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Press releases published on June 19, 2025
India, Canada Aim Renewing Diplomatic Ties
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Canada have decided to mend their strained relationship, following a prolonged period of tension that escalated to the point where both nations expelled senior diplomats in 2024. This move marks a turning point in the diplomatic rapport …
UN warns of increasing death toll in Gaza
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing military campaign in Gaza has led to mounting casualties amid increasingly dire shortages of essential resources, including food, fuel, and medical supplies, according to United Nations humanitarian officials. On Wednesday, the UN …
Russia, Burkina Faso Sign Nuclear Deal
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have officially sealed a pact to broaden their cooperation in the field of civilian nuclear energy. The deal encompasses collaborative efforts in areas such as radiation technology applications and the education and …
Filipino workers want to leave Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 178 Filipino workers currently in Israel have asked the Philippine government for assistance in returning home as tensions between Israel and Iran intensify, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). During a press briefing, …
Russia ‘strongly condemns’ Israel’s assault on Iran
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has vehemently condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, cautioning that the attacks risk sparking a dangerous escalation in the Middle East. The Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Friday denouncing the strikes as …
Russia, Republika Srpska ink education partnership agreement
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Republika Srpska, an autonomous region in Bosnia and Herzegovina, have formalized a partnership to enhance collaboration in education. The agreement was signed during the Third International Forum of Ministers of Education, ‘Shaping the …
Brazil starts program to fight racism
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil has introduced a new program aimed at addressing racism and advancing racial equality across the country, according to an announcement in the government gazette on Tuesday. Named "More Equality," the initiative seeks to foster collaboration …
Media Reveals Nearly Half of Americans Against U.S. Airstrikes on Iran
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A poll published Thursday by a news outlet indicates that nearly 50% of Americans oppose US airstrikes targeting Iran, while just 25% voice support. Conducted through text messaging on Wednesday, the survey gathered responses from over 1,000 …
Putin, Xi talk about Mideast situation
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on Thursday to address the growing tensions in the Middle East, jointly denouncing Israel’s recent attacks on Iran as clear violations of the United Nations Charter, …
Five Tunisian National Guard Officers Die in Tragic Road Crash
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Thursday, a fatal collision in Tunisia’s eastern Sfax province resulted in the deaths of five National Guard officers, according to an official statement from the National Guard’s Facebook page. The crash took place around 2: …
Russia, Ukraine conduct additional POW swap
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have completed another prisoner exchange, marking the latest swap in a series held since the start of the week. The most recent exchange took place on Saturday, with both sides confirming the transfer of captives. During direct …
Kremlin voices remarks on Israel’s assault on Iran
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has expressed concern and condemned the sharp escalation of tensions following Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated. On Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of strikes …
EgyptAir stops main Middle East routes
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) EgyptAir has halted flights to several important Middle Eastern destinations due to worsening security concerns in the region, the airline announced on Sunday. This move follows escalating clashes between Israel and Iran, which began after Israel …
Two drones fell in Jordan harming girl
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Two drones fell in separate locations in Jordan on Thursday, injuring a 12-year-old girl and damaging property, as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran begins to spill over into neighboring countries, according to the Public Security …
Hurricane Erick Escalates to Category Four in Southern Mexico
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) National Hurricane Center (NHC) has announced that Hurricane Erick has rapidly escalated to a powerful Category 4 storm, posing a serious threat to Mexico’s southern Pacific coastline on Thursday. Packing sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour …
Japan’s Emperor Honors Hiroshima Victims as Israel-Iran Tensions Rise
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan paid solemn respects Thursday to those who perished in the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, coinciding with escalating Israeli military strikes against Iran, including attacks targeting Tehran’s …
Iran Criticizes IAEA for "Obscuring Truth"
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran leveled strong accusations against the United Nations’ atomic monitoring agency on Thursday, claiming it was “obscuring the truth” regarding Tehran’s nuclear activities. The charge was made following remarks by Rafael Grossi, the Director- …
Congo, Rwanda Sign Initial Peace Accord
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have reached a tentative peace accord, marking a significant step forward before a comprehensive agreement expected next week, as highlighted in a joint announcement released by the US State Department. …
UN Secretary-General urges for ceasefire in Israel-Iran conflict
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate de-escalation of the escalating military confrontation between Israel and Iran, urging both sides to move toward a ceasefire. "I remain profoundly alarmed by the ongoing military …
Brazil's Central Bank marks seventh increase of interest rate
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil’s Central Bank has raised its benchmark Selic interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it to 15 percent annually, the highest level since July 2006. This marks the seventh rate increase since the monetary tightening cycle began in …