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Press releases published on July 5, 2025

Ukraine doesn't have capacity to remove Russia from occupied areas
(MENAFN) Ukraine currently lacks the capacity to drive Russian forces out of occupied areas, according to Kirill Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR). In a recent interview, Budanov acknowledged that only diplomatic …

Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Strikes Claim Over Twenty Lives Since Saturday Morning
(MENAFN) Medical sources report that Israeli military operations across Gaza have resulted in at least 21 fatalities and numerous casualties since Saturday morning began. A strike targeting a former school serving as a displacement shelter in Gaza City's …

Syria Rejects Foreign Debt, Eyes Economic Revival
(MENAFN) Abdul Qader Husariya, the head of the Central Bank of Syria, announced on Friday that the nation has no plans to seek financial assistance from outside sources. “Syria, by order of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, will not resort to external debt, nor …

Durov, Snoop Dogg exchange criticism over Telegram CEO’s 106 sons
(MENAFN) American rapper Snoop Dogg playfully criticized Telegram founder Pavel Durov after news broke that the tech mogul has fathered more than 100 children. In a recent interview with Le Point, Durov revealed that while he officially has six children …

French authorities detain suspect in ‘Incel’ terrorism case
(MENAFN) An 18-year-old man in France has been charged with terrorism for allegedly planning knife attacks on women, marking the country’s first terrorism case tied directly to the incel movement, according to media reports citing the National Anti- …

Paris states Le Pen’s AC strategy full of hot air
(MENAFN) France’s Environment Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher has rejected Marine Le Pen’s proposal to install air conditioning across the country, calling it an ineffective response to climate change that could worsen urban heat, Politico reported. As …

North Korean Civilian Breaks Through Korea's Fortress Border
(MENAFN) A North Korean civilian shattered the heavily militarized inter-Korean boundary Friday in what military officials describe as a dramatic defection attempt across one of the world's most dangerous borders. The man penetrated the Military …

FBI phone hacked by Mexican drug cartel to murder informants
(MENAFN) A hacker employed by Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel infiltrated the phone records and location data of a senior FBI agent based at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, according to a new report by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector …

Poll indicates almost half of Americans believe US won’t be superpower within ten years
(MENAFN) A new YouGov poll reveals that a large portion of American adults are deeply pessimistic about the future of the United States, with many fearing economic collapse, political upheaval, and the end of the country’s status as a global superpower …

IAEA's inspectors withdraw from Iran after suspension of cooperation
(MENAFN) Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have left Iran following suspension of cooperation by Tehran, the agency confirmed on Friday. The withdrawal comes after Israel and the United States conducted a series of military …

Macron discusses concerns over nuclear non-proliferation with Putin
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin—their first in nearly three years—was largely devoted to concerns over nuclear non-proliferation, particularly in light of …

Rwanda Pledges to Uphold Commitments in Deal with DRC
(MENAFN) Rwanda’s leader stated Friday that his nation is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities under a peace accord recently facilitated by the U.S. and signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo. This marked his initial public statement since …

Russian FM extends Independence Day greetings to US
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has extended Independence Day greetings to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the American public, marking the July 4 holiday with a message focused on diplomacy and the potential for improved bilateral …

Additional EU nation reintroduces imposition of immigration controls
(MENAFN) Poland has announced the temporary reinstatement of border controls with Germany and Lithuania in an effort to limit illegal immigration, despite all three countries being part of the EU's Schengen Zone, which typically allows unrestricted travel. …

Trump issues threat to Hamas
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, urging the group to accept a new American-backed ceasefire agreement or risk facing even harsher conditions. Trump stated that the deal, which Israel has reportedly already approved, …

Trump strengthens his image as "peacemaker"
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has strengthened his image as a "peacemaker" by quickly calming the recent flare-up between Israel and Iran. However, his approach to diffusing the Middle East conflict relied less on established international legal …

Trump Poised to Reveal Fresh Tariff Measures on Twelve Nations
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced Friday evening that the United States will reveal fresh tariff measures targeting up to 12 nations beginning Monday. "I did, I signed some letters and they'll go out on Monday," Trump told reporters. "Probably 12 …

Rubio declares termination to USAID programs
(MENAFN) The U.S. government has officially closed its foreign aid agency, USAID, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced, criticizing the organization for inefficiency and failing to fulfill its core mission. Rubio stated on Tuesday that despite over $ …

Anti-corruption authorities conducts raid of Ukraine's ex-defense minister
(MENAFN) Ukrainian media outlets have reported that anti-corruption authorities conducted a raid at the home of Aleksey Reznikov, the country’s former defense minister, as part of an ongoing probe into alleged embezzlement during his time in office. …

Moscow claims EU establishing ‘liberal dictatorship’ in ex-Soviet nation
(MENAFN) Russia has condemned Moldova’s actions against Yevgenia Gutsul, the governor of the autonomous Gagauzia region, calling it an example of the EU promoting “liberal dictatorship” and suppressing political opposition. Russian Foreign Ministry …