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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
Macron Warns Against Forced Iran Regime Change
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) French Leader Emmanuel Macron issued a stern warning on Monday against any effort to forcibly alter Iran’s political leadership, describing such a move as a “strategic mistake.” He emphasized the urgent need to cease all offensives targeting non- …
World Health Organization expands Dengue Prevention Efforts in Yemen
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its dengue fever intervention efforts in Yemen’s southern provinces of Aden and Lahj, responding to a growing number of infections that are compounding the region’s ongoing humanitarian emergency. …
Brunei Demands Collective Effort to Safeguard Forests, Reefs
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In a strong call to action, a Brunei government minister emphasized Tuesday that safeguarding the nation’s forests and reefs is a collective responsibility, not one solely borne by the government. This declaration highlights Brunei’s dedication to …
Russia air defenses destroy incoming Ukrainian drones
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 147 Ukrainian drones overnight, some of which targeted the Moscow region. In total, 198 drones were engaged between 8:00 PM Monday and 7:00 AM Tuesday …
Iran claims Israel uses nuclear power as excuse to attack Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has claimed that Israel is deliberately attempting to escalate its military campaign beyond its current borders and involve other countries across the West Asia region. At a press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil …
Erdogan phones UAE Leader to converse about Israel-Iran conflict
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call on Tuesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they addressed the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, along with broader regional …
Putin appreciates Erdogan for facilitating direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed appreciation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for facilitating recent direct discussions between Moscow and Kyiv, according to a Kremlin statement released after a phone conversation between the …
Petronas, TotalEnergies Sign Strategic Cooperation Pact
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia's national oil giant, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), and France’s TotalEnergies have deepened their longstanding alliance by entering into a strategic cooperation agreement along with two farm-out deals aimed at intensifying upstream …
EU Advances Proposal to Phase Out Russian Gas, Oil Imports by 2027
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission put forward a sweeping legislative proposal on Tuesday aiming to completely phase out Russian natural gas and oil imports into the European Union by the end of 2027. This initiative forms a key pillar of the Commission’s …
Trump Media Seeks Approval for Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Donald Trump's media enterprise has submitted a registration document to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, aiming to introduce an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on bitcoin and ethereum. According to a declaration by …
Erdogan, UAE Leader Discuss Regional Tensions
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in a phone call on Tuesday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the leader of the United Arab Emirates. As detailed by the Turkish Communications Directorate, the dialogue centered on the …
Israel Kills Senior IRGC Intelligence Figures
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Three prominent leaders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence branch lost their lives in an Israeli aerial assault, as reported by an Iranian news outlet on Sunday evening, in the midst of intensifying hostilities between …
Syria grapples with intense drought
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In the mountainous town of Al-Marah, situated in Syria's Qalamoun region north of Damascus, the cherished Damask rose—renowned for its deep cultural and historical significance—is enduring one of its toughest seasons in recent history. This rose, …
Iran executes spy for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, marking the second such execution in recent weeks as regional tensions continue to escalate. According to judiciary sources, the individual, identified as Esmail …
UK Housing Market Sees Rare Dip in June
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) House asking prices across the United Kingdom declined during June, as property owners confronted the most challenging market environment in ten years, according to data published Monday by the real estate platform Rightmove. The standard asking …
South Africa floods kill eighty-eight people
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from last week’s severe flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has risen to 88, as rescue teams continue their search for missing people, local officials confirmed on Sunday. This catastrophe followed a harsh winter storm …
Labubu Plush Toy Craze Takes Over Finland
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A quirky, sharp-toothed plush named Labubu—crafted by Chinese brand Pop Mart—has taken Finland by storm, drawing crowds and captivating collectors across the country. This past weekend, excitement peaked at Helsinki’s Forum shopping mall, where …
Erdogan, Putin Urge Diplomacy Between Iran, Israel
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on Monday, addressing the intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel, alongside discussions on mutual relations and wider regional …
Qatar expands marine reserves as part of broader national initiative
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar is enhancing its environmental preservation efforts by expanding marine reserves as part of a broader national initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and protecting unique coastal ecosystems. This strategy emphasizes the …
Tech Festival TEKNOFEST Returns to Istanbul
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s most prominent gathering for technology, aviation, and space innovation, known as TEKNOFEST, is scheduled to take place in Istanbul from September 17 to 21. As stated in a social media announcement by Türkiye’s Industry and Technology …