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Press releases published on August 3, 2025
Trump Fires BLS Commissioner Over Employment Data
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on Friday, accusing the agency of manipulating recent employment data to undermine him. This action came after July’s hiring numbers fell short …
K-Beauty Industry Braces for Price Hikes After Trump’s Tariffs
(MENAFN) Cars and smartphones may dominate South Korea’s exports to the US, yet no product category captures American loyalty quite like the nation’s beauty industry. K-beauty—a broad term encompassing South Korean skincare, makeup, and cosmetics—has …
Portugal’s PM Signals Possible Recognition of Palestinian State
(MENAFN) Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced Thursday that his administration plans to engage President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and all parliamentary political parties to discuss the possibility of officially recognizing the State of …
Brazil’s Central Bank Maintains Interest Rate at 15 Percent
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Brazil’s Central Bank opted to maintain the benchmark Selic interest rate at 15 percent, ending a streak of seven consecutive hikes dating back to September 2024. The Monetary Policy Committee, consisting of the bank’s board members, …
Chile Mine Collapse Leaves Two Dead, Three Trapped
(MENAFN) A second miner has been confirmed dead following the collapse at Chile's El Teniente copper mine, as rescue teams recovered human remains on Friday. The disaster, triggered by a 4.2-magnitude earthquake in central Chile, has left three miners …
UK Envoy says trade agreement with Turkey is "a great example" of modern trade deals
(MENAFN) The British consul general in Istanbul has described the planned update to the UK-Turkiye free trade agreement as "a great example" of what modern trade deals can achieve. Kenan Poleo, who also serves as the UK’s trade commissioner for Eastern …
Three scientists get awarded 2025 Micius Quantum Prize
(MENAFN) The 2025 Micius Quantum Prize has been presented to three international researchers for their significant breakthroughs in quantum simulations using optical lattices, the Micius Quantum Foundation announced Friday. The awardees are Immanuel Bloch …
Fifteen Get Arrested After Protests Outside Asylum Hotels
(MENAFN) Authorities have detained fifteen individuals following demonstrations across England held outside hotels designated to accommodate asylum seekers. Groups opposing migration and counter-protesters confronted each other in London and Newcastle, as …
Estonia Sends Rescue Teams to Battle Spain’s Wildfires
(MENAFN) On Friday, Estonia sent its first rescue team to Spain to assist in battling the country’s relentless wildfires, with a second team set to leave on August 17. Each contingent is composed of 20 rescuers. Spain has faced a severe wildfire season …
Brazil’s President Defends Sovereignty Amid Rising Frictions with U.S.
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reaffirmed on Thursday that national sovereignty remains a core principle for Brazil, emphasizing the necessity of international cooperation and the reinforcement of multilateralism amid escalating …
Russia Presents Pillar of Belarusian Security
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stressed on Thursday that the nation's safety is heavily reliant on its alliance with Russia, which he described as its most trusted and intimate partner. During a gathering with diplomatic representatives …
XI inks order to unveil flag designs for four branches of PLA
(MENAFN) Xi Jinping, chairman of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), has signed an official order unveiling the flag designs for four branches of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA): the aerospace force, cyberspace force, information support force, …
Five people pass away after being washed away by water in China
(MENAFN) Authorities in south China’s Guangdong Province confirmed the deaths of five individuals who were swept away in a remote area of Huidong County. The incident occurred on Friday evening when the Huidong public security bureau received a report at …
Volunteers gather to combat threat of plastic pollution on shores of Geneva lake
(MENAFN) Over 50 volunteers gathered on a sunny afternoon at Baby Plage, a small sandy beach in Geneva, to combat the growing threat of plastic pollution. Equipped with gloves and reusable bags, they participated in a cleanup event organized by the Green …
US Representative Demands Soros, OSF Official Testify
(MENAFN) US Representative Tim Burchett has officially called for billionaire financier George Soros and his colleague Leonard Benardo, senior vice president at the Open Society Foundations (OSF), to appear before Congress to address their purported role …
Chinese researchers introduce brain-like computer replicating monkey’s thoughts
(MENAFN) Researchers in China have introduced a new brain-like computer called Darwin Monkey, designed to replicate the cognitive functions of a macaque monkey’s brain. Created by the national key laboratory of brain intelligence at Zhejiang University, …
iTagPro: How iTag Pro Is Reinventing the Bluetooth GPS Tracker Market - Read iTagPro GPS Tracker Report
New York City, NY, Aug. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Bluetooth-enabled location technology becomes essential for modern lifestyles, the iTagPro GPS Tracker is emerging as a market disruptor. Designed to help users locate keys, wallets, luggage, and even …
Presentation Explores the Engineering Behind Starlink’s Global Internet Network
Baltimore, MD, Aug. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presentation featuring entrepreneur James Altucher dives into the advanced engineering driving Elon Musk’s Starlink project and how its satellite network could mark a fundamental shift in communications …