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Press releases published on August 9, 2025
S-Africa refuses industry push to prioritize US in mineral trade
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Mining Minister Gwede Mantashe has dismissed a proposal from leading business figures advocating for giving the US preferential access to Africa’s critical minerals, accusing them of prioritizing private interests, Bloomberg …
Media reports Trump yelled at Netanyahu for denying Gaza starvation
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump reportedly raised his voice at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call after Netanyahu downplayed reports of starvation in Gaza, NBC News reported. Netanyahu has publicly denied that starvation …
US consultants proposed mass resettlement of Palestinians to Africa
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Financial Times reports that the US advisory firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) developed a model proposing the relocation of about 25% of Palestinians from Gaza to other countries, including Somalia, as part of postwar redevelopment plans. …
Singapore Reports Sharp Increase in Chikungunya Cases
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus infections are escalating rapidly, with Singapore reporting a sharp increase in cases this year. The city-state has recorded 17 cases from January through August 2, more than doubling the eight cases reported in …
Putin, Xi talk about Ukraine before anticipated Russia-US summit
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has briefed Chinese President Xi Jinping on his recent discussions with US envoy Steve Witkoff about the Ukraine conflict, according to Chinese media citing Xi’s office. During their phone call, the leaders …
Media reports UAE banning African state’s planes
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has prohibited Sudanese planes from landing at its airports, Sudan’s SUNA news agency reported Wednesday. The ban comes days after Sudan accused the UAE of backing foreign mercenaries involved in hostile actions …
Iraq Denounces Israel’s Move to Take Control of Gaza City
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Iraq strongly denounced Israel’s decision to take full control of Gaza City, labeling the action a clear breach of international law and humanitarian standards. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry issued a statement firmly rejecting what it …
Ex-Ukrainian Premier states nation’s leaders ‘sold out’ country
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov has condemned Ukraine’s Western-backed government for betraying the country since the 2014 Maidan coup, wasting billions in foreign aid, and driving the economy into ruin. Speaking in an interview, …
China condemns Israel’s plot for Gaza occupation
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) China has strongly criticized Israel’s plan to take military control of Gaza City, emphasizing that Gaza is an integral part of Palestinian territory. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called on Israel to immediately halt the move and …
Media reports US imposing tariffs on gold bars
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The US has introduced tariffs on imports of gold bars, according to reports citing a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) notice. Analysts warn this move could negatively impact Switzerland’s gold refining sector and disrupt the global bullion …
Armenia, Azerbaijan ink Trump-mediated peace deal
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the White House for a landmark peace summit. The leaders signed a joint declaration to open and develop the crucial Zangezur …
Canyon Fire Sparks Mass Evacuations in Southern California
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A rapidly spreading wildfire in Southern California exploded from just 50 acres to 4,856 acres by Thursday night, prompting urgent evacuations near Lake Piru as firefighting teams launched an intense air and ground assault, officials reported. The …
S. Korea Set to Launch AI Project to Take on U.S., China
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has unveiled a bold national drive to create a homegrown foundational artificial intelligence (AI) model, aiming to slash reliance on foreign technology and rival American and Chinese AI powerhouses, media reported Friday. The Ministry …
Japan PM Ishiba Refuses to Step Down After Upper House Defeat
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday firmly rejected escalating demands for his resignation following his ruling coalition’s loss of its majority in the upper house during the July 20 election. During a tense joint session with …
S-Africa’s greatest party defends black economic policy
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula accused the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) of lobbying abroad against South Africa’s economic transformation policies, contributing to US threats of tariffs and sanctions …
Bitcoin Swift Launches Stage 4 of Presale With AI-Powered Governance and Identity Features
GlobeNewswire
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August 9, 2025
LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Swift (BTC3), a next-generation financial protocol combining AI-powered smart contracts with decentralized identity governance, has officially entered Stage 4 of its presale. The project reports over $ …
UK progressively sending away Ukrainian migrants
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) British authorities have increasingly been refusing Ukrainian migrants the right to extend their stay in the UK, the BBC Russian service reports. Since the conflict escalated in February 2022, the UK accepted over 250,000 Ukrainians under the ‘ …
ChatGPT deemed hazardous to teens
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) claims that ChatGPT can be manipulated into giving dangerous advice to vulnerable teenagers on drug use, self-harm, and extreme dieting. Researchers created fictional 13-year-old …
Kazan Hosts 2025 PSB Russian Track, Field Championships
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The 2025 PSB Russian Track and Field Championships launched Thursday in Kazan, the southwestern city hosting the nation’s premier athletes for an intense four-day competition. Hosted by the Russian Athletic Federation, the event unfolds at Kazan’s …
Germany halts weapons supplies to Israel over Gaza
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has suspended arms shipments to Israel that could be used in Gaza following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet approval of a plan to occupy Gaza City. Netanyahu’s office described the plan as part of efforts to disarm …