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Russia urges bordering nations to stand on their own
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) As global instability intensifies, Russia’s influence and relationships with its neighboring countries in Eurasia are under renewed scrutiny. Moscow’s goal is not to dominate or control these states but to ensure that any future economic,...
Trump Announces Meeting with Putin in Alaska
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) United States leader Donald Trump declared on Friday his intention to convene with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on August 15 in Alaska. "The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of...
Trump Prepares for Meeting with Putin
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) United States leader Donald Trump announced on Friday that he intends to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, "very shortly." "It would have been sooner, but I guess there are security arrangements that unfortunately people...
Armenia denies reports of handing over part of its territory to US
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A Spanish outlet has reported that Armenia has secretly agreed to hand over a strategic part of its territory to the US. According to the report, a leaked memorandum proposes creating a 42-kilometer corridor through southern Armenia that...
Armenia Cedes Strategic Corridor to US
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a report by a news outlet, Armenia has discreetly agreed to transfer control over a crucial section of its land to the United States. This development comes amid the country's protracted conflict with neighboring Azerbaijan—a...
Global Defense Leaders Unite at 17th IDEF 2025
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The 17th International Defense Industry Fair 2025 (IDEF), held in Istanbul, draws participation from a wide range of defense and technology companies worldwide. Representatives from nations including China, South Africa, Azerbaijan,...
US Secretary of State phone French FM to discuss regional matters
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to discuss several pressing regional matters. According to a statement from the State Department spokesperson Tammy...
US, France Discuss Global Conflicts Over Phone
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation on Monday with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to deliberate on key regional affairs. According to a statement by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, Rubio...
U.S. Rubio, French Foreign Minister Hold Talks on Key Issues
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on Monday with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to discuss a range of pressing regional and international issues. According to a statement from State Department...
One year of Pezeshkian: The scapegoat-in-waiting
Middle East Institute
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August 5, 2025
President Masoud Pezeshkian’s first year in office was defined by Iran’s familiar political structural constraints, external crises, and a moderate-reformist base forever frustrated with his cautious pragmatism and unfulfilled promises. His July...
Qatar to deliver electricity to Syria for twelve months
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has unveiled the second stage of its ongoing effort to assist Syria’s energy sector, confirming that it will begin delivering additional electricity to the country starting Saturday, as announced by a development fund affiliated...
Qatar Kicks Off Second Phase of Electricity Supply to Syria
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has officially kicked off the second phase of its electricity supply initiative to Syria, set to begin this Saturday, according to a statement from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). This next phase will see 800 megawatts of...
KBR Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 31, 2025
Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Highlights (All comparisons against the second quarter fiscal 2024 unless noted.) Revenues of $2.0 billion, up 6% Net income attributable to KBR (including discontinued operations) of $73 million; Adjusted EBITDA2 of...
Ukraine, Azerbaijani Seal Groundbreaking Gas Agreement
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Ukraine finalized a groundbreaking agreement with Baku to import Azerbaijani natural gas through the Transbalkan pipeline, marking the first-ever delivery of Azerbaijani gas to the conflict-affected nation. Naftogaz CEO Sergii...
Imprisoned Russian-Armenian businessman secures lawsuit against Yerevan
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A Stockholm arbitration tribunal has halted the Armenian government’s attempt to nationalize a major electricity company owned by Samvel Karapetyan, a jailed Russian-Armenian billionaire. Karapetyan was arrested in June on accusations of...
87 U.S. Legislators Press Trump-Vance Administration to Ensure Safe Return of Armenians to Nagorno Karabakh
EIN Presswire
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July 24, 2025
ANCA-Backed Bipartisan letter - led by the Congressional Armenian Caucus - Highlights Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America...
Spanish press reports Armenia ready to place part of territory under US control
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenia has allegedly agreed to allow the United States to take control of a strategic section of its territory, according to a report by Spanish media outlet Periodista Digital. The claim has sparked controversy and was quickly denied by...
Russian-Armenian businessman initiates new movement from prison
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian billionaire currently imprisoned in Armenia, has announced the formation of a new political movement aimed at challenging Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's leadership. The declaration comes amid rising...
Imprisoned Russian-Armenian businessman wins lawsuit against Yerevan
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A Stockholm arbitration tribunal has blocked the Armenian government from proceeding with plans to nationalize a major electricity provider owned by Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, who is currently jailed. Karapetyan was...
Armenian opposition lawmaker gets detained
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) An Armenian court has ordered the arrest of opposition lawmaker Artur Sarkisyan, accusing him of being involved in a plot to carry out a violent coup. The arrest is viewed by many as part of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s broader...