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Gene Matrix Launches GeneMatrixAI™: A Revolutionary Leap in Genetic Reporting
"GeneMatrixAI delivers medical-grade genomic testing with 72-hour turnaround, transforming global healthcare with precision, speed, and scalability." CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gene Matrix Inc., a leading...

Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support...

Trump declares stinging tariffs on US associates in Asia
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a fresh round of tariffs targeting several nations, including key American allies Japan and South Korea. In similar letters posted Monday on Truth Social, Trump informed Japanese Prime Minister...

Trump Confirms Deadline for New Tariffs
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the tariffs outlined in official letters will come into effect starting August 1, and this timeline will remain firm without any delays. Posting on social media, Trump stated: “As per...

Ramaphosa Responds to U.S. Tariffs
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken note of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a "unilateral imposition" of a 30 percent tariff on South African imports. According to a statement from the presidency...

Bolivian president urges to stop using US dollar
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce has called on countries worldwide to abandon the US dollar in favor of using national currencies for international trade. Speaking to RT during the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Arce emphasized the need...

Trump Reveals No-Extension Tariffs Effective August 1
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that tariffs detailed in recently issued letters will take effect starting August 1, 2025, with no possibility of extension. “As per letters sent to various countries yesterday, in addition to...

Trump Set to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on 14 Nations
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday via social media that starting August 1, a 25-percent tariff will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK). In letters sent to the leaders of these two nations, Trump...

Bolivian Leader asks nations to stop their dependence on US
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce called on nations around the world to move away from dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade, advocating instead for the use of national currencies or alternative payment systems. His remarks were...

Chinese Firms Accelerate Overseas Mine Acquisitions
(MENAFN) Chinese corporations are purchasing more mining assets abroad than they have in over ten years, aiming to secure vital raw materials as Western nations impose limitations on their investments, a news outlet has revealed. Last year saw the...

Trump Imposes Tariffs on Asian Allies
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has introduced fresh import taxes targeting multiple countries, notably long-standing Asian allies Japan and South Korea. On Monday, he shared nearly identical letters through his Truth Social account addressed...

China Says Trade Wars Yield “No Winners”
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, China condemned the escalating trade and tariff conflicts, stating that such disputes yield "no winners" following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of unilateral tariffs targeting 14 countries. During a live-streamed...

U.S. Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange tumbled Monday following President Donald Trump's release of multiple tariff notifications targeting specific nations with sweeping levy rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 0.94%, shedding 422.17...

Chinese firms increase purchase of overseas mining assets
(MENAFN) Chinese companies are rapidly increasing their purchases of overseas mining assets, reaching levels not seen in over ten years, as they seek to secure vital raw materials amid growing restrictions from Western nations. According to...

Trump world-tour of tariffs
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of tariffs targeting several countries, including major Asian allies Japan and South Korea. On Monday, Trump shared nearly identical letters on his social media platform Truth Social,...

Trump Postpones Tariff Rollout Deadline to Aug. 1
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday postponing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs to August 1, 2025. “I have determined, based on additional information and recommendations from various senior officials,...

China purchases mines worldwide
(MENAFN) Chinese companies are purchasing more mines abroad than in over a decade to secure essential raw materials, as Western nations limit Chinese investments, the Financial Times reported. Last year, China signed ten deals each valued at over...

US Stock Markets Dip After Tariffs
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday following President Donald Trump's release of several tariff letters outlining country-specific broad tariff rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.94 percent, losing 422.17...

OPTO Miner launches a new app that allows everyone to mine BTC and Dogecoin for free
Aberdeen, United Kingdom, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OPTO Miner recently launched a new mobile app designed for users who want to easily participate in crypto mining. As a cloud mining platform headquartered in the UK, OPTO Miner supports a...

OPEC+ Fast-Tracks August Oil Production
(MENAFN) OPEC and its partner nations, collectively referred to as OPEC+, revealed on Saturday their plan to raise oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August—an accelerated increase compared to July’s 411,000 bpd rise. This move...