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Ukraine Expands Military Recruitment
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has passed a new regulation allowing men over the age of 60 to sign up for contract-based service in its military forces, as per a decree signed by President Vladimir Zelensky on Tuesday. The step seems designed to tackle ongoing shortages …
Starbucks Encounters Revenue Challenges
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The American coffee giant Starbucks reported a sharper-than-anticipated 2% drop in its global comparable store sales during the April-to-June period, as revealed in its quarterly financial statement released on Tuesday. In the same timeframe, the …
Humanitarian Aid Convoy Reaches Syria’s Suwayda
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A fourth humanitarian convoy reached Syria’s southern Suwayda province on Tuesday, according to official state media. Media reported that the convoy, comprising 22 trucks, entered the region via the Busra al-Sham crossing in eastern Daraa. The …
Russia’s Kamchatka Earthquake Declared Strongest in Decades
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian officials confirmed on Wednesday that a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, marking the most intense seismic event ever recorded in the region. The quake’s epicenter was pinpointed 149 …
U.S. Senator Plans to Halt U.S. Weapons Sales to Israel
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday his intent to swiftly trigger Senate votes aimed at halting offensive weapons sales to Israel, citing the worsening humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including soaring civilian casualties and widespread …
China, Russia forces conduct joint army drills in Vladivostok
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that Chinese and Russian naval forces will hold joint military exercises in August near Vladivostok. The drills, named Sea-2025, will take place in nearby waters and airspace, according to ministry …
New York Mayor Demands Sweeping Gun Reforms After Manhattan Shooting
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) New York Mayor Eric Adams demanded sweeping federal gun reforms on Tuesday following a tragic shooting at a Manhattan office that left four dead and one critically injured. Speaking with media, Adams emphasized the need for legislative action over …
Israeli Attack Claims One Life in Lebanon
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle launched a deadly strike on Monday in southern Lebanon, claiming the life of a non-combatant, marking yet another breach of a ceasefire pact. According to a state-operated news agency, the drone strike …
Unidentified explosive-laden drone crashes in Iraq with no casualties reported
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) An explosive-laden drone of unknown origin crashed early Monday in Erbil province, located in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, as reported by local authorities. The drone went down at around 5:50 a.m. local time near the town of Khabat, …
Western ‘support’ for Ukraine fuels conflict
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome on July 11 revealed the West’s true agenda: rather than pursuing peace, it is committed to extending Ukraine’s conflict through more debt, weapons, and prolonged fighting. This approach not only dooms …
Terrorists kill many captives in Nigeria
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 38 people abducted from Banga village in Nigeria’s northern Zamfara State have been killed by kidnappers, according to local broadcaster Channels Television on Monday. The murders occurred even after the community paid a ransom exceeding …
Indian PM starts 2-day visit to UK
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin a two-day visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, with discussions centered on trade, economic cooperation, and defense, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. This marks Modi's …
Finland Supports Two-State Solution for Palestine
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Finland expressed its endorsement of France’s statement advocating for a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, marking a potential step toward formally acknowledging Palestine within a broader peace framework. " …
Trump Threatens Sanctions on Russia If No Ukraine Deal Soon
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Washington will introduce tougher sanctions against Moscow unless a peace agreement with Kiev is reached within the next ten days, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday. The new ultimatum shortens his original deadline, which had been set …
Canada reaffirms support for two-state solution for permanent peace in Middle East
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand reaffirmed her nation’s strong support for a two-state solution as the path to lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, calling it fundamental to long-term stability in the Middle East. Speaking at a …
Russian, US space directors hold first face-to-face discussions in eight years
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Roscosmos Director Dmitry Bakanov has arrived in Houston for a landmark meeting with acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy — marking the first face-to-face talks between the heads of the Russian and US space agencies in eight years. According to a …
Eleven crew members of Eternity C vessel are claimed to be saved by Houthis
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) According to statements from Yemen's Houthi movement, 11 crew members of the bulk carrier Eternity C were rescued, while one deceased individual was recovered following an alleged attack on the vessel in early July in the Red Sea. Two of the …
YouTube Launches AI System to Spot Teens in U.S.
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) YouTube announced Tuesday it is launching an artificial intelligence-powered age detection system across the U.S. in the coming weeks, designed to strengthen protections for teenage users on the platform. The new machine learning tool will analyze …
Typhoon Co-May Hits Eastern China
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Typhoon Co-May, the eighth tropical cyclone to affect China this year, reached landfall in the eastern province of Zhejiang early Wednesday morning, according to local Chinese authorities. The storm made its way inland through Zhoushan City, …
UK harshly condemns Israel for violating UN Charter
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK strongly criticized Israel on Tuesday for limiting humanitarian assistance to Gaza’s desperate population, describing these restrictions as a violation of the United Nations Charter. “The devastation in Gaza is heartbreaking. Children are …