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Arun Pudur Joins the Billionaire Race to write the Future of Humanity from Earth, Mars and beyond
EIN Presswire
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August 17, 2025
From Space, AGI, Quantum, Streaming to Fintech, Arun Pudur's Billions and Celframe Superstack raises the stakes for Silicon Valley and Wall Street alike NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A New Billionaire Force Emerges …
Diplomat Accuses Ukrainian Forces of Targeting Civilians
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Throughout the duration of the conflict, Ukrainian forces have allegedly taken the lives of hundreds of civilians attempting to cross into Russian-controlled areas, according to senior diplomat Rodion Miroshnik. Speaking to a news agency on Friday …
Pakistan’s floods result in hundreds of fatalities, missing people
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe rains and sudden flooding struck India and Pakistan on Friday, leaving more than 280 people dead and hundreds unaccounted for, according to official statements from both governments. Rescue teams managed to evacuate roughly 1,600 residents …
Spain’s wildfires is still ongoing, spreading to more than fifty areas
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
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European NATO members to continue arming Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Western European leaders have expressed support for US President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, while simultaneously reaffirming their commitment to continue arming Kiev and advancing its potential NATO …
Media Reveals Trump, Zelensky Call “Wasn’t Easy”
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Following the summit in Alaska, a phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Friday proved to be "wasn’t easy," according to a journalist. Citing a source with firsthand insight, it was …
Putin says US attempts to settle Ukraine war ‘energetic and sincere’
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the US is making genuine and energetic efforts to halt the fighting in Ukraine and reach agreements that consider the interests of all parties. The remarks came ahead of his scheduled meeting with US …
Putin expresses optimism of solving Ukraine-Russia war
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced careful optimism after the Alaska summit, saying the meeting “brings us closer” to resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He added that both Moscow and Washington appear aligned on the importance of …
Japan Condemns South Korean Research Vessel Near Contested Islets
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has formally protested against a South Korean research ship operating near contested islets in the East Sea, also referred to as the Sea of Japan. Masaaki Kanai, chief of the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, …
U.S. Announces Suspension of All Visitor Visas for Gaza Residents
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The US State Department announced on Saturday the suspension of all visitor visas for residents of the Gaza Strip, citing an ongoing review of the procedures used to approve recent medical and humanitarian entries. “All visitor visas for …
Protests to end genocide in Gaza take over Europe
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of people across Europe rallied on Saturday to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and call for an end to Israel’s genocide on the territory. In Stockholm, Sweden, protesters gathered at Odenplan Square to denounce Israel’s …
South Korea Foils Over 9,200 Cyberattacks in 2025
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s military repelled over 9,200 cyberattacks in the first six months of 2025 — a staggering 44.7% surge from the same period last year, according to local reports citing data obtained by Rep. Yu Yong-weon of the main opposition People …
Putin Expresses Hope Following Alaska Summit
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced measured hope that the recent summit in Alaska may mark progress toward resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He also acknowledged that both Moscow and Washington appear to share a common …
Flash Floods Destroy India, Pakistan
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe rainstorms and sudden flooding wreaked havoc across sections of India and Pakistan on Friday, leading to the loss of over 280 lives and leaving many more unaccounted for, according to statements from officials in both countries. Emergency …
Police arrest supporters of political opposition in Chisinau
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Security forces in Chisinau detained opposition supporters on Saturday after they attempted to stage a rally in support of jailed Euroskeptic politician Evgenia Gutsul. According to reports, young activists from the Victory bloc assembled near the …
650,000 fighting-age soldiers escape Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Since the escalation of the conflict with Russia in 2022, at least 650,000 Ukrainian men of fighting age have fled the country, The Telegraph reports. Many others are hiding or bribing officials to avoid conscription, as the military struggles …
Western Media Reacts Strongly to Putin, Trump Meeting
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has criticized what she described as an overblown reaction from Western media to the warm reception extended by US President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their recent …
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Drone Strike Kills Seven More Civilians
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) At least seven Palestinians lost their lives and several others sustained injuries on Sunday following a drone strike by Israeli forces in Gaza City, medical sources reported. According to eyewitness accounts, the attack struck a group of …
Ukrainian drone strikes bloc in border Russian area
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A video has emerged showing a Ukrainian drone hitting a building in Belgorod, Russia, part of a series of recent strikes on the border region. The UAV is seen approaching its target before a powerful explosion shakes the area. Casualties from this …
Gaza Starves: Israeli Blockade Kills Eleven More Palestinians
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 11 additional Palestinians have died in Gaza over the past 24 hours due to malnutrition and the ongoing Israeli-imposed starvation, raising the death toll to 251 since March, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry on Saturday. Munir …