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Press releases published on July 3, 2025
Diddy avoids life sentence, gets convicted of two felonies
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. hip-hop Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges on Wednesday, narrowly avoiding a potential life sentence. However, he was found guilty on two felony counts related to transporting individuals for …
Explosions at fireworks warehouse cause missing of seven people
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Local authorities reported that seven people are missing following multiple explosions at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California on Tuesday, which triggered a wildfire. The blasts occurred at a facility in Yolo County, northwest of …
Former Bangladeshi Premier Gets Sentenced in Jail
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sentenced former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months imprisonment in a contempt of court case, according to a report by a news outlet. The ruling was announced on Wednesday …
Hiroshima Mayor Criticizes Trump’s Comments
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, has strongly rebuked US President Donald Trump for drawing a parallel between recent American attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and the atomic bombings of Japan in World War II. In a public statement made on …
EU Denies UK Request to Join Tariff-Reducing Trade Network
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has denied the UK's request to join a streamlined trade network that offers reduced tariffs to 20 countries, according to a media report on Wednesday, citing officials. The UK had applied to become part of the Pan-Euro- …
Experts Say U.S. Arms Supply Halt to Ukraine Could Trigger Crisis
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States' decision to halt its weapon shipments to Ukraine could push the country into a critical situation in under two months, according to media, which cites military experts. Without ongoing U.S. assistance, Ukraine’s military may …
Italy Pledges Commitment to Ending Israeli Hostilities in Gaza
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, reiterated his country's unwavering commitment to halting Israel's military operations in Gaza at the earliest opportunity. In a statement issued by Italy's Foreign Ministry, Tajani declared, "First 60-day …
Thailand Confirms Appointment of Phumtham Wechayachai as Acting PM
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand's cabinet took decisive action on Thursday, confirming the appointment of Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as acting prime minister, following the suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra. According to a …
Pope Leo, Italy’s Meloni Hold Key Talks on Gaza, Ukraine
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed key global crises, including the escalating humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, during their inaugural face-to-face meeting on Wednesday. The …
US, Mexico Emphasize Security, Economic Collaboration
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a telephone discussion with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramon de la Fuente to highlight the vital significance of bilateral security collaboration in maintaining regional stability, according to a …
China Urges Neutrality in US, Vietnam Trade Deal
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) China issued a firm statement on Thursday, emphasizing that any bilateral trade agreement involving the United States should refrain from undermining the interests of other nations. This comment followed the announcement of a trade accord between …
Ferry Sinks Near Bali, Leaving Four Dead, Thirty Missing
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A ferry carrying 65 people sank late Wednesday near Bali, Indonesia, leaving at least four dead and 30 others still unaccounted for, according to the country's search and rescue agency. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was traveling from …
UN Rapporteur Calls for Global Sanctions on Israel
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, declared on Thursday that Israel is accountable for "one of the cruelest genocides in modern history." She accused Tel Aviv of exploiting Gaza as a testing ground …
Fireworks Facility Explodes in California
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) At least seven individuals were reported missing following a massive explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Northern California, according to a news agency, which cited official sources. The incident created a large fireball and ignited …
Hiroshima Mayor Condemns Trump’s ‘Atomic Bomb’ Comparison on Iran Strikes
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Hiroshima's Mayor Kazumi Matsui has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for comparing American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to the devastating atomic bombings of Japan during World War II. In a statement on Wednesday, Matsui …
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Japan's Akusekijima
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake, registering an initial magnitude of 5.5, hit Akusekijima, part of Toshima village in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, on Thursday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The quake struck at 4:13 p.m. …
Pope Leo, Italian Premier Address Global Crises
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened on Wednesday to deliberate on the pressing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict during their inaugural official encounter. The pontiff welcomed Meloni …
S. Korea’s Leader Calls for Urgent Health System Overhaul
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for urgent health system reforms on Thursday, as a widespread protest by trainee doctors continues in response to the government's controversial plan to increase medical school admission quotas. In his …
Telegram’s CEO Blasts Orchestrated Smear Campaign
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov has accused individuals or groups of orchestrating a deliberate smear campaign against the messaging platform, pointing to the rapid spread of false claims regarding the company’s policies and future plans. The …
Erdogan Joins 17th ECO Summit in Azerbaijan
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to attend the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, this Friday, as confirmed by Türkiye’s Communications Director. The summit, themed “New ECO Vision for a …