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Japan Presses Forward with Tokara Islands Evacuation
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Japan pressed forward with the evacuation of residents living across the southwestern Tokara Island chain as a series of persistent earthquakes continued to rattle the area. Meteorological officials have issued alerts...
China Imposes Ban on EU Medical Device Imports
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Sunday introduced new curbs on medical device imports from the European Union, escalating tensions following recent trade measures enacted by Brussels, according to media. The Chinese Ministry of Finance stated that these actions...
China Reaffirms Military Collaboration with Pakistan
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Monday reaffirmed its defense and military collaboration with Pakistan, calling it routine and not aimed at any third party, while urging stability across South Asia. “China and Pakistan are traditional, good neighbors, and...
India responds to Pakistan over terror accusation
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s claim that it was behind a deadly terrorist attack in the North Waziristan District, labeling the accusation as “false and malicious.” The statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs came in...
India discusses concerns with US over Russia energy sanctions
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India has voiced its concerns to the United States regarding a bill that proposes imposing 500% tariffs on countries conducting business with Russia, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday. Speaking during a Quad foreign...
India, Russia talk about supply of S-400s
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Russia have held talks regarding the continued supply of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, according to a statement from the Indian Defense Ministry on Friday. The discussions occurred during a meeting between Indian...
India wants to become net energy exporter by 2030
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India is aiming to transform from a major energy importer to a net energy exporter within the next six to seven years, according to Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. Speaking at a Times of India event, Gadkari emphasized...
India Approaches US Trade Talks with Assertive Stance
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India is set to engage in bilateral trade negotiations with the United States from a position of confidence and strategic strength, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. As reported by a news outlet, Goyal emphasized that New Delhi...
India’s second astronaut joins ISS
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Shubhanshu Shukla has made history as the second Indian to travel into space and the first in over four decades, following the successful docking of SpaceX’s Axiom Mission 4 at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. The...
Japan’s Real Wages Fall in May
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s real wages in May dropped 2.9 percent compared to the previous year—the steepest decline since September 2023—as inflation persistently outstripped wage increases, government figures revealed Monday. The Ministry of Health, Labor...
Japan Detains Two U.S. Military Personnel
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the weekend, Okinawa police detained two U.S. military personnel on suspicion of assaulting Japanese citizens, according to local media reports on Monday. On Saturday, authorities arrested Tomas Salazar, a 25-year-old airman from the...
Chinese Robotic Dog Shatters Speed Record, Challenges Human Sprinters
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A groundbreaking achievement in robotics was unveiled Sunday as a Chinese robotic dog hit 10.3 meters per second during a televised event, matching the velocity of elite human sprinters. This breakthrough marks a significant leap in...
India Reports 78 Perished Due to Monsoon Rains
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The death count in northern India's Himachal Pradesh has surged to 78, officials reported Monday, as relentless monsoon rains wreak havoc across the region. According to a release from the state’s Emergency Operations Center, 50...
China Dismisses U.S. Additional Tariffs Threat on BRICS Allies
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, China firmly dismissed threats of “additional” US tariffs targeting countries that side with the BRICS coalition, emphasizing that trade conflicts yield no winners. Speaking at a live-streamed news briefing in Beijing, China’s...
China reconsiders recent Russian mega gas pipeline
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China is showing renewed interest in Russia’s proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, especially in light of recent tensions in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing Chinese government sources. The...
China Unleashes New Plan to Expand Domestic Service Industry
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China unveiled a sweeping new plan Monday to expand its domestic service industry, a move aligned with its broader strategy to accelerate rural revitalization. The initiative, released jointly by the Ministry of Commerce and eight other...
China increases ecological, scientific, tourism potential of geological wonders
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) With a helmet on and a headlamp cutting through the darkness, 14-year-old Wang Zichen ventured into the depths of a limestone cave, becoming part of a growing trend of adventure seekers exploring underground landscapes in the mountainous...
China Sport Show: Leading Sporting Goods Manufacturer Showcases Innovations Amidst Industry Shift
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
XIAMEN, FUJIAN, CHINA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global sporting goods industry is witnessing a dynamic shift, with China emerging as a pivotal force. The 42nd China Sport Show, set to take place from May 22nd to 25th, 2025, at the...
Modern Japanese Wellness Facility "Senshin Waho" to Open on Awaji Island, July 17
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July 7, 2025
The resort promises a luxurious Japanese hot spring experience in the mythic beauty of Awaji Island AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pasona HR HUB, Inc. (Headquarters: Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture;...
Always On Security: CloudIBN Delivers Proactive VA&PT in India
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
CloudIBN delivers always-on VA&PT services across India, offering proactive threat detection and robust protection for businesses of all sizes. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As India’s digital economy accelerates,...