
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asserted on Monday that the country makes its own foreign policy decisions, amid speculation that Canberra may recognize Palestinian statehood — a move that could draw criticism from Washington. “We are a …
Trump Confirms Date of Witkoff’s Moscow Visit
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has announced that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to travel to Moscow “next week,” just days before the deadline of his 10-day ultimatum for Russia to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine expires. Addressing …
Taliban Finalizes USD10B Energy Deal
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government finalized a monumental $10 billion agreement on Saturday aimed at generating, transmitting, and distributing 10,000 megawatts of electricity across the country. The deal was formalized through a memorandum of …
Polish Lawmaker Reveals Desire to Reinstate Visas
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish law enforcement and intelligence agencies are reportedly advocating for the reintroduction of visa requirements for certain nations, including Ukraine, according to a prominent opposition figure. The development reflects growing unease …
Japanese Scientists Pioneer Novel Skin Cancer Treatment
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Scientists from the University of Tokyo and Shinshu University have pioneered a novel skin cancer treatment utilizing a genetically engineered virus, according to a report by a public broadcaster on Thursday. This innovative cancer "viral therapy" …
Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at railway in Russia
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that a drone strike attributed to Ukraine led to a fire at a railway station in Russia’s southern Volgograd region overnight. Authorities from the region, referring to the area’s governor, stated that emergency crews were actively …
Trump states US nuclear-powered submarines are in strategic placement
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Two American nuclear-powered submarines have reached key deployment zones, President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday, emphasizing their strategic placement in response to recent remarks by a senior Russian figure. “They are in the region, yeah, …
Trump-hired US attorneys exploit power
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Justice Department is expanding its use of controversial legal tactics to retain President Donald Trump’s temporary U.S. attorney appointments, even as criticism mounts over what some see as a clear attempt to sidestep constitutional checks …
Syrian security member gets killed, others harmed due to violation of truce by Druze
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A member of Syria’s security forces was killed and several others wounded after armed groups led by Druze figure Hikmet al-Hajri breached a ceasefire in the southern province of Suwayda, according to local reports. Outlawed factions reportedly …
Germans have low willingness to defend their nation in case of war
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent poll has found that only a small portion of Germans are ready to defend their country with weapons if it were to face a military attack. According to the survey, just 16% of respondents said they would “definitely” be willing to take up …
Maldives Posts 43 Percent Rise in Fish Exports
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Maldives has experienced a remarkable 43 percent rise in fish exports during the first half of 2025 compared to the same timeframe in 2024, according to data from the Maldives Monetary Authority cited by local media on Sunday. By the close of …
US ambassador expresses gratitude to Qatar for funding gas initiative for Syria
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria expressed gratitude to Qatar on Friday for funding a crucial natural gas project aimed at aiding Syria’s recovery from years of civil war. In a post on X, envoy Tom Barrack thanked Qatar …
House Democrats pressures Trump to end conflict in Gaza
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Four House Democrats have urged President Donald Trump to work toward ending the war in Gaza by bringing all involved parties back to the negotiating table. Representatives Gregory Meeks, Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, and Jamie Raskin sent a letter to …
US envoy states Israel’s intervention in Syria ‘complicates matters’
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, has said that Israeli involvement in Syria is making efforts toward stability more difficult. Speaking during a State Department briefing on Thursday, Barrack acknowledged that …