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Press releases published on August 2, 2025
India is not interested in buying F-35 Jets from US
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports citing officials familiar with the discussions, India informed the United States in February that it is “not keen” on acquiring F-35 stealth fighter jets. The offer to sell the aircraft was made by US President Donald Trump …
Musk claims senior Democrats, their donors might be in the Epstein files
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk, owner of X, has asserted that senior Democrats and their donors might be included in the Jeffrey Epstein documents. This claim followed reports that FBI agents reviewing the files of the convicted sex offender found multiple mentions of …
Risetcar's driverless taxis are performing well in the US, with Jakarta operations set to launch soon
GlobeNewswire
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August 2, 2025
BOSTON, MA, Aug. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risetcar, an autonomous transportation technology company, has launched its self-driving taxi service in several US cities and achieved encouraging results. The company has received positive customer feedback …
Qatar Kicks Off Second Phase of Electricity Supply to Syria
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has officially kicked off the second phase of its electricity supply initiative to Syria, set to begin this Saturday, according to a statement from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). This next phase will see 800 megawatts of electricity …
Russia’s richest individuals net worth grows by twenty billion dollars
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The net worth of Russia’s richest individuals grew by $20.4 billion in the first half of 2025, driven largely by strong performance in the commodities sector, according to recent figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Vladimir Potanin, who …
Brunei, Sarawak Showcase Enhances Trade Collaboration
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A food, creative, and handicraft exhibition co-hosted by Brunei and Sarawak, Malaysia, marks a significant step toward enhancing collaboration in trade, tourism, and sustainable development, a senior Bruneian official stated on Saturday. The event …
Putin challanges constitutional legitimacy of Zelensky’s claim to power
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the constitutional legitimacy of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s claim to power, dismissing Zelensky’s recent call for regime change in Moscow. This statement followed Zelensky’s appeal to …
Russia’s international reserves surge to all-time high level
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s international reserves surged to an all-time high of $695.5 billion by the end of July, according to a statement released Thursday by the country’s central bank. The new figure surpasses the previous record of $690 billion set on July 4 …
Federal Appeals Court Rebukes Trump’s Deportation Campaign
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal appeals court issued a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration's aggressive deportation campaign on Friday, reinforcing legal barriers on immigration agents' ability to carry out large-scale arrests in Southern California without …
Study Reveals HPV Virus Directly Linked to Skin Cancer
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a strain of human papillomavirus (HPV), typically found on the skin, is capable of directly causing a form of skin cancer. The discovery shifts longstanding scientific …
Zelensky urges West to pursue regime change in Russia
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has urged Western nations to actively pursue regime change in Russia, warning that without such action, Moscow will continue to pose a threat even after the current conflict ends. Speaking via video at a …
Trump reveals uncertainty if new sanctions affect Putin
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has admitted he is uncertain whether new sanctions will affect Russian President Vladimir Putin but insisted his administration will implement them unless a peace deal is reached soon in the Ukraine conflict. Speaking to …
ASIO Chief Reports Espionage Costs Australia USD8B in 2023-2024
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Espionage activities have cost Australia a staggering AUD 12.5 billion ($8 billion) during the 2023-24 fiscal year, Australian spy chief Mike Burgess disclosed on Thursday. In a speech at an event in Adelaide, Burgess, who serves as Director- …
Secretary of State voices frustration over its energy ties with Moscow
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s continued purchase of Russian oil remains a “point of irritation” in its relationship with the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. In an interview with a news agency on Thursday, Rubio acknowledged India as an ally and …
Republika Srpska leader criticizes court ruling claiming it as political assault
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik has sharply criticized a recent court ruling that upheld his prison sentence and political ban, denouncing it as a political assault on his region allegedly backed by the European Union. The decision was …
Trump Says Job Data Was "Rigged"
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump alleged on Friday that the latest employment statistics issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics were "rigged" and driven by political intent. "In my opinion, today’s Jobs Numbers were RIGGED in order to make the …
UN Pushes Back on Reports of Kenya Office Relocation Plans
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior UN official pushed back on Friday against reports that the global organization has confirmed plans to move key agency offices to Kenya by 2026. Deputy spokesman Farhan Haq responded to questions about whether UNICEF, UN Women, and UNFPA …
Trump wants Pelosi to be Investigated for claims of insider trading
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has reignited his criticism of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, accusing her of leveraging insider knowledge for personal financial gain. The renewed attack comes as lawmakers consider legislation aimed at restricting …
Gold Surges Amid Fed, Trump Dispute
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The value of gold per ounce climbed to $3,360 by 2020GMT, marking a 2.13% increase, driven by escalating unrest in the United States following a resignation within the Federal Reserve and President Trump's directive to remove the individual …
Lavrov denounces Ukraine over WW2 remains exchange proposal
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian officials of "cultural degradation bordering on savagery" following a controversial proposal involving the exhumed remains of Soviet soldiers. In a sharply worded article published …