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Press releases published on July 20, 2025
French Court Halts Burkini Ban on Mediterranean Beach
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in France has halted the enforcement of a local directive that prohibited the wearing of burkinis—full-body swimsuits—on public beaches in a coastal town near Cannes. According to local media outlets, the court's decision on Friday …
Zelensky states he wants to talk to Putin in private
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky has once again urged for a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, insisting that such a dialogue is essential to secure lasting peace. Moscow, however, views a direct encounter as futile until …
Pakistani Security Forces Eliminate Nine Militants
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistani law enforcement and military personnel eliminated no fewer than nine insurgents on Saturday during a focused mission in the country's northwestern region. This action is part of a broader offensive initiated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa …
U.S. Faces Flood, Heat Warnings Amid Severe Weather
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) As the weekend approaches, millions across the United States face critical flood and heat warnings amid escalating severe weather, media reported Friday. Flood alerts currently affect roughly 17 million residents, with the Gulf Coast and mid- …
U.S. Tariffs Trigger Brazil's "Indignation"
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Brazilian government has lodged a formal protest against the United States' decision to introduce a 50 percent import tariff on all goods exported from Brazil starting August 1, warning the move could trigger serious economic repercussions and …
Russia revokes army collaboration deal with Germany
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially revoked its decades-old military cooperation agreement with Germany, citing Berlin’s growing support for Ukraine and increasingly confrontational stance toward Moscow. According to reports, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin …
Cruise Boat Accident in Vietnam Claims 34 Lives
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities resulting from the overturning of a tourist boat carrying 53 individuals in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay has risen to 34, as confirmed by authorities. The vessel, named Wonder Sea, capsized on Saturday afternoon in the vicinity …
Bluetooth Speaker Triggers Fire Destroying Eight Homes in Myanmar
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire triggered by a Bluetooth speaker left charging swept through a neighborhood in central Myanmar’s Mandalay region, completely destroying eight homes, the Mandalay Region Fire Services Department confirmed on Sunday. The blaze began at about …
Hong Kong Raises Hurricane Alert as Wipha Approaches
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At 9:20 a.m. local time on Sunday, the Hong Kong Observatory escalated its hurricane warning to signal No. 10, the highest alert level, in response to the approach of typhoon Wipha. This alert indicates that wind speeds are forecasted to reach or …
Syria's Suwayda Reaches Ceasefire
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Armed confrontations persisted on Saturday between Bedouin tribal combatants and regional militant factions in the Syrian province of Suwayda, despite the commencement of a nationwide ceasefire enforced by internal security units. Authorities have …
Cocaine in Banana Deliveries Found in Danish Supermarkets
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A considerable quantity of cocaine was uncovered within banana consignments at several supermarket locations throughout Denmark, as reported on Friday by a national public broadcaster. The report indicates that personnel at a dozen Coop retail …
African Union Lauds Peace Deal to End Hostilities in DRC
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has applauded the recent signing of a crucial declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and the March 23 Movement (M23) on Saturday in …
Millions Vote Sunday in Japan’s Key Upper House Election
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Millions of Japanese voters will cast their ballots this Sunday to choose 125 members for the House of Councilors, the upper chamber of parliament, a vote critical to sustaining Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government. The House of …
UK Arrests Protesters After Palestine Action Ban
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Over one hundred individuals have been taken into custody throughout the United Kingdom due to demonstrations linked to the outlawed group Palestine Action. The rallies, now entering their third consecutive week, come in the aftermath of the UK …
Trump Presses Senate to Scrap August Break
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Saturday to scrap the Senate’s usual August recess, pressing lawmakers to speed up the confirmation process for his executive and judicial picks. Trump posted on Truth Social, “ …
Bitcoin Swift Launches Stage 1 Presale Alongside AI-Enabled Smart Contracts and Enterprise-Grade zk-SNARK Privacy
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July 20, 2025
LUXEMBOURG, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Swift (BTC3), a next-generation blockchain protocol, today officially launched Stage 1 of its public presale, introducing a platform that combines programmable AI smart contracts with zk-SNARK-powered …
Bitcoin Solaris Presale Projects 4x Gains with Guaranteed $20 Launch Price
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July 20, 2025
TALLINN, Estonia, July 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) is stealing the spotlight in the crypto world as more analysts point toward its potential to turn a modest $1,000 into $4,000 at launch. While the market continues throwing out new …
Bus Overturn in Iran Leaves 21 Dead, 37 Injured
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 21 individuals lost their lives and 37 more sustained injuries on Saturday after a bus overturned along an intercity highway in Iran’s southern Fars province, according to an Iranian news agency. The crash took place on the route …
Sudan Condemns EU New Sanctions as Unjust
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan's Foreign Ministry on Saturday sharply criticized newly imposed European Union sanctions, claiming they fail to meet "fair legal standards." In an official statement, the ministry argued that equating the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) with …
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Oil Refinery in Iran
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant fire broke out on Saturday at the Abadan oil refinery located in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, according to an Iranian news outlet. Nine firefighting teams rushed to the scene to battle the blaze, which originated in unit …