Browse our comprehensive archive of press releases by date.
Select a specific day to access all press releases published on Australian Consumer Products Update.
Press releases published on June 23, 2025

NATO Summit Scales Back Ukraine Focus
(MENAFN) The upcoming gathering of NATO heads of state in the Netherlands will have a noticeably reduced agenda, with the topic of Ukraine significantly downplayed, according to a news outlet, which referenced five individuals acquainted with the issue. …

France, Spain Urge Tougher EU Stance on Israel
(MENAFN) On Monday, France’s chief diplomat restated that his government is resolved to recognize the State of Palestine “in a collective movement,” insisting that nothing “should make us forget” the suffering in Gaza. Addressing journalists before the EU …

Israel Reports Attacks on Iranian Military Sites
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Monday that it has targeted six military installations in Iran and destroyed 15 aircraft. According to a military statement, the attacks focused on airports located in western, eastern, and central regions of Iran …

Senior US official says US attack on Iran was meant to be unexpected
(MENAFN) According to reports from U.S. media, President Donald Trump gave the green light for a military strike on Iran only hours before American bombers and submarines targeted critical nuclear facilities. This decision came after weeks of planning and …

France Reaffirms Drive to Recognize Palestine
(MENAFN) France’s foreign minister reaffirmed on Monday the nation’s strong commitment to collectively recognizing Palestinian statehood, urging international partners not to lose sight of the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Speaking ahead of a …

Russian Speakers in Latvia Face Hate Speech
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a growing trend of hostile rhetoric aimed at Russian-speaking individuals in Latvia. The commission suggested that the naturalization policies applied to non-citizens in …

Iranian FM anticipates important talk with Putin
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is preparing for an important meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his scheduled visit to Moscow, which coincides with recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Last week, Israel …

Israel Reports Targeting Six Iranian Military Sites
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Israeli military announced it had carried out strikes against six strategic military locations in Iran, reportedly destroying 15 aircraft in the process. According to an official military release, the attacks targeted airports …

Japan Warns of Stronger Earthquake, Urges Citizens to Stay Alert
(MENAFN) Media reported Monday that Japanese authorities have called on residents to stay alert amid fears of a potentially stronger earthquake, after a swarm of over 180 tremors rocked the southwestern Tokara island chain over the weekend. The Japan …

Zelensky makes significant changes among senior military officials
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has made significant changes among high-ranking military personnel in an effort to address major challenges within the nation’s compulsory recruitment system, which has faced widespread resistance and …

Trump Confirms Approval of Surprise Attacks on Iran
(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump gave the go-ahead for a military assault on Iran just hours before American bombers and submarines hit pivotal nuclear installations, US media reported Sunday. The move, which followed weeks of detailed preparation, represented …

US Declares Success in Attacking Iran's Nuclear Program
(MENAFN) The United States' aerial assault on Iran has been described as an “incredible and overwhelming success” that has “obliterated” the nation's “nuclear ambitions,” according to statements from US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The announcement …

Iran Launches Massive Missile Attack on Israel
(MENAFN) In a significant intensification of hostilities, Iran carried out a broad missile offensive early Sunday morning, directing numerous projectiles toward a range of locations throughout Israel, in retaliation for a recent US assault on its atomic …

Spain Caps Defense Budget at 2.1 Percent of GDP
(MENAFN) Spain and NATO Reach Deal to Cap Defense Budget at 2.1% of GDP, PM Sanchez Confirms In a significant move ahead of the upcoming NATO summit on Tuesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez revealed on Sunday that Spain has agreed with NATO to …

Turkish Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Regional Peers
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan convened with his counterparts from Syria, Yemen, Iran, Tunisia, and Iraq in Istanbul, according to a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday. During the diplomatic exchanges, Hakan Fidan …

Ukrainian man escapes forced drafting thanks to pickles
(MENAFN) A viral video shows a Ukrainian man narrowly escaping forced conscription in Lutsk thanks to an unusual intervention—a jar of pickled vegetables thrown from a nearby building disrupted military recruiters trying to detain him. The footage, shared …

Ukraine Reports Seven Dead in Overnight Russian Airstrike
(MENAFN) On Monday, Ukraine reported that a Russian airstrike overnight on Kyiv resulted in at least seven fatalities and injured 22 others. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko provided an update on Telegram, saying, “Twenty-two people were injured in the enemy's …

Vance Describes Iran Strike as Limited Defensive Action
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance has rebuffed analogies linking his country’s recent bombing campaign in Iran to earlier US-led clashes in the region, insisting that this operation is genuinely narrow in scope and anchored in security imperatives …

NATO plans to limit focus on Ukraine in next summit
(MENAFN) An upcoming NATO summit in the Netherlands will feature a significantly scaled-back agenda, with Ukraine receiving far less attention than in previous gatherings, according to sources cited by a news agency. Scheduled to take place at The Hague’s …

Pentagon chief claims US mission wasn’t aimed to overthrow Iranian government
(MENAFN) The United States’ recent military actions against Iran were not aimed at overthrowing the Iranian government, according to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. “This mission was not and has not been about regime change,” Hegseth stated during a …