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Press releases published on August 4, 2025
Trump's edited tariffs spark different reactions from nations
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order late Thursday altering tariff rates on imports from numerous countries, a sweeping move that has stirred fresh tensions in international trade. Described by the White House as a step toward “ …
RSF “Horrific Massacre” Kills 14 Civilians in Sudan’s El-Fasher
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 14 civilians lost their lives and dozens more were injured when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked El-Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur State, a human rights organization reported Monday. The independent …
Ishiba Addresses Japan’s Role in Averting Wars
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized on Monday the need for Japan to demonstrate “what we can do” to stop another global conflict, as the nation prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of its World War II defeat. Japan formally …
US Probes Prosecutor in Trump-Related Case
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Office of Special Counsel has initiated a formal inquiry into the Justice Department attorney who spearheaded two major federal cases against President Donald Trump, according to a news outlet. Under President Joe Biden’s leadership, ex- …
Von der Leyen agrees to Trump’s deal due to fear of US
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to a one-sided trade deal with the United States because of fears that pushing back might prompt Washington to scale down military support for Ukraine or even reduce its military presence …
Oil Prices Rise Amid US, Russia Tensions
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil costs advanced on Monday, even though the OPEC+ alliance decided to increase output in September. The gains were driven by ongoing geopolitical frictions between Washington and Moscow, along with tight stockpiles, which appeared to outweigh …
Efforts to Protect Cuba’s Colorful Snails Begin
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Researchers have initiated an ambitious endeavor to rescue what some regard as the planet’s most visually stunning snails, while also delving into their unique biological traits. The endangered Polymita tree snails, native to the woodland areas of …
South Africa Denies Posing Any Threat to U.S.
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa on Monday emphasized it does not pose any threat to the United States’ economy or national security. According to a Foreign Ministry statement, South Africa is focused on forging agreements that promote value addition and industrial …
Trump leads deployment of 2 nuclear submarines to 'appropriate regions'
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has directed the deployment of two US nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions" in response to escalating tensions with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump made the announcement on …
Lebanese President Vows Justice
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pledged to uphold justice as the nation commemorated the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion. In a statement disseminated by the Lebanese presidency via X, Aoun characterized the …
US jets scramble to intercept civilian aircraft from Trump’s golf club
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US fighter jets scrambled on Sunday to intercept a civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace over President Donald Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. According to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), this …
Seasonal rain in Pakistan results in death of almost three hundred civilians
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing monsoon season in Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of at least 299 people, including 140 children, according to the country’s disaster response agency on Sunday. Since the seasonal rains began on June 26, flash floods and landslides …
Italy Backs EU’s Approach in US Tariff Talks
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani praised the European Union’s decision to pause retaliatory trade actions, describing it as a prudent move that has helped to avoid escalating tensions. He emphasized that discussions with the United States …
US stocks wrap up week with great losses
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US stock markets closed the week with steep declines, while the Volatility Index (VIX) — often called the "fear index" — spiked 23%, driven by intensifying friction between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Dow …
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 …
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 …
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 …