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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
Honda Stuns Space Industry with Precise Rocket Test
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Nikkei Asia has reported that Honda Motor achieved a historic first on Tuesday, becoming Japan’s premier private firm to launch and recover a reusable rocket successfully. The trial took place at Honda’s research center in the northern prefecture …
Ukrainian MP claims Zelensky robbing families of dead soldiers
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian lawmaker Artyom Dmitruk has accused President Vladimir Zelensky of personally blocking the return of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies, which Russia had offered to repatriate for proper burial amid recent peace talks. Dmitruk, who …
China extends 240-hour visa-free transit to many worldwide nations
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, China expanded its visa-free transit policy to include Indonesia, increasing the number of eligible countries to 55, according to state media referencing China’s National Immigration Administration. This extension means that travelers …
North Korea Expands Military Support to Russia
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea is set to send thousands of its armed forces to Russia’s Kursk Region to assist in clearing landmines and participating in reconstruction work, according to Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu, who made the announcement on …
Flights get cancelled due to Indonesian volcano eruption
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Numerous flights heading to and from Bali, the popular Indonesian resort island, have been either cancelled or delayed following the eruption of one of the country’s most active volcanoes. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, situated on the island of Flores …
Bangladesh’s court issues public notice of ex-PM to surrender
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in Bangladesh issued a public notice on Tuesday, giving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a deadline of one week to surrender by June 24 in connection with accusations of crimes against humanity. Hasina, who has been residing in India …
Moscow states Ukraine unsuccessful to demolish Russian aircrafts in drone raid
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has denied Ukrainian claims that its recent drone attacks destroyed Russian military aircraft, stating the targeted planes were only damaged and will be repaired. Speaking to TASS on Wednesday, …
Germany’s Economic Sentiment See Sharp Rise
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s outlook for the economy improved significantly in June, as shown by a 22.3-point increase from the previous month, bringing the ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment to 47.5, based on figures released Tuesday. The German Center for …
Thousands of Iranians Rally to Back Nation’s Leadership
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Bold show of public support unfolded Tuesday night in Tehran as thousands of Iranians converged on Palestine Square to rally behind the nation’s leaders and military response to Israel. The demonstration was held in close proximity to the home of …
Zelensky pleads for G7 Leaders in hopes of stopping war
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an impassioned plea Tuesday for leaders of the G7 to keep pressure on Russia to end the war on Ukraine. And he did so in graphic detail, describing an attack Monday in Kyiv that unleashed 440 drones and …
Macron warns of overthrowing Iranian government with force
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) During the G7 summit held in Canada, French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned against using force to overthrow the Iranian government, describing such an attempt as a “strategic mistake.” He emphasized the urgent need to stop attacks targeting …
Togo suspends two French news firms
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Togo has imposed a three-month suspension on French state-funded media outlets France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), citing repeated breaches of journalistic ethics, particularly concerning impartiality, accuracy, and fact-checking. The …
Civilian causalities are reported in Ukraine after Russian assault
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian attack on a residential district in the city of Donetsk has resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, according to the city’s mayor, Alexey Kulemzin. Speaking on Tuesday, Kulemzin reported that “three or four hits” struck peaceful …
Russian analyst states Ukraine’s drone strikes highlight ongoing nature of conflict with Russia
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Russian foreign policy analyst Fyodor Lukyanov, Ukraine’s recent drone strikes highlight the ongoing nature of the conflict with Russia and reinforce Moscow’s core stance — that military force remains central to negotiations. Writing …
Seoul, Tokyo Vow Deepening Cooperation with US
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea and Japan consented to reinforce collaboration with the United States in order to tackle regional geopolitical emergencies—most notably the challenge posed by North Korea—domestic outlets reported on Wednesday. According to a South …
California Report Warns of Perils from Unregulated AI Use
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A new report released Tuesday by California Governor Gavin Newsom highlights the grave dangers posed by artificial intelligence (AI) if not properly regulated, cautioning that unchecked AI development could trigger "potentially irreversible harms …
Iranian Missile Barrage Strikes Israel, Ignites Fires
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A series of missile strikes, believed to be launched from Iran, hit multiple sites across Israel, igniting fires and damaging a building after Israeli air defenses reportedly failed to stop the attack. Israeli Army Radio confirmed that several …
Canada Urges Avoiding Travel to Middle East
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In light of intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, Canada issued a warning on Tuesday advising its nationals to steer clear of several locations in the Middle East. The alert comes as over 82,000 Canadians are reported to be registered …
Russia prohibits British Council
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially banned the British Council, accusing the UK-based organization of promoting LGBTQ content and working against Russian state interests. The announcement came from the Prosecutor General’s Office on Thursday, which alleged that …
Erdogan states Israel attacks on Iran “reached the point of banditry”
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has consistently championed resolving the issue of Iran’s nuclear program through dialogue and negotiations, a position reaffirmed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, Erdogan emphasized that …