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Press releases published on June 17, 2025
Trump, Japanese PM Stall on Tariffs, Hand Talks to Ministers
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A face-to-face meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ended without a breakthrough on contentious tariff issues, though both nations pledged to keep negotiating. According to a statement …
Russia Warns of Worsening Israel, Iran War
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, warning that the confrontation is intensifying swiftly and has reached a stage of “absolute unpredictability.” Moscow urged both nations to de-escalate the …
China Calls on Iran, Israel to Return to Diplomatic Negotiations
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China has called for an immediate halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran, urging both nations to return to diplomatic negotiations and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese …
Lithuania Premier dismisses Zelensky’s recent ‘Russian threat’ allegation
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Prime Minister of Lithuania, Gintautas Paluckas, dismissed concerns raised by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that the upcoming Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 military drills pose a danger. Paluckas made these comments in Vilnius on …
Man gets detained in Lativia over providing Russian TV access
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Latvian authorities have detained a 42-year-old technician suspected of enabling over 400 households to access banned Russian television channels, according to local media. The man is accused of creating a system that bypassed content protection …
Baykar, Leonardo in new partnership deal
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar and Italian defense giant Leonardo announced a joint venture named LBA Systems at the 55th Paris Air Show on Monday. The deal was signed by Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani and Baykar Chairman Selcuk Bayraktar. …
Thai PM Announces Plan to Fully Evacuate Citizens from Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Tuesday that the nation is fully equipped to evacuate its citizens from Israel as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel. Addressing the media after a cabinet meeting, Paetongtarn …
India Plans Evacuation for Students in Iran
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian government is arranging to shift some of its nationals studying in Iran to “safer places” within the country, while also examining “other feasible options” to guarantee their protection, the foreign affairs ministry stated on Monday. …
UK house asking prices decline as sellers face challenging conditions
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) House asking prices in the UK declined slightly in June, as sellers faced the most challenging market conditions in a decade, according to data from property website Rightmove released Monday. The average asking price fell by 0.3% to £378,420 ( …
Gaza Pleads for Aid as Iran-Israel Conflict Grabs Spotlight
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) As military tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are gripped by growing fear that the worsening conflict will deepen their humanitarian crisis and further sideline their longstanding struggle. In Gaza City, 40 …
British tennis player reveals “the norm” yet shocking online bullying
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) British tennis player Katie Boulter revealed the shocking scale and severity of the online abuse she faces. After losing a first-set tie-break at the French Open, she began receiving death threats and extremely disturbing messages, including …
US General describes Pakistan as ‘phenomenal partner’ in counterterrorism
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) General Michael Kurilla, head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), described Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in counterterrorism during a testimony to the US House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. Kurilla explained that with limited US …
Russia’s Security Chief Visits North Korea
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's chief security official, Sergey Shoygu, traveled to Pyongyang for discussions with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, as reported by Russian government media on Tuesday. This marks Shoygu’s second journey to the North Korean capital within …
Erdogan Discusses Israel-Iran Conflict with UAE Leader
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in a critical phone discussion on Tuesday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates. A statement from the Turkish Communications Directorate revealed that the …
Moscow claims train sabotage in Russia was Ukrainian ‘terrorist attack’
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Investigative Committee has described the recent railway sabotage in Bryansk and Kursk regions as “terrorist attacks” orchestrated by Ukraine in a bid to maximize civilian harm. The first incident occurred on Saturday evening in Bryansk, …
Russia confiscates both Ukrainian Abrams tanks
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian troops have captured two US-made M1 Abrams tanks from Ukrainian forces near the border with Ukraine’s Sumy Region, Moscow’s Defense Ministry announced on Thursday. The ministry stated that soldiers from the 22nd Motor Rifle Regiment …
California doctor pleads guilty of supplying ketamine
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A California doctor, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine related to supplying the late actor Matthew Perry. Federal prosecutors revealed the plea deal on Monday. The charges carry a maximum …
US, Israel Rift Widens Over Iran’s Nuclear Timeline
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Israel are significantly at odds over how near Iran is to acquiring a nuclear weapon. While American intelligence evaluations indicate that Tehran is still several years away from that capability, Israeli officials argue that …
France Restricts Israeli Defense Firms at Air Show
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has sharply criticized France for limiting the participation of several Israeli arms producers at the Paris Air Show, describing the action as "anti-Semitic," "discriminatory," and politically motivated. The incident has sparked diplomatic …
China Urges Citizens to Evacuate Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China has called on its nationals to leave Israel "as soon as possible," as fighting between Tel Aviv and Iran showed no signs of easing, according to reports from Chinese state outlets on Tuesday. The Chinese Embassy in Tel Aviv issued a message …