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Press releases published on August 20, 2025
Australia’s R&D Spending Hits Historic Low, AAS Warns
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Australian Academy of Science (AAS) issued a stark warning Wednesday, citing a sustained decline in government research and development (R…
UK, Iraq Sign New Pact
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has finalized a new arrangement with Iraq to facilitate the return of individuals residing in the UK without proper legal status. This agreement, signed on Wednesday, aligns with broader governmental measures aimed at reducing …
Rising Winter Temperatures Threaten Snow Monkeys Survival: Study
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A new study warns that warming winter temperatures linked to climate change are disrupting the feeding habits of wild Japanese snow monkeys in central Japan's mountains, potentially threatening their survival. Researchers from the University of …
Turkish authorities capture millions of narcotic pills
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish law enforcement officials seized nearly 7.9 million narcotic pills along with 63 kilograms of raw drug materials on Tuesday, authorities reported. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media that the operation targeted individuals …
Severe Flooding Devastates Yemen’s Aden
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Heavy rainfall unleashed destructive flooding across the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Tuesday, leaving multiple people injured and damaging property, according to eyewitnesses and local officials. The downpour inundated several …
Afghan police foil major drug trafficking attempts
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Afghan counter-narcotics police have stopped two major drug trafficking attempts, arresting three suspected smugglers in Takhar and Zabul provinces, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said Wednesday. Acting on intelligence, forces conducted …
Italian Football Coaches Urge Banning Israel from Matches
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian football coaches are pushing for Israel to be excluded from global sporting events, according to information obtained by an Italian official news agency. On Tuesday, the Association of Italian Coaches (AIAC) addressed a formal letter to …
Spain Records Downturn in Temperatures
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain began to experience a downturn in scorching temperatures that soared to 44°C (111°F) earlier this week, but the wildfire threat remains critical, with 21 active blazes still burning across multiple regions, according to media. Despite the …
Erdogan, Putin Hold Phone Call on Alaska Summit
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Wednesday to evaluate Putin’s recent summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska and to discuss the trajectory of bilateral cooperation, …
HRW states M23 rebels murder one hundred forty people in Congo
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Wednesday that M23 rebels killed more than 140 civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during July. The attacks occurred in at least 14 villages and farming areas near Virunga National Park between …
Russia Launches Strikes on Ukrainian Fuel Sites
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces carried out a wave of coordinated strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure used for military fuel supply, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Russian Defense Ministry. The ministry reported that its latest operations …
Troops to perform during V-Day parade in Beijing
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Troops taking part in the upcoming V-Day parade will line up along Chang’an Avenue in Beijing to be reviewed by President Xi Jinping, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military Commission. A …
Spain’s lands face destruction from outrageous wildfires
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain has seen nearly 350,000 hectares (865,000 acres) of land destroyed by wildfires over the past 13 days, with 22 major blazes still active across the country as of Wednesday, according to data from the European Forest Fire Information System ( …
Jordan features Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" in theatre
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 had its first screening in Jordan on Monday evening, showcased as part of the 4th Jordan Children’s Film Festival. The event, co-organized by the China Cultural Center in Amman and the Royal Film …
Mohamed Salah Makes History as PFA Player
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Liverpool’s Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah was honored as the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) player of the year on Tuesday, becoming the first footballer to secure this accolade three times. The 33-year-old outshone competitors …
U.S. Set to Paint Mexico Border Wall Black to Block Migrants
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. administration will begin painting portions of the U.S.–Mexico border wall black in an effort to curb unauthorized crossings, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday during a visit to Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The …
Musk Abandons Plans to Launch Third Political Party
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk is stepping back from plans to launch a third political party in the U.S., according to a report by media on Tuesday, citing individuals familiar with the matter. The billionaire entrepreneur, who heads Tesla and SpaceX, had previously …
Russia Backs Reliable Security Assurances for Ukraine
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday that Moscow supports the development of “truly reliable” security guarantees for Ukraine. Speaking at a joint news briefing with his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, in Moscow, …
Israel Greenlights Divisive E1 Settlement Plan
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has granted final authorization to a controversial housing initiative that will carve through the occupied West Bank and leave East Jerusalem cut off. The project, known as the E1 plan, received the go-ahead from the Higher Planning …
Erdogan, Putin Discuss Alaska Summit
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Wednesday, during which they reviewed the recent summit held in Alaska between the leaders of the United States and Russia. Alongside …