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Press releases published on August 20, 2025

Russia Establishes Method to Sustain Oil Exports to India
(MENAFN) Russia has introduced a “very special mechanism” to ensure uninterrupted crude oil shipments to India, despite harsh tariffs imposed by the United States. A high-ranking Russian diplomat based in New Delhi disclosed this development during a media …

Blistering Heat Wave to Grip U.S. Southwest
(MENAFN) A blistering heat wave is bearing down on the U.S. Southwest this week, with forecasters warning of life-threatening temperatures expected to soar past 110°F (43.3°C) in major cities and peaking at a scorching 120°F (48.8°C) in California’s Death …

Mali's Supreme Court Detains Ex-PM Over Corruption Allegations
(MENAFN) Former Malian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga, detained since August 12, has officially been placed in custody on allegations of public fund misuse, his lawyer confirmed Tuesday following a hearing at the country’s Supreme Court. The …

Continuous floods claim lives of forty-three Pakistanis
(MENAFN) Ongoing heavy rains and widespread flooding have resulted in 43 additional fatalities in Pakistan over the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll since August 14 to 437, according to national and provincial disaster management authorities. Of the …


Turkey discloses its annual list of nation’s top taxpayers
(MENAFN) Türkiye has released its annual top 100 taxpayers list for 2024, with Selcuk Bayraktar, chairman of drone maker Baykar, ranked first, followed by Haluk Bayraktar, the company’s CEO. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Baykar executives …

Key committee of US House plans to finally release Epstein’s files
(MENAFN) A key US House committee plans to make certain Justice Department records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein public, a spokesperson said Tuesday. The House Oversight Committee will first review the documents to ensure that victims’ …

Greece Firmly Rejects Troops Deployment to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Greece has firmly stated it will not deploy troops to Ukraine as part of any international security guarantees linked to a potential peace agreement with Russia, government officials confirmed Wednesday. Speaking with a broadcaster, Greek …


Rising Winter Temperatures Threaten Snow Monkeys Survival: Study
(MENAFN) A new study warns that warming winter temperatures linked to climate change are disrupting the feeding habits of wild Japanese snow monkeys in central Japan's mountains, potentially threatening their survival. Researchers from the University of …

Turkish authorities capture millions of narcotic pills
(MENAFN) Turkish law enforcement officials seized nearly 7.9 million narcotic pills along with 63 kilograms of raw drug materials on Tuesday, authorities reported. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media that the operation targeted individuals …


Afghan police foil major drug trafficking attempts
(MENAFN) Afghan counter-narcotics police have stopped two major drug trafficking attempts, arresting three suspected smugglers in Takhar and Zabul provinces, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said Wednesday. Acting on intelligence, forces conducted …

Italian Football Coaches Urge Banning Israel from Matches
(MENAFN) Italian football coaches are pushing for Israel to be excluded from global sporting events, according to information obtained by an Italian official news agency. On Tuesday, the Association of Italian Coaches (AIAC) addressed a formal letter to …


Erdogan, Putin Hold Phone Call on Alaska Summit
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Wednesday to evaluate Putin’s recent summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska and to discuss the trajectory of bilateral cooperation, …

HRW states M23 rebels murder one hundred forty people in Congo
(MENAFN) Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Wednesday that M23 rebels killed more than 140 civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during July. The attacks occurred in at least 14 villages and farming areas near Virunga National Park between …

Russia Launches Strikes on Ukrainian Fuel Sites
(MENAFN) Russian forces carried out a wave of coordinated strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure used for military fuel supply, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Russian Defense Ministry. The ministry reported that its latest operations …

Troops to perform during V-Day parade in Beijing
(MENAFN) Troops taking part in the upcoming V-Day parade will line up along Chang’an Avenue in Beijing to be reviewed by President Xi Jinping, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military Commission. A …