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Press releases published on June 16, 2025

Russia, Ukraine Finalize Fifth Swap of Deceased Soldiers
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine announced on Monday the completion of a fifth exchange of deceased soldiers, part of the agreements forged during recent direct negotiations in Istanbul. According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, Moscow …

Germany Rules Out U.S. Role in Israel, Iran War
(MENAFN) Germany does not foresee American engagement in the ongoing confrontation between Israel and Iran, and is currently collaborating with fellow European nations to reach a peaceful resolution, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated on Monday …

Sisi voices rejection of ongoing regional conflict
(MENAFN) In a phone conversation with the Cypriot president, Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi voiced strong opposition to the potential spread of the current regional unrest, underscoring the pressing need to bring Israeli military campaigns across …

Univers Debuts Malaysia’s Inaugural Net-Zero Hub
(MENAFN) Univers, a company at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the energy sector, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) to establish …

Python gets freed from electric fence in South Africa
(MENAFN) A python trapped in an electric clear-vu fence at a confidential conservation site in South Africa was successfully rescued last week through a coordinated effort involving security teams, technicians, a snake rescuer, and a veterinarian. The …

Pakistani Minister Urges Muslim World to Act Against Israeli Attacks
(MENAFN) targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities. He cautioned that failure to respond as a collective would embolden future aggression across the Middle East. Addressing the National Assembly on Saturday, Asif claimed that Israel did not operate …

China Cautions Middle East “First to Suffer” If Israel-Iran Tensions Rise
(MENAFN) China issued a stern warning on Monday, emphasizing that the Middle Eastern region would bear the brunt if hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify further. At a live-streamed press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo …

UN Reveals Hunger to Intensify in Thirteen Nations
(MENAFN) A new Hunger Hotspots report issued Monday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) reveals that food insecurity will intensify in 13 countries and territories in the coming months, with five confronting …

Birmingham Airport seeks to achieve net-zero carbon emissions
(MENAFN) Birmingham Airport has invested nearly $13.59 million in a solar farm aimed at cutting its carbon emissions. The installation features over 12,000 solar panels positioned on the airport's noise bund — soil mounds designed to lessen noise pollution …

Lufthansa Flight Reverses Course, Returns to Frankfurt Amid Bomb Threat
(MENAFN) A Lufthansa flight bound for Hyderabad, India, abruptly reversed course and returned to Frankfurt Airport Sunday evening after authorities received a bomb threat, German police confirmed Monday. Flight LH752, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, …

Yemen Hits Israel with Missile Strike: Israeli Military
(MENAFN) Tensions soared further in the Middle East on Monday as Israel’s military reported a fresh missile strike from Yemen, intensifying the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran. In an official statement, the Israeli army confirmed that the …

AI Developed in Australia Decodes Brainwaves into Words
(MENAFN) Australian scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence system capable of interpreting brainwaves into readable words and phrases—paving the way for major advances in both healthcare and human-computer interaction. As reported …

India’s Wholesale Price Inflation Sees Sharp Decline in May
(MENAFN) India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation sharply declined to just 0.39 percent in May 2025, marking its lowest level in over a year, according to data published Monday by the federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry. “The annual rate of …

India claims West have double standards on Ukraine, Pakistan
(MENAFN) India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has accused Western powers of applying a double standard when it comes to international crises — insisting it’s unfair to expect India to criticize Russia while ignoring Pakistan’s role in Kashmir. In an …

Tragic Helicopter Crash in India Leaves Seven Dead
(MENAFN) A helicopter carrying pilgrims to the revered Kedarnath temple in India's Himalayan region crashed on Sunday morning, killing all seven people aboard — including a two-year-old child — media reported. This incident marks the fifth helicopter- …

Erdogan Offers Mediation for Israel, Iran War
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in a phone conversation on Monday with Iran’s newly elected President, Masoud Pezeshkian, during which they addressed the rising hostilities between Israel and Iran. They also exchanged perspectives …

Putin Says Russia Never Aimed to Ban Homosexuality
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has clarified that while his country prohibits the spread of messages that endorse same-sex relationships, it has never aimed to criminalize homosexuality itself. In a recent conversation with a journalist released …

Indian MP states ‘no talks with a gun to our heads’
(MENAFN) Indian National Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated on Wednesday that New Delhi will not engage in talks with Islamabad as long as it remains a security threat to India. Speaking in Washington, Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to the US, …

Indian FM states ‘we will go deep into Pakistan’ if triggered
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, stating that if attacks against India continue, New Delhi is prepared to respond directly, regardless of whether the attackers are deep within Pakistan. Speaking in a …

Iranian Forces Urge Israelis to Evacuate
(MENAFN) Iran’s military urged Israelis on Sunday to depart their homeland, predicting it may soon become "inhabitable." A state run news agency relayed the message as hostilities between the two long standing foes intensify. Reza Sayyad, the armed forces …