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Press releases published on June 21, 2025
Scholars from Japan, UK, US get awarded 2025 Kyoto Prize
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Three distinguished scholars from Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States have been awarded the 2025 Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private honor for global achievement, the Inamori Foundation announced on Friday. In the field of Advanced …
Liverpool Shatters Transfer Record with USD156M Move for Florian Wirtz
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) In a landmark move, Liverpool confirmed on Friday the signing of German midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal potentially worth a British-record £116 million ($156 million). This staggering fee eclipses the club's previous …
Russia states readiness to hand over additional Ukrinain soldiers
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed readiness to hand over the remains of an additional 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers, contingent upon Kiev’s agreement to accept them, according to Moscow’s chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky. To date, Russia has returned 6,060 sets …
Putin backs Iran rights for civilian nuclear program
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his government's backing of Iran’s right to pursue nuclear energy for civilian purposes, while firmly rejecting the development or spread of nuclear weapons. In a Saturday interview, Putin emphasized …
S-Africa wants to boost trade with Russia
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile has urged Russian companies to invest in South Africa as part of an effort to double trade between the two BRICS members. Speaking in Moscow during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin …
India moves to evacuate its nationals from Israel
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) India has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Israel who wish to leave due to escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran. The Indian Foreign Ministry urged nationals to register with the embassy in Tel Aviv to facilitate safe …
Russia praises Uganda as new BRICS partner
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo in Moscow. Lavrov expressed eagerness to collaborate with …
India remains affected by aftermath of Operation Sindoor
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) India remains affected by the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, where it witnessed China providing significant support to Pakistan through military hardware, intelligence, command, control, and shaping global narratives. India and China have …
Russian fertilizer company increases ship-outs to Africa
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Uralchem, one of Russia’s leading fertilizer producers, has announced plans to significantly increase its fertilizer exports to Africa, aiming to reach 5 million metric tons annually by 2030. The company’s CEO, Dmitry Konyaev, outlined the …
Trump consents Iran assault strategy
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has given initial approval for a U.S. military strike against Iran, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, though he has not yet authorized the operation to proceed. Iran has responded with a stern warning, vowing …
Putin states world requires ‘fundamentally new development model’
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the need for a new global development model that moves away from neocolonial principles and resists political manipulation. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, Putin …
Clarifying where China stands on Israel–Iran war
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) China has taken a strong diplomatic stance against Israel’s recent military actions targeting Iran, criticizing what it sees as escalating aggression reminiscent of the U.S.’s 2003 invasion of Iraq, which was justified by now-discredited claims of …
28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025) enters its third day
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025) has entered its third day, with attendees from 137 countries and territories, including heads of state, corporate leaders, international organizations, and policy experts. This year …
Britain’s Starmer confuses S-Korean interpreter with leader
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to mistake a South Korean interpreter for the country’s president during a photo opportunity at the G7 summit in Canada. The incident occurred at the entrance to the summit venue, where a video shows Starmer …
Putin declares BRICS initiating ambitious development drive
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that BRICS nations are advancing major collaborative projects across key sectors such as nuclear energy, aviation, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International …
White House states Pakistan Army director calls for Trump to receive Nobel Peace Prize
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has called for former U.S. President Donald Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for helping prevent a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan last month, according to Reuters. White House …
Israeli nuclear locations face ‘crushing blows’
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. intelligence agencies continue to maintain that Iran is not actively developing nuclear weapons, despite its ongoing uranium enrichment. This assessment, which has been consistent since March, was reiterated in a recent intelligence briefing, …
Israeli exceptionalism reaches its end
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has been engaged in continuous regional conflict for nearly two years, beginning with the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. Its military response has grown into a wide-reaching campaign affecting much of the Middle East, even drawing in …
Niger strips French nuclear leading company of uranium mine
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger’s military-led government has announced the nationalization of the Somair uranium mine, previously operated by French state-owned nuclear company Orano, citing illegal conduct and the expiration of the company’s mining contract in December …
EU ministers list Russians they want prohibited from bloc
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Interior ministers from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Finland have jointly called for a ban on Russians with current or past military connections from entering the Schengen Zone, citing concerns that they could pose a “ …