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Press releases published on June 25, 2025
Trump cautions Medvedev against “casually” discussing nuclear weapons
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has sharply cautioned Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s deputy chairman of the Security Council, against “casually” discussing nuclear weapons. This came after Medvedev suggested that several unnamed countries were ready to …
France accuses Israel of endangering French citizens held in Tehran’s prison
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) France has strongly criticized Israel for its recent airstrike on Evin Prison in Tehran, expressing concerns that the attack endangered French citizens held there. Iranian authorities reported damage to parts of the prison following the Monday …
NATO Pushes for Boosted Defense Spending
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO heads of state convened on Wednesday in The Hague for what was described as a pivotal summit focused on reinforcing the alliance in response to intensifying global challenges. During the meeting, Secretary General Mark Rutte recommended that …
Mexico, US are on horizon to reach new tariffs deal
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexico and the United States are nearing a resolution in their negotiations over U.S.-imposed tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum, according to comments made by Mexico's Economy Minister on Tuesday. Following his appearance at an event focused …
South Africa’s floods cause death of one hundred people
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities resulting from severe flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province has climbed to 100, according to local officials on Tuesday, as emergency teams continue search and recovery operations. The floods, which struck the …
UK government wants to ban Palestine Action for activism
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The British government is preparing to propose banning Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian activist organization, by labeling it a terrorist group. This follows an incident where members of the group gained access to a military air base and …
Germany requests from US Defense Secretary to give plan of US troops withdrawal from Europe
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has repeatedly requested a clear “roadmap” from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlining the planned withdrawal of American troops from Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three …
NATO Leaders Convene to Approve Unprecedented Defense Budget Boost
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO leaders convened Wednesday in The Hague for a landmark summit focused on fortifying the alliance amid escalating global threats. Secretary General Mark Rutte unveiled a bold proposal calling for all member nations to dedicate 5% of their GDP …
Moscow Suspends Peace Negotiations with Kiev
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and Kiev are currently not engaging in peace roadmap negotiations, as both sides focus on carrying out the humanitarian aspects of their earlier agreements, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Wednesday. During a routine press …
Serbia temporarily stops all ammunition exports
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbia has temporarily suspended all exports of ammunition to prioritize replenishing its own military reserves, President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Monday. This decision follows Russian allegations that Serbia has been secretly supplying arms …
Indonesia's Mt. Rinjani Ascent Claims Life of Brazilian Climber
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A 27-year-old Brazilian woman tragically died after plunging into a 600-meter-deep ravine while climbing Mount Rinjani on Indonesia’s Lombok Island, according to reports from local media on Wednesday. Indonesia's national Search and Rescue Agency …
Kremlin Describes Armenian Coup as Internal Issue
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Russia categorized Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s declaration regarding a disrupted coup attempt as a strictly “internal matter.” “This is, of course, an internal matter for Armenia,” stated Kremlin representative Dmitry …
Kremlin Blames Attacks for Iran's IAEA Exit
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin on Wednesday attributed Tehran’s move to end its collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the recent assaults on its nuclear installations. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, the decision was a …
Axiom-4 Blasts Off with Astronauts from Four Nations
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The Axiom-4 mission successfully blasted off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, ferrying four astronauts destined for the International Space Station (ISS). At precisely 0631 GMT, the spacecraft ascended, carrying crew members …
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Landmark Axiom Mission 4 to ISS
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, taking off from Launch Complex 39A at 2:31 a.m. local time (0631 GMT) on Wednesday, initiating Axiom Mission 4—the fourth private crewed flight to the International …
Libya’s UN ambassador expresses frustration over UN lack of roadmap
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya’s representative to the United Nations expressed deep disappointment on Tuesday regarding the absence of a concrete UN strategy to advance the political process in the country. Following a briefing to the Security Council by the UN secretary …
Trump Threatens to Attack Iran if It Reconstructs Nuclear Sites
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the United States is prepared to launch another military strike if Iran attempts to reconstruct its nuclear facilities. Speaking during the ongoing NATO summit, Trump responded affirmatively …
Ceasefire Sparks Rebound in Crypto Market
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Digital assets such as Bitcoin experienced significant downturns throughout the 12-day confrontation between Israel and Iran. However, the announcement of a "ceasefire" brought a noticeable revival in prices across the cryptocurrency sector. …
Belgian Premier Declares End of Europe’s “Long Break” from History
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever declared on Wednesday that Europe’s “long break” from history has come to an end, emphasizing the continent must now assume full responsibility for its own security amid challenging times. Speaking to reporters …
TikTok Emerges as Kenya’s Top Misinformation App
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study by the Reuters Institute, published in its 2025 Digital News Report on Monday, reveals that TikTok has become the primary platform for spreading "false or misleading content" in Kenya. Conducted between February and May 2025, the …