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Press releases published on July 3, 2025
EU Pushes for 90 Percent Emissions Cut by 2040
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled a bold new proposal to slash the EU's net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, relative to 1990 levels. This move is part of an amendment to the EU Climate Law and is seen as a major step toward …
European Parliament to Debate No-Confidence Vote
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A no-confidence initiative targeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is scheduled to be discussed on July 7 and voted upon on July 10 during the European Parliament’s full assembly in France, according to a statement posted …
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia Forge Monumental Business Partnership
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have formalized a monumental business partnership worth approximately 27 billion U.S. dollars, covering a broad spectrum of industries, including clean energy, petrochemicals, aviation fuel, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, …
Trump Administration Considers Legal Action Against CNN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly threatening CNN for featuring an application that helps individuals locate and possibly avoid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, according to various media outlets. While touring a recently …
Spanish MEP Urges Blocking Funds for Israeli Arms Firms
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A Spanish representative in the European Parliament has called on the European Commission to prohibit Israeli defense contractors from receiving financial support from the European Union, citing concerns about their involvement in the ongoing …
European Parliament to Vote on No-Confidence Motion Against von der Leyen
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A no-confidence motion targeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be discussed on July 7 and put to a vote on July 10 during the European Parliament's plenary session in France, according to a tweet posted Thursday by a …
Swiss Authority Orders Shut Down of Gaza Aid Group
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A disputed relief organization operating in Gaza and supported by both Israel and the United States, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), is being officially terminated in Geneva, as stated by a Swiss public broadcaster on Wednesday. The GHF …
Iran Shuts Airspace Again to International Transit Flights
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's airspace in the central and western regions has been closed again to international transit flights, just five days after it was reopened, the Iranian government announced on Wednesday. The move comes after the Civil Aviation Organization of …
French Strike Disrupts Flights at Paris Airports
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has called on airlines to cancel 40% of flights at Paris airports on Thursday due to a strike by air traffic controllers. The work stoppage is already causing severe disruptions in southern France as the …
Water Supply Project Kicks Off in Afghanistan
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Work has officially commenced on the development of a new water supply network in northern Afghanistan’s Samangan province, as reported by a state-run news agency, on Thursday. The project, funded by the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and …
Bank of England has perhaps gone too “wokery”
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bank of England's new initiative to potentially redesign British banknotes with a focus on diversity has sparked controversy, with critics labeling the move as excessive political correctness or “wokery.” On Wednesday, the Bank launched a …
Swiss Lawmakers Slam US Over F-35 Jet Price Hike
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A surge in the acquisition expenses for US-manufactured F-35 fighter aircraft has sparked intense backlash from lawmakers across Switzerland. Back in 2022, the Swiss government finalized a USD7.4 billion agreement to acquire 36 F-35A jets. Yet, in …
Hamas Engages in Talks on Gaza Ceasefire Proposals
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Hamas announced on Wednesday that it is currently engaged in discussions regarding ceasefire proposals put forward by mediators to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Palestinian militant group emphasized in a statement that it is "acting …
Ministers Urge Netanyahu to Annex West Bank
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Fourteen senior officials from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud faction have pressed him on Wednesday night to swiftly assert Israeli control over the occupied West Bank. In a written appeal delivered to Netanyahu and made public by far- …
Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Fourth Round of Layoffs
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft revealed on Wednesday that it will be cutting 9,000 positions, representing approximately 4% of its global workforce across different teams, regions, and levels of experience, according to media. This marks the fourth major round of …
North Korea Launches Coastal Tourist Resort
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has inaugurated the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area along its eastern shoreline, aiming to rejuvenate its tourism sector and acquire essential foreign income amid ongoing global sanctions, according to a news agency on Wednesday. …
US decision to suspense arms can weaken Ukraine
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent U.S. decision to pause military aid to Ukraine could place Kiev in a severely weakened position within two months, according to military experts cited by German outlet Bild. Analysts warn that without American assistance, Ukraine’s …
NATO chief says he gets why US reduced army assistance to Ukraine
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said he "totally understands" Washington’s decision to prioritize its national interests by reducing military aid to Ukraine, but emphasized that Europe cannot sustain Kiev’s war effort without continued …
Trump government threatens CNN for promoting app to tracks ICE agents
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly considering legal steps against CNN following its coverage of a mobile application designed to help users detect and possibly steer clear of U.S. immigration officers. According to reports, Homeland Security …
Azerbaijan Rebukes Russia Amid Rising Strains
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Azerbaijan summoned the Russian ambassador to Baku as diplomatic tensions intensified between the two nations. The development follows a raid in Yekaterinburg, Russia, late last month, during which two Azerbaijani citizens died while …