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Pakistani government send its military to help people evacuate from floods
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan has mobilized its army in northeastern Punjab province to support rescue and relief operations amid a flood emergency caused by heavy rains and India releasing water from overflowing dams. New Delhi has alerted Islamabad about the “high …
Kremlin Confirms Russia-Ukraine Talks Remain in Progress
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations remain active, but no timetable has been established for the next session, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated Wednesday. Russia continues to back a political and diplomatic resolution …
Trump Issues Orders Targeting Cashless Bail Policies
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump took decisive action against cashless bail policies nationwide, branding them a key factor fueling rising crime rates. During a signing event, Trump underscored the issue's urgency. "To me, there's a very, …
Lebanese court bails ex-Lebanese central bank governor
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) A Beirut court on Tuesday approved the release of former central bank governor Riad Salameh after he posted what is being described as a record bail of 20 million U.S. dollars and 5 billion Lebanese pounds, worth roughly 55,600 dollars, according …
Turkey takes initiative to build novel shelters to safeguard civilians
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish government has announced a nationwide initiative to construct modern shelters in every province to safeguard civilians in case of war or natural disasters, according to reports. Construction has already begun in several cities, …
OECD Economic Growth Rebounds in Q2 2025
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Economic output, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), expanded by 0.4% across the OECD region during the second quarter of 2025. This marks a noticeable improvement from the 0.2% growth seen in the first quarter, largely driven by the …
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Drops Israeli Banks, Caterpillar
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent move, the world’s most prominent sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management, revealed on Monday that it has eliminated five Israeli financial institutions and the American construction equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar, …
Germany refuses entry of over than ten thousand immigrants on boarder
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has turned away more than 10,000 irregular migrants at its borders since the conservative-led coalition took office in May, according to reports citing the country’s interior minister. Alexander Dobrindt, a close ally of Chancellor …
US to pull out its forces from Iraq
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that American forces have begun hastening their withdrawal from Iraq, pulling out troops from Ayn al-Asad and Victoria bases. Some units are being relocated to Erbil, the administrative center of the Kurdistan region, while others …
Israel claims possibility of withdrawing from Lebanon if Hezbollah disarm
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel announced that it may withdraw troops from southern Lebanon if Hezbollah’s weapons are dismantled, according to statements from the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday. The office welcomed a recent pledge by the Lebanese government to place …
Concerns over climate: Migratory birds make early appearance in Lebanon
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) At sunrise in southern Lebanon, locals looked to the skies in amazement as vast flocks of geese and pelicans glided overhead in perfect formation. The sight was breathtaking, but also puzzling—why were these migratory birds appearing weeks earlier …
Russia Launches Drone Attacks on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia carried out a series of drone attacks overnight Wednesday targeting Ukraine’s critical energy and gas transit infrastructure across six regions, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry confirmed in an official statement. The offensive struck multiple …
Federal Reserve Governor Files Lawsuit to Block Trump’s Removal Attempt
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook plans to file a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s effort to remove her, her attorney announced Tuesday, arguing the president lacks the authority to dismiss her. “His attempt to fire her, based …
Tokyo Heatwave Shatters Records with 10-Days Streak
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo endured its longest-ever stretch of extreme heat on Wednesday, marking 10 consecutive days with temperatures soaring to 35°C (95°F) or above, media reported. This unprecedented heat wave pushed the annual tally of such blistering days to 23, …
Tbilisi mayor states EU is after Georgia with lies
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze accused European Union officials on Monday of spreading “lies, slander and misinformation” to pressure Georgia, claiming the bloc had previously attempted the same tactics to draw the country into conflict with Russia, …
Australia rejects claims of wanting to please Israel by expelling Iranian ambassador
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Australian government denied on Wednesday that its decision to expel the Iranian ambassador and suspend its embassy in Tehran was intended to please Israel, according to reports. Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that Iran’s actions had “ …
Venezuelan FM is worried about US army actions in Caribbean
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Venezuela, Gianluca Rampolla, on Tuesday to express concern over recent U.S. military activities in the Caribbean, including the deployment of a nuclear- …
SpaceX’s Starship rocket finishes its tenth test flight Tuesday
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) A new survey reveals that half of adults in the UK are worried about how artificial intelligence (AI) could affect their jobs. The Trade Congress Union (TUC) polled 2,600 adults and found widespread concern over AI’s rapid growth, particularly …
OECD Posts 0.4 Percent GDP Growth in Q2
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Gross domestic product (GDP) across the OECD area expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2025, doubling the previous quarter’s 0.2% increase, driven primarily by a strong performance from the United States. “This marks a return to the …
Study: Increasing Ocean Acidity Damages Shark Teeth Integrity
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study published Wednesday in Frontiers in Marine Science highlights the damaging effects of increasing ocean acidity on shark teeth, raising urgent concerns about marine ecosystems. As carbon dioxide emissions climb, oceans absorb more CO …