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Nokia ranked #1 for portfolio competitiveness in Omdia’s Market Landscape: Core Vendors - 2025 report
GlobeNewswire
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August 20, 2025
Press Release Nokia ranked #1 for portfolio competitiveness in Omdia’s Market Landscape: Core Vendors - 2025 report Nokia earned top scores in core portfolio breadth, cloud-native readiness, automation, core as a service, and most 5G core deals with CSPs. …
Erdogan, Rutte Discuss Ukraine Peace Efforts
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a phone conversation on Tuesday evening to deliberate on the evolving situation surrounding the peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine. The call, initiated by …
US Rules Out Troop Deployment in Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House made it clear on Tuesday that American ground troops will not be sent into Ukraine, although providing aerial assistance is still being evaluated as part of broader security commitments. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt informed …
US Continues Talks Over Proposal Backed by Hamas
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is still actively involved in conversations surrounding a proposed ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which was recently endorsed by the Palestinian resistance faction, Hamas, according to the White House on Tuesday. "As for this …
Trump Urges Orban to Reconsider Ukraine’s EU Aspirations
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, a news agency disclosed that U.S. President Donald Trump reached out to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to discuss his continued resistance to Ukraine’s integration into the European Union. This phone call reportedly followed a …
New Zealand Lowers Interest Rate to 3 Percent
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has lowered its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3% in a move aimed at supporting the economy amid rising signs of weakness. According to the central bank, inflation currently remains near the …
Gunfire Claims Man’s Life in Western Sydney
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A man died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest in western Sydney Tuesday evening, authorities confirmed. Emergency responders were dispatched around 7 p.m. to a street in Winston Hills, located 23 kilometers northwest of central Sydney, …
UN Applauds US Efforts for Peace in Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed strong approval for the diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, speaking at …
Trump Calls Netanyahu “War Hero”
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump offered strong support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hailing him as a “war hero,” despite the fact that Netanyahu is currently wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes …
Japan’s U.S. Exports Post 10.1 Percent Drop in July
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's exports to the United States plummeted 10.1% in July compared to the same month last year, according to data released Wednesday by the country’s finance ministry. The sharp downturn marks the fourth month in a row of declining shipments to …
U.S. Imposes 50 Percent Tariffs on 407 Steel, Aluminum-Based Products
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Commerce Department confirmed Tuesday that a sweeping 50% tariff has been imposed on 407 additional categories of goods containing aluminum or steel, effective immediately. The expansion broadens the scope of Section 232 tariffs to now …
Traffic Accident Leaves 64 Dead in Western Afghanistan
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 64 passengers lost their lives and three others were injured in a catastrophic traffic accident on Tuesday night in Herat province, western Afghanistan, according to Abdul Zahir Noorzai, head of the provincial rescue department, who …
White House Enters TikTok as Trump Deadline Nears
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House officially launched its TikTok presence on Tuesday, just weeks before the platform could face removal from U.S. app stores if it fails to secure an American buyer. The newly created account shared its first post Tuesday afternoon—a …
Paris Demonstration Calls for Sanctions on Israel
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A large number of demonstrators convened on Monday at Place Saint-Michel in Paris to protest what they described as genocide and a deliberately orchestrated famine occurring in Gaza. The rally was organized following a call from the France …
U.S. Stocks End Mixed on Tuesday Amid Tech Sector Pressure
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. equities ended mixed on Tuesday as technology stocks pressured the markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 10.45 points, or 0.02%, settling at 44,922.27. Meanwhile, the S…
Sudan’s Health Ministry Reports New Cholera Cases
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan's Health Ministry reported on Tuesday that there have been 1,575 additional cholera infections and 22 fatalities across the nation over the last seven days. The announcement highlights the growing severity of the health emergency affecting …
French Minister Rebukes Netanyahu
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) France’s Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, issued a strong condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday following remarks made by Netanyahu that implicated President Emmanuel Macron in promoting antisemitism. …
U.S. Medical Records Expose Racial Bias Against Black Patients
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study published in PLoS One exposes significant racial bias in US medical documentation, showing that Black patients are disproportionately described with skepticism about their honesty and competence compared to white patients. The …
Innovations in the arms industry - the basis for growth GEVORKYAN, a.s.
GlobeNewswire
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August 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE Innovations in the arms industry - the basis for growth GEVORKYAN, a.s. The company strengthens its position on world markets by diversifying its portfolio by focusing on the armaments industry. In 1H 2025 GEVORKYAN, a.s. successfully …
Nokia and Netplus deliver advanced IPTV services for enhanced customer experience in India
GlobeNewswire
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August 20, 2025
Press Release Nokia and Netplus deliver advanced IPTV services for enhanced customer experience in India Nokia deploys the latest 400G routing technology and software-defined access network (SDAN) platform to scale high-speed broadband and IPTV services …