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Press releases published on June 19, 2025
Putin states more than 80k aerial targets destroyed throughout war with Ukraine
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russian forces have intercepted over 80,000 aerial threats amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting on Russia’s long-term defense planning for 2027–2036, Putin …
Iran’s Missile Barrage Leaves Over Sixty Injured in Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 65 individuals sustained injuries during Thursday morning’s intense missile attack by Iran, Israel’s National Emergency Service (MDA) confirmed, with three victims reported in critical condition. The MDA further revealed that 18 of those …
One-hundred prominent figures urge UK to stop arms sale to Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) An additional group of 100 prominent figures from the worlds of film, sports, and activism has joined calls for the UK government to suspend arms sales to Israel in light of its ongoing military operations in Gaza. Among the newly signed …
US court rules Texas cannot challenge federal approval
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Texas cannot legally challenge the federal approval of a privately owned temporary nuclear waste storage facility, as the state was not a party involved in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)’s …
Majority of Ukrainian Recruits Serve Via Conscription
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Fewer than one in four military recruits in Ukraine join of their own accord, with most conscripts entering service through harsh mandatory conscription, a Ukrainian legislator has revealed. Previously, Kiev incentivized younger men exempt from …
EU Delays Lowering Price Cap on Russian Oil
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has reconsidered its plan to decrease the price ceiling on Russian seaborne oil sales, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced, according to a news agency. This initiative was meant to be a key element in …
North Korea Fires Ten Rockets
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea fired ten projectiles on Thursday from near Pyongyang, just a day following trilateral aerial exercises conducted by South Korea, the United States, and Japan on the Korean Peninsula, as reported by a Seoul-based news outlet. The …
Turkey increases security along its boarders due Iran-Israel conflict
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has stepped up security measures along its borders in response to escalating regional tensions following recent clashes between Iran and Israel, Defense Minister Yasar Guler announced on Wednesday. During a visit to the eastern province of …
Russian presidential aide criticizes NATO Secretary-General over his remarks about peace negotiations
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who is also Moscow’s lead negotiator in talks with Kiev, criticized NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte for his remarks about the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Rutte had accused Moscow of …
Hungary Repatriates Nationals from Iran, Suspends Embassy in Tehran
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Hungarian government has removed six of its nationals from Iran and temporarily halted its embassy’s operations in Tehran due to escalating security risks, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto revealed Thursday. Szijjarto …
Lebanon PM is to formally requests prompt renewal of UNIFIL mandate
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has called for the prompt renewal of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate, emphasizing its vital role in maintaining security and calm, especially in the southern region of the country. …
Xi participates in China-Central Asia summit
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping took part in the second China-Central Asia Summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he reaffirmed long-standing ties and set a course for future collaboration with the leaders of five Central Asian nations, according …
Putin Says Granddaughter Speaks Chinese
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin noted an increasing fascination with the Chinese language among Russians, speaking to journalists on the fringes of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He disclosed that his own granddaughter is fluent …
India, Canada Aim Renewing Diplomatic Ties
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Canada have decided to mend their strained relationship, following a prolonged period of tension that escalated to the point where both nations expelled senior diplomats in 2024. This move marks a turning point in the diplomatic rapport …
UN warns of increasing death toll in Gaza
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing military campaign in Gaza has led to mounting casualties amid increasingly dire shortages of essential resources, including food, fuel, and medical supplies, according to United Nations humanitarian officials. On Wednesday, the UN …
Russia, Burkina Faso Sign Nuclear Deal
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have officially sealed a pact to broaden their cooperation in the field of civilian nuclear energy. The deal encompasses collaborative efforts in areas such as radiation technology applications and the education and …
Filipino workers want to leave Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 178 Filipino workers currently in Israel have asked the Philippine government for assistance in returning home as tensions between Israel and Iran intensify, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). During a press briefing, …
Russia ‘strongly condemns’ Israel’s assault on Iran
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has vehemently condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, cautioning that the attacks risk sparking a dangerous escalation in the Middle East. The Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Friday denouncing the strikes as …
Russia, Republika Srpska ink education partnership agreement
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Republika Srpska, an autonomous region in Bosnia and Herzegovina, have formalized a partnership to enhance collaboration in education. The agreement was signed during the Third International Forum of Ministers of Education, ‘Shaping the …
Brazil starts program to fight racism
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil has introduced a new program aimed at addressing racism and advancing racial equality across the country, according to an announcement in the government gazette on Tuesday. Named "More Equality," the initiative seeks to foster collaboration …