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Trump’s kid gives hints at possible White House run
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Eric Trump has suggested that he—or another member of the Trump family—could run for the U.S. presidency in 2028. In an interview with the Financial Times last Friday, the son of current President Donald Trump responded to a question about a …
Trump Admits Zero Breakthrough on Ukraine, Iran Talks
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump's high-stakes diplomatic gambit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin collapsed Thursday, with the American leader admitting zero breakthrough on critical Ukraine and Iran discussions. "No, I didn't make any progress with …
Trump Signals Potential Ceasefire Deal with Hamas Next Week
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be finalized by next week. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described a “positive” response from Hamas to a U.S. peace proposal, …
Australia Allocates USD432M for Green Hydrogen Mega-Project
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has deployed a massive $432 million AUD ($283 million USD) financial weapon Friday to accelerate explosive manufacturer Orica's renewable hydrogen ambitions, marking a pivotal step in the nation's clean energy transformation. The Hunter …
Trump Enacts "One Big, Beautiful Bill" Amid Debt Concerns
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump delivered his signature legislative victory Friday, enacting the sweeping "One Big, Beautiful Bill" during a dramatic White House ceremony that he proclaimed would launch America's economic transformation. "This bill will …
South Korean President Approval Rating Jumps to to 65 Percent
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has seen his approval rating leap to 65%, according to a media poll released just as he enters his second month in office. The survey, conducted from July 1 to 3 among 1,001 adults, reflects growing public …
Blast at Gas Station in Italy Leaves Over Forty Wounded
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful explosion at a gas station in eastern Rome early Friday morning has left 45 people injured, including emergency personnel, according to media reports. The blast, which occurred at a station on Via Gordiani in the city's Prenestino …
Media reports ChatGPT provoking psychosis
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a report by Futurism.com, the use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT has been associated with the development of severe psychosis in certain individuals, including those with no prior history of mental illness. The outlet cited cases …
Pakistani PM addresses climate-related threats, proposing low-emissions corridor
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) At the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put forward a proposal for creating a regional low-emission corridor. He emphasized that ECO member countries are facing …
Trump states possible Gaza truce soon
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump stated that a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be finalized as early as next week, pointing to what he called a “positive” reply from the Palestinian group to a U.S.-backed plan, according to reports on …
Fire Breaks Out Near Syria’s Presidential Palace
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) An unexpected fire broke out Friday afternoon in brushland near the al-Shaab Presidential Palace, perched on a mountain overlooking the Syrian capital of Damascus, according to local media reports and eyewitness accounts. The blaze triggered …
Indonesia’s Mount Dukono Eruption Propels Ash Plume 1.1 km High
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Mount Dukono, located in eastern Indonesia, erupted once again on Friday, sending a massive plume of volcanic ash soaring 1,100 meters (3,608 feet) above its peak, a state-run news agency. Bambang Sugiono, a representative from the Dukono Volcano …
Japan's PM Hits Back at Trump’s Rice Allegations
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s recent claim that Japan refuses to import American rice, confirming that Tokyo has been purchasing rice from California. Ishiba urged Washington to recognize this …
China Slaps EU Brandy Imports with Harsh Anti-Dumping Duties
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant move on Friday, China announced it would impose anti-dumping duties and enforce price commitments on brandy imports from the European Union for the next five years, starting Saturday. This decision follows a comprehensive anti- …
French criminals use ‘UberKills’ service to order hits
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) French organized crime groups are reportedly using a Telegram-based assassination service known as “UberKills” to arrange contract killings, according to Le Monde. The service operates through encrypted messaging, where clients send target …
Dutch PM is set to testify in case involving leaked documents
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof is set to provide testimony in a high-profile criminal case involving a former counterterrorism official accused of leaking classified information to Morocco, according to reports from a Dutch court on Friday. The …
Bosnian prosecution revokes arrest warrant for RS president
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina has revoked an arrest warrant for Milorad Dodik, president of Republika Srpska (RS), one of the country’s two main administrative entities, according to reports on Friday. Dodik had previously …
Ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza takes grim new turn
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza has taken a grim new turn, with aid distribution sites reportedly becoming scenes of deadly ambushes, according to multiple reports and eyewitness accounts. For over 600 days, Israel's offensive—marked …
Indonesia Rolls Out Visa-Free Entry for Turkish, Brazilian Nationals
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesia has officially rolled out a visa-free entry program for Turkish citizens, effective Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the country's immigration policy. This move, as reported by media, also extends to Brazilian citizens. Under …
Spain states NATO’s 5 percent spending demand ‘absolutely impossible’
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain has firmly dismissed calls from NATO and U.S. President Donald Trump to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP, calling the target "absolutely impossible." Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles told lawmakers on Friday that European …