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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
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 …
Georgian government plans to transfer responsibilities of pro-Western media center to its Foreign Ministry
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Georgian government plans to transfer the responsibilities of a pro-Western media center to its Foreign Ministry, signaling a shift in its approach to promoting NATO and EU integration. The Information Center on NATO and EU, established in …
Iran Says It Shot Down Israeli F-35 Stealth Fighter Near Tehran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) An Iranian official asserted on Wednesday that an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter was downed close to Tehran’s outskirts. Hossein Abbasi, governor of Varamin district south of the capital, informed local media that the jet crashed in the area. “An …
Austria calls for second look on prohibition of Russian gas
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Austria has suggested that the European Union should consider the possibility of resuming Russian gas imports once a peace agreement is reached between Moscow and Kiev, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The Austrian energy ministry …
South Korea, Japan Forge Cooperation with U.S.
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea and Japan have committed to bolstering their collaborative efforts with the United States to address escalating geopolitical challenges, particularly those posed by North Korea, according to local reports on Wednesday. This consensus …
Chinese Researchers Reveal PlantGPT, AI Breakthrough for Plant Science
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese researchers have introduced PlantGPT, an advanced artificial intelligence assistant designed specifically for plant studies, local media revealed Tuesday, referencing China Science Daily. Touted as the pioneering large language model …
S-Africa announces day of mourning following fatal floods
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has confirmed that 90 people have died due to devastating floods, prompting the declaration of a Provincial Day of Mourning on June 19, 2025, to honor the victims. The floods, which have …
Kenyan Policeman Gets Detained
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A Kenyan law enforcement officer has been detained for the close range wounding of a defenseless face mask hawker on Tuesday during chaotic demonstrations in the nation’s capital, Nairobi, the National Police Service (NPS) reported. The episode …
Porsche clarifies why it ‘can’t’ depart from Russia
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) German luxury carmaker Porsche has explained that its continued presence in Russia is due to an inability to sell its local assets, according to a statement made to Russian outlet RBK on Monday. Despite announcing plans to exit the Russian market …
Mayoral Gets Freed After ICE Detention
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Brad Lander, a contender in New York City’s mayoral race, was freed Tuesday after being briefly detained by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with no accusations filed. The city comptroller was confined inside Federal …
Canada Calls on Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Middle East
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to mounting instability in the Middle East, Canada has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to avoid traveling to a number of countries in the region, citing intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The advisory …
Israel launches sixty aircrafts targeting Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli military forces have carried out a fresh wave of air attacks targeting Iran, according to an army spokesperson. On Tuesday, the Israeli Defense Forces reported that “60 aircraft are now attacking the area in Iran from which most of the …
Ex-Russian President states G7 as outdated
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has dismissed the G7 as an outdated and ineffective institution, claiming it no longer plays a meaningful role in addressing global challenges. In a recent social media post, Medvedev commended US President …
DR Congo Justice Minister Steps Down Amid Corruption Probe
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Constant Mutamba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s justice minister, has stepped down from his post as allegations mount over his involvement in the misuse of public funds. The 37-year-old minister resigned during a private audience with …
Israel Anticipates US Support Against Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel is reportedly counting on the United States to take part in its ongoing military operations against Iran, according to national media sources. A senior Israeli authority, who remained anonymous, stated that officials in Tel Aviv believe US …
Kremlin states Israel indifferent in Russian mediation of war with Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has so far shown no willingness to peacefully resolve the conflict it sparked with Iran, despite Russia’s offer to mediate talks between the two countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated. Addressing the recent series of devastating …
Protests Flare as Canada’s PM Welcomes India’s Modi at G7
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney extended a formal welcome to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit on Tuesday, brushing aside ongoing controversy and public outcry linked to the 2023 assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in …
Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects Israel Negotiations
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Wednesday that Iran will persist in retaliating against Israeli military actions and firmly rejected any possibility of negotiations with the Israeli government. “We must give a strong response to …
Khamenei Confirms Firm Stance on Nuclear Talks
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Wednesday that the nation will persist in answering Israeli assaults and flatly refuses to enter any dialogue with the state of Israel. “We must give a strong response to the terrorist …
Mexico, US Leaders Confirm Good Contact
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican Leader Claudia Sheinbaum stated that she had a “very good” telephone discussion on Tuesday with her American counterpart, Donald Trump, following the cancellation of their anticipated meeting. The two presidents were initially set to …