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Press releases published on August 9, 2025
U.S. Unemployment Claims Climb by 7,000
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) New data from the U.S. Labor Department released Thursday reveals that initial unemployment claims increased by 7,000 last week, reaching a total of 226,000. This figure surpassed analysts’ predictions of 221,000 and rose from the prior week's …
‘Democracy’ perceived as new colonialism
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A ballot drifts softly through the air, fragile like a mechanical butterfly, but once it lands, everything halts—the jungle falls silent, the city loses its voice. This is no ancient ritual but one crafted in sterile boardrooms and think tanks …
Media Reports Trump to Oust IRS Commissioner Billy Long
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump intends to remove Billy Long from his post as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), just two months after his appointment, multiple U.S. media outlets reported Friday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is slated …
Trump Administration Reconsiders National Climate Reports
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration intends to evaluate and potentially modify the United States’ official climate science evaluations, according to the nation’s energy chief. In an interview, Chris Wright stated that the National Climate Assessments were …
India’s Modi, Putin Hold Talks on Ukraine War
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Friday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and review the state of bilateral relations, according to an official statement from New Delhi. …
Putin-Trump Meeting Set to Take Place in Russia on August 15
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-stakes summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is officially set for August 15 in Alaska, according to confirmation from Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov on Saturday. “The American side has just …
Japanese Premier Dismisses Calls to Resign
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s head of government, Shigeru Ishiba, dismissed fresh appeals to quit on Friday, following his ruling alliance’s failure to maintain control of the upper chamber in the July 20 ballot. Ishiba responded to internal criticism during a combined …
Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Gaza Occupation
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia on Friday forcefully criticized the Israeli Security Cabinet’s declaration to seize control of Gaza City, labeling it a “war crime” and “an act of ethnic cleansing” targeting the Palestinian population. In an official message, the …
UN Security Council Set to Hold Emergency Gaza Meeting on Sunday
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN Security Council (UNSC) has rescheduled its emergency session to address Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City, moving the meeting from Saturday to Sunday, August 10, at 10 a.m. local time, according to diplomatic sources cited by media. …
China Condemns US, Taiwan Political Contacts
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Friday expressed its strong disapproval of any kind of official contact between the United States and Taiwan. "China firmly opposes any form of official engagement between the US and the Taiwan region," said Defense Ministry …
Texas Attorney General Urges Supreme Court to Oust 13 Democrats
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday that he has formally requested the state’s highest court to remove 13 Democratic members from the Texas House. “The rogue Democrat legislators who fled the state have abandoned their duties, …
China Rebukes U.S. Senator Visit to Taiwan
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) China issued a stern rebuke on Friday against any official contact between the United States and Taiwan, responding to reports that a senior U.S. lawmaker could soon visit the island. “China firmly opposes any form of official engagement between …
South Korea Pushes for Developing Homegrown AI
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has initiated a countrywide strategy aimed at constructing a locally-developed foundational artificial intelligence (AI) system, with the intention of minimizing reliance on external technologies and competing with advancements from …
ASFCMP Criticizes U.S. Gold Tariffs
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Swiss Precious Metals Association (ASFCMP) has voiced its unease regarding the United States' recent decision to raise tariffs to 39% on one-kilogram and 100-ounce gold ingots. The organization stressed that this move influences shipments from …
Bus Overturn Claims at Least 25 Lives in Western Kenya
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 25 people lost their lives Friday when a 51-seater bus carrying mourners overturned in western Kenya, police confirmed. The victims were returning from a funeral when the vehicle veered off course and flipped at a notorious accident site. …
US, China Chip Conflict Escalates
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing U.S.–China semiconductor conflict has flared up once again, following fresh accusations by the U.S. Department of Justice, which has charged two Chinese citizens for “knowingly and willfully” exporting Nvidia H100 artificial …
Trump issues threat to China with additional tariffs
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has signaled that new tariffs on China are possible as part of his wider campaign to penalize nations trading with Russia. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump announced plans to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50% by late …
Belarusian President Vows Not to Seek Re-election
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, who has held office since 1994, committed on Friday that he will not run for another presidential term. In a discussion with Time magazine, portions of which were broadcast on the national Belarusian state …
Lula, Modi Commit to Stronger Bilateral Ties in Phone Call
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation Thursday, underscoring their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing multilateral cooperation as global trade …
Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Peace "Roadmap"
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The South Caucasus countries, Armenia and Azerbaijan, have entered into a three-way peace "roadmap" agreement with the United States on Friday — a deal President Donald Trump stated will bring an end to a prolonged era of strife. "With this accord …