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Press releases published on July 30, 2025
Ukrainian Lecturer Notes Rise in Russian Language Use
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A growing number of students in Ukraine are increasingly conversing in Russian, according to a lecturer at a state university. This reported rise in Russian usage persists even as Kiev pushes forward with its “Ukrainization” initiative, which …
Tsunami trikes Russia’s Kuril Islands
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A tsunami struck Russia’s northern Kuril Islands early Wednesday following a powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting the evacuation of Severo-Kurilsk residents, local authorities confirmed. Governor Valery …
New Zealand Plans to Double Geothermal Energy Production by 2040
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand has released a draft strategy aimed at doubling its geothermal energy capacity by 2040, with ambitions to become a world leader in sustainable geothermal innovation. Unveiled by Resources Minister Shane Jones in Taupo, located in the …
Sanctioned Indian refiner takes legal action against Microsoft
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Nayara Energy, India’s second-largest private oil refiner, has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft after the tech company suspended access to essential services, citing European Union sanctions. In a statement on Monday, Nayara—partly owned by …
Erdogan receives Kazakh leader at presidential complex in Ankara
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye officially received Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday at the presidential complex in Ankara. The visit began with a formal welcoming ceremony, after which the two leaders held a one-on-one …
Gaza Cries Out as Starvation Claims Seven More Lives
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) In the last 24 hours, starvation has claimed seven additional lives in the Gaza Strip, according to the Health Ministry, as the Israeli blockade continues to tighten. “Hospitals recorded seven fatalities in Gaza in the past 24 hours as a result of …
India murders three terrorists behind April Kashmir assault
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that security forces had killed three militants involved in the deadly April attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. The men, identified as Suleman, Jibran, and Afghan, were confirmed by …
Malta Plans Recognizing Palestine
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Malta is set to officially acknowledge the state of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly gathering in September, as declared by the country’s Prime Minister, Robert Abela. In a Facebook message shared on Tuesday evening, …
Australian PM slams Netanyahu on 'no starvation' in Gaza declaration
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent claim that “there is no starvation” in Gaza, calling the statement “beyond comprehension,” according to ABC News. Albanese’s remarks …
Russian language used more often among Ukrainian students
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A lecturer at a Ukrainian state university has observed a growing trend of students using the Russian language, despite the government’s continued efforts to suppress it. Ekaterina Nikonyuk, from Boris Grinchenko Kiev University, stated on Novosti …
YouTube increases AI-motorized protections for teen consumers in US
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) YouTube announced on Tuesday that it is launching a new AI-driven age estimation system in the United States, designed to improve safety measures for teenage users. Over the coming weeks, the platform will begin using machine learning to analyze …
Scottish Parties Demand Unconditional Palestine Recognition
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Two major political movements in Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Scottish Greens, have urged for an "irreversible" and "unconditional" acknowledgment of Palestine's statehood. They also insisted that this recognition must be …
Kremlin reacts to Trump’s Ukraine deadline alteration
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has acknowledged U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to shorten his deadline for a Ukraine peace agreement and to escalate threats against Moscow, according to Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Trump recently reduced his …
Ukraine wants to prohibit public performance of songs in Russian
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s language ombudsman has urged the government to introduce legislation banning the public performance of songs in Russian, despite current laws allowing such performances. Since the conflict with Russia intensified in 2022, Kiev has …
Polish PM Highlights Possible Ukraine War Pause, Urges Vigilance
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed on Wednesday that although there are growing indications the conflict in Ukraine might soon enter a pause, Poland must not let down its guard and should continue bolstering its military strength. …
S-Africa declares its readiness for US sanctions
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is ready to face potential sanctions from the United States related to its foreign policy, said Mike Mabuyakhulu, a senior African National Congress (ANC) leader from KwaZulu-Natal. Speaking at an event in Durban welcoming a …
Putin talks about Middle East situation with Netanyahu
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Monday to address rising tensions in the Middle East, according to a Kremlin statement. During the call, Putin reaffirmed Russia’s strong stance in …
India’s second-largest private oil refiner files lawsuit against Microsoft
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Nayara Energy, India’s second-largest private oil refiner partially owned by Russia’s Rosneft, has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft after the US tech company suspended key services. The company stated that Microsoft restricted its access to data …
Moscow claims Germany played key part in ‘hysterical Russophobia’
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is at the forefront of fueling anti-Russian sentiment across Europe, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who criticized recent remarks by top German political and military figures. Speaking on Tuesday, Peskov said Berlin is …
UN director states Palestinian statehood 'is a right, not a reward'
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday urged the global community to take immediate and irreversible actions toward realizing a two-state solution, warning that the dire situation in Gaza is deepening despair among Palestinians. “ …