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Press releases published on August 18, 2025
Brazilian lawmaker rejects blanket pardon for accused of attempted coup
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Hugo Motta, President of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, on Thursday rejected the notion that Congress would approve a sweeping pardon for individuals accused of participating in the attempted coup at the end of 2022 and early 2023. “I do not see an …
Putin Updates Ramaphosa on Alaska Summit
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian leader Vladimir Putin has briefed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the “main outcomes” of recent high-level discussions held in Alaska, according to a statement from the Kremlin. Putin and US President Donald Trump convened in …
Russian assault on Ukraine kills seven civilians, harming others
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported that Russian airstrikes overnight on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia killed at least seven people and injured 37. In Kharkiv, Governor Oleh Synyehubov said four drones hit a five-story apartment building in the Industrialnyi district, …
Croatian leader reassures nation will not send its soldiers to Ukraine
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday reiterated that Croatia will not send military forces to Ukraine. “I have received a mandate from the Croatian people to maintain this stance, so I repeat that Croatian soldiers will not take part in …
Iranian President Pays Official Visit to Armenia
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed from Tehran on Monday, embarking on a two-day official visit to Armenia. This stop marks the initial phase of a broader trip that will also take him to Belarus, according to an announcement from his …
S. Korea Moves to Restore Rollout of Inter-Korean Pact in Stages
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Monday directed government ministries to begin a phased rollout of existing agreements with North Korea, marking a cautious but deliberate step toward re-engagement with Pyongyang, the presidential office …
Lithuania Intends to Send Troops to Ukraine
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has announced its intention to send troops to Ukraine, signaling a potential shift in NATO-aligned military involvement in the region, local media reported Monday. “Lithuania has decided [to send troops]. Specific numbers are being …
Croatia Says It “Will Not Take Part” in Ukraine War
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday firmly ruled out any involvement of Croatian troops in the war in Ukraine, saying the country "will not take part in 'other people's wars.'" In a Facebook post, Milanovic reaffirmed that Croatia’s …
WHO sends off medical aid to aid Pakistanis affected by flood
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that it has sent medical supplies capable of treating 15,000 people affected by severe flooding in Pakistan. Describing the situation as “devastating,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus …
Shooting Claims Seven Lives in Ecuador
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday morning, a fatal shooting took place in the northwestern Ecuadorian province of Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals, as reported by local media. According to a report, a group of armed men dressed …
US Economists Question Impact of Trump Tariffs
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent article published on Fortune magazine’s website on Sunday revealed that American economists believe increasing tariffs might decelerate the rise of U.S. debt but will not lead to any substantial decrease. U.S. President Donald Trump has …
Brazil launches package of measures to back exporters affected by US tariffs
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil introduced a set of measures on Wednesday to assist exporters impacted by the 50 percent tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. The initiative, named Sovereign Brazil, allocates 30 billion reais (around 5.562 billion U.S. dollars) through …
Nigeria Reports People Missing After Boat Capsizes
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 40 individuals remain unaccounted for after a vessel transporting roughly 50 passengers overturned in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State on Sunday, according to the West African nation's emergency agency. The National Emergency …
Pakistan’s devastating floods destroy entire village
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In northern Pakistan, the village of Bishnoi, once known for its scenic beauty and a river flowing calmly through it, was swept away by sudden floods on the morning of Friday, 15 August. Locals described a torrent of water rushing through the …
Astronaut Returns to Budapest After ISS Mission
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu made a triumphant return to Budapest on Monday, receiving a hero’s welcome following his mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Kapu touched down at Liszt Ferenc International Airport, arriving on a …
China, UN Urge Stronger Vocational Training in Africa
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese representatives and United Nations officials have jointly emphasized the importance of expanding vocational training and skills development initiatives across Africa to accelerate the continent’s industrialization and broader …
Swatch apologizes for offensive ad of model making "slanted eye”
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and withdrawn an advertisement after it sparked outrage in China for featuring a model pulling the corners of his eyes—a gesture critics said echoed the racist “slanted eye” stereotype used to mock …
Cambridge Dictionary Includes Viral TikTok Terms in Its Lexicon
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Cambridge Dictionary has officially expanded its lexicon to include several viral terms born from TikTok culture, reflecting the growing influence of online trends on mainstream English. “Internet culture is changing the English language and …
Somali Forces Eliminate Senior al-Shabab Commander
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Somali military forces successfully killed one of al-Shabab’s most sought-after senior commanders during a targeted mission in the Bakool region, located in southwestern Somalia, the nation’s Defense Ministry confirmed on Sunday. In an official …
China Welcomes US, Russia Diplomatic Progress
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China expressed on Monday that it was “glad” to observe the United States and Russia enhance their bilateral relations after the meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump in Alaska. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning …