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Press releases published on June 4, 2025
Ukraine Urges Russia to Respond to Peace Proposal
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is pressing Russia for a response to a proposal that outlines Kyiv’s approach to resolving the ongoing conflict. This peace blueprint was handed to Moscow ahead of the latest round of direct discussions held in Istanbul, according to …
Vietnam Cancels Two-Child Limit Law
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Vietnam has officially ended its two-child policy as part of efforts to confront demographic challenges, following a noticeable drop in the country's fertility rate. The Southeast Asian nation is experiencing a decline in birth rates, prompting …
Netanyahu Faces Cross-Examination
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu appeared once again before the Tel Aviv District Court on Wednesday, attending the second day of his cross-examination in the ongoing criminal trial where he faces corruption allegations. This particular hearing …
Kyrgyz Court Sentences Former President
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a report by a news agency on Tuesday, former President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev has been handed a prison sentence exceeding 11 years in absentia. Atambayev, who governed the nation between 2011 and 2017, was found guilty on …
Young TikTok star gets killed by stalker
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Pakistan have detained a 22-year-old man who admitted to the killing of 17-year-old TikTok personality Sana Yousaf, as reported by police. Investigators suspect that Umar Hayat took Ms. Yousaf’s life at her residence in Islamabad on …
Disney fires employees due to budget cuts
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that the American entertainment giant, The Walt Disney Company, is laying off hundreds of workers across its global operations. The move comes as the company seeks to reduce expenses and adjust to changes within the media …
Rwanda, Algeria Forge Cooperation During Rwandan President Visit
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame kicked off a two-day official visit to Algeria on Tuesday, engaging with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and witnessing the signing of multiple bilateral agreements designed to strengthen cooperation across diverse …
Almost Two Million Muslim Pilgrims Kick Off Hajj Rituals
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Close to two million Muslim worshippers commenced the spiritually profound Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The pilgrims performed the Tawaf by circling the Kaaba, located at the center of Mecca’s sacred mosque, before proceeding to …
Germany Approves Tax Relief Plan
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Germany’s federal Cabinet approved its initial tax reduction package worth EURO46 billion (about USD52.3 billion) aimed at alleviating pressures on the ailing economy. This measure is designed to provide financial relief and …
OECD Cuts UK Growth Outlooks as Debt, Inflation Risks Intensify
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Britain’s economic growth is poised to weaken over the next two years, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) warned Tuesday, citing intensifying trade conflicts, tightening financial conditions, and growing uncertainty. …
Canada plans to restrict immigration
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Canadian government has introduced a legislative proposal aiming to constrict immigration controls and enhance security measures at the border. Immigration Minister Lena Diab explained that the Strong Borders Act is intended to combat …
South Korea’s New President Announces Cabinet Appointments
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s freshly elected President Lee Jae-myung announced his first Cabinet nomination on Wednesday by appointing his chief campaign advisor Kim Min-seok as prime minister. This decision came just hours after Lee took his oath of office. At …
China Says South Korea Ties Must Be Free from “Third Party” Influence
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) China emphasized on Wednesday that its relationship with South Korea must remain unaffected by “Third Party” influences as President Lee Jae-myung begins his five-year term, according to state media. “The driving force behind the development of …
UK Experiences Driest Spring in Decades
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has undergone its hottest spring ever documented, coupled with the least rainfall in over fifty years, according to preliminary data released Monday. Statistics from the Met Office, the nation's official weather service, …
Farmers fight AI over China’s rice fields
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Beneath the warm June sunshine, vibrant rice paddies spread across the "Tianfu granary" demonstration area in Chongzhou, situated in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Here, an ambitious agricultural experiment is underway. As the second round of …
UK Services Sector Sees Slight Rebound in May
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The British services sector experienced a modest rebound in May, recovering from April’s record-low performance, according to figures released Wednesday by S…
Hungarian PM says Ukraine would drain EU resources
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine would be a huge drain on EU resources if it became a member of the bloc, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned. He accused officials in Brussels of attempting to force the issue despite the cost. Orban, a long-standing opponent …
Trump Revokes Emergency Abortion Rule
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States government declared on Tuesday that it has rescinded a regulation established by the Biden administration. This rule had obligated hospitals to offer emergency abortions to pregnant individuals experiencing life-threatening …
Israel warns of aid centers becoming ‘combat zones’
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Gaza’s aid distribution centers were set to remain closed on Wednesday, following announcements by the Israeli military that roads to these sites would be treated as “combat zones.” According to reports, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an …
U.S. Light Vehicle Sales See Sharpest Decline in Nearly Five Years
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. light vehicle sales saw their steepest decline in May in nearly five years, following a rush by consumers in the previous months to make purchases ahead of expected price hikes triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported …