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Press releases published on June 12, 2025
Lutnick: U.S. Maintains Current Tariff Levels on China
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States will maintain current tariff levels on Chinese imports, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed Wednesday, as trade talks between Washington and Beijing near a critical juncture. During a televised interview, Lutnick was …
S. Korea’s ICT Exports Climb for Fourth Straight Month in May
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s exports of information and communications technology (ICT) products climbed for a fourth straight month in May, driven by surging global demand for domestically produced semiconductors, according to government figures released …
U.S. Reduces Embassy Workers in Baghdad
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is withdrawing some diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, as confirmed by a State Department representative to a news agency on Wednesday. The spokesperson stated, "President Trump is committed to keeping …
Federal Judge Halts U.S. from Deporting Palestinian Columbia Graduate
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal judge in the United States issued a ruling Wednesday temporarily halting Secretary of State Marco Rubio from deporting Mahmoud Khalil, a 30-year-old Palestinian and Columbia University graduate. District Judge Michael Farbiarz, presiding …
Unseasonal Torrential Rains Kill Two Children in Angola
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Unseasonal torrential rains battered Angola’s northern Uige province for three consecutive days, leaving at least two children dead and thousands without electricity, a local media outlet reported Wednesday. The rainfall, rare for the dry season, …
Trump Signals Possible Delay in July 8 Trade Agreement Deadline
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States may delay its self-imposed July 8 deadline for finalizing trade agreements with a large number of key partners, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Although Trump expressed openness to pushing back the deadline to secure …
Iraq Denies Concerns Regarding US Staff Evacuation
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-ranking Iraqi government representative confirmed on Wednesday that the United States' choice to withdraw some nonessential embassy staff from Baghdad is part of a wider diplomatic policy encompassing various nations in the Middle East. The …
US, China Finalize Trade Deal
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that a commercial agreement between the United States and China “is done,” pending the final sign-off from both nations' leaders. This statement suggests that negotiations have reached a …
Tunisia, Italy Forge Stronger Collaboration Across Various Sectors
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Tunisian Defense Minister Khaled Sehili on Wednesday called for deeper collaboration with Italy across a range of sectors, including military training, joint operations, medical support, hydrography, and regional development efforts. Sehili made …
U.S. Markets Decline Amid Trade Deal with China
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. equities ended the midweek session in negative territory after Leader Donald Trump revealed a newly established trade agreement with China. This announcement followed high-level economic discussions between the two leading global economies, …
Iranian President Confirms Stance on Nuclear Program
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Leader Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed on Wednesday that his nation remains steadfast in the face of what he called “American arrogance” concerning its nuclear ambitions. In a statement given to an official news outlet, Pezeshkian confirmed …
Trump Orders Evacuation of Staff From Middle East
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Leader Donald Trump announced Wednesday that American staff are being relocated from areas in the Middle East due to rising hostilities with Iran, noting that "it could be a dangerous place." His comments came prior to attending the opening …
Report: U.S. Oil Imports, Exports Decline in Early June
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. crude oil imports and exports both declined in the week ending June 6, according to a report issued Wednesday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The Weekly Petroleum Status Report revealed that imports of U.S. crude averaged …
U.S. Plans on Unchanging Chinese Tariffs
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed on Wednesday that American duties on Chinese imports will stay at their existing levels as trade discussions between Washington and Beijing continue without a finalized agreement. When questioned on a …
U.S. Authorizes Exit of Military Families in Middle East
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has approved the optional withdrawal of military family members from various sites across the Middle East, according to a U.S. defense representative on Wednesday. “The safety and security of our service members …
Iran Vows Retaliation if Europe Pursues “Anti-Iran” IAEA Resolution
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued a stern warning Wednesday, cautioning that Tehran will respond forcefully if France, Britain, and Germany persist in pushing an "anti-Iran" resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency ( …