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Press releases published on July 15, 2025
DM states Germany only has six Patriots left
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany currently has only six US-made Patriot air defense systems available, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told the Financial Times, adding that Berlin can no longer reduce its own inventory to supply more to Ukraine. Since the escalation of …
Sweden Seeks to Extend Recall Age for Former Officers
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Sweden is preparing to significantly increase the upper age limit for recalling former military officers to service, according to a report by a national public broadcaster. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at reinforcing the …
India Set to Commit USD588M to Expand Naval Capabilities
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) India is set to pour up to $588 million into expanding its naval shipbuilding capabilities in Mumbai, according to media, which cites unnamed sources familiar with the development. The government-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) plans …
Conflict intensifies in Middle East
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) As conflict intensifies in the Middle East, concerns are mounting that Central Asia could become the next region to face serious instability. Analysts warn that if Iran undergoes significant political upheaval or descends into chaos, its territory …
Turkey commemorates ninth year of attempted coup by FETO terrorist group
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye is observing the ninth year since the attempted coup of July 15, 2016, which was carried out by the FETO terrorist group, according to officials. To mark the occasion, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to participate in various …
Pentagon Partners with Musk’s xAI for Government Use
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Department of Defence has officially entered into a high-value agreement with Elon Musk's company, xAI, to integrate its artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, into governmental systems. This collaboration marks a significant step in the …
UN Chief Warns of Slow Progress on Sustainable Development Goals
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on Monday that just 35% of the sustainable development goals are either on track to meet their objectives or are making satisfactory progress, while 18% are regressing. During his address at the …
Ukraine, US Discuss Military Cooperation
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held a meeting with Gen. Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy to Ukraine. During their talks, the two officials examined collaborative defense-industry ventures, the enforcement of sanctions …
Lamine Yamal Receives Inquiry Over Birthday Celebration
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has formally requested that the national prosecutor’s office launch an inquiry into FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal following reports that he allegedly hired individuals with dwarfism to entertain at his 18th …
Brazil's Top Judge Defends Judiciary After Trump’s Harsh Rebuke
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court President, Luis Roberto Barroso, has firmly defended the nation’s judicial independence following sharp criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. In a letter sent to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva …
Pistorius Says Troops Are Ready to Respond to Russia
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) German troops are ready to engage Russian forces if Moscow launches an assault on a NATO ally, according to recent comments made by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. In a conversation with a news outlet released on Sunday, Pistorius emphasized …
U.S. Stocks Close Higher After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. stocks closed higher Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new trade tariffs—30% levies targeting the European Union and Mexico, and a stark warning of 100% tariffs against Russia. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up …
Ukraine’s economy falls apart
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s economy is on the verge of collapse as Western financial support dwindles and hopes for a ceasefire fade, according to a report by The Washington Post on Wednesday, citing Ukrainian officials and U.S. analysts. Initially, many Ukrainians …
Xi is committed to deepen strategic cooperation with Russia
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping has committed to deepening strategic cooperation with Russia during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to statements from Moscow's Foreign Ministry. The meeting occurred ahead of the …
Supreme Court Approves Trump’s Plan to Cut Education Department Staff
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to proceed with its controversial plan to dismantle the Department of Education, overturning a lower court’s attempt to halt the process. In a decisive 6-3 emergency …
Mexican President Hopes Resolving U.S. Tariff Threat
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke out on Monday regarding the 30% tariff threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, showing optimism that a resolution can be achieved before the new fee is implemented. Over the weekend, the Trump …
Bitcoin increases to new historic high
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, surpassing $120,000 and bringing its year-to-date growth close to 30%. As of 08:00 GMT on Monday, CoinDesk reported Bitcoin trading at approximately $122,700. Analysts credit the surge to increasing …
Xi Highlights Deepening Ties with Russia
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated his intentions to further enhance the strategic alliance with Russia during a meeting with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday, according to the Foreign Ministry in Moscow. The discussions occurred …
Canada Faces Blistering Heatwave
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Environment Canada issued urgent heat warnings Monday afternoon for large parts of Eastern Canada, including Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, as an intense heatwave takes hold. Major urban centres such as Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal …
Bannon cautions of electoral crisis for Republicans
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Steve Bannon, former chief strategist for President Donald Trump, has warned that the ongoing controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein case could cause the Republican Party to lose up to 40 seats in the US House of Representatives and the presidency …