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Press releases published on August 19, 2025

Global Coffee Consumption Soar to USD370.3B in Past Decade
(MENAFN) Global coffee consumption, both hot and iced, soared to $370.3 billion over the past decade, fueled by the growing popularity of international coffee chains, according to figures released by the International Trade Center (ITC). Between 2015 and …

Putin aide reaffirms specifics of Trump talks
(MENAFN) Yury Ushakov, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, confirmed that Putin spoke with US President Donald Trump in a 40-minute call, which Trump placed after temporarily pausing a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky …

Shooting Rampage Kills Two, Injures Three in West Virginia
(MENAFN) A deadly shooting erupted Monday morning in a rural West Virginia community, leaving two people dead — including the alleged shooter — and three others wounded, according to local reports. Media cited the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, which …

Texas GOP moves forward with redistricting Trump-backed bill
(MENAFN) According to reports, the Republican-controlled Texas state House moved forward on Monday with a redistricting bill backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, following the return of Democratic lawmakers who had staged a two-week absence in protest. …

Trump, Zelensky tug-of-war meeting at White House
(MENAFN) Monday’s White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, and senior European Union officials concluded without major announcements, but reports suggest a high-stakes diplomatic contest is unfolding …

Ukraine requests EU to pay one hundred billion dollars for US arms
(MENAFN) Ukraine has reportedly requested that its European allies contribute $100 billion to fund American weaponry, according to reports. The country continues to push for security assurances from Washington. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and …

US, worldwide nations to collaborate on building security guarantees for Ukraine
(MENAFN) According to reports, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday that Washington is working with both European and non-European nations to establish security guarantees for Ukraine. “We will work with our European allies and non-European …

Bangladesh Reports Traffic Crashes Claimed 418 Lives in July
(MENAFN) A staggering 418 people were killed and 856 others injured in 443 separate road accidents across Bangladesh in the month of July, according to a new report issued Tuesday by the Road Safety Foundation, a non-governmental organization monitoring …

France reaffirms identity of national held in Africa over coup plan
(MENAFN) France has confirmed that Yann Vezilier, a French citizen arrested in Mali over an alleged coup plot, is an employee of its embassy in Bamako, but rejected claims that he was involved in any attempt to overthrow the country’s military government. …

Zelensky announces when agreements on security assurances for Kyiv could be finalized
(MENAFN) Following high-level discussions in Washington with U.S. and European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that agreements on security assurances for Kyiv could be finalized within roughly ten days. "Security …

Zelensky Backs Trilateral Talks with Trump, Putin
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky expressed his approval on Monday for a proposed trilateral summit with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a joint appearance with Trump in the Oval Office, Zelensky …

Oil Prices Edge Lower as Peace Hopes Grow in Ukraine Conflict
(MENAFN) Oil prices edged lower Tuesday following statements from U.S. and Ukrainian leaders suggesting a potential breakthrough in the Ukraine conflict, raising prospects for eased sanctions on Russian crude and softening geopolitical risk in energy …

Italy antagonizes Western troop placement in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has opposed proposals from some European leaders to send troops to Ukraine, Corriere della Sera reported on Monday. The issue arose during consultations ahead of a Washington visit by several European leaders …

Lithuania’s Power Prices Surge on EU Heatwave Strain
(MENAFN) Lithuania saw its average wholesale electricity price more than double last week, reaching 81 euros (93.96 U.S. dollars) per megawatt-hour (MWh), according to Litgrid, the country’s electricity transmission system operator. The surge was primarily …

Trump, Putin back continuation of their direct dialogue
(MENAFN) According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump expressed their support for the continuation of direct negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials during a phone conversation. The discussion came …

Japan Weighs Legal Limits on Ukraine Security Support
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Tuesday that Tokyo is evaluating its legal boundaries and capabilities regarding security assistance for Ukraine. This statement follows NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s recent disclosure that …

Air Canada flight attendants would rather go to jail than obey government’s order
(MENAFN) According to reports, around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants refused on Monday to comply with a back-to-work order issued by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), with their union leader pledging to face jail if necessary. The CIRB …

Russia Factory Explosion Fatalities Climb to 25
(MENAFN) The number of confirmed fatalities from the factory explosion in Russia's Ryazan region has increased to 25, authorities said Tuesday, as rescue crews recovered another body from the wreckage. According to a statement released by the Emergency …

Trump Throws Joke During Talks with Zelensky
(MENAFN) In a recent exchange involving Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, a comment sparked discussion about the potential suspension of elections during wartime. The interaction occurred ahead of two significant …

U.S. Stocks End Monday in Red
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange ended Monday slightly lower as investors brace for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s crucial speech on Friday and upcoming retail earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.08%, losing 34.3 points …