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Press releases published on July 17, 2025
Trump won’t impose 100 percent Russia trade tariffs
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) is hesitant to risk further straining relations with China, given the scale of Beijing’s trade with Moscow. Earlier this week, during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump expressed frustration with Russia and warned of tariffs …
Trump surprises NATO nations with Ukraine plan
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Several NATO countries were caught off guard when US President Donald Trump announced a new initiative requiring European NATO members to fund arms deliveries to Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing European officials. During a meeting with NATO …
TSMC Sees Major Profit Surge
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), the largest semiconductor producer worldwide, reported a significant 60.7% increase in its net income for the second quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year. The company's …
Shoigu Says NATO's Influence Poses Threat to Russia
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu recently highlighted that NATO represents one of the “key threats” to Russia’s national security. His comments, made public on Tuesday, cautioned that the alliance's increasing militarization, along …
Fidan Criticizes Israel's Aggressive Strategy
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized Israel on Wednesday for its aggressive approach to the Middle East, which he claimed is destabilizing the region. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East situation, Fidan …
Russian reporter interrogated by UK law enforcement
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Steve Sweeney, head of RT’s Lebanon bureau, was detained and interrogated by British police upon his return to the UK, according to RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan. Writing on her Telegram channel Wednesday, Simonyan said authorities accused …
Battle for Middle East is goes international
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The escalating tensions in the Middle East are increasingly tied to a broader global confrontation between the Western alliance, led by the United States, and the emerging “World Majority,” represented by BRICS nations. This rivalry highlights …
EU wanting to move frozen Russian assets would be ‘expropriation’
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Euroclear, the Belgium-based settlement house, has warned that the European Union’s plan to shift frozen Russian sovereign assets into riskier investments could be considered expropriation and might expose the EU’s financial system to legal and …
US Economic Outlook Shows Modest Growth in July
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The economic uncertainty in the United States remained relatively high throughout July, leading to a more cautious outlook among businesses, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report released on Wednesday. "Economic activity increased …
Ukrainian general states country confused by Trump’s Patriot allegation
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s military intelligence says it is uncertain what exactly U.S. President Donald Trump meant when he announced that Kiev would receive “17 Patriots” from NATO allies. Major General Vadim Skibitsky, deputy head of Ukraine’s military …
Trump finally delivers his much-anticipated statement on Russia
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has finally delivered his much-anticipated statement on Russia, but it failed to meet expectations, especially among pro-Ukrainian supporters hoping for a tougher stance. Many expected Trump to adopt a hardline approach, …
Court commands Le Pen family to give EU EUR300k
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The EU General Court in Luxembourg has mandated Marine Le Pen and her two sisters to return more than €300,000 (around $350,000) to the European Union. The money was deemed improperly received by their late father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, during his …
Trump confirms plans to supply Patriot missile systems to Ukraine
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On July 14, US President Donald Trump confirmed plans to supply Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, with initial deliveries expected within days. What makes this move significant isn’t just the type of weapons involved, but the financial and …
Turkish Firms Sign MoU to Develop Fintech Platform
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Türkiye’s foremost e-commerce giant, Trendyol Group, joined forces with Baykar, the global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing, sovereign investor ADQ, and global digital payments and financial technology leader Ant …
Japan's Exports Drop for Second Consecutive Month
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's exports declined by 0.5% year-on-year in June, marking the second consecutive monthly decrease, according to data released by the Japanese Finance Ministry on Thursday. The drop was mainly driven by a continued decline in automobile …
House speaker states Musk changed phone number after Trump row
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has reportedly changed his phone number and is no longer responding to messages from US House Speaker Mike Johnson, following a public fallout over President Donald Trump’s controversial ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill.’ Johnson himself …
NATO country wants out of Trump’s Ukraine weapons strategy
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Czech Republic will not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly proposed plan to supply American-made weapons to Ukraine, Prime Minister Petr Fiala confirmed on Tuesday. Trump introduced the initiative during talks with NATO Secretary …
Iran Urges Global Action Over Israel's Attacks
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran issued a firm warning on Wednesday, asserting that Israel's military operations in Syria represent an unparalleled danger to global peace and stability. The Iranian government called on both the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and …
Israel Conducts New Attacks on Damascus
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military initiated a fresh series of aerial assaults targeting the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Wednesday, according to regional reports. An official state-run news outlet, disclosed that the air raids struck both the General Staff …
Trump instructs Zelensky not to strike Moscow
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump clarified on Tuesday that he had advised Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky against launching missile strikes on Moscow. His remarks were a response to media speculation suggesting he had encouraged Ukraine to carry …