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Press releases published on July 7, 2025
Media reports Indian coal shipments from Russia reach two year high
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s imports of Russian thermal coal surged to a two-year high in May, reaching 1.3 million tons, according to a report published Friday by Kommersant. The increase was largely driven by attractive pricing and the superior quality of Russian …
US island with car ban
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Though Michigan is widely recognized as the birthplace of the U.S. auto industry—with Detroit famously known as the “Motor City”—just off its northern coast lies a small island that has taken the opposite route. Mackinac Island, nestled in Lake …
Russia Reports Shooting Down 402 Ukrainian Drones in 24 Hours
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday that its air defense systems successfully neutralized 402 Ukrainian drones and seven precision-guided aerial bombs within the last 24 hours. According to the ministry, 91 of these drones were …
Study Reveals Ancient Microbes May Hold Key to Life’s Origins
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A groundbreaking Australian-led study is shedding new light on the origins of life by analyzing ancient microbialite structures created by some of Earth's earliest microorganisms. According to a statement released Monday by Monash University, in …
India discusses concerns with US over Russia energy sanctions
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India has voiced its concerns to the United States regarding a bill that proposes imposing 500% tariffs on countries conducting business with Russia, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday. Speaking during a Quad foreign ministers …
iPhone maker fires Chinese staff
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Foxconn, the manufacturer of iPhones, has sent more than 300 Chinese engineers and technicians back to China from its factories in southern India, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. This move began around two months ago and has left only Taiwanese …
PLA naval fleet departs from Hong Kong
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A naval fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), headed by the aircraft carrier Shandong, departed from Hong Kong on Monday morning, marking the end of a five-day stay in the city. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) …
India’s second astronaut joins ISS
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Shubhanshu Shukla has made history as the second Indian to travel into space and the first in over four decades, following the successful docking of SpaceX’s Axiom Mission 4 at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. The mission, …
Nearly 150 Indian migrant workers from find themselves in dire situation in Israel
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) As missiles rained down on Israeli cities and sirens blared across the country during the recent conflict with Iran, around 150 Indian migrant workers from Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh found themselves in a dire situation — caught between …
Russia, India want to expand collaboration in creating war-vessels
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and New Delhi are aiming to deepen their cooperation in naval shipbuilding, according to Andrey Puchkov, CEO of Russia’s largest shipbuilding company. Speaking at the handover ceremony of the frigate Tamal to the Indian Navy, Puchkov …
India, Russia talk about supply of S-400s
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Russia have held talks regarding the continued supply of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, according to a statement from the Indian Defense Ministry on Friday. The discussions occurred during a meeting between Indian Defense …
NATO Chief Warns of Russian Military Surge
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) In an interview, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte raised concerns about Russia's rapidly increasing military production, cautioning that it is outpacing that of NATO by a considerable margin. He stressed that Russia is “reconstituting itself at a …
Indian finance minister states New Delhi draws ‘red lines’ in US trade talks
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India has firmly drawn boundaries in its trade negotiations with the United States, with agriculture and dairy sectors being non-negotiable, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Financial Express on Monday. These discussions come ahead of …
Green Party Urges Discounted Ice Cream
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s Green Party has appealed to ice cream vendors in Berlin, suggesting they provide discounted servings for young people from economically disadvantaged families, as reported by a local tabloid. The initiative aims to make summer treats …
India responds to Pakistan over terror accusation
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s claim that it was behind a deadly terrorist attack in the North Waziristan District, labeling the accusation as “false and malicious.” The statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs came in response …
Iran Addresses Military Capacity to Strike Israel
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) An adviser to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the country retains the military strength necessary to carry out daily attacks on Israel for up to two years. This declaration was made on Monday, emphasizing Iran's …
China Imposes Ban on EU Medical Device Imports
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Sunday introduced new curbs on medical device imports from the European Union, escalating tensions following recent trade measures enacted by Brussels, according to media. The Chinese Ministry of Finance stated that these actions target …
Increase in number of fatalities due to building collapse
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from a building collapse in Karachi, Pakistan’s southern port city, has increased to 27, officials from the state-run rescue agency Rescue 1122 confirmed. According to Hassaan Ul Haseeb Khan, the spokesperson for the …
US Diplomat Expresses Approval of Lebanon’s Reaction
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the United States representative to Syria, Tom Barrack, voiced his contentment with Lebanon's reaction to his outlined plan for the disarmament of the Hezbollah organization. He stated that he is “satisfied” with how Lebanese officials …
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Ejects Ash Plume 18km High
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Towering plumes of volcanic ash soared into the atmosphere Monday as Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted, according to the country’s Geology Agency. The eruption projected a massive column of ash and volcanic debris up to 18 kilometers ( …