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China Condemns U.S. Tariffs on Brazil
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Friday strongly criticized the United States’ newly imposed 50 percent tariff on Brazil, scheduled to begin on August 1, urging the avoidance of meddling in the domestic matters of independent nations. “Sovereign equality and non- …
Iran specifies conditions for continuing nuclear discussions
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has indicated a willingness to restart indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, but only if certain stringent conditions are met, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This statement follows recent Israeli and …
UN Warns Against Israel’s Aid Restrictions in Gaza
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations issued a warning on Friday, stating that Israel's limitations on the delivery of humanitarian assistance—including fuel—into the Gaza Strip are endangering countless lives. "Such denials are life-threatening," declared UN …
Russia’s Foreign Trade Surplus Contracts
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s foreign trade surplus decreased by 19.3 percent during the first five months of the year, amounting to $52.6 billion, as reported by the Russian Federal Customs Service. From January to May, Russian exports dropped by 6.2 percent compared …
Global Shifts Undermine US Dollar’s Reserve Currency Status
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Protectionist trade strategies are undermining the US dollar’s role as the leading global reserve currency, as efforts toward de-dollarization gain traction amid increasing demands for a different worldwide monetary framework. The US Dollar Index …
UK Escalates Heat Alert to Amber
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) British officials on Friday heightened the heat-related health warning to amber across wide areas of England, cautioning that the enduring heatwave could result in a surge in mortality rates. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) upgraded the …
Federal Judge Halts Immigration Detentions
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal magistrate on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out actions that supporters claim are illegal detentions and seizures, which have alarmed Los Angeles inhabitants, pushed undocumented individuals into …
Putin consents recent policy to fight Russian language discrimination
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new language policy doctrine designed to protect and promote the Russian language both within Russia and internationally. The move responds to what Moscow describes as ongoing efforts to restrict the …
China Engages in Talks with Canada, Australia
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s foremost diplomat, Wang Yi, convened on Friday with his Australian and Canadian counterparts in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, to address a broad range of regional and international matters such as American trade tariffs, the South …
Kremlin clarifies press restrictions
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has defended Russia’s media restrictions, describing them as necessary measures amid an ongoing “information war” aimed at discrediting the country. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, Moscow …
Wang Yi, Rubio Hold First Face-to-Face Meeting
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened on Friday for their inaugural in-person encounter during a conference involving their Southeast Asian counterparts in Malaysia, according to a news outlet. The …
EU possibly to fine Meta USD22 million each day
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is under fresh scrutiny from the European Union and may face fines of up to $22.5 million per day for failing to make further changes to its controversial “pay-or-consent” model, according to …
Lavrov states Western European presidents dragging continent toward war with Russia
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Western European leaders of repeating the mistakes of history and leading Europe toward a direct military conflict with Russia. Speaking after ASEAN-related meetings on Friday, Lavrov pointed to …
Gas Blast in Tehran Residential Tower Injures Four
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A gas explosion rocked a residential building in Tehran on Thursday, leaving four people injured, according to a local news agency. The blast, which occurred at a tower located in the western part of the Iranian capital, was reportedly triggered …
Zelenskyy Declares Resuming U.S. Support to Ukraine
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared on Friday that the United States has restarted the delivery of military assistance to Ukraine. "We have received political signals at the highest level – good signals – including from the United …
Another NATO member retreats from landmine treaty
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has officially pulled out of the international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines (APLs), the country’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. The United Nations has been informed, and Finland will be able to reintroduce landmines …
Erdogan Welcomes PKK Disarmament
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday described the PKK terror group's decision to disarm as a pivotal milestone, announcing that Türkiye is stepping into a refreshed era marked by cohesion and resilience. "Today marks a new day, a …
Turkish, Somali Leaders Hold High-Level Talks
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish head of state convened with his Somali counterpart on Friday in Ankara to deliberate on mutual ties and regional developments, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. The private dialogue between "Recep Tayyip Erdogan" and " …
UN organization criticizes Israel over ‘inhumane’ strategy
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has condemned Israel’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s entire population into a sealed, military-controlled “humanitarian city,” calling the plan “inhumane” and warning it would amount to forced …
France’s Constitutional Council Bars Three Lawmakers
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, France’s Constitutional Council disqualified three deputies—Jean Laussucq, Stephane Vojetta, and Brigitte Bareges—and prohibited them from participating in politics for one year due to violations concerning campaign financing in the …