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Press releases published on June 17, 2025
U.S., UK Forge New Trade Deal
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the United States and the United Kingdom formalized a new trade agreement, which President Donald Trump praised as equitable for both nations. Trump emphasized that the deal will "produce a lot of jobs, a lot of income," adding that "we …
All operations at Bazan oil refinery in Haifa are shutdown
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) All operations at the Bazan Group’s oil refinery in Haifa Bay were shut down after an Iranian missile that strike overnight killed three people and caused significant damage to the facility’s power infrastructure, the company said Monday. “As a …
Crown Court takes legal actions against British gay couple due to rape, murder of baby they wanted to adopt
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A British gay couple has been charged in the rape and killing of a 13-month-old boy whom they were in the process of adopting. Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, and his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, appeared in Preston Crown Court on …
Israel hits Iranian state broadcaster’s headquarters
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military struck the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster (IRINN) during its ongoing attacks against Iran. The attack occurred while the channel was live on air, interrupting the broadcast as a female anchor was forced to halt her …
Airline Stocks Dip Amid Middle East Tensions
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Airline shares have tumbled sharply following the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran last Friday, with mounting unrest in the Middle East sending shockwaves through global financial markets. The violence has persisted for four …
France’s highest state award taken away from Sarkozy
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of France’s highest award, the Legion of Honor, following his conviction for corruption and influence peddling. Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, was convicted in 2021 for …
Media reports US aerial tankers on its way to Middle East
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The US has deployed more than 30 aerial refueling tankers toward the Middle East, according to Military Watch Magazine. The move is described as “unprecedented” and may signal a potential expansion of US involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. …
Police arrests male suspected of murdering US state lawmaker
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Police have arrested Vance Luther Boelter, the main suspect in the murder of Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, following a two-day search. Boelter, 57, is also accused of shooting state senator John Hoffman and his wife in …
Israel Kills Forty-Five Palestinians Seeking Aid
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 45 Palestinians lost their lives on Tuesday after Israeli forces opened fire on civilians assembled for humanitarian relief in southern Gaza, marking yet another deadly incident in the ongoing Israeli assaults. According to a statement …
Fatal S-African storm takes lives of dozens
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of deaths from last week's severe flooding in South Africa has grown to 88, according to the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. The announcement came on Sunday as search and rescue crews kept looking for missing people in the wake of …
Israel plans to destroy Iran’s “desire, ability, intention” of nuclear program
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel is determined to completely dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and eliminate its capacity to rebuild it before considering any diplomatic negotiations, according to the country’s ambassador to Moscow, Simona Halperin. Speaking during a …
Airline Stocks Decrease Due to Oil Prices
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Airline equities have experienced a notable drop following the eruption of hostilities between Israel and Iran last Friday, with mounting instability in the Middle East creating pressure on worldwide financial markets. The confrontation has …
Trump argues Russia should be in G8
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Former US President Donald Trump has insisted that excluding Russia from the G8 was a mistake and that Moscow's return could have helped ease the conflict in Ukraine. Russia was suspended from the G8 in 2014 following its incorporation of Crimea — …
Italy forbidden mobile phones in schools
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy’s Education Ministry announced on Monday that starting from the next academic year, high school students will be prohibited from using cellphones during lessons and school hours. This new directive, signed by Education Minister Giuseppe …
Trump Media Submits Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Registration
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the social media company owned by US President Donald Trump submitted a registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on bitcoin and ethereum. According to a …
More than 290 murdered due to UK-bound Air India plane colliding into residential building
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) An Air India flight heading to London crashed into a medical college hostel shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday, resulting in at least 290 fatalities. Of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, only one survived, officials confirmed. …
US, UK Unveil New Trade Deal
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and the United Kingdom declared on Monday the conclusion of a fresh commercial pact, which President Donald Trump described as "fair" to both sides. The announcement marks a step forward in economic cooperation between the two …
Middle East Tensions Trigger Looming Inflation, Recession Fears
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Rising hostilities in the Middle East are intensifying fears around inflation and a looming recession as Israel and Iran engage in escalating attacks since last Friday. On June 13, Israel executed extensive airstrikes targeting Iran’s military …
China Advises Nationals to Exit Israel "As Soon as Possible"
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Media reported on Tuesday that China has called on its nationals to exit Israel "as soon as possible," amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. The Chinese Embassy in Tel Aviv issued a formal advisory, encouraging citizens to leave the …
U.S. Equities Bounce Back Amid Tensions
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) American share markets finished higher on Monday as market participants appeared to start rebounding from the initial jolt caused by the Israel Iran hostilities. The benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.75 percent, adding 317.30 …