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Press releases published on June 17, 2025
Zelensky disregards Russia’s latest peace memorandum
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky dismissed Russia’s latest peace proposal, describing it as an “ultimatum” that is unacceptable for Ukraine. During peace talks in Istanbul on Monday, Moscow presented a proposal under which Ukraine would …
Iran Unleashes Fresh Missile Barrage on Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran unleashed a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Tuesday, escalating the conflict into its fifth day and marking the fiercest clashes between the two nations yet. According to the Israeli military, the missile barrage set off sirens …
Putin states ‘illegitimate Kiev regime’ becoming ‘terrorist organization‘
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the “illegitimate Kiev regime” is increasingly turning into a terrorist organization as it attempts to intimidate Russia following heavy losses on the battlefield. He described the recent railway …
Gold Surpasses Euro as Second-Largest Reserve
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Gold has now exceeded the euro in becoming the second-most significant reserve asset globally in terms of market worth, as stated by the European Central Bank (ECB). The institution links this development to unprecedented levels of gold purchases …
Deadly Traffic Mishap in South Africa Claims Twelve Lives
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating collision between a bus and a truck on the R34 near Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, claimed 12 lives early Monday, authorities revealed Tuesday. Siboniso Duma, KwaZulu-Natal’s Executive Council member for Transport and Human …
Trump Says He Aims for Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions End
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Tuesday that he is aiming for “a real end” to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, making it clear he expects Tehran to abandon its nuclear program entirely. Monitoring the fast-evolving Middle East situation from …
Tariff War Impacts China's Economy as Retail, Industry Weaken
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China's economic performance in May reflected mounting pressure from intensifying trade tensions with the United States, as key indicators showed mixed results amid shifting global dynamics. Retail spending rose by 6.4% in May compared to the same …
Israel “systematically targeted and destroyed” Gaza’s health-care infrastructure
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The British Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee held a session with humanitarian workers and health professionals to discuss the dire situation in Gaza. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatric intensive care doctor with Medical Aid for Palestinians, …
Chinese President Holds High-Level Talks with Central Asian Leaders
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of high-level talks with Central Asian leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, where the 2nd Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During the summit, Xi …
Xi Strengthens Ties with Central Asia
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese leader Xi Jinping convened with leaders from Central Asia on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where the second Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During his visit, Xi held separate discussions with key figures …
N-Korea reassures ‘unconditional’ backing for Russia
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reiterated his country’s full and unconditional support for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict during a meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu in Pyongyang on Wednesday. According to …
Trump, Japanese PM Stall on Tariffs, Hand Talks to Ministers
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A face-to-face meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ended without a breakthrough on contentious tariff issues, though both nations pledged to keep negotiating. According to a statement …
Russia Warns of Worsening Israel, Iran War
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, warning that the confrontation is intensifying swiftly and has reached a stage of “absolute unpredictability.” Moscow urged both nations to de-escalate the …
China Calls on Iran, Israel to Return to Diplomatic Negotiations
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China has called for an immediate halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran, urging both nations to return to diplomatic negotiations and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese …
Lithuania Premier dismisses Zelensky’s recent ‘Russian threat’ allegation
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Prime Minister of Lithuania, Gintautas Paluckas, dismissed concerns raised by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that the upcoming Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 military drills pose a danger. Paluckas made these comments in Vilnius on …
Man gets detained in Lativia over providing Russian TV access
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Latvian authorities have detained a 42-year-old technician suspected of enabling over 400 households to access banned Russian television channels, according to local media. The man is accused of creating a system that bypassed content protection …
Baykar, Leonardo in new partnership deal
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar and Italian defense giant Leonardo announced a joint venture named LBA Systems at the 55th Paris Air Show on Monday. The deal was signed by Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani and Baykar Chairman Selcuk Bayraktar. …
Thai PM Announces Plan to Fully Evacuate Citizens from Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Tuesday that the nation is fully equipped to evacuate its citizens from Israel as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel. Addressing the media after a cabinet meeting, Paetongtarn …
India Plans Evacuation for Students in Iran
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian government is arranging to shift some of its nationals studying in Iran to “safer places” within the country, while also examining “other feasible options” to guarantee their protection, the foreign affairs ministry stated on Monday. …
UK house asking prices decline as sellers face challenging conditions
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) House asking prices in the UK declined slightly in June, as sellers faced the most challenging market conditions in a decade, according to data from property website Rightmove released Monday. The average asking price fell by 0.3% to £378,420 ( …