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Press releases published on August 19, 2025
Trump rejects ceasefire demand
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump dismissed appeals from French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to implement a ceasefire as the first step toward resolving the Ukraine conflict. Speaking at Monday’s White House talks, …
SoftBank Reveals Investing in Intel
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s tech investment giant SoftBank revealed on Tuesday that it has entered into a $2 billion investment deal with U.S.-headquartered chip manufacturer Intel. In a joint declaration, the two companies stated, “The investment comes as both Intel …
Hungary threatens to cut off power supply to Ukraine
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has hinted it could halt electricity supplies to Ukraine following a recent attack on a pipeline transporting Russian oil to the EU country, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto indicated. Budapest, unlike most EU states, has refused to …
Zelensky praises Trump’s meeting as being best meeting they had
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky praised Monday’s discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as the best meeting the two leaders have held, according to reports. Zelensky met Trump at the White House alongside several …
Rent Costs Now Tops 36 Percent of Median Earnings in England
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tenants across England are now spending over a third of their earnings on rent, with affordability worsening in urban hotspots like London, Bristol, and Brighton, according to new data released Monday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). …
Rent in England Exceeds Affordability Threshold
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) New statistics released on Monday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that average renters in England are now dedicating over one-third of their earnings to housing expenses. Urban centers like London, Bristol, and Brighton have …
Zelensky concedes territory swaps on discussions agenda
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has acknowledged that territorial exchanges are on the table during negotiations at the White House with US President Donald Trump and key European allies. Until now, Zelensky had firmly rejected any …
Norway’s Wealth Fund Expands Divestment from Israeli Firms
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid what it described as “extraordinary” conditions unfolding in Gaza and the West Bank, Norway’s central bank-operated wealth management fund has declared its decision to remove six additional Israeli companies from its investment holdings. This …
China, Thailand Extend Bilateral Currency Swap Deal
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has extended its bilateral currency swap agreement with the Bank of Thailand, reinforcing financial ties between the two nations. Signed by PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng and Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput …
Zelensky expresses readiness to have talks with Putin
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that he is willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bilateral format to discuss ending the war before moving to a trilateral meeting that could include U.S. and European leaders, …
Putin envoy says Trump implanting ‘real’ solution to Ukraine war
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said US President Donald Trump and his team are working toward a genuine resolution to the Ukraine conflict. His remarks come ahead of Monday’s White House meeting between Trump, Ukrainian leader Vladimir …
Dutch Medical Lab Breach: Hackers Request USD1.28M Ransom
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hackers have compromised the personal data of nearly half a million Dutch citizens through a cyberattack on a medical lab in Rijswijk, according to Dutch media reports Monday. The hacker collective Nova announced on the dark web that it obtained …
Zelenskyy Signals Openness for Direct Talks with Putin
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed on Monday his willingness to engage in a direct conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin as a potential step toward ending the ongoing conflict. He indicated that such a dialogue could …
US Stocks End Lower
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange concluded Monday with a slight downturn, as market participants remained cautious ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming address on Friday and forthcoming earnings reports from major retailers. The Dow …
Media reports US calling off recent trade discussions with India
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has called off a planned visit to New Delhi for the sixth round of bilateral trade negotiations, Indian media reported. The delegation, led by Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, was scheduled for August 25–30, but …
Australia Condemns Israel’s Visa Retaliation
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has strongly criticized Israel's recent move to revoke the visas of its representatives to the Palestinian Authority, labeling the decision as "unjustified." This development has sparked further diplomatic tension between the two …
European Leaders Assemble at White House for High-Stakes Summit
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) In a high-stakes diplomatic gathering on Monday, key European leaders assembled at the White House for a multilateral summit alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This meeting signals intensified …
Putin briefs outcomes of Alaska discussions to S-African leader
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin updated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the outcomes of his recent Alaska summit with US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin announced. The Anchorage meeting on Friday marked the first face-to-face …
Nigerian boat accident causes fear that it might claimed lives of dozens
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 40 people are missing after a boat carrying approximately 50 passengers overturned on Sunday in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported. The passengers were reportedly traveling to Goronyo …
Russia’s presidential aide reveals details of Trump-Putin call
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Russian aide has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, who made the call to Moscow after briefly pausing meetings with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Western European leaders, according …