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Press releases published on July 22, 2025

Tariff Hike Drives Shift in Shipping, Strains Small U.S. Ports
(MENAFN) A looming hike in U.S. tariffs is triggering a major shift in shipping patterns, boosting business at the Port of Los Angeles while leaving smaller ports across the country grappling with sharp declines in cargo, job losses, and reduced revenue, …

U.S. Withdraws from UNESCO Again
(MENAFN) The United States announced Tuesday it will withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), marking a reversal just two years after rejoining the agency. The U.S. State Department said in its statement …

Ryder Cup Set to Head Back to Spain in 2031
(MENAFN) The Ryder Cup, a biennial golf showdown between Europe and the United States, is set to make its way back to Spain in 2031, organizers revealed on Tuesday. In a social media announcement, the Ryder Cup confirmed that the 2031 edition will be …

Trump Blames Former Presidents for 2016 Russia Probe Crime
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has launched sharp accusations against former President Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton, claiming they orchestrated the “crime of the century” by inventing the Russia interference probe to discredit his 2016 …

UK fighter jet departs from India after five weeks wait
(MENAFN) A British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet that was stuck in India for over five weeks has finally departed for Australia, UK officials confirmed. The $110 million aircraft, part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, had been operating in …

UK Targets People-Smuggling Gangs
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom is implementing a new wave of penalties, including asset freezes and travel prohibitions, aimed at individuals aiding unauthorized small-boat journeys across the English Channel, according to Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s …

Germany Set to Ship Five Patriot Systems to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Germany will expedite the delivery of five Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, officials confirmed Monday, signaling a major escalation in Berlin’s military support for Kyiv. The move was coordinated with the United States, following President …

NASA push back against budget cut
(MENAFN) More than 280 current and former NASA personnel have signed an open letter addressed to interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy, voicing strong objections to budget cuts, staffing reductions, and policy shifts proposed by the Trump administration. …

Kremlin Anticipates Next Russia, Ukraine Peace Talks
(MENAFN) The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that it anticipates a new phase of Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations to be held within the week. “We hope that the talks will take place this week. As soon as we are ready, we will make an announcement regarding …

Zelensky Complains Over Lack of NATO Aid Progress
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has expressed dissatisfaction over the apparent lack of tangible support from NATO's new plans to increase defense spending. During a recent summit in The Hague, most participants in the US-led alliance …

Son of Joe Biden says Trump is “dictator thug”
(MENAFN) Hunter Biden, son of former U.S. President Joe Biden, has drawn criticism after making provocative remarks about El Salvador and U.S. immigration policy during a lengthy interview with YouTuber Andrew Callaghan. In the interview, published Monday, …

Israel’s Chief of Staff Says Iran War Is Not Over
(MENAFN) Israel’s Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, declared on Tuesday that the confrontation with Iran remains ongoing. “Iran and its axis remain in our sights. The campaign against Iran is not over,” Zamir stated during a military evaluation session, …

Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash Claims 27 Lives
(MENAFN) The death count from Monday’s Bangladesh Air Force jet accident, which struck a school building in Dhaka, has climbed to 27, with 25 of the victims being children, officials confirmed Tuesday. Rescue efforts have now ended, and an official …

UK Pledges Full Support for NATO's Aid to Ukraine
(MENAFN) British Defense Secretary John Healey affirmed on Monday that the United Kingdom will offer complete backing for a new NATO weapons initiative revealed by US President Donald Trump. This plan is designed to hasten the delivery of military aid to …

Chinese scholar highlights importance of US-China collaboration
(MENAFN) Amid a challenging global environment, a leading Chinese scholar has underscored the importance of cooperation between China and the United States, calling it the most reasonable and effective approach for the world’s two largest economies. Wang …

EU Under Fire for Sanctioning Chinese Firms Over Russia Ties
(MENAFN) China has condemned the European Union’s latest sanctions targeting Chinese entities over alleged support for Russia, labeling the move as groundless and vowing to defend its businesses. In a statement released Monday, China’s Ministry of Commerce …

Erdogan Urges Ending Silence on Gaza
(MENAFN) During a speech at the inauguration of the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan firmly stated that anyone who remains silent about the ongoing atrocities in Gaza is "complicit in …

Pakistan's buildings on verge of crumbling, threatening civilians
(MENAFN) In a rundown area of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and financial hub, the sound of hammering echoes through a debris-strewn compound where workers are tearing down what remains of a collapsed five-story building. Located on a neglected, pothole …

Four college students, two others pass away due to road accidents in India
(MENAFN) Six people, including four college students, lost their lives in two separate road accidents in the northern Indian state of Punjab, a police official confirmed on Tuesday. The first incident occurred in Bathinda district, where a car carrying …

Germany agrees to provide Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Germany has confirmed plans to deliver five additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” following coordination with the United States. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington would …