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Press releases published on July 30, 2025
Media reports JLo cancelling Moscow concert
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Jennifer Lopez has reportedly canceled a planned concert in Moscow that was originally scheduled for August, according to Russian media outlets. The American pop star and her management had allegedly reached a preliminary agreement to perform in …
Australian Study Uncovers Near-Zero Waste in Regional Construction Possible
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Research from Australia demonstrates that regional construction projects can reach near-zero waste levels when waste reduction is embedded from the outset. At Charles Darwin University (CDU) in North Australia, researchers implemented circular …
Ruble Surges in Asian Trade as Russia Slashes US Dollar Use
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is rapidly intensifying its push to reduce reliance on the US dollar, with the ruble's share in foreign trade with Asian nations hitting a record 50.7% in May. This marks the first time it has crossed the halfway mark, signaling a critical …
Kidnappers Kill Dozens in Nigeria
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 38 individuals who were seized from a village in Nigeria's northern Zamfara State have been executed by their abductors, as reported by a news agency on Monday. The massacre reportedly happened even though over 50 million naira ( …
Western Officials Allegedly Back Replacing Zelensky
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), covert discussions were recently held between US and UK representatives and prominent Ukrainian figures to consider removing Vladimir Zelensky from office and appointing Valery Zaluzhny, a …
Japan’s Stocks Show Divergence Ahead of Central Bank Updates
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s premier stock index slipped for the fourth straight session on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of pivotal monetary policy decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. The Nikkei 225 closed at 40,654 …
Japan gets affected by Russia’s mega earthquake, urges evacuation
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese authorities are urging tens of thousands of coastal residents to remain evacuated after tsunami waves struck the country’s Pacific coastline on Wednesday. The waves were triggered by a powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. …
Slovak Premier Says EU Is Tired of Peace
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has sharply criticized fellow European Union leaders, claiming they appear “tired and bored of 80 years of peace” and suggesting they are deliberately steering toward a direct military conflict between NATO …
Ukrainian military recruits inmates
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has signed a new law permitting men over the age of 60 to join the military on a contractual basis, in an apparent attempt to compensate for ongoing manpower shortages in the armed forces. The legislation …
White House representative claims EU ‘bent at the knee’ before Trump
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior White House official has claimed that the European Union essentially "bent at the knee" to U.S. President Donald Trump after agreeing to a major trade agreement that heavily favors Washington. The deal, finalized Sunday during a meeting …
South Korea Reports 7.8 Percent Surge in Retail Sales
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Retail sales in South Korea experienced a solid single-digit increase in the first half of the year, driven primarily by a sharp rise in online demand for food, daily essentials, and services, government figures revealed Wednesday. Data from the …
Light Plane Crash Near Sydney Claims Man’s Life
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A man has succumbed to fatal injuries following a serious light aircraft accident west of Sydney in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. According to a police statement, emergency responders were dispatched around 2 p.m. local time on Wednesday after …
Ghanaian leader calls on African leaders to build inclusive governance
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to strengthen inclusive governance frameworks and safeguard civil liberties throughout the continent. Speaking at the opening of the 13th African Union High-Level Dialogue on …
Germany Reports Contraction in Q2 Economy
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s economy contracted slightly in the second quarter, erasing part of the modest growth it achieved earlier this year, as newly imposed U.S. tariffs took a toll on exports and broader economic performance. Preliminary figures released …
U.S. Reports 2.8 Percent Increase in May Home Prices
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Tuesday, U.S. home prices increased by 2.8% in May compared to the same month last year. This growth follows a 3.2% year-over-year rise recorded in April. Every region experienced positive …
Robust earthquake in Russia’s Far East provokes tsunami alarms
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings for coastal areas across the Pacific, including parts of Japan, Alaska, and Hawaii. Initially reported as a magnitude 7.5 tremor, the quake was …
Trump gives Russia ten-day ultimatum
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a ten-day deadline for Russia to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine, warning that Washington will impose new sanctions if no deal is made within that time. Initially, Trump had set a longer timeline, but …
Turkey’s wildfires are reported to be under control
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has successfully brought all 55 wildfires that erupted over the past day under control, with firefighting and cooling operations continuing, the country’s agriculture and forestry minister announced Tuesday. The final active blaze was …
White House Official Says EU Gave in to US
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has essentially "bent at the knee" to United States President Donald Trump, asserted White House official Sebastian Gorka. This remark follows the conclusion of a comprehensive new trade agreement between Brussels and Washington …
China, Russia Set to Conduct Naval Drills Near Pacific
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday that its military will conduct large-scale joint exercises with Russian forces next month, signaling continued strategic coordination between the two nations. According to ministry spokesperson Zhang …