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Press releases published on June 19, 2025
Oil rates proceed to increase amid Israel-Iran conflict
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Global oil prices surged nearly 5% due to the escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran, coupled with US President Donald Trump’s call for Iran’s immediate and unconditional surrender. Brent crude rose 4.4% on Tuesday to $76.45 per …
Fed Signals Possible Rate Cuts in 2025
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Federal Reserve might still consider implementing "at least two" reductions to interest rates in 2025, as indicated by fresh projections released by the central institution on Wednesday. The Fed maintained its outlook for the federal funds …
Putin Questions Legitimacy of Ukrainian Leadership
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin expressed readiness on Thursday to engage in dialogue with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but raised doubts about the authority of Ukraine’s current leadership to finalize a peace accord. He suggested that …
Putin discuss China-Russia cultural ties, revealing his granddaughter speaks Chinese
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At the SPIEF 2025 forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that interest in the Chinese language is increasing in Russia, mentioning that his own granddaughter speaks Chinese fluently with the help of her tutor from Beijing. During a late- …
EU Reveals Plan to Simplify Carbon Border Tax System
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union institutions reached a landmark agreement on Wednesday to streamline the carbon border tax system, significantly easing compliance for the vast majority of importers. The European Council confirmed a deal on proposed changes to the …
US Senate pauses Russia sanctions bill
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate aiming to impose severe tariffs on countries that continue purchasing Russian energy has been delayed and is unlikely to be considered this month, according to Semafor. The legislation, introduced by Senators …
Putin states Russia is ready for any challenges coming from NATO's actions
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that NATO’s efforts to increase its military capabilities pose no genuine threat to Russia. Speaking during a Q…
Putin is willing to meet Zelensky but has concerns
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that he is open to holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though he raised concerns about the Ukrainian government’s legitimacy when it comes to endorsing a conclusive peace deal. …
"Hostile aircraft infiltration" triggers sirens in Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Sirens rang out across various parts of northern Israel on Thursday as the military reported an intrusion by hostile aircraft. According to military announcements, the alarms were activated following missile launches originating from Iran. As …
Trump wins 2025’s “Worst Performance in a Leading Role”
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) If there were awards for political theater, Donald Trump might win 2025’s “Worst Performance in a Leading Role.” His recent comments reflect not confident diplomacy, but a desperate attempt to maintain appearances as global dynamics slip beyond …
Trump Greenlights Iran Attack Plans but Holds Final Order
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a report released Wednesday, US President Donald Trump has informed top advisors that he has authorized plans for a potential attack on Iran, although he has not yet issued the definitive command to execute them. Media, citing unnamed …
Australia’s Population Growth Rate Posts Sharp Decline in 2024
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia experienced a sharp decline in net migration during 2024, causing its population growth to drop to the slowest pace seen in three years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). On Thursday, the ABS revealed …
Erdogan supports Iranian reaction to Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared that Iran is within its rights to respond to Israeli military actions, accusing Israel of committing “banditry and state terrorism.” He went further, comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …
Canadian state press clarifies absence of G7 Ukraine declaration
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, concluded without a unified statement on the Ukraine conflict, reportedly due to U.S. resistance to including strong language about Russia. According to Canadian broadcaster CBC and other outlets, …
Israel exhausts its air defense missiles
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel’s air defense systems are expected to run out of interceptors in less than two weeks unless the U.S. significantly increases supplies or deepens its involvement, according to a report by the Washington Post. Since Israel launched strikes on …
EU possibly to cancel visa-free travel for Israelis
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union may suspend Israel’s visa-free access to the Schengen zone under newly revised rules approved by EU lawmakers, Euronews reported on Wednesday. The development comes in the wake of Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, which …
Israel Hits Iran with Fresh Airtrikes
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensified its aerial campaign over Iran on Wednesday, with spokesman Effie Defrin confirming a fresh round of airstrikes conducted by the Israeli Air Force in the country's western region. In a video briefing, …
Iraq Urges Emergency Arab Meeting Over Israel-Iran Conflict
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has urged the convening of an emergency gathering of Arab foreign ministers during the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul, citing a pressing need for unified action amid …
Poll indicates 40 percent of Americans anticipate civil conflict in upcoming ten years
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A new poll by YouGov reveals that 40% of Americans believe a civil war in the United States is either “somewhat” or “very” likely in the next ten years, highlighting growing national anxiety over deep political and social divisions. The survey, …
Iran Rebukes Germany Over Remarks
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Ministry called in the German ambassador on Wednesday following remarks made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz concerning the ongoing confrontation between Iran and Israel. According to an Iranian news outlet, “Following the German …