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Press releases published on June 19, 2025
SpaceX Starship Ground Test Erupts in Fireball
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX's Starship 36 rocket erupted in flames during a routine ground test late Wednesday night, dealing yet another blow to the aerospace company's turbulent 2025 test campaign. The explosion occurred around 11 p.m. CT on June 18 (0400 GMT June …
U.S. Businesses Hope Returning to Russia
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) American companies have expressed approval of the Trump administration’s initiative to reestablish communication with Moscow, hoping it will allow them to re-enter the Russian marketplace. Robert Agee, the president of the American Chamber of …
Ecuador president states extension of state emergency
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) President Daniel Noboa has announced a 30-day extension of the state of emergency in several regions of Ecuador, including the capital Quito, due to rising violence and what the government describes as "serious internal unrest." The extension, …
Russia cautions residents against visiting Iran, Israel
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning advising its citizens against visiting Israel and Iran following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. Russian nationals currently in Israel have been urged to leave the country if …
Araghchi Plans Talks with European Leaders
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, is scheduled to engage in discussions with his European counterparts in Geneva this Friday, according to domestic news sources. As reported by a state-run outlet, Araghchi is expected to confer with the …
Report: Japanese PM Dismisses Snap Election Plans
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed that he will not dissolve the House of Representatives at this time, ensuring that the elections for both parliamentary chambers won’t coincide this July, according to a news outlet. …
Namibia Reports Cholera Flare-Up in Kunene
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Namibia has officially announced a cholera outbreak in the country’s northwestern Kunene region following laboratory confirmation of Vibrio cholerae O1—the bacterial strain known for driving previous cholera epidemics, a top health official …
Russia delivers additional 1,200 corpses of soldiers to Ukraine
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over the remains of 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers to Kiev, a transfer confirmed by both sides on Friday. Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War announced the delivery and stated that the bodies will …
Brazil’s storms cause death of two people
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two people have died and one person remains missing following intense storms, flooding, and landslides in Rio Grande do Sul, a state in southern Brazil, civil defense officials reported Wednesday. Heavy rains over recent hours caused …
Vietnamese PM Urges Stronger Efforts to Supercharge Trade Growth
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered relevant ministries and local authorities to ramp up efforts to enhance both domestic and international trade, according to a news agency on Thursday. This move is designed to strengthen export …
Fire result in death of four prisoners in Uruguay's largest prison
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire that broke out Monday at Uruguay’s main correctional facility led to the deaths of four prisoners, according to statements from the Interior Ministry. The incident occurred in a cell block at Santiago Vázquez Prison, also known as Comcar. …
UN states two million Syrians return to their homeland
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) More than two million Syrians have returned to their homeland since December, according to the UN’s refugee chief, offering a rare sign of optimism amid heightened regional unrest. “Over two million Syrian refugees and displaced have returned home …
G7 Summit Ends Without Joint Ukraine Statement
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent G7 summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta, concluded without issuing a collective declaration on the Ukraine crisis, as reported by a Canadian broadcaster and other news sources. The reason behind this was the United States’ refusal to …
Brazil’s Central Bank Pushes Selic Rate to 15 Percent
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Brazil’s Central Bank raised its key Selic interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the annual rate to 15 percent. This marks the seventh straight increase since the tightening cycle began last August. The Monetary Policy …
Russia Hails Uganda as BRICS Partner
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) During a diplomatic meeting held in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Russia’s approval of Uganda joining BRICS as a partner state. In discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo, Lavrov stated that “We welcome …
Russia Condemns Israeli Attacks on Iran
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has urged Israel to immediately suspend its assaults on Iran's atomic infrastructure, asserting that these operations violate international regulations and pose a threat to the well-being of Russian personnel stationed at one of Iran’s …
Ukraine voices complaints regarding international Russia Day congratulations
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has voiced disapproval over countries extending congratulations to Russia on its national holiday, Russia Day, observed on June 12. His comments followed a message from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, …
Chinese animated film is huge step for cultural exchange with Tukey
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The release of the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 in Türkiye represents a significant step forward in cultural exchange between the two countries and highlights the increasing global impact of Chinese cinema, according to industry insiders. The …
JD.com starts express delivery in Saudi Arabia
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese e-commerce leader JD.com’s logistics branch, JINGDONG Logistics, has launched an express delivery service in Saudi Arabia as part of its global expansion efforts. The new service, called JoyExpress, operates as a self-managed B2C express …
Investigation requested into Ukrainian drag-artist who sang in Russian
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s language ombudsman, Taras Kremin, has demanded a police investigation into a recent performance by well-known drag artist Verka Serduchka, who sang several songs in Russian. Kremin cited potential breaches of state law and a 2023 ban on …