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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
S. Korea Reports No Radiation Found After Suspected N. Korea Leak
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean officials announced Friday that recent tests of river water near the inter-Korean border revealed no abnormal levels of radioactive substances or heavy metals, easing concerns about a potential wastewater discharge from a North Korean …
N. Korea Halts Access for Foreign Tourists to New Coastal Resort
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has abruptly halted access for foreign visitors to its newly inaugurated Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, just weeks after the luxury seaside resort began operations, according to the country’s national tourism agency. The …
Puerto Rico Bans Transgender Surgery for Minors
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Puerto Rico has passed a new statute prohibiting gender transition surgeries and hormone-based therapies for individuals younger than 21, making it the most stringent law of its kind in the United States. This legislative move is consistent with …
China's mutual visa-exemption deal with Malaysia coms into effect
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China's mutual visa-exemption agreement with Malaysia officially came into effect on Thursday, marking a further expansion of China’s visa-free travel policy. Under the agreement, Chinese and Malaysian citizens holding valid ordinary passports can …
Federal Judge Orders Restoring Funding for US Outlet
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A US federal judge has instructed the administration of President Donald Trump to reinstate funding for the state-operated Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). The ruling declared that the decision to halt the financial support was " …
Australia Braces for Population Decline Amid Low Birth Rates
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia is confronting the possibility of a shrinking population as death rates could surpass births, driven by persistently low fertility levels—a trend that threatens the nation's workforce and economic stability over the long term, a recent …
Sudan objects to EU sanctions
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan has strongly criticized the latest European Union sanctions, calling them legally unjust and biased. In a statement released Saturday, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry rejected the EU's decision to sanction individuals and entities linked to …
Church Attack Sparks Tensions Between Ukraine, Hungary
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) An arsonist recently set fire to a church in the western Transcarpathia Region of Ukraine and defaced its walls with anti-Hungarian slogans, according to police reports. This incident has sparked strong condemnation from Budapest, further …
Senior German general says Ukraine should target Russian airfields
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior German general has suggested that Ukraine should consider targeting Russian airfields and weapons production facilities deep within Russian territory to reduce pressure on the front lines. Speaking on a Bundeswehr podcast on Saturday, …
Netanyahu Apologizes to Pope for Attacking Gaza Church
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended an apology during a phone conversation with Pope Leo after a deadly shelling at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, which claimed the lives of three individuals, including the local priest, …
Beijing Issues Safety Warning for Students in Philippines
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing issued a stern warning on Friday advising Chinese students to be vigilant about their personal safety when considering travel to the Philippines, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. In a public statement reported by …
Iranian, Russian naval forces to launch three-day joint maritime exercise
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Iranian and Russian naval forces will launch a three-day joint maritime exercise in the Caspian Sea starting Monday. Named "CASAREX2025," the drill will be hosted by the Iranian Navy's Northern Fleet, according to a statement published on the …
Australian plane crash kills two people
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Two men died in a plane crash in Australia's state of Queensland on Sunday afternoon. Local emergency services were called to Oakey, a rural town about 150 km west of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, just after 3 p.m. local time on Sunday …
Trump Applauds Gabbard for Exposing Coup Plot
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed his admiration for National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard for “exposing” what he calls a coup plot against him orchestrated by the administration of former President Barack Obama. On Friday, Gabbard …
Devastating Fire Engulfs Shopping Center in Iraq, Killing Over 60
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating fire engulfed a shopping center in eastern Iraq on Thursday, resulting in at least 61 fatalities and prompting the rescue of dozens, the country’s Interior Ministry confirmed. The inferno erupted in Kut, the capital city of Wasit …
Doubts Surround Zelensky’s Future as President
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The political trajectory of Ukraine’s president, Vladimir Zelensky, appears increasingly uncertain, according to officials in Washington, as reported by renowned journalist Seymour Hersh. Amid diminishing domestic support and rising frustration in …
Australia Ships Most of M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia announced on Saturday that it has transferred most of the 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks it committed to supplying Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russia. In a formal statement, Defense Minister Richard Marles emphasized, "The Albanese …
Georgian Parliament Speaker Accuses EU of Interfering
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has criticized the European Union for meddling in Georgia's internal politics and imposing unrealistic political choices. He drew parallels between the EU's actions and tactics employed by the Soviet …
Musk Reveals Launching Baby Grok
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has revealed that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, is developing a new application aimed at providing kid-friendly content, which will be named Baby Grok. The announcement comes at a time when the company’s flagship AI chatbot, …
Plane Crash in Australia Claims Two Lives
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Two men lost their lives in a plane crash that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Queensland, Australia. Emergency responders were dispatched to Oakey—a rural town located roughly 150 kilometers west of Brisbane, Queensland’s capital—shortly after 3 …