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Press releases published on August 27, 2025

Concerns over climate: Migratory birds make early appearance in Lebanon
(MENAFN) At sunrise in southern Lebanon, locals looked to the skies in amazement as vast flocks of geese and pelicans glided overhead in perfect formation. The sight was breathtaking, but also puzzling—why were these migratory birds appearing weeks earlier …

Russia Launches Drone Attacks on Ukraine Energy Infrastructure
(MENAFN) Russia carried out a series of drone attacks overnight Wednesday targeting Ukraine’s critical energy and gas transit infrastructure across six regions, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry confirmed in an official statement. The offensive struck multiple …

Federal Reserve Governor Files Lawsuit to Block Trump’s Removal Attempt
(MENAFN) U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook plans to file a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s effort to remove her, her attorney announced Tuesday, arguing the president lacks the authority to dismiss her. “His attempt to fire her, based …

Tokyo Heatwave Shatters Records with 10-Days Streak
(MENAFN) Tokyo endured its longest-ever stretch of extreme heat on Wednesday, marking 10 consecutive days with temperatures soaring to 35°C (95°F) or above, media reported. This unprecedented heat wave pushed the annual tally of such blistering days to 23, …

Tbilisi mayor states EU is after Georgia with lies
(MENAFN) Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze accused European Union officials on Monday of spreading “lies, slander and misinformation” to pressure Georgia, claiming the bloc had previously attempted the same tactics to draw the country into conflict with Russia, …

Australia rejects claims of wanting to please Israel by expelling Iranian ambassador
(MENAFN) The Australian government denied on Wednesday that its decision to expel the Iranian ambassador and suspend its embassy in Tehran was intended to please Israel, according to reports. Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that Iran’s actions had “ …

Venezuelan FM is worried about US army actions in Caribbean
(MENAFN) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Venezuela, Gianluca Rampolla, on Tuesday to express concern over recent U.S. military activities in the Caribbean, including the deployment of a nuclear- …

SpaceX’s Starship rocket finishes its tenth test flight Tuesday
(MENAFN) A new survey reveals that half of adults in the UK are worried about how artificial intelligence (AI) could affect their jobs. The Trade Congress Union (TUC) polled 2,600 adults and found widespread concern over AI’s rapid growth, particularly …

OECD Posts 0.4 Percent GDP Growth in Q2
(MENAFN) Gross domestic product (GDP) across the OECD area expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2025, doubling the previous quarter’s 0.2% increase, driven primarily by a strong performance from the United States. “This marks a return to the …

Study: Increasing Ocean Acidity Damages Shark Teeth Integrity
(MENAFN) A recent study published Wednesday in Frontiers in Marine Science highlights the damaging effects of increasing ocean acidity on shark teeth, raising urgent concerns about marine ecosystems. As carbon dioxide emissions climb, oceans absorb more CO …

Bangladesh opens first operational stretch of Dhaka Bypass Expressway
(MENAFN) The first operational stretch of the Dhaka Bypass Expressway, spanning 18 kilometers, was inaugurated on Sunday, according to reports. This route, Bangladesh’s first completely enclosed expressway, is part of a 48-kilometer project with an …

Barcelona Designates Gaza as Symbolic ‘11th District’
(MENAFN) In a landmark gesture of solidarity, Barcelona will symbolically designate Gaza and other Palestinian cities as its “11th district,” a move aimed at reinforcing long-term cooperation and support for Palestinian communities, Mayor Jaume Collboni …

Israeli Forces Escalate Raids in Syria’s Quneitra
(MENAFN) Israeli military units intensified their operations on Wednesday by advancing further into Syria’s Quneitra countryside, marking the latest breach of Syrian sovereignty, according to local media reports. Media reported that Israeli troops moved …

US Fed Governor to sue Trump to prevent being sacked
(MENAFN) U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook plans to file a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump from dismissing her, her attorney said Tuesday, contending that the president lacks the authority to remove her from office. “His attempt to fire her, …

Pfizer and BioNTech’s COMIRNATY® Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Adults 65 and Older and Individuals Ages 5 through 64 at Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
The 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulation targets the SARS-CoV-2 sublineage LP.8.1, in line with FDA guidance to more closely match circulating strains1 Shipping of the LP.8.1-adapted vaccine will begin immediately to ensure robust supply and rapid access …

John J. Malm & Associates Reaches $100 Million Milestone for Settlements and Verdicts, Reinforcing Commitment to Client Advocacy in Illinois
Naperville, Illinois – John J. Malm …

Germany Denies Entry to Over 10,000 Irregular Migrants Since May
(MENAFN) Germany has denied entry to more than 10,000 irregular migrants since early May, marking a sharp escalation in border enforcement under the country's new conservative-led coalition, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt revealed in comments to a …

Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eleven More Civilians
(MENAFN) At least eleven Palestinians have been killed and numerous others injured in Israeli military attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn Wednesday, medical sources and eyewitnesses stated to a news agency. In Gaza City, an Israeli airstrike struck a …

Brazil Presses U.S. to Reverse 50 Percent Tariff
(MENAFN) Brazil is actively negotiating with the United States to reverse a hefty 50 percent tariff on its exports, while simultaneously working to broaden its international trade partnerships, Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary Tatiana Prazeres announced …

Afghanistan’s Taliban Announces Five-Year Strategy
(MENAFN) The Afghan interim government introduced a comprehensive five-year “Development Strategy” on Tuesday, aiming to generate employment and encourage equitable progress throughout the country, according to a senior official. Taliban's chief …