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Press releases published on June 16, 2025

Obama Urges Immigration Reform
(MENAFN) In a statement made on Monday, former US President Barack Obama advocated for empathy and structural changes within the nation's immigration framework. He warned against portraying immigrant households as “enemies,” highlighting the importance of …

2nd International Film Festival for Eurasian countries wraps up in Sochi, Russia
(MENAFN) The 2nd International Film Festival for Eurasian countries, Eurasia-KinoFest, recently wrapped up in Sochi, Russia. The event spanned over a week and welcomed participants from 26 nations, showcasing films across three categories: feature-length, …

British soldier gets detained on rape charge in Kenya
(MENAFN) A British soldier has been accused of rape in Kenya and subsequently returned to the UK while investigations continue, the BBC reported on Monday. The incident allegedly occurred last month after a group of soldiers visited a bar in Nanyuki, a …

Drone Attack in Russia Kills One, Injures Thirteen
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian drone assault in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan resulted in the death of at least one individual and left 13 others wounded, according to a formal announcement by the region’s leader on Sunday. Rustam Minnikhanov revealed that …

Obama Calls for Immigration Overhaul, Cautions Against Demonizing Families
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday called for a more compassionate approach to America’s immigration system, cautioning against treating immigrant families as adversaries. Taking to X, Obama reflected on a policy from his presidency: “ …

Python saved from electric fence in S-Africa
(MENAFN) A python that got trapped in an electric fence at a conservation site in South Africa was successfully rescued and revived thanks to a team of security officers, a snake expert, a veterinarian, and technicians. The incident unfolded last week when …

African president states imperialists attempting to dissemble Sahel confederation
(MENAFN) The interim president of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has accused external powers of trying to undermine the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) by pressuring members to break away from the pact. During a flag-raising ceremony on Monday, …

Putin sends birthday wishes to China’s president Xi
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent birthday greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who turned 72, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. “The president wished his Chinese counterpart and friend all the very best,” Peskov …

Bangladesh Secures USD250M World Bank Funding
(MENAFN) The World Bank’s board of executive directors has greenlit $250 million in funding aimed at elevating public sector efficiency across Bangladesh by enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational effectiveness within pivotal government …

Ex-Taiwan Leader Highlights Ties with China
(MENAFN) Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou asserted on Sunday that no governing authority can break the inherent connection between Taipei and Beijing, according to a report by a Chinese newspaper. While speaking at the 17th Straits Forum, held in …

US prepares to hit ‘Add to cart’ on additional forever conflict
(MENAFN) The US may be on the verge of extending its military reach in Africa after Somalia offered control over two key ports and two airbases in the country's east. The facilities — located in Puntland and Somaliland, two breakaway regions outside the …

Ukraine’s FM says “Russia cannot be stopped with words alone”
(MENAFN) Russia announced on Sunday that it conducted an overnight coordinated strike against an oil refinery located in Ukraine’s central Poltava region. According to a Defense Ministry statement, precision air and sea-based weapons were employed to hit …

Nepal’s FDI Sees Robust in 2024-25
(MENAFN) Foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments to Nepal experienced a robust 36 percent increase year-over-year during the first 11 months of the 2024-25 fiscal year, revealed the latest statistics from the Department of Industry. This notable rise …

Trump says Putin is willing to mediate Iran-Israel discussions
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to the idea of Russian President Vladimir Putin serving as a mediator in the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. During an interview on Sunday, Trump revealed that the suggestion came up …

ITM and ILL Extend Collaboration on the Manufacturing and Supply of Medical Lutetium-177 Radioisotope
Garching / Munich, Germany, and Grenoble, France, June 16, 2025 – ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE (ITM) and the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), today announced an extension of their collaboration for medical radioisotope production, originally established …

Deutsche Aircraft Unveils New Garmin G5000® PRIME Flight Deck for the D328eco® at Paris Air Show
Le Bourget, Paris, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Paris Air Show 2025, Deutsche Aircraft unveiled the New Garmin G5000® PRIME Flight Deck for the D28eco at Paris Air Show: the integration of Garmin’s G5000 PRIME integrated flight deck into the …

Macron voices solidarity with Denmark, Greenland
(MENAFN) During his visit to Nuuk Airport on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated both France’s and the European Union’s commitment to upholding Greenland’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking alongside Danish officials, Macron …

Turkish President Discusses Israel-Iran Conflict with Kuwaiti Emir
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah held a phone conversation on Sunday, during which they tackled the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran along with a range of pressing regional …

Germany Says Iran Must Never Obtain Nuclear Weapons
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared on Sunday that Iran must be prevented from ever acquiring nuclear weapons, according to a statement from his office following a phone conversation with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said. …

Germany Signals Readiness to Start Nuclear Talks with Iran
(MENAFN) Germany has signaled its readiness—alongside France and the United Kingdom—to launch immediate talks with Iran aimed at curbing its nuclear ambitions and easing mounting tensions across the Middle East, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced …