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Press releases published on June 29, 2025

India, Russia Reaffirm Defense Ties
(MENAFN) Moscow and New Delhi have engaged in fresh deliberations regarding the provision of the Russian-origin S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, according to a declaration issued by the Indian Defense Ministry on Friday. These talks unfolded …

Trump Blasts Israeli Prosecutors Amid Netanyahu Corruption Trial
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli prosecutors on Saturday amid the ongoing corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized America’s extensive financial support for …

Recent NATO summit gets widely criticized
(MENAFN) The recent NATO summit has been widely criticized as an extravagant spectacle centered around appeasing US President Donald Trump, with commentators describing it as the most expensive "humiliation fetish" ever staged. Trump arrived fresh from a …

Russia, Iran continue direct trips
(MENAFN) Russia has lifted its temporary flight ban over Iran, Iraq, and Jordan, resuming direct air travel following heightened tensions from the Israel-Iran conflict. The ban was initially imposed by Moscow due to safety concerns amid hostilities. …

Israeli Settlers Assault Soldiers in West Bank
(MENAFN) In a sharp escalation of unrest in the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers who previously assaulted Palestinians in Kafr Malik shifted their aggression toward Israeli soldiers on Saturday, according to media outlets. An Israeli broadcaster …

Defense chief states Israel wanted to murder Iran’s Khamenei
(MENAFN) Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed that the country would have aimed to eliminate Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei if the opportunity had arisen, following a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran that ended nearly two weeks of …

UN expresses strong support for DRC, Rwanda peace agreement
(MENAFN) The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed strong support for a peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, marking what he described as a vital move toward reducing tensions and fostering peace in …

Corsica Assembly Officially Acknowledges State of Palestine
(MENAFN) The regional assembly of Corsica took a decisive stand Friday by officially recognizing the State of Palestine. During the session, lawmakers on the Mediterranean island discussed a motion focusing on backing the Palestinian people and condemning …

Uganda’s Veteran Leader Signals 2026 Election Run
(MENAFN) Uganda’s veteran leader, President Yoweri Museveni, has indicated his intention to run again in next year’s general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni stands as one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, having held power alongside his …

Dozens Die in Sudan Due to Gold Mine Collapse
(MENAFN) At least 50 individuals lost their lives following the collapse of a gold mining site in northeastern Sudan, according to local media coverage on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday within the Howaid desert region, situated in Nile River …

Lavrov Says West Cannot Defeat Russia
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Western militarist forces will not manage to impose a “strategic defeat” upon Russia. He expressed these thoughts during a discussion with his Kyrgyz opposite number, Jeenbek Kulubaev, on Sunday …

US Responds to Iranian Threats Against IAEA Chief
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has harshly criticized reported appeals from within Iran advocating the execution of Rafael Grossi, the leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). These remarks surfaced after an Iranian publication …

Experts Say DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal Could Ease Crisis for Millions
(MENAFN) Experts voiced cautious optimism following the signing of a new peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, hoping it will mark a turning point in resolving the protracted conflict that has ravaged eastern Congo and …

Putin talks about ‘great respect’ for Trump
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced “great respect” for US President Donald Trump, praising his determination and courage in overcoming significant challenges to return to office, including surviving assassination attempts. Speaking in Minsk …

Iran condemns Trump due to ‘disrespect’
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized US President Donald Trump for his disrespectful remarks toward Iran’s leadership, cautioning that such behavior damages any chance of restarting nuclear negotiations. In a statement on Saturday …

Iran Confirms Peaceful Intentions for Nuclear Program
(MENAFN) Iran has reiterated that it has no intention of acquiring nuclear weaponry, while maintaining its entitlement to refine uranium for non-military objectives. This assertion was made by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei during an …

Ukraine Claims F-16 Fighter Jet Downed, Pilot Killed in Russian Strike
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported on Sunday that an F-16 fighter jet was lost, and its pilot killed during an overnight Russian airstrike targeting the central Cherkasy region. The strike also injured six civilians. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, the pilot died …

AIIB’s eleventh yearly meeting is to take place in Qatar
(MENAFN) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced that its 11th annual board of governors meeting will be held in Doha, Qatar, in September 2026, according to recent reports. The announcement was made during the AIIB's 10th annual …

Trump applauds ‘great’ NATO summit
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump described the recent NATO summit in The Hague as “great,” highlighting the alliance’s pledge to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP annually by 2035. Posting on Truth Social, Trump called the two-day event “the most …

Russia Dismisses Azerbaijan’s Objections Over Detained Ethnic Azerbaijanis
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry dismissed Azerbaijan’s objections regarding the detention of several ethnic Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg, clarifying that those arrested are Russian citizens suspected of serious offenses committed in …