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Press releases published on August 27, 2025
Four dead, sixty-seven harmed from Israeli attack on Yemen
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports from Yemen confirmed that Israeli air raids on the capital, Sanaa, left at least four people dead and 67 others wounded. Health officials warned that the number of fatalities may climb further, as some of the injured are in serious …
Lebanon undergoes unusual water shortages crisis
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanon is confronting an "unprecedented water shortage," the country’s Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi warned on Tuesday, while promising additional measures to tackle the crisis. Speaking at a press briefing, Saddi noted that rainfall this …
Ukraine, Russia Both Claim Shooting Down Drones
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported on Wednesday that its air defenses successfully intercepted 74 out of 95 drones launched by Russia since Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Russian authorities asserted they destroyed 26 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over …
G20 Nations See Modest Q2 Trade Growth
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) International trade among G20 nations posted modest growth in the second quarter of 2025, driven by stable global demand and high-tech exports from Asia, even as the United States saw a sharp downturn in imports, according to the Organization for …
SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Nails 10th Test Flight
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX’s Starship rocket, engineered as a fully reusable spacecraft to ferry crews and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond, marked a milestone Tuesday with its 10th test flight, successfully achieving controlled splashdowns of both …
Iran, Pakistan army chief plan to in battle terrorism hand in hand
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The top military officials of Iran and Pakistan expressed their commitment on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in countering terrorism and maintaining security along their shared border, according to reports. In a phone conversation, Iran’s Chief …
New Zealand Unveils New Visa Category to Boost Economy
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The New Zealand government unveiled a fresh visa category on Wednesday aimed at drawing investment and skilled entrepreneurs to stimulate economic growth. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford introduced the Business Investor Visa (BIV) in an …
Gaza Genocide: Israeli Relentless Strikes Kill Nearly 62,900 Civilians
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Wednesday that at least 62,895 Palestinians have died in Israel’s relentless military campaign against the Gaza Strip since October 2023. In the past 24 hours alone, 76 individuals were killed and 298 …
Sudanese Cabinet Holds Talks in Khartoum
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Sudanese cabinet convened in Khartoum on Tuesday for the first time since armed clashes erupted with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, marking a critical moment in the nation’s ongoing conflict. Media described the …
ExxonMobil might go back to Russia's market
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that ExxonMobil is weighing the possibility of resuming operations in Russia, years after exiting alongside other Western companies following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Earlier this month, Russian authorities …
Venice Film Festival Kicks Off Amid Intense Protests Over Gaza Genocide
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The 82nd Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday amid intense protests as activists and filmmakers seized the global stage to condemn what they call Israel’s genocide in Gaza. At Venice Lido, demonstrators displayed banners declaring “Free …
U.S. Greenlights Potential USD1.85B F-35 Support Sale to Poland
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The US State Department has given the green light for a potential $1.85 billion sale of sustainment and logistics support for Poland’s F-35 fighter jets, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed Tuesday. The DSCA announced it has …
Hezbollah leader says demands of group disarmament is under American, Israeli dictates
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Hezbollah’s deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem on Monday firmly rejected demands for the group to give up its weapons, arguing that its arsenal remains vital for Lebanon’s defense and independence. "The weapons that protect us, honor us, and …
Trump Hits India with 50 Percent Tariffs on Imports
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States imposed a steep 50% tariff on Indian imports starting Wednesday, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. This move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for greater domestic consumption to drive “self-reliance.” …
FARDC-Militia Clashes Prompt Emergency Meeting in DR Congo’s Uvira
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) An emergency session is scheduled for Wednesday in Uvira, South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following recent fatal confrontations between the national army and local militias, the provincial government announced …
Auto Leaders Say EU CO2 Car Goals Not Attainable Anymore
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) European car manufacturers and suppliers sounded the alarm Wednesday, declaring the EU’s CO2 emission goals for vehicles "no longer feasible" under current conditions. In a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, …
SpaceX’s Starship rocket finishes its tenth test flight Tuesday
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX’s Starship, designed as a fully reusable vehicle to transport crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond, successfully completed its 10th test flight Tuesday, with both its booster and upper stage performing controlled …
Lebanon ink loan deal with World Bank to reconstruct infrastructure
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanon’s finance minister on Tuesday signed a loan agreement worth 250 million U.S. dollars with the World Bank to help rebuild infrastructure damaged during recent Israeli strikes, according to an official statement. The funding will create a …
Iran rejects allegations of being responsible of two anti-Jewish attacks
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected on Tuesday Australia’s allegations that Tehran was involved in two anti-Jewish attacks in the country, according to reports. At a weekly press briefing in Tehran, spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed claims by …
Trump Blasts Chicago Officials After Surge of Violence
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson following a deadly surge of violence in Chicago over the weekend. On the social media platform Truth Social, Trump highlighted reports of …