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Intel claims US attacks on Iran resulted in limited damage
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities may have caused significantly less damage than initially reported, according to intercepted Iranian communications cited by The Washington Post. The strikes were part of a joint military...
Spain states NATO’s 5 percent spending demand ‘absolutely impossible’
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain has firmly dismissed calls from NATO and U.S. President Donald Trump to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP, calling the target "absolutely impossible." Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles told lawmakers on Friday that...
IAEA director states ‘we don’t know’ where Iran’s enriched uranium is
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant amount of enriched uranium in Iran—estimated at over 400 kilograms—remains unaccounted for following recent airstrikes by Israel and the United States, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi...
Trump’s kid gives hints at possible White House run
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Eric Trump has suggested that he—or another member of the Trump family—could run for the U.S. presidency in 2028. In an interview with the Financial Times last Friday, the son of current President Donald Trump responded to a question...
South Korean President Approval Rating Jumps to to 65 Percent
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has seen his approval rating leap to 65%, according to a media poll released just as he enters his second month in office. The survey, conducted from July 1 to 3 among 1,001 adults, reflects growing...
Japan's PM Hits Back at Trump’s Rice Allegations
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s recent claim that Japan refuses to import American rice, confirming that Tokyo has been purchasing rice from California. Ishiba urged Washington to...
Secretary Noem Commends President Trump and One Big Beautiful Bill Signing into Law: Historic Win for the American People and the Rule of Law
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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July 5, 2025
This historic legislation will help deliver on President's Trump’s mandate to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens WASHINGTON – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem today released the following statement on President...
U.S. Dollar Falls 10 Percent in First Half of 2025
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The US dollar has experienced a dramatic drop of over 10% against major global currencies in the first half of 2025, marking its most significant decline to begin a year since 1973, according to media. This slump is largely attributed to...
Out of the Box | 'Meeting my country's president in China'
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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July 5, 2025
Who: Elisa Faccani, Master’s Exchange in China Studies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Experience: Meeting her country’s president – in China Hi everyone, I’m an Italian master’s exchange student at XJTLU. My programme is China Studies and...
Released Presentation from Former CIA Advisor Suggests Untapped U.S. Asset Could Quietly Support Trump’s Ambitious Economic Plans
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 4, 2025
Washington, D.C., July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As President Trump prepares to unveil what insiders are calling a “Big Beautiful Bill” to reshape America’s industrial and energy backbone, a resurfaced presentation from former Pentagon and...
U.S. Lawmakers Unveil New Bill to Address Haiti's Crisis
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A bipartisan pair of U.S. lawmakers unveiled new legislation on Wednesday aimed at addressing the escalating humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti. Representatives Gregory Meeks and Greg Murphy introduced the Strategy to Address Key...
Expert’s Presentation Reveals Untapped U.S. Asset That Could Quietly Offset the Cost of Trump’s Next Landmark Agenda
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
Baltimore, MD, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Washington debates the price tag of President Trump’s sweeping new economic agenda, a released presentation from former White House advisor Jim Rickards is drawing renewed attention to a vast—and...
U.S. Loosens Chip Export Restrictions on China
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Washington has started easing some of its restrictions on semiconductor design software exports to China, as stated by the American electronic design automation (EDA) company Synopsys late Wednesday. The move indicates a partial rollback...
U.S. Stocks Advance After Trade Deal with Vietnam
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. equities ended predominantly higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump revealed a new trade agreement with Vietnam. The announcement seemed to bolster investor sentiment, pushing several major indices to fresh record levels....
Geothermal Rising Welcomes Geothermal Incentives in Big Beautiful Bill, Honors Geothermal Community’s Dedication
EIN Presswire
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July 4, 2025
Geothermal energy secures decade-long incentives for 24/7 clean power, boosting #baseloadpower and #energysecurity. #Geothermal #GeothermalRising WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Geothermal Rising today...
S. Korea’s President Pushes for U.S. Trade Deal, North Korea Talks
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced Thursday his commitment to negotiating a "mutually beneficial" trade agreement with the United States and pursuing talks with North Korea aimed at establishing "peace and coexistence" on the...
S. Korea’s President Casts Doubt on Meeting U.S. Trade Deal Deadline
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed uncertainty on Thursday about meeting the U.S. deadline of July 8 for finalizing a trade deal, particularly regarding the implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" set by U.S. President Donald...
U.S. Lawmakers Push for Response to Haiti Crisis
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, two American legislators presented a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling the worsening humanitarian and security issues in Haiti. Representatives Gregory Meeks and Greg Murphy unveiled the Strategy to Address Key Priorities...
U.S. Stocks Climb After Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) US stocks closed mostly in positive territory on Wednesday, buoyed by President Donald Trump's announcement of a new trade agreement with Vietnam. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower by 0.02%, or 10.52 points, ending the day at...
U.S. Supports Israel Amid West Bank Annexation Calls
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States reaffirmed its support for Israel and its national security choices on Wednesday, even as leading Israeli officials advocated for the annexation of the occupied West Bank. However, American officials avoided addressing...