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Press releases published on August 10, 2025

Protesters Across Europe Demand End to Gaza War
(MENAFN) Hundreds of thousands of protesters across European nations organized rallies and marches on Saturday to express solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, calling for a halt to Israeli assaults on the territory. In London, citizens flooded …

Iraq’s reports hundreds of people had suffocation symptoms from chlorine gas leak
(MENAFN) Iraq’s Health Ministry reported that more than 621 individuals experienced suffocation symptoms following a chlorine gas leak in the Shiite holy city of Karbala. The ministry stated that all affected people received medical care at local hospitals …

Global Automakers Witness Losses
(MENAFN) Fourteen international car manufacturers have incurred close to $12 billion in losses since the implementation of trade tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump, and projections indicate even greater losses by the year's end, according to a …

China Accuses Philippines of Seeking to Destabilize South China Sea
(MENAFN) A spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, Jiang Bin, issued a strong rebuke against the Philippines on Friday, accusing it of seeking to destabilize the South China Sea by aligning with foreign powers. The criticism came during a …

Yemen Reports Three Houthi Militants Killed in Dhalea Clash
(MENAFN) Government troops in Yemen successfully thwarted a major offensive launched by the Houthi group on Saturday in the southern province of Dhalea, resulting in the deaths of three militants, a military source confirmed to media. The official, who …

Iran denounces US-backed plan to build transit route through Armenia
(MENAFN) Iran has voiced strong opposition to a U.S.-supported initiative to create a transit route through Armenia that would be controlled by the United States, warning that the plan threatens regional stability and undermines Iran’s security concerns. …

Japan’s air taxis could become reality in two years
(MENAFN) Japanese airline ANA announced plans to introduce electric “air taxis” over Japan as soon as 2027, in partnership with U.S. start-up Joby Aviation. The two companies will form a joint venture aiming to operate more than 100 of these five-seater …

Israeli drone assault kills Hezbollah member in Lebanon
(MENAFN) An Israeli drone attack on Saturday struck a vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing a Hezbollah member, according to reports and security sources. The victim was identified as Hadi Ali Khnafer, a resident of Ainata. The strike reportedly involved …

French firefighters state wildfire is still not under control
(MENAFN) Firefighters in France announced Saturday that the country’s largest wildfire in at least 50 years has been contained, but full control is not expected until Sunday evening. The blaze near the Mediterranean coast has devastated a large area in the …

Syria Slams SDF Conference as “Serious Blow” to Peace Talks
(MENAFN) The Syrian government issued a forceful denunciation on Saturday against a recent conference held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), labeling it a “serious blow” to ongoing negotiations and a “clear violation” of the March 10 agreement. A …

Two explosions occur in Odesa area killing three swimmers
(MENAFN) Three swimmers lost their lives after two explosions occurred in the sea off Ukraine’s Odesa region, according to local police reports. Authorities confirmed that the incidents took place in areas where swimming is officially prohibited. Bomb …

US Imposes Tariffs on Gold Bars
(MENAFN) The United States has introduced tariffs on the import of gold bars, according to media sources on Friday, which cited a notification from Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Experts warn that this action could negatively impact Switzerland’s …

Germany’s Youth Population Drops to Record Low
(MENAFN) Germany’s population aged 15 to 24 dropped to a record low of just 10% by the end of 2024, reveals the latest data from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). The agency credited migration and refugee inflows with preventing a further decline in …

Thousand people get evacuated after wildfire broke out
(MENAFN) Around 1,000 people were evacuated and dozens of homes destroyed after two wildfires erupted Friday in Türkiye’s northwestern Canakkale province, according to authorities. The country’s environment and climate minister reported that damage …

Modi Thanks Putin for Ukraine War Update
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for keeping him informed about the efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, as per a message posted on Modi’s official X account on Friday. Modi …

Putin Awards CIA Official’s Son
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has bestowed an accolade on US President Donald Trump's special envoy, intended for a high-ranking CIA official whose son lost his life fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. During Steve Witkoff’s visit to Moscow …

Jordan’s Cassation Court confirms imprisonment for three years for drug trafficking
(MENAFN) The Court of Cassation has upheld a verdict from June 2022 by the State Security Court (SSC), affirming a sentence of more than three years in prison for a drug dealer convicted of possessing illegal narcotics in early 2022. The accused was found …

African Food Show in Kenya concludes with Chinese products being star of show
(MENAFN) The Africa Food Show Kenya 2025 wrapped up on Friday in Nairobi, with Chinese-made goods drawing considerable interest from local attendees. Betty Wafula, a 33-year-old bakery owner based in Eldoret in western Kenya, shared that she is currently …

Teenager Gets Detained After Shooting Incident
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Saturday, a 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody following a shooting incident in New York City's Times Square. The gunfire erupted around 01:20 EDT (05:20 GMT) near West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue, beneath the …

Russians obsession with Labubus make them spend millions
(MENAFN) Russians have spent more than 1.5 billion rubles (about $17.6 million) on Labubu toys since the start of the year, according to figures from a major online marketplace. The character, created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung for his book The …