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Press releases published on August 2, 2025
Japan Grapples with Scorching Heat Wave
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese authorities issued urgent warnings Friday as a dangerous heat wave engulfs nearly the entire nation while a severe tropical storm advances toward cooler northern areas. Kuwana in central Japan blazed at exactly 40C (104F) Friday, …
Trump Hails India's Reported Russian Oil Cutoff
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had learned India would no longer be purchasing oil from Russia, a move he termed a "good step" but indicated he was uncertain about its accuracy. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump …
Four European Airlines Restart Flights to Israel
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Several European airlines resumed their flights to Israel on Friday, marking a significant return to normalcy following a temporary suspension due to the recent conflict in the region. Lufthansa (Germany), Austrian Airlines, and LOT Polish …
Lebanon's Leader Orders Exclusive Army Control of Weapons
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun issued a forceful call Thursday for the state to maintain exclusive control over all weapons, demanding political factions unite behind the national army as Lebanon's only guarantor of stability and sovereignty. " …
Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over 737 MAX Door Plug Detachment
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Flight attendants aboard an Alaska Airlines flight that was exposed to the outside air when a door plug detached last year are suing aircraft manufacturer Boeing for alleged negligence, media reported on Friday. Four crew members claimed in their …
Musk Pledges USD15M to Trump Super PACs in June
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk made a substantial contribution to several political action committees supporting President Donald Trump in late June, even as he publicly clashed with the Republican leader. According to filings from the Federal …
Gold Prices Climb 2.13 Percent Amid Fed Chaos
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Gold prices skyrocketed to $3,360 per ounce by 2020GMT Friday, climbing 2.13% as political turmoil engulfed Washington following a Federal Reserve resignation and Trump's dismissal of a key Labor Department statistics official. The precious metal' …
China Rebukes U.S. Claims of Arming Russia in Ukraine War
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Chinese diplomat strongly rebuked the United States on Thursday, rejecting claims that China is a primary supplier of military aid to Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The official emphasized that China has not provided any …
Presentation Explores How Starlink Could Transform Communication, Commerce, and Culture
GlobeNewswire
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August 2, 2025
Baltimore, MD, Aug. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James Altucher examines Elon Musk’s Starlink technology and its potential to fundamentally reshape how people live, work, and connect. He predicts an announcement tied to these developments could come as …
Ozak AI Advances to Fourth Stage of Presale Amid Rising Ethereum Momentum
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August 2, 2025
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The recent Ethereum bull run has renewed momentum across the blockchain space, drawing increased attention to emerging platforms that combine utility with innovation. Among them, Ozak AI …
Restaurante de cortes: guía de los cortes más icónicos y su maridaje perfecto
EIN Presswire
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August 2, 2025
Explora en un restaurante de cortes los sabores, texturas y maridajes que convierten cada pieza de carne en una experiencia única. MEXICO CITY , MEXICO, August 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Visitar un restaurante de cortes no es solo una salida a comer, …
Shiba Inu Coin Gains Utility and Community Strength as HashJ Launches SHIB Focused Contracts
GlobeNewswire
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August 2, 2025
London, United Kingdom, Aug. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGPD Finance Limited, doing business as HashJ, today announced the official launch of its short-term contracts dedicated to Shiba Inu Coin (SHIB), one of the most community-driven digital assets in …
UK, Ukraine express support for Trump’s imposed ceasefire deadline for Russia
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have voiced support for US President Donald Trump’s newly imposed ceasefire deadline directed at Moscow, urging Russia to halt what they described as delaying tactics …
Ex-Colombian leader gets sentenced 12 years of house arrest
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Colombian leader Álvaro Uribe Vélez has been placed under 12 years of house arrest following a court decision that found him guilty of procedural fraud and manipulating witnesses. The ruling, delivered by a presiding judge on Friday, also …
Gaza's media office states seventy-three aid trucks are not enough for starving population
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) According to the government media office in Gaza, just 73 humanitarian aid trucks entered the territory on Friday, a figure drastically below the daily minimum needed to sustain the population amid Israel’s ongoing blockade. The office stated on …
Belarusian leader emphasizes national security is tied with Russia
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko emphasized on Thursday that his country’s national security is deeply tied to its close partnership with Russia, its nearest ally. Addressing a gathering of ambassadors in Minsk, he highlighted the …
India is not interested in buying F-35 Jets from US
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports citing officials familiar with the discussions, India informed the United States in February that it is “not keen” on acquiring F-35 stealth fighter jets. The offer to sell the aircraft was made by US President Donald Trump …
Musk claims senior Democrats, their donors might be in the Epstein files
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk, owner of X, has asserted that senior Democrats and their donors might be included in the Jeffrey Epstein documents. This claim followed reports that FBI agents reviewing the files of the convicted sex offender found multiple mentions of …
Programa de formación en MICE con certificación internacional lanzado en la GBA para fortalecer la integración de talentos entre Macao y Hengqin
GlobeNewswire
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August 2, 2025
ZHUHAI, China, Aug. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Por primera vez, del 23 al 25 de julio, se impartió la versión en chino del programa educativo UFI-VMS en la zona de cooperación profunda Guangdong-Macao, en Hengqin (de ahora en adelante, la «zona de …
Risetcar's driverless taxis are performing well in the US, with Jakarta operations set to launch soon
GlobeNewswire
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August 2, 2025
BOSTON, MA, Aug. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risetcar, an autonomous transportation technology company, has launched its self-driving taxi service in several US cities and achieved encouraging results. The company has received positive customer feedback …