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Press releases published on June 16, 2025
Israeli Military Shoots Thirteen Palestinians Waiting for Aid in Gaza
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 13 Palestinians, including individuals queuing for humanitarian assistance, were fatally shot and many more wounded by Israeli military fire across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to local media outlets. A Palestinian news agency, …
Global Leaders Gather in Canada Amid Tensions
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) International heads of state are arriving in Canada on Sunday to attend the G7 summit, where they will confront a complex and challenging agenda. This high-stakes meeting comes at a time when global economic tensions are escalating due to ongoing …
Trump Predicts Iran, Israel Peace Deal
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Leader Donald Trump stated on Sunday that a peaceful resolution between Israel and Iran is expected to happen "soon," noting that numerous discussions are underway to accomplish this objective. Through a message shared on Truth Social, Trump …
Iran Dismisses Sending Message to Israel
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has firmly rejected reports suggesting it had conveyed a message to Israel through the Greek Cypriot Administration. On Sunday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, as quoted by an Iranian newspaper, stated, “The Islamic Republic of …
Kremlin states Putin, Trump discussing Iran, Ukraine
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Saturday lasting about an hour, addressing the recent clashes between Iran and Israel as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to the Kremlin. …
S-African president defends black economic empowerment strategy
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a strong defense of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) during the Black Business Council’s annual summit, challenging critics and questioning whether their opposition stems from fear or envy. Speaking in Kempton …
Netanyahu states Iran has "two existential threats"
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News on Sunday that the ongoing Israeli military campaign against Iran “could certainly be the result” of regime change in Tehran. During an interview on Fox’s Special Report, host Bret Baier …
Iraq cautions of USD300 each barrel oil
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has raised the alarm that growing conflict in the Middle East and a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could drive oil prices up to $300 per barrel. His warning came during a phone call with German …
Iran, Israel Suspend Schools
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid increasing military strain between Israel and Iran, both nations have declared significant steps affecting their schooling systems and public life. These steps include halting educational operations and delaying assessments. In the Islamic …
Russia hands over remains of more than 1,200 troops to Ukraine
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has delivered the bodies of more than 1,200 deceased Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv, according to sources cited by RT. This follows several recent exchanges between the two sides this week. The handover was reportedly carried out under …
Iran Reports Car Bomb Explosions in Tehran
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian media reported on Sunday that Israel had detonated five vehicle bombs in Tehran, the Iranian capital, during a period of mutual strikes between the two rival nations. According to an official state outlet, which referenced a "knowledgeable …
Thousands Get Injured After Israeli Attacks on Iran
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Iran’s Health Ministry, no fewer than 224 individuals have lost their lives and over 1,000 have sustained injuries following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory. The announcement was made early Monday and reflects the …
Israel Hits Iran with Five Car Bombs
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) An Iranian news outlet reported on Sunday that five car bombs were detonated in Tehran, escalating the already volatile hostilities between Iran and Israel. According to the Iranian news outlet, the explosions occurred shortly after Iranian air …
Trump cautions Iran not to attack US
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that any attack against the US will be met with a powerful and unprecedented military response. His comments come amid a dramatic escalation in violence between Iran and Israel. …
Trump Predicts Israel-Iran Peace Agreement 'Soon'
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid rising tensions and fresh military confrontations between Israel and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump predicted that the two nations will strike a peace agreement in the near future. Posting Sunday on his social media platform, Truth Social, …
Orthodox cleric declares widows should never remarry
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Andrey Tkachev, a senior priest of the Russian Orthodox Church, declared that widowed women should never remarry and remain devoted to their late husbands for life. Speaking during a sermon, Tkachev urged widows to follow the example of Xenia of …
S-Africa pressures international unity on debt stability
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent, ambitious, and coordinated global efforts to address the mounting debt crisis facing low-income and developing countries, highlighting the critical challenge of meeting the Sustainable …
Male gets dangerously wounded in shooting spree at anti-Trump rally
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A person was left in critical condition after a gunman opened fire during a march protesting US President Donald Trump’s policies in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday evening. Police said a suspect has been taken into custody at the scene. …
Israel attacks Iranian refueling aircraft
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday evening, Israel announced it had struck an Iranian refueling aircraft stationed at Mashhad airport in northeastern Iran, roughly 2,300 kilometers away from Israeli territory, marking the most distant attack since the onset of the …
Merz Says Iran Must Never Have Nuclear Weapons
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed on Sunday that Iran must under no circumstances obtain nuclear arms, during a phone conversation with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said of Oman, according to a statement from his office. Both …