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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
Qatar Warns of Rising Oil Prices
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has issued a warning that Israeli assaults on Iranian energy infrastructure could have serious repercussions on global oil markets. In a media briefing held in Doha on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari labeled the …
Hockey icon visits Russian Federation Council
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Alexander Ovechkin, the celebrated Russian ice hockey star and captain of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, paid a visit to the Federation Council—the upper chamber of Russia’s parliament—on Wednesday during his off-season break. The 39-year-old …
Ukrainian finance minister states country has gone over budget for its army
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is facing a significant funding gap for its military and will need to revise its 2025 budget to address the shortfall, Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko has revealed. Speaking to lawmakers on Thursday, Marchenko explained that current …
OpenAI Inks Pentagon Deal
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) OpenAI, known for creating the ChatGPT language model, has landed a USD200 million agreement with the United States Department of Defense, the Pentagon revealed on Monday. The organization stated that this initiative contributes to efforts aimed …
Russia operates in more favorable international environment
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia now operates in a more favorable international environment, especially within Greater Eurasia, allowing it to pursue foreign policy goals with improved returns and less cost. The challenge ahead is to refine its strategy in neighboring …
Hamas Criticizes US Threats Against Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has fiercely denounced the United States for issuing military threats toward Iran, amidst mounting friction in the region. The group cautioned that such measures could heighten instability across the …
US Embassy in Israel Closes
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Embassy in Israel announced it will remain shut from Wednesday until Friday due to the deteriorating "security situation," as revealed by the State Department on Tuesday. "This includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel …
Gazanias refugee camps, tents, aid seekers aren’t safe from Israel
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 63 Palestinians were killed, including many individuals seeking food, and hundreds more wounded in new Israeli attacks across Gaza on Tuesday, according to medics. The Health Ministry reported that 51 people died and over 200 were injured …
N-Korea plans to send off thousands of personnel to Russia
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea is preparing to send a significant number of military personnel to Russia’s Kursk Region in support of post-conflict recovery operations, according to a senior Russian official. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu …
Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Strikes Kill Thirty-Two More Palestinians
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Medical sources and eyewitnesses report that Israeli forces killed at least 32 Palestinians and injured dozens more in a series of airstrikes and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday. Among the fatalities were 11 Palestinians gathered near the …
Xi denounces Israel attacks on Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, China’s President Xi Jinping held Israel responsible for the recent sharp increase in tensions across the Middle East, linking it directly to Israeli military operations targeting Iran. During a discussion with Uzbek President Shavkat …
Drone Attacks Russian Trade Office in Sweden
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) An unknown aerial device was involved in an act of vandalism targeting the Russian trade office in Sweden on Tuesday, according to Moscow’s diplomatic post in Stockholm. The Russian embassy accused Swedish officials of consistently failing to …
ICE Releases NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Brad Lander, a progressive contender in New York City's mayoral race and the city’s current Comptroller, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday—but released hours later without facing any charges. …
Japanese PM Says U.S. Tariffs “Severely Impact” Automakers
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed strong concerns over the damaging effects of US tariffs on Japanese companies, particularly automakers, media reported. His comments followed a G7 summit meeting in Canada with US President …
Trump Org issues golden smartphone
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump Organization has introduced a new mobile phone service and device, launching a gold-colored smartphone under the brand “Trump Mobile.” Announced Monday, this venture is the latest in a series of branded products from the company tied to …
India enlarges its nuclear stockpile in 2024
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) India increased its nuclear weapons stockpile in 2024 and is actively advancing its missile and delivery capabilities, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). In its 2025 yearbook released on Monday, the …
Tokyo Stocks Surge for Third Straight Session
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo equities climbed for a third straight session on Wednesday, driven by a softer yen and growing investor belief that the Bank of Japan will tread carefully on future interest rate hikes. The Nikkei 225, Japan’s leading stock index, ended the …
U.S.-Russia Talks on Diplomatic Normalization Temporarily Stalled
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The effort to normalize diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States has been temporarily stalled, according to Yury Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president. During a briefing on Tuesday, Ushakov explained that while the next …
Australia’s Optus Faces USD100M Fine Over Exploitative Sales
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia’s second-largest telecom firm, Optus Mobile, has consented to pay a hefty AUD 100 million (USD 64.9 million) penalty after admitting to unfair and exploitative sales practices, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) …
Trump doesn’t disclose details of Netanyahu’s phone call
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, confirmed by a White House official on Tuesday. No further details about the conversation were released immediately. This call followed a Situation Room …