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Press releases published on June 28, 2025
Trump Signals Imminent Gaza Ceasefire
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism on Friday about an imminent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, suggesting that an agreement could be reached soon. In remarks to reporters at the White House, Trump was asked about the timeline for a …
Russian soldiers return from Ukraine after prisioner exchange
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A number of Russian military personnel have been returned from Ukrainian-controlled territory following a prisoner exchange, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Thursday. According to the ministry, the swap was conducted under the terms …
Landslide Fatalities in Colombia Surge to Twenty-Two
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from a devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Colombia on June 24 has surged to 22, with authorities reporting eight people still missing as of Friday. According to a statement from the Antioquia governor’s office, …
Thousands Rally in Yemen to Show Support for Gaza, Iran
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets across Houthi-controlled areas on Friday, demonstrating their support for Gaza and Iran, as reported by media. The protests were held under the slogan "Praising Iran's victory... and expressing …
Japan Executes “Twitter Killer” for Nine Murders
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese authorities on Friday carried out the execution of Takahiro Shiraishi, infamously known as Japan's "Twitter killer," who had been convicted of the 2017 murders of nine individuals. Shiraishi's death sentence became final in 2021 after he …
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Southern Philippines
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake measuring 6.1 in magnitude struck offshore on Saturday, east of Sarangani, in the southern Philippines' Davao Occidental province, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake …
UVA President Steps Down Amid Pressure from Trump Administration
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) James Ryan, President of the University of Virginia (UVA), has agreed to step down following mounting pressure from the Trump administration, media reported on Friday. The U.S. Department of Justice, currently investigating UVA’s diversity, equity …
UK Car Manufacturing Plummets to Lowest Level Since 1949
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) UK car manufacturing plummeted for the fifth consecutive month in May, reaching its lowest point since 1949. Data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on Friday revealed a 32.8% year-on-year decline in new car and …
Colombia landslide causes death of twenty two civilians
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from the devastating landslide in Colombia on June 24 has climbed to 22, with eight individuals still unaccounted for, according to updates provided Friday. Authorities from the Antioquia governor’s office confirmed that …
Trump warns Iran with additional attacks
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, urging its leadership to pursue peace or face even more devastating military action. His remarks came just hours after American forces launched what he described as “massive precision …
South Korea’s ex leader appeares before prosecutors
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol appeared before prosecutors on Saturday to be questioned regarding insurrection charges tied to his controversial martial law declaration in December, as reported by local sources. Yoon arrived at the …
Tragic French Air Crash Kills Three
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A small aircraft from a flying club tragically crashed in Champhol, a town in north-central France, on Friday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board. The Eure et Loir prefecture reported that the single-engine Cessna 172 …
British Band Shows Support for Palestinians
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The British music group Massive Attack conveyed their support for the Palestinian people during their performance in Serbia on Thursday evening. The English trip-hop ensemble drew attention to the severe crisis in the Gaza Strip while playing at …
Moscow states Israel-Iran ceasefire is not framwork for ending Russia-Ukriane war
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has dismissed suggestions that the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran could serve as a framework for ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Kremlin asserted that the nature and background of the two conflicts are fundamentally …
WHO Chief expresses support for Iran-Israel ceasefire
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed support for the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, while also confirming damage to healthcare systems in both countries and emphasizing the agency’s role in nuclear emergency preparedness. " …
Ukraine's econemy is at risk amid anticipating western backing
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is facing a severe financial crisis, with its economy nearing total collapse due to diminishing Western aid and uncertain prospects for a ceasefire, according to reports citing Ukrainian officials and U.S.-based experts. Initial optimism …
UN Chief supports US peace agreement between DRC, Rwanda
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed strong support for a newly signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, hailing it as a critical milestone for easing tensions and fostering stability in …
Nike Braces for Additional USD1B Cost Due to U.S. Tariffs
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Nike, the American athletic giant, revealed it is bracing for an additional $1 billion in costs as a result of tariffs introduced during the Trump administration. The company is also accelerating efforts to reduce its reliance on Chinese …
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Assaults Kill Twenty-Six Palestinians
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 26 Palestinians were killed and several more injured early Saturday following a series of Israeli airstrikes and artillery bombardments targeting various locations throughout the Gaza Strip. The attacks, which hit civilian shelters and …
Suicide Bombing Leaves Thirteen Soldiers Dead in Pakistan
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 13 soldiers were killed and 29 others, including 19 civilians, injured in a brutal terrorist attack on Saturday in North Waziristan, located in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, security sources confirmed to media. The …