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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
Drone attacks Russian trade operation in Sweden
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) An unidentified drone targeted the Russian trade mission in Sweden on Tuesday, dropping a bag of paint at the entrance in what Moscow’s embassy described as an act of vandalism. The Russian diplomatic mission accused Swedish authorities of …
Deadly Traffic Collision Claims Two Lives in Tokyo
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Wednesday morning, a severe traffic collision involving two trucks and a small passenger car shook Tokyo’s Nerima Ward, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. local time, when the three vehicles …
Moscow closely watches Iran conflict
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Armed conflict is a constant in the Middle East, but the current situation has taken a historic turn. Israel is no longer engaging with proxies or militias—it is now in direct confrontation with Iran, its main regional rival and a potential …
Governor declares two residents killed in Ukrainian shelling on Russian border zone
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian shelling of the village of Zvannoe in Russia’s Kursk Region claimed the lives of two elderly civilians on Tuesday, according to Governor Aleksandr Khinshtein. The victims were a 59-year-old woman and a 69-year-old man. The attack also …
Israel Launches New Strike on Tehran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Wednesday, the Israeli military declared that it had initiated a fresh round of aerial assaults aimed at Iran’s capital, Tehran. According to a message shared on X, the military stated, "The Air Force has now begun a wave of …
Iran, Israel Exchange Evacuation Warnings
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Iranian military issued a cautionary evacuation alert on Wednesday targeting the Neve Tzedek quarter in Tel Aviv. This announcement came shortly after Israel had released a similar warning for a sector in Tehran. According to a statement …
Australia, EU Forge New Security, Defense Partnership
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) During a meeting on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Wednesday that he has agreed to initiate negotiations for a new security and defense partnership with …
Iran carries out attack on Israeli air bases
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has launched a retaliatory attack against Israeli air bases it claims were involved in operations targeting Iranian civilians and infrastructure, according to reports. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that these strikes are …
Germany’s Merz applauds Israel for conducting ‘dirty work for us’
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised Israel’s military strikes on Iran, describing the Israeli government and military as bravely carrying out the “dirty work” on behalf of Western countries. Speaking during interviews at the G7 summit in …
Brazil Rolls Out "More Equality" Initiative to Tackle Racism
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil has rolled out a bold new initiative designed to tackle racism head-on and advance racial equality across the nation, the government gazette revealed on Tuesday. Named "More Equality," this effort seeks to foster collaboration between …
Israel attacks on Iran threatens international security
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) According to statements from Russian officials, Israel’s continued airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites represent a grave danger to international peace and could set off a catastrophic global event. These warnings follow Israel’s initiation …
OpenAI inks USD200 million Pentagon agreement
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has secured a $200 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop advanced AI tools for national security. Announced Monday by the Pentagon, the deal is framed as part of a broader effort to …
Trump brands Tucker Carlson as ‘kooky’ due to Israel-Iran stance
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson on Monday, calling him “kooky” after Carlson questioned America’s unwavering support for Israel following its recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Israel claimed …
Carney Welcomes Modi to G7
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit on Tuesday, despite ongoing unrest related to the assassination of a Canadian Sikh separatist. The event, held in the resort destination of Kananaskis …
Spain’s Foreign Minister Urges EU to Ban Arms Sales to Israel
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has urged the European Union to enact a strict arms embargo on Israel to help halt the escalating violence in Gaza. Speaking with a media outlet on Tuesday, Albares highlighted the EU's pivotal role, …
Netherlands vows cash to Moldova to counter ‘Russian threats’
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has pledged €1.5 million ($1.7 million) to Moldova in support of efforts to bolster its democratic institutions and defend against what Dutch officials call “Russian hybrid threats.” Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp made the …
Argentina’s Ex-President Faces Six-Year House Arrest Sentence
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Argentina’s ex-president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, will serve a six-year prison sentence under house arrest on corruption charges. The decision emphasized Kirchner’s age—72—and her high-profile status as …
Trump ignores Zelensky meeting
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, ahead of schedule, missing a planned meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the early departure was due …
U.S. Stocks Slide Sharply Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) US equity markets closed sharply lower Tuesday as the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict extended into its fifth day, marked by escalating attacks from both nations and a stark warning from President Donald Trump aimed at Iran’s Supreme Leader. The Dow …
Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Ash Cloud Soars to 11 km
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, an eruption from Mt. Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province sent an ash plume soaring 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) into the sky. This volcanic activity comes after authorities elevated the volcano’s alert status to …