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Press releases published on August 18, 2025

Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center Secures Landmark Win Extending Education Rights for Montana Students with Disabilities
Washington, DC – The Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center, in partnership with Disability Rights Montana (DRMT) and co-counsel, has secured a groundbreaking settlement guaranteeing that Montana students with disabilities can remain in school until age 22 …

Attorney David Magann Applauds Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Disabled Veterans
Tampa, Florida – In June, the United States Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of disabled veterans seeking combat-related special compensation for disabilities suffered in the line of duty. Experienced Tampa veterans disability attorney David W. Magann …

Iran’s Leader Kicks Off Strategic Armenia Visit
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Tehran on Monday, embarking on a pivotal two-day visit to Armenia, marking the initial phase of a broader diplomatic mission that will continue to Belarus, his office confirmed. Accompanied by multiple …

Russian oil pipeline systems get hit by Ukraine
(MENAFN) Hungary has reported that Russian oil deliveries have been stopped after Ukraine targeted the Druzhba pipeline system, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. Szijjarto said Moscow informed Budapest that Russian specialists are …

China’s National People’s Congress highlights progress in promoting socialist democracy
(MENAFN) Since March 2021, China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) and its standing committee have enacted 35 laws, approved 62 legislative amendments, and passed 34 binding resolutions, according to reports. The update was provided by Song Rui, deputy …

China-Built Mombasa-Nairobi railway is hitting new success
(MENAFN) Kenya’s Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), constructed with Chinese support, has achieved 3,000 days of safe operation as of Saturday, according to reports. Since opening on May 31, 2017, the railway has carried nearly 15.93 million …

Algeria gets hit by strong earthquake
(MENAFN) A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Tebessa Province in eastern Algeria at 20:11 local time (1911 GMT) on Sunday, according to reports from local seismic authorities. The epicenter was located 10 km southeast of Negrine in Tebessa Province. A second …

Beijing vows to safeguard relations of Taiwan, China
(MENAFN) China on Monday reaffirmed that it will “never allow anyone or any force to separate” Taiwan from its territory, emphasizing its long-standing claim over the island. The statement followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who said Chinese …

Hurricane Erin strengthens to Category four
(MENAFN) Hurricane Erin, now a Category 4 storm, poses life-threatening surf and rip currents along the US eastern coast. The storm’s rains have already reached the southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, where a tropical storm warning is in …

Trump Pursues Genuine Solution for Ukraine
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump and his administration are actively seeking a tangible resolution to the Ukraine crisis, according to Kremlin economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev. Dmitriev’s remarks came just before Monday’s important gathering at the White …

Is it possible to get UTIs, STDs catch from toilet seats?
(MENAFN) Public toilets can be unsettling—the sight of urine or other bodily fluids, combined with unpleasant smells, makes many people take extreme precautions, like covering the seat with toilet paper or avoiding contact altogether. But how risky is it, …

Germany Calls for Firm Security Commitments to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Germany on Monday reaffirmed its call for firm and detailed security commitments to Ukraine, emphasizing their critical role in ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking to reporters in Berlin, Deputy Government Spokesman Steffen Meyer …

Jordan Revitalizes Tourism with Expanded Low-Cost Flights to Europe
(MENAFN) Jordan is set to resume and widen its network of low-cost air routes to Europe starting late August, part of a strategic effort to revitalize its tourism sector amid ongoing regional tensions, officials announced Sunday. Wizz Air, Hungary’s budget …

Xi discourses on comprehensively deepening reform is now available
(MENAFN) The first and second volumes of a collection of Xi Jinping’s discourses on comprehensively deepening reform have been released. Compiled by the CPC Central Committee’s Institute of Party History and Literature and published by the Central Party …

China states stable growth in railway freight
(MENAFN) China reported stable growth in railway freight during the first seven months of 2025, driven by more efficient network operations and enhanced services, according to national railway authorities. The railway system moved over 2.33 billion tonnes …

S. Korea, UK Expedite Talks to Enhance Free Trade Agreement
(MENAFN) South Korea and the United Kingdom agreed on Monday to expedite negotiations aimed at enhancing their bilateral free trade agreement, seeking to strengthen trade and investment ties. The commitment was made during a meeting in Seoul between South …

Witkoff Says Russia Is Open to Territorial Concessions
(MENAFN) Russia is reportedly prepared to make limited compromises in the form of “land swaps” with Ukraine, according to Steve Witkoff, the special envoy appointed by US President Donald Trump. Witkoff revealed this development ahead of a scheduled …

Wildfires Tear Through Iberian Peninsula with 6 Reported Dead
(MENAFN) Wildfires continue to rage across the Iberian Peninsula, with the combined death toll climbing to six—four fatalities reported in Spain and two in Portugal—as emergency crews struggle to contain dozens of blazes threatening lives and …

Somali forces murder one senior commanders of al-Shabab's group
(MENAFN) Somali security forces have killed one of al-Shabab’s most wanted senior commanders during a special operation in the southwestern Bakool region, according to reports. The Defense Ministry confirmed that Hussein Moallim Hassan, a key member of the …

India Plans Tax Reform Ahead of Festival
(MENAFN) India is preparing to implement a significant reduction in its consumption tax system by October, aligning the reform with Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the plan during his …