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Erdogan leads high-level security session in Ankara
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan led a high-level security session in Ankara on Saturday in response to recent hostilities between Israel and Iran, according to official statements. As stated by reports, the gathering centered on analyzing …
Brent Oil Prices Skyrocket Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Brent crude prices skyrocketed by more than 11% week-on-week on Monday amid the intensifying Iran-Israel armed conflict, underscoring rising concerns over energy supply stability in the Middle East. On June 9, Brent oil traded at $66.2 per barrel …
UN Rights Chief Urges De-escalation of Israel, Iran War
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk voiced serious unease on Monday regarding the growing military confrontation between Israel and Iran, urging immediate restraint and a shift back to diplomatic efforts. "The military escalation …
Police Arrest Suspect After Shooting Minnesota lawmakers
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Law enforcement officers in Minnesota on Sunday apprehended the individual alleged to have gunned down two state legislators and their partners, multiple news outlets reported. The accused shooter, 57 year old Vance Boelter, was taken into custody …
People Rally in Brussels Over Gaza
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 75,000 individuals filled the streets of Brussels on Sunday, all wearing red to represent a "red line" drawn in opposition to what they described as Israel’s genocidal conduct in Gaza. The symbolic act aimed to convey the gravity of their …
Turkey states supporting Israel “is absolutely out of the question”
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye on Saturday firmly dismissed allegations that it had been providing intelligence to Israel through the Kurecik radar installation. In a statement published on social media, Türkiye’s Center for Combating Disinformation clarified that the …
Terrorist attacks in India from Pakistan reignites tensions between two nations
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, on April 22, 2025—originating from Pakistan and resulting in the deaths of 26 mostly Hindu civilians—has reignited tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. While much of the public focus has been on …
Erdogan, Trump discuss Israel-Iran conflict on phone
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to address the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. According to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Erdogan conveyed Ankara’s …
Media reports Kanye West changing his name once more
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Rapper Kanye West, a 24-time Grammy winner, has reportedly changed his name once again — this time to “Ye Ye.” According to documents recently cited by US Weekly and Page Six, West’s chief financial officer, Hussain Lalani, has updated paperwork …
Israel Targets Iranian Refueling Aircraft
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday evening, Israel declared that its military had targeted an Iranian aircraft used for refueling while it was stationed at Mashhad airport in the northeastern part of Iran, nearly 2,300 kilometers from Israeli territory, as reported by a …
Pakistan Seals Iranian Frontiers
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Islamabad has shut its aerial and terrestrial links with adjoining Iran while Tehran’s intensifying conflict with Israel rages on, marooning hundreds of travelers on either side of the frontier, authorities said Monday. The blockade, which …
Hundreds Protest in Athens Against Israel’s Gaza Genocide
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds convened at Athens’ Syntagma Square on Sunday to fiercely oppose Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza, where over 55,000 Palestinians—including many women and children—have lost their lives, according to local accounts. Spearheaded by …
India’s, Pakistan’s ‘dueling’ teams arrive in Washington
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Diplomatic delegations from both India and Pakistan have arrived in Washington to meet with US officials and present their narratives regarding the recent conflict between the two countries. India’s delegation, led by opposition MP Shashi Tharoor …
11 murdered in rush at cricket carnival in India
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic stampede at a cricket stadium in Bengaluru has left at least 11 people dead and over 50 injured during celebrations of the Royal Challengers' first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The incident happened on Wednesday as an enormous crowd …
Lavrov states Moscow wanting to reignite Russia-India-China format as NATO fuels discord
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow is eager to restart cooperation within the Russia-India-China (RIC) framework as NATO powers attempt to undermine ties between Delhi and Beijing, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday. Speaking at a Eurasian security conference, …
Israel Appeals for Global Support
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has appealed to multiple nations for aid in defending against aerial threats originating from Iran, including missile and drone assaults, according to a report released on Sunday by an Israeli broadcaster. As detailed by the broadcaster, “ …
US initiates new investigation into India’s Adani due to Iran trade
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Justice has initiated a new investigation into Indian billionaire Gautam Adani over alleged violations of Iran sanctions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The inquiry focuses on reports that Adani’s port in Mundra, …
Italy, Jordan Urge Calm in Israel, Iran War
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi spoke by telephone on Sunday, concentrating on the continuing Israel Iran confrontation and underscoring the pressing necessity to scale back armed actions across …
G7 Summit Kicks Off in Canada
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, top world leaders convened in Canada for the G7 summit, facing a complex agenda shaped by escalating global trade conflicts, ongoing Middle East unrest, and the protracted war in Eastern Europe. The G7 coalition consists of seven major …
India’s top general reacts to Pakistan’s allegation that it taken down half dozen jets
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) General Anil Chauhan, India's Chief of Defence Staff, dismissed Pakistan’s claim that it shot down six Indian jets during last month's conflict, insisting instead that India's military responded by changing its tactics and turning the situation in …