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Press releases published on June 19, 2025
Putin is willing to meet Zelensky but has concerns
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that he is open to holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though he raised concerns about the Ukrainian government’s legitimacy when it comes to endorsing a conclusive peace deal. …
"Hostile aircraft infiltration" triggers sirens in Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Sirens rang out across various parts of northern Israel on Thursday as the military reported an intrusion by hostile aircraft. According to military announcements, the alarms were activated following missile launches originating from Iran. As …
Trump wins 2025’s “Worst Performance in a Leading Role”
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) If there were awards for political theater, Donald Trump might win 2025’s “Worst Performance in a Leading Role.” His recent comments reflect not confident diplomacy, but a desperate attempt to maintain appearances as global dynamics slip beyond …
Trump Greenlights Iran Attack Plans but Holds Final Order
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a report released Wednesday, US President Donald Trump has informed top advisors that he has authorized plans for a potential attack on Iran, although he has not yet issued the definitive command to execute them. Media, citing unnamed …
Australia’s Population Growth Rate Posts Sharp Decline in 2024
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia experienced a sharp decline in net migration during 2024, causing its population growth to drop to the slowest pace seen in three years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). On Thursday, the ABS revealed …
Erdogan supports Iranian reaction to Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared that Iran is within its rights to respond to Israeli military actions, accusing Israel of committing “banditry and state terrorism.” He went further, comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …
Canadian state press clarifies absence of G7 Ukraine declaration
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, concluded without a unified statement on the Ukraine conflict, reportedly due to U.S. resistance to including strong language about Russia. According to Canadian broadcaster CBC and other outlets, …
Israel exhausts its air defense missiles
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel’s air defense systems are expected to run out of interceptors in less than two weeks unless the U.S. significantly increases supplies or deepens its involvement, according to a report by the Washington Post. Since Israel launched strikes on …
EU possibly to cancel visa-free travel for Israelis
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union may suspend Israel’s visa-free access to the Schengen zone under newly revised rules approved by EU lawmakers, Euronews reported on Wednesday. The development comes in the wake of Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, which …
Israel Hits Iran with Fresh Airtrikes
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensified its aerial campaign over Iran on Wednesday, with spokesman Effie Defrin confirming a fresh round of airstrikes conducted by the Israeli Air Force in the country's western region. In a video briefing, …
Iraq Urges Emergency Arab Meeting Over Israel-Iran Conflict
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has urged the convening of an emergency gathering of Arab foreign ministers during the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul, citing a pressing need for unified action amid …
Poll indicates 40 percent of Americans anticipate civil conflict in upcoming ten years
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A new poll by YouGov reveals that 40% of Americans believe a civil war in the United States is either “somewhat” or “very” likely in the next ten years, highlighting growing national anxiety over deep political and social divisions. The survey, …
Iran Rebukes Germany Over Remarks
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Ministry called in the German ambassador on Wednesday following remarks made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz concerning the ongoing confrontation between Iran and Israel. According to an Iranian news outlet, “Following the German …
UN watchdog states no evidence Iran is working on nuclear bomb
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that there is no concrete evidence showing Iran is actively working to build a nuclear bomb. His remarks come amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, …
Iran nuclear weapon: facts vs delusions
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that it has found no proof that Iran is actively pursuing the development of a nuclear weapon, according to the agency’s director, Rafael Grossi. This statement comes amid escalating …
U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims Fall to 245,000
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department, the count of Americans submitting initial unemployment benefit applications decreased by 5,000 last week, settling at 245,000. This figure was just under the anticipated 246,000 claims …
S-Africa contemplates shutting down Israeli embassy
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Cabinet is expected to decide by the end of the year whether to close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola announced during a parliamentary Q…
Abandoning Russian gas costs Slovakia USD18 billion
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia could incur penalties totaling €16 billion (around $18 billion) if it ends its long-term gas contract with Russia’s Gazprom early, according to the country’s state-owned gas importer SPP, as reported by Reuters. This warning comes in …
Zelensky wants USD40bn per year for ‘resilience’
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has urged Western donors to commit $40 billion each year to support Ukraine’s budget, following a notable snub by US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada. Zelensky sought the funds …
Trump Responds to Iran
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a publication, President Donald Trump is currently awaiting signs of whether Iran will relinquish its nuclear ambitions. The publication, referencing unnamed sources familiar with the matter, indicated that Iran’s Fordow nuclear …