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Press releases published on June 17, 2025
Turkey Describes Attack on Iranian Media as 'barbaric'
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Turkey’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun strongly criticized Israel’s assault on Iran’s state broadcaster, describing it as “barbaric.” Altun took to X to condemn what he referred to as "Israel's attack on the official news …
Ukrainian Air Force confesses modern Russian aircrafts exceed F-16s
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the Ukrainian Air Force Communications Department, Yury Ignat, has acknowledged that Russia’s latest fighter jets and missile systems outperform Ukraine’s Western-supplied F-16s. Since 2023, NATO allies have been allowed by Washington …
Former French spy claims US intel behind Ukrainian attack on Russian planes
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A former French military officer has asserted that Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russian airbases deep inside Russian territory were only possible due to direct intelligence and satellite support from the United States. On Sunday, Ukrainian …
Israel Sets Total Elimination of Iran’s Nuclear Program
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel seeks the complete eradication of Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the prevention of any future capability to revive such efforts, according to Simona Halperin, West Jerusalem's envoy to Moscow. Halperin stated that diplomatic engagement will …
Great Russian town supports fines for promoting abortion
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Lawmakers in St. Petersburg have moved forward with a bill that would fine individuals and organizations for coercing women into terminating pregnancies. The Legislative Assembly approved the measure in its second reading on Wednesday. The …
G7 Leaders Blasts Iran’s Nuclear Aspirations
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) At their summit in Canada on Monday, the heads of the Group of Seven (G7) nations strongly condemned Iran’s nuclear aspirations amid escalating turmoil in the Middle East. The coalition, comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, …
Japan, US Struggle to Reach Tariff Deal
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US Leader Donald Trump convened in Canada on Monday but were unable to finalize any comprehensive understanding regarding tariffs. Discussions on customs duties are set to continue, as both nations work …
UN warns of maternal health crisis in Gaza
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has sounded the alarm over an escalating maternal health emergency in the Gaza Strip, where critical shortages of fuel and medical supplies persist due to ongoing restrictions by Israeli authorities. At a Monday news briefing, …
Trump Seeks “Real End” to Iran’s Nuclear Program
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump announced early Tuesday that his main objective is to ensure "a real end" to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He added that he would be closely observing the escalating tensions in the Middle East from the White House …
SVR states Ukraine, London plot to intensify war
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has issued a warning that Kiev and London are collaborating on a series of “bloody provocations” intended to intensify the war in Ukraine and undermine diplomatic efforts between Moscow and Washington …
U.S. Embassy in Israel Urges Staff to Shelter Amid Iran Tensions
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid escalating hostility with Iran, the US Embassy in Israel ordered all American government staff and their families on Tuesday to remain sheltered in place "until further notice." This directive comes as security concerns intensify in the …
Media reports Lithuania cautions kids about ‘Russian spies’
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Lithuanian Ministry of Education has alerted schools across the country about potential attempts by Russian special services to recruit teenagers, according to local media reports. The warning was issued by Vilmantas Vitkauskas, deputy head of …
Specifics of Russian peace suggestion unveiled
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia presented a peace memorandum to Ukraine during talks in Istanbul, outlining conditions for resolving the conflict. The proposal requires Ukraine to withdraw its military from territories that recently joined Russia and to confirm its …
Russian Intelligence Accuses London, Kiev of Worsening War
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has alleged that Kiev and London have been orchestrating a string of “bloody provocations” with the intention of intensifying the war in Ukraine and sabotaging communication efforts between Moscow and …
Trump Criticizes Russia’s Removal from G8
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has criticized the decision to exclude Russia from the group of major Western economies formerly known as the G8, stating it was an error that may have contributed to the worsening of the Ukraine situation. …
S-Africa condemns Israeli assaults on Iran
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The South African government has condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran last Friday, which reportedly struck military sites, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Iran described the attacks as a declaration of war, while US President Donald …
U.S. Stocks Edge Up Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, U.S. stock markets rebounded strongly as investors began to shake off the initial shock triggered by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.75%, adding 317.30 points to close at 42, …
Istanbul Conference Discusses Issues in Middle East
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) An international gathering focused on worldwide rivalry in the Middle East began on Monday at Bogazici University in Istanbul, aiming to delve into the transformation of commerce routes and recent global shifts. The two-day event, named “Great …
Australia Poised to Dominate USD30T Global Bioeconomy by 2040
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A freshly published analysis reveals Australia’s promising position to become a global leader in the booming bioeconomy sector—a market projected to reach $30 trillion worldwide by 2040, representing up to a third of the global economy. The study, …
Islam's Expansion Outpaces Christianity in 2010s
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) According to recent findings from the Pew Research Center, Islam expanded at nearly triple the pace of Christianity between 2010 and 2020. This acceleration was mainly fueled by higher fertility rates among Muslims and fewer cases of followers …