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Press releases published on June 19, 2025
Ukraine, Russia Exchange Drone Attacks
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Both Ukraine and Russia announced on Thursday that they had successfully fended off extensive drone assaults during the night. Ukrainian authorities stated that 88 out of 104 enemy UAVs were neutralized, while Russian officials declared that 81 …
EU plans on sanctioning Nord Stream
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission has put forward a new sanctions package against Russia, which includes a ban on the use of the Nord Stream gas pipelines and a reduction in the price cap on Russian oil exports, EC President Ursula von der Leyen announced …
UN: Over Two Million Syrians Head Back Home Since December
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations refugee chief revealed on Thursday that since December, more than two million Syrians have made their way back to their homeland. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), shared on X that "Over two million …
Bhumjaithai Pulls Out of Thai Coalition Government
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand's political landscape was jolted on Wednesday after the Bhumjaithai Party, the second-most influential force in the governing coalition, revealed its decision to pull out of the administration led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. …
Afghanistan's road accidents leave three dead, harming ten civilians
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Two separate traffic accidents in Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan province claimed the lives of three people and left ten others injured on Wednesday, according to a statement released by the provincial police office. In the first incident, a car …
Baltic state’s nationals refuse hosting foreign inmates
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of Estonian citizens have signed a petition opposing a government proposal to lease prison space for foreign inmates, specifically criminals from Sweden. The Baltic country had announced last year that it might allow its prisons to …
Putin announces Russia has world’s most advanced nuclear arms
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia holds the world’s most advanced nuclear weapons, securing the nation’s sovereignty and maintaining the global balance of power. Speaking at a government meeting on the national armament …
N. Korea Unleashes Ten Rockets After U.S., S. Korea, Japan Joint Drills
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, North Korea launched a salvo of 10 rockets from sites near its capital, Pyongyang, following joint aerial exercises by South Korea, the United States, and Japan conducted the day before, according to a Seoul-based news agency. The …
Chinese Foreign Minister, Omani Counterpart Hold Talks on Israel-Iran conflict
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) During a Wednesday phone call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned Israel’s recent assault on Iran, declaring it a breach of international law and norms, a violation of …
FSB arrests Ukrainian national charged with assassination plot in Russia
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested a Ukrainian national suspected of planning the assassination of a Russian military veteran, the agency announced on Wednesday. The man, a resident of the Novgorod Region in northwestern Russia, …
Moscow prepares to host 11th annual Primakov Readings International Forum
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow is preparing to host the 11th annual Primakov Readings International Forum, a major event dedicated to global strategic dialogue. Scheduled for June 23, this year’s forum is themed “Global Turbulence” and will bring together key Russian …
Russian reporter says Germany confiscated passports of his wife, daughter
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has criticized Berlin over the alleged treatment of Sergey Feoktistov, the head of the Rossiya Segodnya news agency’s bureau in Berlin, after he claimed that German authorities confiscated the passports of his wife and young daughter. …
Republicans support Trump with US to attack Iran
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) As tensions between Iran and Israel stretch into a second week, Republican senators are standing behind former President Donald Trump's unclear stance on potential US involvement. While his position has caused disagreement among his core …
IAEA Declares No Signs of Iran Developing Nuclear Weapon
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated that there is no indication Iran is making a “systematic effort” to develop a nuclear weapon. This announcement comes amid escalating conflict, as Israel launched …
Moscow, Kiev exchange additional POWs
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that a second group of Russian prisoners of war has been released from Ukrainian custody as part of a significant prisoner swap deal reached between Moscow and Kiev last week in Istanbul. Along …
Moscow, Pyongyang consent enhancing education relations
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and North Korea have agreed to strengthen their collaboration in education, including the establishment of language centers in both countries. The agreement was signed by Russian Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov and North Korean Education …
Key paradox in Russia’s foreign policy lies in its pursuit of full autonomy in decision-making
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A key paradox in Russia’s foreign policy lies in its pursuit of full autonomy in decision-making, which ironically depends heavily on the international context surrounding it. Despite enjoying an internal stability not seen in 25 years, Russia’s …
Zelensky rejects discussions on territory with anyone except Putin
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has stated that he will only discuss matters related to Ukraine’s territory directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an interview published Tuesday by Hungarian outlet Valasz Online, Zelensky …
Kremlin declares no quick breakthroughs in US-Russia ties
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Restoring US-Russia relations will be a slow and complex process with no immediate breakthroughs, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Responding to questions from reporters about the current state of Moscow-Washington ties and …
GOP Senators Applaud Trump’s Strategy
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) As the Iran-Israel confrontation extends into its seventh consecutive day, Republican members of the US Senate are aligning with President Donald Trump’s seemingly cautious stance on possible American engagement—an approach that has sparked …