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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
Survey indicates Russians naming new top enemy to replace US
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time in 13 years, the United States is no longer viewed as Russia’s primary adversary, according to a new poll by the Levada Center, a research group labeled a "foreign agent" in Russia due to its Western funding. The survey, …
Turkish President Supports Iran’s Right to Self-Defense
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced his support for Iran’s entitlement to defend itself in the escalating tensions with Israel. Speaking to members of his party in parliament, Erdogan declared that it is “legitimate and …
EU Plans Complete Cut of Russian Gas Imports
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission has introduced a proposal to eliminate all remaining natural gas deliveries from Russia to the European Union by the conclusion of 2027. Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen revealed the strategy on Tuesday, stating that the …
Ukraine plots drone assault on Russian vessel in Asia
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reportedly planned to launch drone attacks on Russian warships in the Asia-Pacific region, mirroring its recent strikes on Russian airbases, according to the Washington Post. Last Sunday, Ukraine carried out a coordinated drone assault on …
AI is expected to come after tech employees
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has urged employees to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) while warning that the technology will result in a smaller corporate workforce in the coming years. In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Jassy encouraged a mindset of …
Mayor announces additional Ukrainian drones demolished outside Moscow
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian air defenses intercepted ten Ukrainian drones targeting the Moscow area overnight, according to the city’s mayor, Sergey Sobyanin. The drones were downed in successive waves, with UAV activity reported nearly every hour early Sunday. …
China’s President Calls for China-Afghanistan Collaboration
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced cooperation with Afghanistan to accelerate the war-ravaged country’s recovery and growth. Speaking at the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday, Xi emphasized the …
Global Oil Prices Surge
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Global petroleum rates soared by nearly 5 percent as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified, coupled with United States Leader Donald Trump’s call for Tehran to offer an “unconditional and immediate surrender.” On Tuesday, Brent crude …
Erdogan Defends Iran’s Right to Resist
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a forceful message on Wednesday regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, voicing firm backing for Iran's entitlement to respond in self-defense against Israeli actions. During a speech at the …
Iran rejects talks with Israel stating it "will show the Zionists no mercy"
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s top authority, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made it clear on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic will persist in retaliating against Israeli offensives and has no intention of entering into negotiations with the state of Israel. “We must give a …
ONS Reveals UK Inflation Dips Slightly in May
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom’s annual inflation rate dipped marginally to 3.4% in May, down from April’s 3.5%, according to fresh figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite the small decline, the inflation rate for …
Fatal Road Crash Leaves Three Dead in Philippines
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In Tagaytay City, Cavite province—just south of Manila—a tragic vehicle accident claimed three lives and left five others wounded, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. According to local police, the incident happened Tuesday on a highway when a …
Trump Criticizes Intelligence Chief’s Remarks
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has expressed his belief that Iran was "very close" to acquiring a nuclear weapon, contradicting the judgment of his top intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard, who leads the US intelligence community, …
Italian PM Voices Alarm Over Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a stark warning late Tuesday, declaring that Iran must never be allowed to attain nuclear weapons. Speaking to reporters in Canada following the conclusion of the G7 summit, Meloni underscored the …
UAE Evacuates Twenty-Four Crew After Oil Tanker Collision
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates launched an urgent rescue operation Tuesday to evacuate 24 crew members from an oil tanker following a maritime collision in the Gulf of Oman. According to a statement from the Emirati National Guard, the incident involved …
Helicopter Disaster Takes seven lives in India
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A chopper calamity in India’s northern Uttarakhand state early Sunday morning led to the loss of seven individuals, among them a two year old child, local outlets reported. The crash represents the region’s fifth similar mishap since April. The …
Judge sentence Argentina’s ex Leader six years of house arrest
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the former President of Argentina, has been ordered to serve her six-year corruption sentence under house arrest, according to a decision issued by a federal judge on Tuesday. Given Kirchner’s age—she is 72—and her …
Russia destroys nearly 50 Ukrainian drones overnight
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that its air defenses intercepted 49 Ukrainian fixed-wing kamikaze drones overnight, as Moscow continues efforts to curb Kiev’s long-range strike capabilities. The number of drones downed during recent night …
Iran Unveils Wreckage of Israeli Drone Shot Down
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) An Iranian broadcaster released footage Wednesday purportedly showing the wreckage of an Israeli Hermes 900 drone brought down in Isfahan province. According to the broadcast, Iranian air defense forces intercepted the unmanned aircraft over the …
India, Canada Repair Relations, Reinstate Envoys
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Canada have taken decisive steps to repair their strained diplomatic relations, agreeing to reinstate their high commissioners and resume suspended trade talks, officials announced Wednesday. The breakthrough came during a meeting …