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Press releases published on June 17, 2025
Airline Stocks Dip Amid Middle East Tensions
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Airline shares have tumbled sharply following the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran last Friday, with mounting unrest in the Middle East sending shockwaves through global financial markets. The violence has persisted for four …
France’s highest state award taken away from Sarkozy
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of France’s highest award, the Legion of Honor, following his conviction for corruption and influence peddling. Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, was convicted in 2021 for …
Media reports US aerial tankers on its way to Middle East
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The US has deployed more than 30 aerial refueling tankers toward the Middle East, according to Military Watch Magazine. The move is described as “unprecedented” and may signal a potential expansion of US involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. …
Police arrests male suspected of murdering US state lawmaker
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Police have arrested Vance Luther Boelter, the main suspect in the murder of Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, following a two-day search. Boelter, 57, is also accused of shooting state senator John Hoffman and his wife in …
Israel Kills Forty-Five Palestinians Seeking Aid
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 45 Palestinians lost their lives on Tuesday after Israeli forces opened fire on civilians assembled for humanitarian relief in southern Gaza, marking yet another deadly incident in the ongoing Israeli assaults. According to a statement …
Fatal S-African storm takes lives of dozens
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of deaths from last week's severe flooding in South Africa has grown to 88, according to the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. The announcement came on Sunday as search and rescue crews kept looking for missing people in the wake of …
Israel plans to destroy Iran’s “desire, ability, intention” of nuclear program
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel is determined to completely dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and eliminate its capacity to rebuild it before considering any diplomatic negotiations, according to the country’s ambassador to Moscow, Simona Halperin. Speaking during a …
Airline Stocks Decrease Due to Oil Prices
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Airline equities have experienced a notable drop following the eruption of hostilities between Israel and Iran last Friday, with mounting instability in the Middle East creating pressure on worldwide financial markets. The confrontation has …
Trump argues Russia should be in G8
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Former US President Donald Trump has insisted that excluding Russia from the G8 was a mistake and that Moscow's return could have helped ease the conflict in Ukraine. Russia was suspended from the G8 in 2014 following its incorporation of Crimea — …
Italy forbidden mobile phones in schools
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy’s Education Ministry announced on Monday that starting from the next academic year, high school students will be prohibited from using cellphones during lessons and school hours. This new directive, signed by Education Minister Giuseppe …
Trump Media Submits Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Registration
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the social media company owned by US President Donald Trump submitted a registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on bitcoin and ethereum. According to a …
More than 290 murdered due to UK-bound Air India plane colliding into residential building
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) An Air India flight heading to London crashed into a medical college hostel shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday, resulting in at least 290 fatalities. Of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, only one survived, officials confirmed. …
US, UK Unveil New Trade Deal
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and the United Kingdom declared on Monday the conclusion of a fresh commercial pact, which President Donald Trump described as "fair" to both sides. The announcement marks a step forward in economic cooperation between the two …
Middle East Tensions Trigger Looming Inflation, Recession Fears
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Rising hostilities in the Middle East are intensifying fears around inflation and a looming recession as Israel and Iran engage in escalating attacks since last Friday. On June 13, Israel executed extensive airstrikes targeting Iran’s military …
China Advises Nationals to Exit Israel "As Soon as Possible"
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Media reported on Tuesday that China has called on its nationals to exit Israel "as soon as possible," amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. The Chinese Embassy in Tel Aviv issued a formal advisory, encouraging citizens to leave the …
U.S. Equities Bounce Back Amid Tensions
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) American share markets finished higher on Monday as market participants appeared to start rebounding from the initial jolt caused by the Israel Iran hostilities. The benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.75 percent, adding 317.30 …
US Embassy in Israel shuts down in Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Embassy in Israel has instructed all American government personnel and their families to shelter in place "until further notice" due to the escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. The embassy announced Tuesday that it would be …
Apple Seeks South Korea’s Approval to Export Detailed Map Data
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Apple, the American smartphone giant, has formally requested South Korea’s government permission to export highly detailed map data beyond its borders, mirroring a recent application from Google, a local news reports. This marks Apple’s second …
Media reports helicopter collision murdering seven people in northern India
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A helicopter went down in India's northern state of Uttarakhand on Sunday morning, killing all seven people on board, including a two-year-old, according to media reports. The incident marks the fifth such accident in the state since April. The …
Netanyahu rejects ruling out Khamenei killing
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to dismiss the possibility of assassinating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise. The two countries have been exchanging attacks since Israel …