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Press releases published on June 19, 2025

Macron opposes Trump on regime alteration in Iran
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly rejected the idea of regime change in Iran, taking a stance at odds with U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently escalated his rhetoric against Tehran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump hinted at …

Australia’s Jobless Rate Stays Flat at 4.1 Percent
(MENAFN) Australia's unemployment rate stayed flat at 4.1% in May, as per the latest figures released Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The data showed no change in either the seasonally adjusted or trend measures of unemployment last …

Trump says if Iran abandons nuclear program, US won’t join in attack
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has approved military plans for potential strikes against Iran but has not yet given the official green light to carry them out, according to reports released Wednesday. Sources familiar with the situation revealed that …

Senior Putin aide states G7 ‘no longer engines of growth’
(MENAFN) The G7 countries are no longer the primary drivers of global economic growth, with new centers of power rising, according to Maksim Oreshkin, deputy head of President Vladimir Putin’s administration. Oreshkin made these remarks on Wednesday while …

Pentagon Confirms Readiness Amid Iran Tensions
(MENAFN) Amid escalating friction between Israel and Iran, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared on Wednesday that the Pentagon is “prepared to execute” decisions made by United States Leader Donald Trump. His remarks come as attention grows over …

Putin Says Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks to Resume Post-June 22
(MENAFN) During a Thursday gathering in St. Petersburg with top global news leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are set to resume face-to-face discussions after June 22. Putin emphasized Russia’s …

EU chiefs support complete Russian gas prohibition
(MENAFN) The European Commission has put forward a plan to completely phase out Russian gas imports to the EU by the end of 2027. Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen announced the proposal on Tuesday, which includes banning new gas contracts with Russia …

New wave of missiles is fired at Israel by Iran
(MENAFN) Iran launched another round of missile attacks targeting Israel on Wednesday evening, according to military sources. The Israeli army reported that air raid sirens were activated across the greater Tel Aviv region shortly after the missile barrage …

Lebanese PM Demands Urgent UNIFIL Mandate Extension
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the urgent need to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Wednesday, underscoring the mission’s critical contribution to maintaining peace, particularly in …

Iran’s supreme president warns Trump
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned that any U.S. military intervention against Iran would cause “irreparable damage” to the United States. His statement comes in response to a series of escalating threats from U.S. President Donald …

Iran supreme Leader states Iran is not to be threatened
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning that any US military intervention against Iran would cause “irreparable damage.” His comments came in response to escalating threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. In recent days, Trump …

Baltic Sea witnesses growing threats
(MENAFN) A looming environmental crisis is quietly unfolding beneath the surface of the Baltic Sea, where vast quantities of chemical weapons dumped after World War II are beginning to deteriorate. These long-submerged munitions, which contain deadly …

Israel breaks laws to force ‘regime change’ in Iran
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized Israel’s missile campaign against Iran, stating that Israel has no right to force “regime change” in Tehran. Speaking to RT’s Rick Sanchez on Wednesday, she argued that supporters of …

First deputy Premier states Russia is open to ‘smart’ foreign investment
(MENAFN) Russia remains open to foreign investment but emphasizes that it must be “smart” and aimed at advancing new technological capabilities, stated First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF …

Israel, Iran Continue Exchanging Strikes
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Thursday that air raid alerts were triggered across northern regions of the country due to what it called a “hostile aircraft infiltration.” Authorities stated that millions of citizens across Israel scrambled to …

Study: Decline in Cloud Cover Fuels Rising Global Temperatures
(MENAFN) An international team of scientists, including Australian experts, has uncovered a sharp decline in Earth's storm cloud regions, a phenomenon exacerbating global warming and pushing temperatures to unprecedented highs worldwide. Analyzing 24 years …

Von der Leyen states EU to dismiss new Russian oil rate cap strategy
(MENAFN) The European Union has decided to pause its proposal to reduce the price cap on Russian seaborne oil sales, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced, as reported by Agence France-Presse. This measure was meant to be a key part …

Mexican President Holds Talks with Trump, Proposes Sweeping Deal
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Wednesday that she held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which she pitched an expansive bilateral deal addressing trade, migration, and security concerns. During her daily …

Pope Leo Says World Must Not Grow Used to War
(MENAFN) During his weekly general audience on Wednesday, Pope Leo emphasized that the world must resist becoming desensitized to the horrors of war, stressing that conflict invariably represents a loss. He expressed deep sorrow over the ongoing suffering, …

Former UK ambassador states no proof of nuclear threat from Iran
(MENAFN) Former UK Ambassador to Iran Richard Dalton has stated that there is no public evidence to suggest Iran poses a nuclear threat to Israel. This comment came shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Iran was close to …