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France, U.S., Syria Commit to Fast-Track Damascus Political Transition
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) France, the United States, and Syria on Friday reaffirmed their unified stance on accelerating Syria’s political transition while safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity and regional stability. The announcement followed a...
Jeremy Corbyn Reveals New UK Political Party
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Former leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, has announced the creation of a new political party in the United Kingdom, pledging to confront what he referred to as a “rigged system.” Corbyn, who led Labour from 2015 until 2020, was...
China Rebukes Taiwan’s DPP for “Political Manipulation” After KMT Recall Win
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) China sharply criticized Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Sunday, accusing it of “political manipulation” that defies the public’s wishes, following the survival of opposition lawmakers in a recent recall vote,...
Virginia Governor Candidates Disagree on Debate Plans
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The two contenders in Virginia’s pivotal race for governor remain at an impasse regarding the timing and location of their debates, according to local media. This year's election in Virginia, taking place a year after US President Donald...
Yerevan court elongates Russian-Armenian businessman’s detention
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A Yerevan court has prolonged the arrest of Russian-Armenian billionaire and critic of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Samvel Karapetyan, by two months, despite a recent ruling declaring his detention unlawful. Karapetyan’s lawyer, Liana...
Hungary Commends US, Russia Talks
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s top diplomat on Saturday commended the recent high-level meeting between the United States and Russia, expressing that the global community is "a safer place" as long as dialogue persists between Washington and Moscow. "The...
Putin invites Trump to Moscow for next stages of peace discussions
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin switched to English at a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump on Friday to invite the American leader to Moscow for the next round of peace talks following their summit in Anchorage,...
UK Labour Party ex-leader launches new political party
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the UK Labour Party, has unveiled a new political party aimed at challenging inequality and the country’s political establishment. He announced the move on Thursday, saying it was time to create a political...
Jeremy Corbyn creates new UK political party
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has unveiled a new political party in the UK, pledging to fight back against what he describes as a “rigged system” favoring the wealthy and powerful. Corbyn, who led the Labour Party from 2015 to 2020,...
France, US, Syria Renew Supporting Political Shift
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) France, the US, and Syria on Friday reiterated their dedication to a political shift in the Middle Eastern nation, along with preserving its territorial unity and ensuring regional security. Following senior-level trilateral discussions...
Survey indicates EU nationals view political corruption as norm
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent Eurobarometer survey reveals that 69% of European Union citizens believe corruption is widespread in their countries, highlighting deep public skepticism about the effectiveness and fairness of anti-corruption measures. Over half...
Mali detains allegedly French spy
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali has detained a French citizen accused of spying for France’s intelligence services in a scheme to undermine the West African country’s transitional government. Relations between Bamako and Paris have worsened amid accusations that...
Trump criticizes ‘losers’ attempting to ruin Putin discussions
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump criticized the media for quoting “fired losers” like former national security adviser John Bolton regarding his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. The talks are expected...
Couple of million unlawful firearms circulating in S-Africa
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South African opposition party Rise Mzansi has warned that roughly two million illegal firearms are circulating in the country, posing a major public safety risk. The party criticised the South African Police Service (SAPS) for failing to...
Putin describes Alaska meeting as "constructive and useful"
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that he and US President Donald Trump had reached "an understanding" during their discussions in Alaska, which he hopes can create momentum toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Putin...
UN declines parallel government in Sudan
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN Security Council has condemned Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for establishing a parallel governing authority in areas under their control. Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in violent clashes between the RSF and the...
Zelensky states he is relying on US to pave way for peace
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that Kyiv is “counting on America” to help create a pathway toward a fair peace, as the US and Russian presidents prepare for talks in Alaska. In a statement, Zelenskyy emphasized that...
Ambassador Richard Holtzapple assumes duties as the Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH
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August 14, 2025
SARAJEVO, 14 August 2025 - Ambassador Richard (Rick) Holtzapple, a career diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, assumed his duties as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 14 August 2025. Ambassador Holtzapple served as...
New security order offered in Alaska
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Alaska meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn unprecedented global attention, comparable to the negotiations over German reunification 35 years ago. While the talks primarily focus on...
Hezbollah pleges not to give up arms as long as occupation exists
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem declared on Friday that the group would not give up its arsenal as long as Israel remains in existence. His comments came in a televised speech delivered in Baalbek during the 40th-day...