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Press releases published on August 7, 2025
Luxury Sector Faces Decline as Tourist Spending Falls
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) High-end fashion houses have seen a noticeable dip in revenues across European and Japanese markets, as American and Chinese tourists—historically key contributors to international luxury demand—have scaled back their spending abroad, as per a …
Athens Condemns Illegal Seizure of Church Lands
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Athens has voiced strong displeasure over the confiscation of properties belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church in the West Bank by unlawful Israeli settlers, according to local news reports on Thursday. As reported by a daily newspaper, Greek …
Taiwan reports China initiated air, sea army exercises around island
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan's Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that China had initiated coordinated air and sea military exercises around the island. In a statement posted on X, the ministry reported tracking 47 Chinese military aircraft by 8:30 a.m. local time …
Indian Premier vows to "never compromise” on interests the nation’s people
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded defiantly Thursday to US President Donald Trump’s imposition of steep new tariffs on Indian goods, vowing not to compromise on national interests despite the potential political and economic fallout. …
Helicopter Crash in Ghana Kills Ministers
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A military helicopter crashed in Ghana on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all eight individuals on board, including two high-ranking government ministers. Among the casualties were Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment …
Mini Dump Truck Accident Claims Nine Lives in Philippines
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Nine individuals lost their lives and 15 others sustained injuries after a mini dump truck carrying 24 passengers veered off the road and fell into a ravine in Sultan Kudarat province, located in the southern Philippines, authorities reported …
Trump Threatens China with Expanded Sanctions
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has indicated that he might introduce additional penalties against China as part of a wider initiative to intensify pressure on countries that maintain commercial ties with Russia. During remarks made on Wednesday, Trump …
India’s Modi Stands Resolute Against U.S. New Tariffs
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood resolute Thursday against escalating US tariffs, declaring his willingness to bear a "heavy price" to protect the nation's interests. His firm stance followed US President Donald Trump’s executive order …
Syrian man gets murdered by Israeli attack in Lebanon
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A Syrian man was killed, and two others were injured in an overnight Israeli airstrike on the town of Deir Siriane in southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced on Thursday. The strike, which took place Wednesday night in the Marjaayoun …
Pakistan’s explosion leaves fourteen people dead
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) An explosion in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region on Thursday left two people dead and at least 14 others injured, according to local police. The blast occurred in a market located in Wana, the administrative center of South Waziristan, near …
Thailand, Cambodia to reduce tensions on boarders
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement on a 13-point plan aimed at implementing a ceasefire to reduce tensions along their contested border, following five days of clashes last month. This accord was finalized during a General Border …
Japan Calls on Trump to Reconsider New 15 Percent Tariffs
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on US President Donald Trump to reconsider the recently imposed higher tariffs from Washington, as reported by media. This appeal coincides with the implementation of the US’s 15% tariff on …
Turkmenistan’s leader urges transition to hydrogen energy
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has put forward a proposal to establish an international program aimed at advancing the transition to hydrogen energy between 2030 and 2040. Speaking at the Third United Nations Conference on …
EU Auto Sales Plunge 1.9 Percent, Volkswagen Remains on Top
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) reported Wednesday that total car sales in the European Union reached 5.5 million units during the first half of 2025, marking a 1.9% decline compared to the same period last year. …
Jordan Denounces Israeli Settler Assaults on Gaza Aid Convoys
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordan strongly denounced repeated assaults by Israeli settlers targeting its humanitarian aid convoys destined for the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, calling on Israel to stop these violations immediately after the latest convoy attack. According to …
Iran Voices Firm Backing of Hezbollah Amid Disarmament Calls
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran delivered a firm endorsement of Hezbollah on Wednesday, dismissing renewed calls to disarm the Lebanese militant group and emphasizing that Tehran does not influence its internal decisions. The move signals Iran’s continued backing of …
Majority of Germans Oppose Israel's Actions in Gaza
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent poll published by a newsmagazine on Thursday reveals that approximately 80% of the German population disapproves of Israel's lethal military operations in Gaza. In addition, around 75% of respondents expressed support for their government …
Black Hat USA 2025 kicks off in Las Vegas
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Cybersecurity professionals, government representatives, and tech innovators from more than 100 nations gathered at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on Wednesday for Black Hat USA 2025, the world’s leading event for computer …
Study Reveals Number of California Wildfires’ Deaths
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study disclosed on Wednesday that the wildfires in Southern California earlier in 2025 caused 400 more deaths than initially reported. “While there were only 30 direct fatalities from the Los Angeles wildfires, this study estimates that …
Indonesia Moves to Build Gaza Medical Facility on Galang Island
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesia is moving swiftly to establish a medical treatment center on its uninhabited Galang Island aimed at caring for thousands of injured people from Gaza. According to media, citing Hasan Nasbi, spokesperson for the presidential office, …