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Press releases published on August 28, 2025
South Korea, US Complete Maritime Infiltration Drills
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean and American special operations forces carried out combined training this week to enhance their maritime infiltration skills, a news agency reported on Thursday. The three-day operation, which wrapped up on Wednesday, was conducted …
Danish Foreign Minister Summons US Diplomat
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen summoned the US envoy following reports that American nationals are allegedly involved in an influence operation in Greenland. The country’s state broadcaster DR revealed the development on Wednesday. …
Israel Destroys Thousands of Homes in Al Zeitoun Neighborhood
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 1,500 houses in the Al Zeitoun area of Gaza City have been destroyed by Israeli forces since the beginning of a ground offensive earlier this month, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal stated that the …
UN Pledges USD600,000 in Aid to Pakistan Amid Monsoon Floods
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has pledged $600,000 to bolster Pakistan’s emergency response following the catastrophic 2025 monsoon season, a UN spokesperson announced Tuesday. At a New York press briefing, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric revealed that …
Turkey delivers domestically developed air defense vehicles worth over four hundred $M
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye delivered 47 domestically produced Gokkubbe air defense vehicles to its military on Wednesday, with a total value of 460 million U.S. dollars, at the Ogulbey Technology Base operated by Turkish defense company Aselsan near Ankara. These …
Chinese scientists arrive in Tanzania’s Zanzibar to enhance Schistosomiasis control efforts
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The third group of Chinese specialists for the second phase of a China-supported schistosomiasis control project has arrived on Unguja Island in Tanzania’s Zanzibar, advancing bilateral collaboration on public health initiatives. The team, which …
Trump Administration Moves to Limit Visa Durations for Students, Media
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration introduced a new rule on Wednesday aiming to restrict the length of stay for certain visa categories, including foreign students, professors, physicians, and media personnel, according to a statement from the Department of …
WHO Urges Medical Evacuations for Gaza Patients
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent statement, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus revealed that over 15,800 people in Gaza are currently in dire need of medical evacuation. These patients require advanced medical treatment that is …
Hundreds in London Pay Tribute to Palestinian Journalists
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of individuals assembled in London on Wednesday to pay tribute to Palestinian reporters who lost their lives in Israeli bombardments in Gaza. The gathering was held outside the UK Prime Minister’s Office at Downing Street. The …
UPU: 25 Nations Suspend Mail to U.S. Over Customs Tax Shift
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Universal Postal Union (UPU) revealed on Tuesday that 25 of its member nations have paused postal deliveries to the United States due to uncertainties around upcoming modifications to U.S. customs clearance policies for imports valued below $ …
Hungary Imposes Travel Ban on Ukrainian Commander Over Pipeline Assaults
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has imposed a travel ban on Robert Brovdy, commander of a Ukrainian military unit, blocking his entry into Hungary and the entire Schengen Area due to concerns over national security linked to recent assaults on the Druzhba oil pipeline. …
Nvidia reveals growth in revenue in second quarter
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Nvidia announced Wednesday that it earned $46.7 billion in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on July 27, 2025. This represents a 6% increase from the previous quarter and a 56% jump compared with the same period last …
Mozambique, Qatar company ink agreement to develop key economic, social sectors
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique and Qatar-based Al Mansour Holding have signed a strategic cooperation agreement worth 20 billion U.S. dollars in Maputo, aiming to accelerate development across vital economic and social sectors. The agreement covers a wide range of …
Israel stops drone attack from Yemen
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Air raid sirens were triggered Thursday in southern Israel near the Gaza Strip when a drone launched from Yemen entered Israeli airspace, the military reported. Israeli air defense systems intercepted the drone, and no casualties or property …
Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary, Slovakia resume after Ukraine’s attacks
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil deliveries from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline have resumed following disruptions from recent Ukrainian attacks, officials confirmed. The pipeline, a crucial energy lifeline spanning over 4,000 km, has been repeatedly …
Dutch Air Forces concludes its humanitarian airdrop mission over Gaza
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Dutch Air Force has wrapped up its humanitarian airdrop operation over the Gaza Strip, delivering more than 108 tons of food, water, and medical supplies since August 8, the Netherlands’ defense ministry announced Wednesday. The mission, …
SpaceX-Made Starship Achieves Major Milestone
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX's cutting-edge Starship rocket, developed as a reusable spacecraft system to transport people and cargo to Earth’s orbit, the Moon, Mars, and potentially beyond, has successfully carried out its 10th flight test. According to a press …
UN Rolls Out Dual AI Bodies to Boost International Tech Governance
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) In a decisive move to bolster global oversight of artificial intelligence, the UN General Assembly on Tuesday approved the creation of two new mechanisms aimed at strengthening international collaboration on AI governance, a development hailed by …
EU Commission President Set to Visit Seven Border States
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission confirmed Thursday that President Ursula von der Leyen will embark on a critical tour of frontline EU member states starting Friday. The trip aims to reinforce the bloc’s commitment to countries bordering Russia and Belarus …
Kremlin says Russia is interested in negotiations despite striking Ukraine
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Thursday that Russia remains open to negotiations with Ukraine even as its military continues strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. Peskov emphasized that Russian attacks target only military and related …