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Press releases published on July 5, 2025
US is to invest billions of dollars to enhance its icebreaker fleet
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is set to invest billions of dollars to enhance its icebreaker fleet, a move supported by funding included in President Donald Trump’s recently approved budget bill. Acknowledging that the US currently trails Russia—which …
Greece's Water Supplies Drop to Crisis Levels Amid Tourism Surge
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece faces an escalating water emergency as both surface and groundwater supplies drop to dangerous lows, according to a comprehensive study reported by local outlets Friday. A media outlet revealed the crisis stems from excessive extraction …
Trump`s Gazprombank gesture possibly to alter US-Russia ties
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto recently announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has lifted sanctions on Russia that had previously hindered the construction of Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear power plant. The project, which relies on …
UN Human Rights office is concerned about detention of Russian journalists
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN Human Rights office (OHCHR) voiced concern on Friday regarding press freedom in Azerbaijan following the detention of several Russian journalists. Moscow has condemned the arrests as “unlawful.” On Monday, Azerbaijani police raided the Baku …
Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament Until “End of Israeli Aggression”
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, declared on Friday that the group will not consider relinquishing its arsenal until the “end of the Israeli aggression” targeting Lebanon. This statement was made during a televised address aired by …
Germany plans to start voluntary six-month military service program
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is preparing to launch a voluntary six-month military service program aimed at significantly increasing the number of reservists, according to sources cited by Reuters. The initiative is part of Berlin’s broader effort to strengthen its …
Thousands call for release of Russian-Armenian businessman
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, thousands gathered in the streets of Yerevan to call for the release of Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian energy magnate currently imprisoned. Karapetyan, known for his outspoken support of Armenia’s political opposition and the …
Ukrainian officials states Russian forces fired missiles at Kiev
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks on the capital early Friday morning. While the Russian Defense Ministry has not yet commented on the incident, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko urged residents …
F-35 Program Encounters USD2T Crisis Amid Drone Technology Surge
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States dramatically cuts its fiscal 2026 F-35 Lightning II procurement from 74 to 47 aircraft as mounting criticism over escalating expenses and questions about the fighter's future relevance against emerging drone technology intensify …
Russian military launches series of strikes on Ukraine
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian military launched a series of strikes on Ukrainian military-related targets as a response to what Moscow described as “terrorist” raids carried out by Kiev deep inside Russian territory, the Russian Defense Ministry announced Friday. …
Media reports Pentagon pauses arms supplies to Kiev
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Defense has suspended the delivery of several categories of American-made weapons to Ukraine, according to reports from Politico and NBC News. The decision follows a review of U.S. military stockpiles ordered by Defense …
Japan Launches Project to Extract Rare Earth Minerals from Seafloor
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan is set to initiate an unprecedented pilot project in January aimed at extracting rare earth minerals from deep-sea mud, according to media. This ambitious endeavor will be led by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, …
Samsung Postpones Completion of Texas Chip Facility as Buyers Vanish
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Samsung has delivered a crushing blow to US semiconductor ambitions, postponing completion of its massive Texas facility due to a complete absence of buyers for the plant's production, media reported Thursday. The South Korean technology giant …
German business leaders are worried about effects of drafting on econemy
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) German business leaders are raising alarms over the potential reintroduction of mandatory military service, warning it could worsen labor shortages and harm an already fragile economy, according to a report published Friday by the Financial Times. …
Italy possibly to classify proposed USD13.5 billion bridge as NATO spending
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian officials are considering classifying a proposed $13.5 billion bridge linking the mainland to Sicily as part of their NATO defense spending, according to Politico. The move could help Italy close the gap on the bloc’s new 5% GDP military …
Trump Reveals UFC Fight at White House
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump revealed Thursday that a UFC fight will be held at the White House as part of the upcoming celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. Speaking at an event ahead of July 4, Trump announced: "Every one of our national …
Chinese Foreign Minister: War Will Not Resolve Iranian Nuclear Crisis
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized on Friday that war is not a viable resolution to the ongoing Iranian nuclear issue, and that preemptive strikes lack any legitimate foundation. He insisted that true peace cannot be achieved through …
Israeli minister states Gaza war must proceed
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Monday that the conflict in Gaza must persist until Israel achieves a “decisive victory,” rejecting any calls for ceasefire or negotiated settlements. Speaking at a press briefing, Smotrich …
Trump declares new limited-edition perfume range
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has introduced a luxury fragrance line called "Trump Fragrances," featuring limited-edition scents sold in gold statue-shaped bottles resembling himself. The collection includes perfumes and colognes for both men and …
Kennedy brands US Democrats ‘war party’
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the Democratic Party in an interview with Tucker Carlson, claiming it has strayed from its traditional values and morphed into a pro-war, pro-censorship entity primarily …