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Press releases published on June 19, 2025
Kremlin Urges Ukraine to Acknowledge “New Realities”
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov asserted on Thursday that Ukraine "will have to understand and accept" the developing circumstances following the conflict, voicing cautious optimism about advancing to a third phase of discussions with Kyiv. …
Putin says Russia, Ukraine are ready to continue peace discussions
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that both Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are prepared to resume direct peace discussions after June 22. He made the statement on Thursday during a meeting with international news agency leaders in St. …
Scientists warn of hitting 1.5C warming limit
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) If current carbon emissions continue unchecked, the world may surpass the critical 1.5°C global warming threshold in as little as three years. This is the urgent message from over 60 top climate scientists who have released the most recent …
Putin Dismisses NATO Buildup
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the significance and justification of NATO’s enhanced military presence, labeling the alliance’s increased defense efforts as neither a concern nor a challenge to Moscow. He emphasized that the push by …
Belarusian FM states Ukraine not ready for peace
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhenkov has criticized Ukraine’s apparent reluctance to pursue peace, citing its refusal to recover the bodies of fallen soldiers from Russia as a troubling indicator. His remarks came just before a meeting …
Russia Calls on Ukraine to Accept Post-War Realities
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Thursday that Ukraine "will have to understand and accept" the shifting post-war landscape, while expressing cautious optimism about advancing toward a third round of negotiations with Kyiv. Speaking to …
U.S. Medicare, Social Security Face Early Insolvency Forecasts
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Local media outlets reported Wednesday that the financial outlook for U.S. Medicare and Social Security programs has worsened, with insolvency projected to arrive sooner than previously thought. Escalating healthcare expenses and the …
U.S. Firms Reduce White-Collar Headcounts
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Publicly traded U.S. companies have trimmed their white-collar headcounts by an average of 3.5% over the past three years, according to employment analytics firm Live Data Technologies. In a broader trend, one in five S…
US Feds keep funds rates unaltered
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would keep the federal funds rate unchanged at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%, continuing its cautious approach as the economy shows signs of steady growth. This marks the fourth consecutive …
Russian regional lawmaker demands internet ‘abstinence’ for childless couples
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A regional lawmaker in Russia has proposed restricting nighttime internet access for childless couples as a way to counter the country’s declining birthrate. Mikhail Ivanov, a member of the Bryansk regional parliament and head of the Orthodox …
Israel Reports Massive Iranian UAV Barrage
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli news outlets reported on Wednesday that, since the outbreak of the ongoing confrontation on 13 June, Iran has dispatched roughly one thousand unmanned aerial vehicles toward Israel. Nevertheless, an Israeli broadcaster asserted that fewer …
South Korea Pledges USD14.7B to Revive Economy
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung’s administration introduced a supplementary budget totaling 20.2 trillion won (approximately 14.7 billion USD) aimed at reviving the nation’s economy, which has been weakened by U.S. tariff …
Blasts Shake Tehran as Israel Attacks
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Loud blasts reverberated across Tehran on Wednesday when Israeli fighter jets unleashed a fresh barrage of air raids on the Iranian capital. An Israeli military communiqué stated that the aircraft were actively engaging Iranian defense positions …
Most Victims of India Flight Crash Get Identified
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) By Wednesday, 206 individuals who lost their lives in the Air India Flight 171 disaster, which struck a medical college dormitory in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad last week, were recognized using DNA analysis, according to the Gujarat …
Cuban President Accuses Israel-U.S. of Threatening Global Peace
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel raised alarms about escalating tensions in the Middle East, accusing Israel and the United States of threatening global peace and stability. Diaz-Canel posted on X, “World peace is in danger. Israel …
U.S. Restarts Student Visa Processing, Mandates Full Social Media Vetting
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States government revealed on Wednesday that it has recommenced handling student visa applications for foreign nationals, introducing a new stipulation that requires applicants to grant officials access to their social media accounts …
Thousands Displaced as Floods Batter Southern China
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Local media reports that widespread flooding in southern China has forced approximately 70,000 residents to evacuate to secure locations. In total, around 300,000 individuals have been impacted in Guangdong province, where the deluge caused …
Kremlin states reason for recent offensive inside Ukraine
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has stated that Russia's recent military advance into Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk Region is part of an effort to establish a “buffer zone” along the front line. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed this objective on Monday, …
Japan Gears Up to Evacuate Citizens from Middle East
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan is dispatching two military transport aircraft to East Africa as a precautionary move to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East amid escalating clashes between Iran and Israel, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani announced Thursday. The Self- …
Japan's Nippon Steel Finalizes Major U.S. Steel Deal
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Media has reported that Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel, finalized its $14.1 billion purchase of US Steel on Wednesday, concluding a protracted 18-month negotiation process. As part of the agreement, Nippon Steel will take full ownership …