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Press releases published on June 15, 2025
Politically motivated attack kills Melissa Hortman, her partner
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Minnesota Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park home in what authorities describe as a targeted political assassination. The suspect also wounded State Senator John Hoffman …
Russia Says It Took Over Malynivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia announced on Sunday that it has seized control of Malynivka, a village situated roughly 18 kilometers (11 miles) east of Pokrovsk, amid its persistent offensive in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that …
Erdogan phones Omani Sultan to talk about Iran-Israel conflict
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in a telephone discussion with Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said to address the rising tensions between Israel and Iran, as well as other important regional and …
Study indicates Germany losing industrial jobs
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s industrial sector has cut more than 100,000 jobs over the past year as the country’s economic downturn deepens, according to a study by consultancy EY, cited by the German Press Agency (dpa). The hardest-hit industry was the automotive …
Gold surpasses euro in international reserves
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Gold has overtaken the euro to become the world’s second-largest reserve asset by market value, according to the European Central Bank (ECB). The change reflects record buying by central banks and growing geopolitical tensions. In 2024, central …
SCO Denounces Israeli Attacks on Iran
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Saturday strongly criticized the recent Israeli aerial bombardments on Iranian territory, which have resulted in over 100 fatalities since Thursday night. However, India chose not to align with the …
Africa wants to partner with Russia for AI
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives from several African countries have called for greater collaboration with Russia on technology and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for an approach that resonates with their unique development goals. The Global Digital …
Russia consents oil pipeline venture in Republic of Congo
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian lawmakers have approved an agreement with the Republic of the Congo to construct an oil pipeline from the port city of Pointe-Noire to inland areas of the country. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Russian Federation Council’s …
UN praises ‘extremely important’ Russian food assistance to Africa
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has described Russian food aid to Africa as “timely” and “crucially important” in helping communities at risk of famine. Speaking to TASS on Thursday, Tom Fletcher …
Iran Strikes on Israel Kill Six, Injures Over One Hundred
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Sunday, Iranian aerial assaults resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals and left 140 others injured across Israel, according to official Israeli sources. The Israeli military reported that air raid sirens blared and explosions …
Iran plan to attack US military bases in Middle East
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Following Israeli airstrikes that killed 78 people and injured over 300 in Iran, Tehran signals potential retaliation against US military installations in the Middle East, according to a news agency citing an informed source close to Iran’s …
Iran Criticizes Macron’s Remarks
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran on Saturday harshly criticized French Leader Emmanuel Macron over his recent comments during the escalating conflict with Israel, accusing him of attempting to "spin" Tehran's atomic program. The Iranian government described Macron’s stance …
Iran Downs Israeli Drones
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Tehran’s anti aircraft defenses brought down three Israeli unmanned aircraft above the province of Qom on Saturday, the local Crisis Management Center reported, as animosity between the two nations continues to escalate. In a communiqué, the …
Jordan plan amid Israel, Iran conflict
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) With tensions between Israel and Iran reaching new heights and the Middle East undergoing dramatic shifts, concerns are growing about how nearby nations might respond if open conflict breaks out. Among the most strategically positioned is Jordan, …
Russia Reports Capture of Ukrainian Village
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia declared on Sunday that it had seized control of another village in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, where its troops continue to press forward with a broader offensive in the context of the ongoing war. According to a release from the …
Zelenskyy Announces Ukrainian Military Progress
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asserted that Kyiv’s military forces have reclaimed a village in the northeastern Sumy region, a territory that had recently fallen under Russian control earlier this month. In a video message delivered …
South Korea Vows “Stern Measures” Over Anti-North Leaflets
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Saturday ordered strict enforcement against individuals sending anti-North Korea leaflets across the border, warning that such actions put civilians at risk and increase tensions with Pyongyang. The …
Erdogan, Syrian President Discuss Israel-Iran Conflict Over Phone
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a phone conversation on Saturday, focusing on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as other regional and global issues, according to Türkiye’s …
Israel Warns Iran if Nuclear Talks Fail
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a report by a journal on Thursday, Israel may initiate military operations against Iran as early as Sunday, should Tehran refuse the nuclear proposals presented by the United States. The article cites insights from both American and …
North Korea Relaunches 5,000-Ton Warship After Mishap
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the relaunch of a 5,000-ton warship that had previously been damaged during a failed launch attempt in May, according to a report from a news agency on Friday. The vessel, now named Kang Kon, was …