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Press releases published on June 12, 2025
Colombian National Gets Sentenced in Russia
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in Russia has imposed a 28-year prison sentence on Colombian citizen Pablo Puentes Boorghes for taking part in a Ukrainian military operation that crossed into the Kursk Region. In addition to the prison term, he has been ordered to pay a …
Top bank executive states Russia holds robust place in international AI race
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia continues to hold a solid position in the global race for artificial intelligence despite significant obstacles, according to Alexander Vedyakhin, First Deputy CEO of Sber, the country’s largest bank. In an interview with RT on Tuesday, …
Ukraine is used as Guinea pig by Russia
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed defense officials to incorporate insights gained from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine into the country’s next long-term military modernization plan. Speaking during a meeting in Moscow on Wednesday, …
Russia ambassador to Mauritius states fair trade is critical for Africa
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Fair trade is crucial to Africa’s development and long-term independence, according to Irada Zeynalova, Russia’s ambassador to Mauritius. In a recent interview with the local publication Bizweek, Zeynalova emphasized the importance of empowering …
Starmer Urges Caution in Handling Russian Assets
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Premier Keir Starmer has conceded that the potential confiscation of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine remains a “complicated” issue. He emphasized the importance of adopting a “balanced” strategy when addressing the matter. Following the …
Teacher assistant gets killed by student in France
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Haute-Marne have reported that a middle school student in France carried out a deadly knife attack on a teaching assistant during a routine bag inspection on Tuesday. The injured educator was urgently taken to the hospital but later …
Musk’s 'real' father says both sides must compromise
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Errol Musk recently commented on the ongoing public disagreement between his son, Elon Musk—the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX—and US President Donald Trump, suggesting to reporters in Moscow that reconciliation might still be achievable. The feud, which …
Russia finds previously missing plane with everyone being alive
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities announced on Tuesday that a plane previously reported missing in the Far East has been located, with all five individuals on board confirmed alive. Yevgeny Perfilyev, the minister of ecology, nature management, and forestry for …
UN assistance employees murdered in ambush in Sudan
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five United Nations aid workers lost their lives and several others were injured when an armed group ambushed a humanitarian convoy in Sudan, where fighting between rival forces has persisted for over two years. The convoy, a joint …
Bill Gates plans on spend his wealth ‘addressing challenges’ in Africa
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Bill Gates has announced his intention to donate most of his fortune over the next 20 years to support health and education systems throughout Africa. Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, the Microsoft co …
U.S. Treasury Cautions Against Russia Sanctions
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has voiced concern that a newly proposed set of harsher penalties against Russia could disrupt ongoing diplomatic initiatives. Addressing lawmakers, Bessent cautioned that enacting these measures might carry …
US General Considers Pakistan as Counterterrorism Ally
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) General Michael Kurilla, the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), has praised Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in the ongoing fight against terrorism. Speaking before the US House Armed Services Committee, Kurilla acknowledged Pakistan’s …
Survey indicates Western businesses in no hurry to leave Russia
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A majority of Western businesses still operating in Russia have no plans to exit the market, according to a recent survey by the Association of European Businesses (AEB). Despite ongoing sanctions and associated difficulties, many companies remain …
Two African nations secure UN Security Council places
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Liberia have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following a vote at the UN General Assembly in New York. In a single round of voting on Tuesday, …
Mass graves unveiled in Libya
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Dozens of bodies have been found in detention centers across Libya, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported on Wednesday, urging an independent investigation into the disturbing discoveries and reported abuses at these sites. Since the NATO- …
EU seeks extension of war on Ukraine through sanctions package
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and a presidential investment envoy, has accused the European Union of seeking to extend the war in Ukraine through its latest sanctions package. According to Dmitriev, the recent …
Israel genocide of Gazans continues, surpassing fifty-five thousand one hundred
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Wednesday that the death toll in Gaza has exceeded 55,100 since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023. Within the past 24 hours alone, 123 bodies were delivered to hospitals, while 474 …
Zuma slams Trump over genocide allegations
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South African president Jacob Zuma has strongly rejected claims of genocide in South Africa, calling US President Donald Trump a loudmouth who speaks without understanding the issue. Speaking at a media briefing in Durban on Tuesday, Zuma …
LA police officer shots news photographer in head
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) During protests and riots in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement, a California police officer shot a New York Post photojournalist in the head with a rubber bullet. The incident happened Sunday while Toby Canham was capturing a tense standoff …
Russia Says Germany Is Pushing for War
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany's decision to provide Ukraine with weaponry for use against Russia has drawn harsh criticism from State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, who claims that Berlin is revisiting its Nazi-era legacy. Volodin cautioned that this policy could …