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Press releases published on August 4, 2025
Oil Prices Rise Despite OPEC+ Production Increase
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil prices climbed on Monday even as OPEC+ announced a plan to increase production in September, with persistent supply constraints and escalating US-Russia tensions outweighing concerns over the added output. At 10:50 a.m. local time (07:50 GMT), …
Trump claims data on jobs were ‘rigged’
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump on Friday accused the Bureau of Labor Statistics of manipulating recent job numbers for political reasons, claiming the figures were designed to harm Republicans and his image. “I believe today’s job report was rigged to …
Ukrainian MP Reports Mass Desertions in Military
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly 400,000 Ukrainian troops have left their posts without formal permission, and a significant portion – including volunteer fighters – have no intention of returning, primarily due to dire treatment by their commanders, according to Ukrainian …
US VP ‘obsessed’ with UFOs
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance revealed his strong fascination with UFOs, describing himself as “obsessed” with uncovering the truth behind the phenomenon during a recent episode of the Ruthless Podcast. Vance expressed curiosity about what the …
Drone Attack Ignites Fire at Russian Rail Hub
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia reported on Monday that a nighttime drone strike by Ukraine led to a blaze at a railway facility situated in the southern part of the Volgograd region. According to a declaration from the regional government, which quoted Governor Andrey …
Brazil’s President Accuses US of “Helping Stage Coup”
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has charged the United States with having “helped stage a coup” in Brazil and strongly criticized what he described as Washington’s effort to apply political pressure aimed at enforcing economic …
Watchdog Criticizes Israeli Army
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli defense forces are falling short in thoroughly probing allegations of war crimes committed by their members, according to Action on Armed Violence (AOAV). The UK-based organization asserted that the structure of the Israel Defense …
Trump imposes steep tariffs on 6 Arab nations
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new wave of tariffs on Thursday targeting six Arab nations, as part of his administration’s broader effort to “rebalance trade” with global partners. According to an executive order from the White House, …
Lithuanian Government Falls After Premier’s Resignation
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s outgoing Premier, Gintautas Paluckas, revealed on Monday that the national Cabinet is stepping down alongside him as he leaves his leadership role. "Having made the decision to resign as prime minister, I announce that the 19th …
Thai, Cambodian Officials Seek Peace
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Thai and Cambodian representatives convened in Malaysia on Monday, as the current "ceasefire" between the two neighboring Southeast Asian countries remains intact, as per an official "statement." The relationship between Thailand and Cambodia had …
Poll: Only 16 Percent of Germans Would Fight for Country
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Just 16% of Germans say they would “definitely” take up arms to defend their country if it came under military attack, according to a new survey published Monday. The poll, conducted by the Forsa Institute, underscores a deep-seated hesitation …
North Korea Criticizes Japan’s Plan
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, North Korea sharply criticized Japan for reportedly planning to station upgraded surface-to-ship missiles along its western coast in Kumamoto prefecture, near China, according to state media. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) …
Poland decides to presume its temporary border inspections with Germany, Lithuania
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland has decided to continue its temporary border inspections with neighboring Germany and Lithuania until October 4, citing ongoing worries over irregular migration, according to the country’s interior minister on Sunday. Following a security …
Global health damage from plastic pollution is more than one trillion dollars
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Plastic pollution is responsible for more than $1.5 trillion in health-related economic losses each year and is linked to illness and death across all stages of life, according to a newly released review in a leading medical journal. “The world is …
Indigenous Australian Senator Urges End to Racism
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) An Indigenous Australian senator issued a powerful plea on Monday to eliminate discrimination targeting Aboriginal youth, as the nation observed its annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. "Today is National Aboriginal and …
Kremlin Urges Restrains After Trump Submarines Statements
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Kremlin urged restraint in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statements about deploying nuclear submarines near Russia. Last Friday, Trump revealed on Truth Social that he had ordered the deployment of two nuclear …
SVR Accuses UK of Plotting Sabotage on Russian Oil Tanker
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has alleged that British intelligence agencies are contemplating a covert operation involving Ukrainian forces to sabotage Russian oil shipments. The aim, according to the statement released on Monday …
Iran honors first anniversary of Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On the first anniversary of Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination, Iranian leaders and institutions issued strong statements condemning the killing and reaffirming their support for the Palestinian cause. Haniyeh, who was killed on July 31, 2024, during …
Australia Defies U.S. Opposition, Considers Recognizing Palestine
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia will not be swayed by foreign influence in its foreign policy decisions, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared Monday, firmly asserting the country's independence amid speculation over U.S. backlash if Canberra moves to recognize …
Woman Gets Charged with “Foreign Interference” in Australia
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian law enforcement and intelligence agencies have accused a Chinese citizen, who also holds permanent residency in Australia, of committing a “foreign interference” offense in the capital city, Canberra. The charges were announced on …