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EU Hits Back at Trump’s Tech Tariff Warning
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union asserted Tuesday that it has full authority to regulate its own economy, pushing back strongly against threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned of new trade penalties over tech-related policies. “It is the sovereign …
Raging Wildfires Grip Western U.S.
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Western U.S. states are grappling with fierce wildfires, prompting emergency declarations and urgent evacuations across multiple communities. According to the U.S. National Interagency Fire Center’s Monday briefing, numerous large fires remain …
Russian Swimmer Disappears After Istanbul Strait Swim
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian athlete Nikolay Svechnikov, 29, vanished during Sunday’s 37th Istanbul Cross-Continental Swimming Race, prompting an urgent search effort, according to the Russian Consulate General. The open-water competition, stretching 6.5 kilometers …
Pakistan Reports Forces Killed 9 Suspected Militants
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) At least nine suspected militants have been killed during an ongoing counterinsurgency operation in Pakistan’s restive northwest, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. City police chief Bilal Haider told reporters that the suspected militants were …
Starlink Internet for Ukraine Persists Despite Poland’s Veto
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Starlink’s critical internet service to Ukraine will continue uninterrupted under current terms, despite a veto by Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday, according to Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the Polish Presidential Office. Bogucki addressed …
Advanced Fat Burners for Men & Women for belly Fat 2025: Wolfson Brands Launch “ Safest weight-loss supplement in USA.
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August 26, 2025
new York, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York, Aug. 22, 2025 Wolfson Brands has introduced an upgraded collection of fat-burning supplements. The leading health and wellness experts today unveiled their list of Best Fat Burners for Men and Women, …
EU Under Fire for Silence on Gaza Genocide
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 200 retired EU ambassadors and senior officials sharply criticized the bloc on Tuesday for what they described as a failure to confront Israel over its military actions in Gaza and continued occupation of Palestinian territories, …
Indonesia Permits Below-Benchmark Coal Sales
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indonesian government has officially affirmed that coal may be sold at prices lower than the state-mandated benchmark (HPB), but emphasized that tax and royalty obligations must still be calculated based on the benchmark rate, according to …
Trump Enacts Order to Criminalize Flag Burning
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a controversial executive order seeking to impose a one-year prison sentence on individuals who burn the American flag, reigniting a legal battle with the Supreme Court, which has long defended the act …
Rising River Levels Spark Mass Evacuations in Pakistan
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Pakistan have evacuated roughly 150,000 people in the northeastern Punjab province as water levels surge in three major rivers following heavy rainfall and dam discharges from neighboring India, officials confirmed Tuesday. The …
Norway's Wealth Fund Cuts Ties with 5 Israeli Banks, Caterpillar
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Norges Bank Investment Management, the largest sovereign wealth fund globally, announced on Monday night it has pulled investments in five Israeli banks and U.S.-based Caterpillar. This move marks a significant shift in its portfolio as it …
Beijing Slams U.S. for Interfering in China-Latin America Ties
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing on Monday sharply criticized the United States for attempting to interfere in China’s expanding partnerships with Latin American countries, accusing Washington of “sowing discord” between the two regions. The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s …
India Pushes Back Against Russian Oil Trade Criticism
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) India has pushed back firmly against criticism of its Russian oil dealings, as Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday dismissed concerns from Western quarters, asserting that no nation is compelled to buy refined fuel from New Delhi. …
Australia Expels Iranian Envoy
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador and halted activities at its embassy in Tehran, alleging that the Iranian regime orchestrated a series of antisemitic incidents within Australian borders. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the move …
Spain records its "most intense" heat wave
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain has recorded its “most intense” heat wave over the 16-day period from August 3 to 18, according to the country’s meteorological agency. "The recent heat wave has been the most intense since records began in Spain," the agency said on social …
Experts Warn Climate Change Spurs Floods Surge
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) From the monsoon belts of South Asia to the plains of the American South, floods are becoming more frequent and deadly, leaving hundreds dead and causing billions of dollars in damage. Experts warn that climate change is intensifying rainfall …
Ukraine, Romania, Lithuania, Canada’s Defense Ministers discuss defense collaboration
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met separately on Monday in Kyiv with his counterparts from Romania, Lithuania, and Canada to expand defense collaboration, focusing on industrial projects, drone production, and long-term military support. …
Germany, Canada Forge Stronger Economic Ties
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany and Canada are set to deepen their economic partnership with a new agreement aimed at securing key raw materials, announced Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday. At a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in …
Putin, Iranian counterpart hold phone call to discuss regional developments
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone conversation on Monday to review recent regional developments, the Russian-American summit in Alaska, and collaboration in nuclear energy, according to reports. …
Turkey is to hold tech festival TEKNOFEST in Istanbul
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s premier technology, aviation, and space festival, TEKNOFEST, is set to debut a maritime-focused edition, Blue Homeland, in Istanbul starting Thursday. The four-day festival, organized by the Istanbul Shipyard Command, will spotlight the …