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Press releases published on June 2, 2025
Russia downs more than 150 Ukrainian kamikaze drones in merely 24 hours
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian air defenses intercepted more than 150 Ukrainian long-range kamikaze drones within a 24-hour period, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry on Monday. The ministry reported that 96 drones were shot down between 8 p.m. …
Drone aims at Russian Embassy in Stockholm
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A drone flew over the Russian Embassy in Stockholm on Sunday and dropped a container of paint near the main entrance, the Russian diplomatic mission reported. The paint was housed in a glass vessel, which officials said could have caused serious …
Kremlin states Russian attacks on Ukraine are revengeful
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's recent military strikes on Ukraine are retaliatory actions targeting military-related sites, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday. The response comes after Ukraine ramped up drone attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure. …
Mongolia, Turkmenistan Ink Several Deals to Boost Bilateral Ties
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) According to the Mongolian presidential office website on Monday, Mongolia and Turkmenistan have inked several agreements aimed at strengthening their bilateral relationship. These accords, signed in Ulan Bator—the Mongolian capital—comprise a …
Japan Resumes Hunting Fin Whales
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has resumed hunting fin whales, killing at least 25 for the first time since it withdrew from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in 2019. The whales were caught in the Sea of Okhotsk, located north of Hokkaido’s northernmost island, …
Ukraine Confirms Twelve Servicemen Died in Russian Missile Attack
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Ukraine confirmed that a Russian missile attack targeted one of its training centers, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 servicemen and injuring over 60 others. The Land Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces (AFU) issued a statement on …
Dragon Kiln displays its legacy with beautifully made ceramics
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) In Yixing, a city renowned as China’s pottery hub located in Jiangsu province, an age-old tradition endures through the continuous operation of the Qianshu Dragon Kiln, a wood-fired kiln that has stood for over six centuries. Despite the …
NHL icon Ovechkin plans on going back to Russia in 2026
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin is expected to return to Russia in 2026 after completing the final year of his contract with the Washington Capitals, according to his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya. Speaking to Russian outlet Argumenty i Fakty, …
U.S. Appeals Court Momentarily Reinstates Trump’s Global Tariffs
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated the global tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, reversing a recent decision that had struck down these import duties and declared the White House had exceeded its legal powers. On …
British Defense Secretary states country must prepare for direct war with Russia
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) British Defense Secretary John Healey has stated that the UK is preparing its military and industrial sectors for a potential direct conflict with Russia. His remarks come ahead of the government’s upcoming Strategic Defense Review, which is …
South Korea Telecom Breach Triggers Nearly One Million Subscriber Exodus
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s top telecom giant, SK Telecom (SKT), has experienced a significant subscriber downturn following a major data breach, with close to one million users switching mobile providers in May alone, according to a report by a local news …
Trump Shares Claims Biden Was Executed, Replaced by “Robotic Entity”
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump recently shared a shocking claim on social media alleging that his predecessor, Joe Biden, was covertly executed and replaced by a “robotic entity.” The original post, shared anonymously on Saturday afternoon, linked to …
Russia Receives Receipt of Ukraine’s Peace Proposal
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-ranking Russian official announced on Sunday that Moscow has obtained Ukraine’s draft memorandum presenting a potential peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict. Vladimir Medinsky, an advisor to Leader Putin and the anticipated head of the …
‘Cyber UN’ suggestion receives momentum at Moscow tech summit
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A proposal to form a global “Cyber United Nations” took center stage at the Positive Hack Days (PHDays Fest) cybersecurity forum in Moscow, as experts and diplomats called for a new international body to coordinate digital sovereignty efforts and …
Ukraine Integrates NATO-Standard Military Network
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Kiev has recently been granted access to join a NATO-standard coordination network that links Western-manufactured military equipment, according to Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Katerina Chernohorenko. This advanced system is specifically …
German Chancellor Calls on Netanyahu to Permit Aid into Gaza
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent phone conversation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to permit increased humanitarian assistance into the heavily damaged Gaza Strip, according to a statement released Monday by …
Moscow declares draft peace suggestion will come after POW exchange
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia plans to present a draft peace proposal to Ukraine once the ongoing prisoner exchange is completed, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Friday. The proposal is being developed based on understandings reached during recent direct …
DIA Employee gets detained after attempted leak on trump
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A 28-year-old IT employee with the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has been taken into custody, accused of attempting to pass classified information to a foreign power due to his dissatisfaction with Leader Donald Trump’s administration, …
Musk denies allegations of abusing drugs
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has firmly rejected recent claims suggesting that he engaged in heavy drug use during his involvement in the 2024 presidential campaign of Donald Trump. These accusations were presented in a report that detailed what it described as Musk …
Egypt, Qatar Voice Hope for 60-Day Gaza Truce
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt and Qatar have expressed strong hopes for a rapid agreement on a 60-day temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, aiming to set the stage for a lasting peace in the Gaza Strip. In a joint declaration, the two nations called on all …