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Press releases published on August 19, 2025
Experts highlight importance of parental involvement in keeping children safe online
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) With less than six months remaining before Australia implements strict age limits on social media, experts are highlighting the importance of parental involvement in keeping children safe online. "Parents and schools must keep discussing privacy, …
China, India strained ties are coming to be untied
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) China and India are seeking to ease tensions and strengthen cooperation after years of strained relations over border disputes, as global uncertainties and protectionist policies under US President Donald Trump push both sides to look for common …
Armed Assault in Syria’s Tartous Kills Two Security Officers
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Two members of Syria’s security forces were fatally shot during a morning patrol in the coastal city of Tartous, according to a local news agency Tuesday. The attack took place in the morning during a routine patrol, when security personnel …
S. Korean Marines to take part in multinational army drill in Indonesia
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s Marine Corps will participate for the first time in the annual Super Garuda Shield military exercise, set to begin in Indonesia on Saturday, according to local reports. The drill, co-led by the United States and Indonesia, will run …
Argentine human rights groups to pursue legal action against Netanyahu for genocide
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Several Argentine human rights organizations have lodged a criminal complaint against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The case was filed jointly by the Mothers of Plaza …
Japan’s Supermarket Rice Prices Soar to USD25.26 Per 5 Kilograms
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's average retail price for rice in supermarkets climbed sharply to 3,737 yen (approximately 25.26 USD) per 5 kilograms in the week ending August 10, official figures revealed. This marks an increase of 195 yen compared to the prior week, the …
Oil Prices Decline Amid Ukraine, Russia Peace Talks
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil values dipped on Tuesday as statements from US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heightened optimism that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine might be nearing a peaceful resolution, potentially softening sanctions …
Lebanon Reaffirms Support for UN Peacekeeping Mission
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s steadfast commitment to the continued presence of the UN peacekeeping mission (UNIFIL) in the southern region of the country. Speaking on Tuesday, Aoun emphasized that the mission will remain in …
Benin Bus Crash Leaves 27 Dead, 16 Missing
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 27 people have been confirmed dead and 16 remain unaccounted for following a deadly bus crash in central Benin early Sunday, local authorities reported. The vehicle, which was carrying 52 passengers, veered off course and fell into the …
Brazilian President Seeks Acquittal in Coup Plot Trial
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) As his high-stakes trial nears its conclusion, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has formally requested acquittal on charges tied to an alleged plot to overturn the 2022 presidential election, which brought Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to …
Meloni Rejects Military Deployment to Ukraine
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed firm resistance to the idea of sending European soldiers to Ukraine, a plan being supported by some European leaders, according to a report published on Monday by a news agency. This matter came …
Moscow Applauds Trump's "Deeper" Involvement in Ukraine Conflict
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Moscow acknowledged that U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration had adopted a more profound strategy in tackling the prolonged conflict in Ukraine. This shift reportedly follows the recent summit held between Trump and …
Wildfire Erupts in Northern Morocco
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A forest fire ignited on Monday in Morocco’s northern Taounate province as the region experienced extreme heat. The flames broke out specifically in the al-Ghararsa forest, as confirmed by an official from Morocco’s National Agency for Waters and …
Sudan Urges Colombia to Cease Mercenary Involvement
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris has appealed to Colombia to halt the recruitment and deployment of mercenaries to Sudan, a country embroiled in a prolonged internal conflict. The war, which has lasted over two years, pits the national military …
Iraq, U.S. Discuss Kurdish Protracted Oil Standoff
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Steven Fagin in Baghdad late Sunday to address the protracted oil standoff in the northern Kurdish region, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. The ministry …
China Promises Addressing Trade Issues with India
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) China has assured India that it will work towards resolving major economic challenges concerning the export of essential commodities such as rare earth elements, fertilizers, and tunnel-boring machinery. This update was shared by Indian media …
Russia is open to anything if it means resolving conflict with Ukraine
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has stated it does not dismiss any diplomatic approaches, whether bilateral or trilateral, to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, according to reports. Speaking on state television, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized that any …
Ukraine Kicks Off Work on Concrete Security Guarantees
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Tuesday that Kyiv is moving forward with drafting specific security guarantees following high-level talks in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders. Posting on X, …
Lebanon Pledges Ongoing Support to UN Peacekeepers
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanon will continue supporting the United Nations peacekeeping force in the country’s south as long as it is needed to uphold UN Security Council Resolution 1701, President Joseph Aoun confirmed on Tuesday. In talks with UNIFIL Commander Major …
Humanitarian Workers Face Rising Dangers
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Humanitarian workers—those who deliver vital assistance such as food, medical care, and hope to communities devastated by war and catastrophe—are facing unprecedented threats to their safety, while the infrastructure that enables their work is …