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Press releases published on September 7, 2025
Zelensky Ready to Supply Slovakia with Oil, Gas If It Is Non-Russian
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his country will not provide oil or gas to Slovakia if the energy originates from Russia. This statement came after a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Transcarpathia. The …
Nepal Restricts Access to Social Media Platforms
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Nepal has imposed a blockade on numerous prominent social media networks such as Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Reddit after these platforms failed to adhere to national registration regulations. This action reflects a wider global pattern …
Putin Questions Value of Talks with Zelensky
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed skepticism about the usefulness of engaging in direct discussions with Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky, although he remains open to the idea. Speaking at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic …
Zelensky Rejects Slovakia’s Russian Oil, Gas Supplies
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky has declared that Ukraine will not deliver oil and gas to Slovakia if the supplies originate from Russia. He made this statement to reporters following discussions with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. In …
Nepal Imposes Ban on Major Social Media Platforms
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Nepal has blocked dozens of major social media platforms, including Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Reddit, after they failed to comply with national registration requirements. This move aligns with a global shift toward increased government …
Putin Offers Security Guarantee to Zelensky
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured that he would guarantee the protection of Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky if the Ukrainian leader accepts an invitation to visit Moscow for peace negotiations. Putin has frequently suggested the Russian …
Laos Considers Redirecting Coffee Exports from US
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos is considering shifting its coffee exports away from the United States and towards Russia following the steep tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump, according to Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, who spoke to a news agency. …
Seven Reported Dead in House Fire in Uruguay's capital
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) At least seven people, including five minors and two elderly adults, perished in a devastating fire early Wednesday in Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, as confirmed by the national fire department. The fire erupted around 6 a.m. local time in the …
German Official Urges Accessing French, British Nuclear Weapons
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany ought to have access to the nuclear weapons of France and the United Kingdom, senior legislator Jens Spahn has stated. In exchange, Berlin could collaborate with Paris and London to upgrade their nuclear arsenals, he told a newspaper. …
34 Bodies Discovered in Kenya Amid Resurgence of Cult Killings
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Eleven individuals are now in police custody following the disturbing discovery of 34 bodies and 102 body parts recovered from shallow graves in Kilifi County, authorities reported Wednesday. The grim findings have sparked fears of a resurgence in …
Hungarian Foreign Minister Accuses EU of Hypocrisy
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has leveled accusations of “hypocrisy” against the European Union concerning Russian oil. He pointed out that while many EU members openly criticize Hungary for importing Russian crude, these same …
Peskov Describes US, Russia Ties as Damaged
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a full restoration of the bilateral relationship between Moscow and Washington will require considerable time. He explained to a news agency on Friday that the extent of the harm inflicted on the ties …
DR Congo Reports 15 Fatalities form Ebola Outbreak
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) An Ebola outbreak in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in 15 deaths, including four health workers, in Mweka Territory, located in Kasai Province. The health minister confirmed the outbreak on Thursday, marking the …
China, Zimbabwe Elevate Relations
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China and Zimbabwe have declared the enhancement of their bilateral relationship to an “all-weather community with a shared future,” following discussions between President Xi Jinping and President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday. The two …
Boko Haram Kills 63 in Overnight Assault in Northeast Nigeria
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Boko Haram militants killed at least 63 people in an overnight assault on a resettled community in northeastern Nigeria, local officials reported Saturday. The attack occurred late Friday in Darul Jamal, a village within the Bama region of Borno …
Trump Claims US Has Lost India, Russia to China
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump declared on Friday via a post on Truth Social that the United States has seemingly “lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China.” Accompanying his statement was a photograph showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and …
Australia Announces USD650,000 Reward for Information on Cop Killer Fugitive
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian authorities on Saturday announced a $1 million Australian dollar ($650,000) reward for information leading to the capture of Dezi Freeman, wanted for the alleged murder of two police officers. Freeman, accused of fatally shooting two …
Trump Warns to Take Down Venezuelan Aircrafts
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The US military has been granted permission to down Venezuelan aircraft if commanders assess them as a danger, President Donald Trump announced. His statement came after reports surfaced that Venezuelan planes had closely approached American …
Afghanistan Earthquake Survivors Move to Temporary Shelters in Kunar
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of survivors of last week's powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan have been relocated to temporary shelters in Kunar province, but local authorities are warning that further aid is critical as winter approaches. Najeebullah Hanif, an …
Bavarian Leader Opposes Troop Deployment to Ukraine
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September 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Markus Soder, head of Bavaria’s Christian Social Union (CSU), has stated that NATO nations should refrain from sending military forces to Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached. He warned that Russia would view such a move as an initial step toward …