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Press releases published on August 4, 2025

Statue of Roman Emperor gets brought back to Turkey after six decades
(MENAFN) A bronze statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, removed from Türkiye more than 60 years ago, has been brought back to the country and will be the highlight of “The Golden Age of Archaeology” exhibition, opening August 6 at the Presidential …

Swiss President Under Fire Over Failed Trump Trade Deal
(MENAFN) Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is under fire after trade negotiations with the United States collapsed following a "disastrous" phone conversation with President Donald Trump, according to media, which cited insiders familiar with the talks. …

U.S. Urges Calm as Clashes Flare in Syria’s Suwayda, Manbij
(MENAFN) Renewed clashes in Syria's Suwayda and Manbij regions have drawn concern from U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack, who on Monday urged restraint and dialogue to prevent further bloodshed. Fighting reignited in Suwayda on Sunday when armed groups led by …

Tokyo Stocks Plummet on U.S. Economic Slowdown Fears
(MENAFN) Tokyo’s stock market extended losses on Monday, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp declines fueled by growing fears of a slowing U.S. economy after weaker-than-expected job data sparked widespread selling. The Nikkei 225 index closed at 40,290.70, …

Bus-Freight Train Collision Kills One, Injures 16 in Russia
(MENAFN) A fatal collision between a tourist bus and a freight train in Russia’s Leningrad region has claimed one life and injured 16 others, regional authorities confirmed Monday. Of the injured passengers, seven remain in serious condition, with medical …

US flight attendants take legal actions against Boeing
(MENAFN) Flight attendants who were on board Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 when a door plug detached mid-air have filed lawsuits against Boeing, according to ABC News. The incident, which occurred in January 2024, exposed the cabin to open air and caused a …

Chinese Students in UK Reportedly Coerced into Spying on Classmates
(MENAFN) Chinese students studying at universities across the UK are allegedly being coerced into surveilling and reporting on peers to curb discussions around issues deemed politically sensitive by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to a newly …

Flights between Istanbul, Syria's Aleppo continue after 13 years
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Transport Ministry announced on Friday that scheduled passenger flights between Istanbul and Syria’s Aleppo have resumed after a 13-year suspension. Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Turkish Airlines has begun operating flights …

Japan’s PM Demands Defining Nation’s Role in Preventing World War
(MENAFN) On Monday, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized the urgent need for Japan to demonstrate its role in preventing another global conflict as the nation approaches the 80th anniversary of its World War II defeat. Japan’s surrender on August 15, …

US congresswoman condemns US for backing Ukraine financially
(MENAFN) U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has sharply criticized continued American financial support for Ukraine, calling it a "complete betrayal" of the American public. The Georgia Republican warned that politicians who back such funding risk …

Suspended Thai PM Submits Formal Defense in Ethics Case
(MENAFN) Suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has officially submitted her defense to the Constitutional Court, addressing allegations of ethics violations, according to Prime Minister’s Secretary General Prommin Lertsuridej, who spoke on …

Chinese resident in Australia faces charges with reckless foreign interference offense
(MENAFN) Australian authorities have charged a Chinese national, who is also a permanent resident of Australia, with a “foreign interference” offence, according to a statement released Monday by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian …

Protests Boil Over in Brazil After U.S. Tariffs, Sanctions
(MENAFN) Widespread demonstrations have broken out across Brazil since Friday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to escalate tariffs and introduce sanctions against the country. Protesters rallied outside the U.S. Embassy in Brasília and …

US Special Envoy for Syria is concerned about renewed acts of violence
(MENAFN) US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Monday voiced concern over renewed outbreaks of violence in Syria’s southern and northern regions, calling for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts. “Disturbing violence erupted yesterday in Suwayda …

Swiss Leader faces criticism after trade talks with Trump
(MENAFN) Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is facing criticism after trade talks with the US collapsed following a “disastrous” phone call with President Donald Trump, according to a news agency. Trump announced a 39% tariff on Swiss goods, one of the …

Estonia Reinforces Russian Border Amid Tensions
(MENAFN) Estonian officials have started placing metallic gates and physical barriers at a crucial border checkpoint with Russia, according to a national broadcaster, which cited the country's Ministry of Defense on Saturday. This step, reportedly intended …

UN receives allegations on torture, abuse of Palestinian inmates by Israeli authorities
(MENAFN) The United Nations has received testimonies accusing Israeli authorities of widespread torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees since October 7, 2023, prompting growing demands for an independent international investigation. These allegations …

Kosovo removes 10 percent tariff on US ship-ins to promote trade
(MENAFN) Kosovo announced on Friday that it has lifted the 10% tariff on goods imported from the United States, following recent adjustments to US tariff rates affecting many countries. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting, with Prime Minister …

Syria Reopens Aid Route After Tensions in Daraa
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Syrian authorities reopened the Bosra al-Sham humanitarian passageway in the southern region of Daraa, restoring the flow of aid shipments to nearby Suwayda. This route had been temporarily blocked just a day earlier due to intense …

Pilgrim Bus, Train Collide in Russia
(MENAFN) A 68-year-old female lost her life and 16 individuals sustained wounds — seven of whom are in a critical state — following a crash between a bus carrying pilgrims and a cargo train in the vicinity of St. Petersburg, according to regional …