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Press releases published on June 16, 2025

Macron Pledges EU Support for Greenland’s Independence
(MENAFN) On Sunday, French Leader Emmanuel Macron reiterated France’s and the European Union’s backing for Greenland’s autonomy and geographical wholeness during comments to journalists at Nuuk Airport. Flanked by Danish representatives shortly after …

Trump Signals U.S. May Get Involved in Israel-Iran Clash
(MENAFN) On Sunday, US President Donald Trump indicated that "it's possible we could get involved" in the ongoing clash between Israel and Iran, a news agency reported. Despite this, Trump emphasized that the United States is currently "not at this moment …

Death Toll from Iran Attacks Rises in Israel
(MENAFN) A new barrage of missile assaults originating from Iran has left no fewer than nine individuals hurt in both northern and southern regions of Israel, Israeli officials announced on Sunday. As per information from Israel’s National Emergency …

Gaza Bleeds: Death Toll Surpasses 55,362 as Israeli Attacks Persist
(MENAFN) The Gaza Health Ministry reported on Sunday that the death toll of Palestinians in the ongoing Israeli conflict has surpassed 55,362 since October 2023, describing the campaign as genocidal. According to the ministry’s update, 65 bodies were …

Israeli Attacks on Iran Claim Over Two Hundred Lives
(MENAFN) Iran’s Health Ministry revealed early Monday that Israeli attacks have claimed the lives of at least 224 Iranians and left more than 1,000 injured over the past three days. According to the media reports, the ministry reported, "224 Iranian …

Erdogan Offers Mediation in Iran Nuclear Talks
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced Ankara's willingness to help mediate a resolution to the Iranian nuclear standoff, according to a statement from Türkiye's Communications Directorate. During a telephone discussion with his …

Germany Warns of Regional War as Mideast Tensions Rise
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone conversation Sunday morning with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to address rising tensions in the Middle East, a government spokesperson confirmed. During the call, both leaders underscored the …

Germany Celebrates Inaugural National Veterans’ Day
(MENAFN) Germany celebrated its inaugural National Veterans’ Day on Sunday, as senior political figures emphasized the importance of honoring the country’s armed forces. This new observance, created through a parliamentary resolution approved last year, is …

German FM states readiness from UK, France to negotiate Iran
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Sunday that Germany, along with the UK and France, is ready to begin immediate negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program in an effort to ease tensions in the Middle East. “Germany, together with …

Iran accuses Israel of bombing five cars in Tehran
(MENAFN) Iranian media reported on Sunday that five car bombs exploded in Tehran, attributing the attacks to Israel amid a continuing cycle of violence between the two adversaries. According to a media organization, citing a knowledgeable source, the …

Israel Targets Iranian Refueling Jet
(MENAFN) Israel announced on Sunday night that its military had targeted an Iranian refueling jet positioned on the tarmac at Mashhad airport, located in northeastern Iran and roughly 2,300 kilometers from Israeli territory, according to a report from a …

Iran Rejects Allegations of Secret Message to Israel via Cyprus
(MENAFN) Iran has strongly rejected recent assertions that it reached out to Israel via the Greek Cypriot Administration, calling the reports completely untrue. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, speaking to a news outlet, dismissed the …

Heavy Rains in DRC Capital Leave Nearly Thirty Dead
(MENAFN) At least 29 people lost their lives over the weekend due to intense rainfall in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, local officials confirmed on Monday. Unseasonably heavy rains during the usually dry season inflicted …

Trump states US might take part in Iran-Israel conflict
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that “it's possible we could get involved” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to a news agency. He clarified that currently, “the US is not at this moment involved” in the fighting …

Iran strikes Israel again injuring minimum of nine people
(MENAFN) Israeli officials reported on Sunday that at least nine individuals sustained injuries during a fresh barrage of missile strikes launched by Iran targeting northern and southern regions of Israel. According to Israel’s National Emergency Service, …

Boat Overturns in Northwest DR Congo, Death Toll Nears Fifty
(MENAFN) A tragic boating accident on Lake Tumba in the northwestern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of at least 48 individuals, officials confirmed on Sunday. The disaster occurred near Bikoro, in Equateur …

Egyptian Foreign Minister Holds Talks with U.S. Envoys
(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty engaged in critical talks on Sunday with two senior U.S. officials to address the mounting crisis in the Middle East. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry reported that Abdelatty held separate phone conversations …

Deadly Shooting in Czech Republic Leaves Two Dead
(MENAFN) Authorities in the Czech Republic apprehended a suspect on Sunday following a deadly shooting that claimed two lives in a town east of Prague. The violent event unfolded in the evening in Kostelec nad Černými lesy, where police officers quickly …

India Retrieves Both Black Boxes from Ill-fated Air India Flight
(MENAFN) Both black boxes from the ill-fated Air India Flight 171 have been successfully retrieved, confirmed P.K. Mishra, the principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an official statement issued late Sunday. As reported by a media outlet …