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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
Meta Builds Lab to Develop Human-Level AI
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, is initiating a discreet effort to develop what he envisions as “superintelligence,” according to a news agency’s report released on Tuesday. This new initiative forms part of his broader strategy to …
FSB declares Russia frustrating plot to smuggle army contraband to Ukraine
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday that it has disrupted a foreign-organized operation aimed at smuggling Soviet-era military helicopter components, some of which were allegedly bound for Ukraine. According to the FSB, six …
Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Eruption Sparks Flight Disruptions to Bali
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Air travel to Bali faced significant interruptions on Wednesday after a volcanic eruption in eastern Indonesia. The upheaval came after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on Tuesday in the East Nusa Tenggara province, sending a towering ash plume …
Casualties from Israeli Strikes in Iran Increases
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Iranian news sources on Wednesday, the number of fatalities caused by Israeli aerial bombardments throughout Tehran and other heavily inhabited regions has climbed to 585. Furthermore, no fewer than 1,326 individuals have sustained …
Mexican Leader phone call with Trump is "very good"
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum described her recent phone conversation with US President Donald Trump as “very good,” following the unexpected cancellation of their planned meeting at the G7 summit in Canada, which Trump exited early. …
G7 Summit Concludes in Canada Without Unified Statement
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Group of Seven (G7) summit concluded Tuesday in Canada amid notable tensions, as leaders failed to issue a unified communique. Instead, several separate declarations emerged, outlining commitments to advancing secure and responsible AI …
Japan Warns of US Tariffs' Economic Consequences
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has stated that American import duties are “severely impacting” Japanese enterprises, particularly those in the automotive sector, according to a news agency. His comments were made following a recent …
Qatar Pledges USD20M Financial Aid to UNRWA
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Qatar declared a $20 million financial pledge to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), aiming to strengthen humanitarian efforts in the region. The Qatari Ministry of …
CBO Projects Trump’s Budget Proposal Could Deepen Deficit
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and budget proposal could deepen the U.S. deficit by $2.8 trillion over the coming decade. Dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," the …
Italy Urges Diplomacy to Halt Iran’s Nuclear Program
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared on Tuesday night that Iran must not be permitted to obtain nuclear capabilities, underlining the importance of pursuing a peaceful resolution to the issue. During a press conference in Canada …
Israel waits for US to join its military offense in Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel reportedly expects the United States to take part in its continued military operations against Iran, according to recent accounts from local sources. An anonymous senior Israeli official indicated that decision-makers in Tel Aviv believe US …
Algeria denounces Israel attacks on Iran calling for UN intervention
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has strongly denounced recent Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory, with its Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf expressing firm opposition during a phone call on Monday with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. Attaf described the …
Turkish Private Sector Foreign Debt Rises
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a statement released by the Turkish Central Bank on Wednesday, the external liabilities of Turkey’s private enterprises reached a total of USD185.9 billion as of April. This marks an increase of USD13.8 billion compared to the end of …
Kim Jong Un Commits to Russia Deal
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean head of state Kim Jong Un has pledged to "honestly implement" the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia, according to a state-run news agency on Wednesday. This commitment was made during Kim's discussions with …
Iran gives heads up to Israel to evacuate neighborhood
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Iran’s military issued an evacuation advisory for a neighborhood in Tel Aviv, marking a significant escalation in the tit-for-tat warnings between Iran and Israel. According to reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) …
UAE Conducts Rescue of Seafarers in Oman
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) extracted 24 seafarers from an oil carrier on Tuesday after it collided with another ship in the Gulf of Oman. In an announcement, the Emirati National Guard reported that it “carried out an evacuation mission …
India Rejects U.S. Involvement in Pakistan Talks
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In a decisive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly ruled out any involvement by Washington in resolving tensions with Pakistan, emphasizing New Delhi's long-standing stance against third-party …
Mali seizes Barrick’s control of largest gold mining operation
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Malian government has temporarily taken over management of the country’s largest gold mining site from Canadian company Barrick, following a growing conflict over allegedly unpaid taxes and royalties. A court in Bamako ruled on Monday that …
Russia Hits Ukrainian Defense Infrastructure
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Armed Forces have initiated a sequence of offensives aimed at Ukraine’s military production infrastructure, according to a declaration from the Defense Ministry in Moscow. On Tuesday, the ministry revealed that a coordinated assault, …
Russian troops disable Ukrainian fiber-optic drone
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A video shared on the Telegram channel Voennyi Osvedomitel (Military Informant) reportedly shows Russian troops disabling a Ukrainian fiber-optic drone by simply cutting its cable with scissors. Unlike conventional FPV drones that depend on radio …