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Press releases published on June 19, 2025
Newsweek publishes correction after inaccurately reporting senior Russian official demanded NATO withdraw troops from Baltic states
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Newsweek has published a correction after inaccurately reporting that a senior Russian official demanded NATO withdraw troops from the Baltic states. The original article claimed that Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov insisted NATO …
Spain’s PM Slams NATO’s Defense Budget Hike as ‘Irrational’
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez slammed NATO’s suggestion to boost defense budgets by 5% as “irrational” during a letter sent Thursday to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, media reported. In the correspondence, Sanchez firmly declined to …
Israeli Minister Vows Elimination of Khamenei
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli defense chief Israel Katz on Thursday pledged to eradicate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring, “Such a person is forbidden to exist,” according to remarks reported by a newspaper. Katz’s warning emerged just hours …
Israeli Warplanes Target Western Iran in Massive Airstrike Wave
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, the Israeli military announced a fresh series of airstrikes targeting western Iran, deploying roughly 20 fighter jets against military personnel and missile infrastructure, according to a military statement. The army also reported …
IAEA Head Sees No Proof of Iranian Nuclear Bomb
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has discovered no proof that Tehran is making a “systematic effort” to manufacture an atomic warhead, its director, Rafael Grossi, has revealed. On Friday, Israel initiated air raids against Iran, …
Hungary evacuates citizens, shuts Tehran embassy
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has evacuated six of its nationals and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to rising security threats stemming from the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the country's foreign minister announced on Thursday. According …
Chinese FM discuses Iran-Israel conflict with Omani FM
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized Israel’s recent military strike on Iran during a phone discussion with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, stating it violated international law and Iran’s sovereignty, …
Boeing Flights to India Get Diverted
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Over recent days, four Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft operating international routes to India have reportedly had to reverse course because of mechanical complications, according to various news sources. One such incident occurred on Sunday when a …
SpaceX Starship Ground Test Erupts in Fireball
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX's Starship 36 rocket erupted in flames during a routine ground test late Wednesday night, dealing yet another blow to the aerospace company's turbulent 2025 test campaign. The explosion occurred around 11 p.m. CT on June 18 (0400 GMT June …
U.S. Businesses Hope Returning to Russia
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) American companies have expressed approval of the Trump administration’s initiative to reestablish communication with Moscow, hoping it will allow them to re-enter the Russian marketplace. Robert Agee, the president of the American Chamber of …
Ecuador president states extension of state emergency
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) President Daniel Noboa has announced a 30-day extension of the state of emergency in several regions of Ecuador, including the capital Quito, due to rising violence and what the government describes as "serious internal unrest." The extension, …
Russia cautions residents against visiting Iran, Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning advising its citizens against visiting Israel and Iran following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. Russian nationals currently in Israel have been urged to leave the country if …
Araghchi Plans Talks with European Leaders
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, is scheduled to engage in discussions with his European counterparts in Geneva this Friday, according to domestic news sources. As reported by a state-run outlet, Araghchi is expected to confer with the …
Report: Japanese PM Dismisses Snap Election Plans
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed that he will not dissolve the House of Representatives at this time, ensuring that the elections for both parliamentary chambers won’t coincide this July, according to a news outlet. …
Namibia Reports Cholera Flare-Up in Kunene
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Namibia has officially announced a cholera outbreak in the country’s northwestern Kunene region following laboratory confirmation of Vibrio cholerae O1—the bacterial strain known for driving previous cholera epidemics, a top health official …
Russia delivers additional 1,200 corpses of soldiers to Ukraine
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over the remains of 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers to Kiev, a transfer confirmed by both sides on Friday. Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War announced the delivery and stated that the bodies will …
Brazil’s storms cause death of two people
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two people have died and one person remains missing following intense storms, flooding, and landslides in Rio Grande do Sul, a state in southern Brazil, civil defense officials reported Wednesday. Heavy rains over recent hours caused …
Vietnamese PM Urges Stronger Efforts to Supercharge Trade Growth
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered relevant ministries and local authorities to ramp up efforts to enhance both domestic and international trade, according to a news agency on Thursday. This move is designed to strengthen export …
Fire result in death of four prisoners in Uruguay's largest prison
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire that broke out Monday at Uruguay’s main correctional facility led to the deaths of four prisoners, according to statements from the Interior Ministry. The incident occurred in a cell block at Santiago Vázquez Prison, also known as Comcar. …
UN states two million Syrians return to their homeland
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) More than two million Syrians have returned to their homeland since December, according to the UN’s refugee chief, offering a rare sign of optimism amid heightened regional unrest. “Over two million Syrian refugees and displaced have returned home …