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Press releases published on June 16, 2025
China Issues Warning to Nationals in Israel
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) As missile exchanges persist between Tel Aviv and Tehran, China on Monday released an updated caution to its nationals currently in Israel. The Chinese diplomatic mission in Israel “once again reminds Chinese nationals in the country to closely …
U.S. Distances Itself from Israeli Attacks
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) As clashes escalate between Israel and Iran, the U.S. State Department has instructed its embassies around the globe to make clear that Washington has no role in Israel’s latest military operations targeting Iran. According to a report from a news …
UAE Economy Expands in 2024, Powered by Non-Oil Sectors
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates' economy expanded by 4% in real terms in 2024, reaching 1.77 trillion dirhams (approximately 482 billion U.S. dollars), with the bulk of this momentum coming from thriving non-oil industries, the Ministry of Economy …
Hollywood giants take legal actions against AI company due to ‘piracy’
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Hollywood heavyweights Disney and Universal have teamed up to sue the artificial intelligence company Midjourney for allegedly using their copyrighted content without consent. The two studios lodged their complaint on Wednesday in a Los Angeles …
IRGC Intelligence Chief gets murdered by Israel
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to a statement issued by the IRGC on Sunday evening. Alongside Kazemi, senior …
Russian businessman Abramovich declares he’s ‘done’ with professional soccer
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has made it clear he has no plans to return to professional football or own a club again, according to excerpts from a new book quoted by the Daily Mail. Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in 2022 after the …
Ugandan Health Ministry states Russian backing essential in stopping Ebola spread
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained its recent Ebola outbreak with crucial help from Russian experts, a health official from the country said on Tuesday. Dr. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at Uganda’s Health Ministry, explained at a conference in …
Russia Targets Ukrainian Oil Facility
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia announced on Sunday that it had conducted an overnight coordinated assault on an oil refinery situated in Ukraine’s central Poltava province. According to reports, the attack specifically targeted an industrial facility in the city of …
Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan gets attacked by Ukraine
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) At least one person lost their life, and thirteen others were wounded during a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, according to a statement by regional head Rustam Minnikhanov on Sunday. He explained that debris from a drone, …
Powerful snowfall sweeps S-Africa
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful cold front has swept across South Africa, causing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and freezing rain. The severe conditions have disrupted power supply, blocked major roads, and damaged infrastructure, according to local reports on Tuesday …
China Records Unprecedented Surge in Nuclear Arsenal
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s nuclear weapons stockpile is expanding at an unprecedented pace, outstripping all other nations and reaching an estimated 600 warheads by early 2025. This rapid growth is intensifying global strategic tensions and fueling a fresh arms race …
UK Expands Travel Warning
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth …
Media reports Africa to initiate new credit rating organization
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa is set to launch its first homegrown credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), by the end of September, according to a Bloomberg report. Backed by the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) under the African Union, AfCRA …
Russia plans on expanding relations with Africa in ‘sensitive’ divisions
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced plans to intensify Moscow’s cooperation with African countries, particularly in military and security sectors, as part of a broader effort to strengthen ties with the continent. Speaking …
Hot Air Balloon Crash Leaves One Dead, Ten Wounded in Brazil
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic accident struck southeast Brazil’s São Paulo state on Sunday when a hot air balloon carrying tourists crashed, resulting in one fatality and leaving 10 people injured, according to military police reports. The balloon, which took off from …
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Peru’s Capital
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Peru’s capital city Lima on Sunday, causing at least one death and injuring five others, confirmed the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN). The seismic event occurred at 11:35 a.m. local time (16: …
Trump wants to do mass deportation of immigrants
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has directed federal immigration authorities to carry out what he described as the largest mass deportation operation in American history. The move follows widespread riots in Los Angeles triggered by Immigration and …
S-Africa investigates lethal air collision
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Investigations are underway to determine what led to the fatal crash of a Piper Cherokee aircraft in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, which resulted in the deaths of two student pilots and a medical student on board. The victims were identified as 23- …
Pakistan urges Muslim nations to stop Israel
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has called on Muslim nations to unite against Israel following its strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites. He warned that failing to act collectively would only encourage further attacks across the …
World’s top leaders meet in G7 Summit
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) As the G7 summit kicks off in Canada this Sunday, the world’s top leaders face a challenging agenda amid ongoing international disputes, including trade conflicts, Middle Eastern unrest, and a protracted war in Eastern Europe. The group, …