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Press releases published on August 19, 2025


Chinese FM states relations with India are returning to “path of cooperation”
(MENAFN) According to reports, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that ties with India are “demonstrating a positive trend” and appear to be returning to the “path of cooperation.” Wang, who is scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Heavy rainfall kills three civilians in China
(MENAFN) At least three people have died and three others are missing following intense rainfall in northern China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, according to reports. The downpours, which began on Monday, affected multiple banners and districts in …

Turkish, Egyptian Ministers Address Gaza Ceasefire
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs engaged in a conversation with his Egyptian counterpart regarding the latest situation in Gaza, according to sources from the Foreign Ministry. During the phone call, Hakan Fidan and Badr …

Global Coffee Market Soars to Over USD370 Billion
(MENAFN) According to figures provided by the International Trade Center (ITC), the worldwide consumption of coffee—both hot and iced—has surged to a staggering $370.3 billion over the last ten years. The coffee industry has maintained its growth momentum, …

Thailand’s industrial confidence drops due to Cambodia-US border conflict
(MENAFN) Thailand’s industrial confidence continued its downward trend in July, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline, according to reports. The Thai Industries Sentiment Index fell to 86.6 in July, down from 87.7 in June, as most of its …

Bosnia, Herzegovina court dismisses unfounded appeal against Central Election Commission
(MENAFN) A court in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday rejected an appeal by Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, upholding the Central Election Commission’s decision to strip him of his mandate. The court, in a closed session, ruled that Dodik’s …


Syrian news agency to restructure its base soon
(MENAFN) According to reports, Syria’s official news outlet SANA will relaunch on August 20 with a renewed structure and editorial approach, following a major transformation that began after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government late last year, its …

Cevdet Yilmaz to Represent Erdogan in Ukraine Talks
(MENAFN) Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz is set to participate in a virtual assembly of the "coalition of the willing" on Tuesday, stepping in on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to insiders. This online conference will be overseen …

Moscow makes fresh prisoner exchange with Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over the remains of an additional 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers to Kiev, according to reports. In return, Moscow received the bodies of 19 of its own soldiers from Ukraine. The exchange comes after a recent summit between Russian …

New Zealand Business Prices Edge Up in Q2
(MENAFN) Business-related prices in New Zealand edged up in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting mounting costs across several critical sectors, according to government data released Tuesday. Stats NZ reported that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for both …



Malaysia Presents Its First Homegrown Multimodal AI Model
(MENAFN) Malaysia officially introduced Ilmu 1.0, its first homegrown multimodal Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, on Tuesday during the opening of the ASEAN AI Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia aims not merely to match the advancements of other nations, …


Pakistan Reports Floods Leave Over 400 Dead
(MENAFN) Catastrophic rains, flash floods, and sudden cloudbursts have ravaged Pakistan for a fifth consecutive day, claiming the lives of more than 400 people, the country’s disaster management agency confirmed Tuesday. The brunt of the disaster has been …

Israel Urges U.S. to Terminate UN Peace Mission in Lebanon
(MENAFN) Israel has formally requested that the United States back the termination of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, citing what it calls repeated failures to prevent Hezbollah’s presence despite ongoing Israeli military …

Air Canada Set to Restart Flights Following Union Deal
(MENAFN) Air Canada announced Tuesday that it will begin restoring operations in phases following a breakthrough in mediated talks with the union representing its flight attendants. The move comes after the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) agreed …

EU’s Metsola: Zelenskyy-Trump-EU Meeting Could Shift War's Course
(MENAFN) European Parliament President Roberta Metsola described Monday’s high-stakes meeting in Washington—featuring U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and top EU officials—as a potential turning point in efforts to end …