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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
Czech Government Faces No-Confidence Vote
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Czech legislators are preparing to cast their votes on Wednesday regarding a no-confidence motion against the ruling coalition cabinet headed by Prime Minister Petr Fiala. This comes in the aftermath of an intense and lengthy parliamentary …
New James Bond book for young readers is to be published soon
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Mike Craven, an award-winning crime novelist and army veteran from Carlisle, has called the task of writing a new James Bond book for young readers a "daunting responsibility." The author was invited by Ian Fleming Publications to craft a fresh …
Trump Grants More Time for TikTok Sale
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump has decided to provide another reprieve to ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, by granting it additional time to transfer ownership of the platform to an American entity and thereby sidestep a nationwide prohibition, …
BIBF kicks off strong as, featuring Chianese, international selections of books
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) kicked off on Wednesday, featuring approximately 220,000 books from China and over 80 countries and regions, making it one of the world’s largest and most diverse literary events. The fair will run …
Turkish, Jordanian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks on Rising Iran-Israel Conflict
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday, addressing Israel’s ongoing military operations targeting Iran, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. No additional …
Russian attack on Ukraine leaves twenty-three people killed
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A major aerial assault involving missiles and drones on the Ukrainian capital has resulted in the deaths of 23 individuals and left 134 others wounded, according to emergency officials. The attack, which unfolded on Tuesday, proved especially …
Pentagon Sidelines Officer Over Anti Israel Posts
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has relieved a high ranking officer of his duties and opened an internal inquiry after provocative social media messages attacking U.S. Middle East policy and Israel surfaced. Col. Nathan McCormack, formerly the chief of the Levant …
US Sends Refueling Planes to Back Israel
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has positioned over 30 aerial refueling aircraft in the Middle East over the past several days, according to media accounts on Tuesday that referenced comments from two American officials. These tankers are likely intended to aid …
Survey indicates Russians naming new top enemy to replace US
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time in 13 years, the United States is no longer viewed as Russia’s primary adversary, according to a new poll by the Levada Center, a research group labeled a "foreign agent" in Russia due to its Western funding. The survey, …
Turkish President Supports Iran’s Right to Self-Defense
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced his support for Iran’s entitlement to defend itself in the escalating tensions with Israel. Speaking to members of his party in parliament, Erdogan declared that it is “legitimate and …
EU Plans Complete Cut of Russian Gas Imports
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission has introduced a proposal to eliminate all remaining natural gas deliveries from Russia to the European Union by the conclusion of 2027. Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen revealed the strategy on Tuesday, stating that the …
Ukraine plots drone assault on Russian vessel in Asia
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reportedly planned to launch drone attacks on Russian warships in the Asia-Pacific region, mirroring its recent strikes on Russian airbases, according to the Washington Post. Last Sunday, Ukraine carried out a coordinated drone assault on …
Mayor announces additional Ukrainian drones demolished outside Moscow
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian air defenses intercepted ten Ukrainian drones targeting the Moscow area overnight, according to the city’s mayor, Sergey Sobyanin. The drones were downed in successive waves, with UAV activity reported nearly every hour early Sunday. …
AI is expected to come after tech employees
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has urged employees to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) while warning that the technology will result in a smaller corporate workforce in the coming years. In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Jassy encouraged a mindset of …
China’s President Calls for China-Afghanistan Collaboration
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced cooperation with Afghanistan to accelerate the war-ravaged country’s recovery and growth. Speaking at the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday, Xi emphasized the …
Global Oil Prices Surge
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Global petroleum rates soared by nearly 5 percent as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified, coupled with United States Leader Donald Trump’s call for Tehran to offer an “unconditional and immediate surrender.” On Tuesday, Brent crude …
Erdogan Defends Iran’s Right to Resist
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a forceful message on Wednesday regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, voicing firm backing for Iran's entitlement to respond in self-defense against Israeli actions. During a speech at the …
Iran rejects talks with Israel stating it "will show the Zionists no mercy"
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s top authority, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made it clear on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic will persist in retaliating against Israeli offensives and has no intention of entering into negotiations with the state of Israel. “We must give a …
ONS Reveals UK Inflation Dips Slightly in May
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom’s annual inflation rate dipped marginally to 3.4% in May, down from April’s 3.5%, according to fresh figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite the small decline, the inflation rate for …
Fatal Road Crash Leaves Three Dead in Philippines
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In Tagaytay City, Cavite province—just south of Manila—a tragic vehicle accident claimed three lives and left five others wounded, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. According to local police, the incident happened Tuesday on a highway when a …