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Press releases published on July 16, 2025
EU nation gives back 2,000-year-old sarcophagus to Egypt
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Belgium has officially returned a 2,000-year-old wooden sarcophagus to Egypt following a decade-long investigation and legal battle, authorities in Brussels announced on Friday. This handover is part of Egypt’s broader efforts to reclaim stolen …
Mali Blasts Czech Republic Visa Denial Blocking U19 Team
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali on Monday issued a forceful condemnation of the Czech Republic's decision to deny entry visas to its national team set to compete in the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. In a sharply worded statement, the Malian Foreign Ministry …
Russia Signals Willingness to Resume Ukraine Talks
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia remains open to resuming negotiations with Ukraine, but no new requests for a meeting have been received from Kyiv, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "They want to see this dialogue in Washington, they want to see it in …
Zelenskyy Applauds U.S., NATO Commitment to Patriot Deal
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held separate high-level discussions Monday with US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, applauding their unified commitment to deliver Patriot missile systems and advanced weaponry …
Belgium Returns Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Belgium has officially handed back a wooden sarcophagus estimated to be around 2,000 years old to Egypt, following an extensive investigation and legal process that lasted ten years, authorities in Brussels revealed on Friday. This return is part …
Trump states dissatisfaction with Putin
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he is "disappointed but not done" with him, according to reports. "I'm disappointed in him, but I'm not done with him. But I'm disappointed in …
Zelensky Appoints New Defense Minister
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has designated Denis Shmigal, the nation’s longest-serving prime minister, to assume the role of defense minister. This move is part of a broad government reorganization anticipated to be approved by …
Kremlin Adviser Warns on Russian Economy
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian economy is exhibiting indicators of stress, prompting a leading Kremlin official to warn that monetary policy must be relaxed promptly to prevent further deterioration. In June, the Bank of Russia lowered its main interest rate by 100 …
Ukrainian Premier Denys Shmyhal Resigns
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal officially submitted his resignation on Tuesday, as speculation circulated about a potential change in leadership. In a post shared on his Telegram channel, Shmyhal uploaded a photo of his resignation letter …
Turkey-Qatar joint agreement of humanitarian cooperation gets passed
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A joint agreement between Türkiye and Qatar focused on strengthening global humanitarian collaboration officially took effect on Monday after being ratified by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and published in Türkiye’s Official Gazette. The …
Lightning Strikes Claim Over Twenty Lives in India
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 21 people have lost their lives and many more sustained injuries following a series of lightning strikes in the eastern Indian states of Jharkhand and Bihar over the past 48 hours, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Authorities reported that …
Australian Government Prevails in Climate Lawsuit
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Australian authorities have secured a significant legal victory in a prominent environmental case brought forward by citizens of island communities threatened by the consequences of global warming. The court case, which has attracted national …
Apple Music partly restores sanctioned Russian artists
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Apple Music has reinstated the profiles and biographies of several prominent Russian artists who had been blocked following EU sanctions linked to the Ukraine conflict. However, the musicians’ music catalogs remain unavailable to users, according …
Trump says EU will pay for Patriot deliveries to Ukraine
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has announced plans to supply Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense missiles, clarifying that the European Union will cover the costs. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, Trump said the decision …
Starlink Suspends Onboarding New Users in Indonesia
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Starlink announced Monday it has temporarily suspended onboarding new users in Indonesia, citing nationwide capacity limitations. “Starlink service is currently unavailable for new customers in your area due to sold-out capacity across Indonesia,” …
Israel Attacks Suwayda Region in Syria
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, an Israeli warplane carried out a strike in Suwayda, a province in southern Syria predominantly inhabited by the Druze community. The aerial assault targeted the heart of the region, intensifying already heightened tensions in the area …
Moscow accuses Ukraine of deliberately exterminating civilians in Donbass
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s military is intentionally targeting civilians in the Donbass region through acts of violence such as mass killings of the elderly and drone attacks on residential homes, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. …
Government Introduces Plan to Cut Electric Car Costs
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The cost of certain new electric vehicles is set to decrease by as much as £3,750, thanks to a new grant initiative rolled out by the government. The program is aimed at persuading motorists to shift away from petrol and diesel-powered …
Nvidia Announces Resuming AI Chip Sales to China
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US-based tech powerhouse Nvidia has announced it will soon recommence the sale of its premium artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. According to a statement shared in a blog post, the company revealed that the US government has provided …
Putin states Russia ready for new discussions with Ukraine
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Moscow is prepared to enter a third round of peace talks with Ukraine, emphasizing that discussions should focus on draft agreements from both sides aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. …