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Press releases published on June 16, 2025
Putin Sends Birthday Wishes to Xi
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Head of State Vladimir Putin conveyed birthday salutations to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has turned 72, as per a declaration from Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov. “The president wished his Chinese counterpart and friend all the …
Sudan’s FM accuses Ukraine of being proxy for West
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A Sudanese Foreign Ministry representative has accused Ukraine of acting as a proxy for Western powers by supporting militant groups responsible for attacks in several African nations. In an interview given Saturday, Muhammad Al-Sirr claimed that …
Israel enforces closure in West Bank paralyzing Palestinians
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestinian life throughout the West Bank has come to a standstill for the third day in a row, as Israeli forces enforce a sweeping closure across the territory in response to rising regional tensions, according to reports. The Israeli military …
Rattlesnake visits home in Arizona
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The rattlesnake hotline call handler had a question. Could Christa Reinach see whether the 3ft-long (1m) snake, currently stretched out on her patio, had black and white bands on its tail? "Yes," said Reinach, eyeing the creature through her …
Metro Bank faces takeover interest
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Metro Bank, a prominent high street lender, has received a takeover approach as its previous financial struggles fade into the past. One of the major shareholders in Shawbrook, Pollen Street, is involved in this development. Shawbrook, a mid-sized …
Sudan calls on its citizens in Iran to evacuate
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan’s transitional government has mandated the urgent evacuation of its nationals from Iran, following a sharp escalation in hostilities between Tehran and Israel. The country, itself embroiled in a fierce conflict with the paramilitary Rapid …
Ex-South African leader says US's help is not wanted
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South African leader Jacob Zuma has criticized current President Cyril Ramaphosa for seeking assistance from the United States, arguing that international interference poses a threat to the country’s independence. Speaking to supporters of …
Vietnam Revamps Employment Law
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Vietnam’s National Assembly approved significant amendments to the Employment Law on Monday, broadening access to preferential loans and extending unemployment insurance coverage, a local news agency revealed. The updated legislation empowers the …
Russia FM, UN Envoy of Sudan discuss resolving Sudan’s conflict
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin held talks with Ramtane Lamamra, the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Sudan, to explore possible paths toward resolving Sudan’s ongoing conflict, according to an official announcement from …
Conflict-torn Sudan commands evacuation of nationals from Iran
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan’s transitional government has called for the immediate evacuation of its nationals from Iran following Israeli airstrikes that have intensified the conflict in the region. The order was issued by Prime Minister Kamil Idriss on Saturday …
Russia, Ukraine Finalize Fifth Swap of Deceased Soldiers
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine announced on Monday the completion of a fifth exchange of deceased soldiers, part of the agreements forged during recent direct negotiations in Istanbul. According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, Moscow …
Germany Rules Out U.S. Role in Israel, Iran War
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany does not foresee American engagement in the ongoing confrontation between Israel and Iran, and is currently collaborating with fellow European nations to reach a peaceful resolution, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated on Monday …
Sisi voices rejection of ongoing regional conflict
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) In a phone conversation with the Cypriot president, Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi voiced strong opposition to the potential spread of the current regional unrest, underscoring the pressing need to bring Israeli military campaigns across …
Univers Debuts Malaysia’s Inaugural Net-Zero Hub
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Univers, a company at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the energy sector, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) to establish …
Python gets freed from electric fence in South Africa
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A python trapped in an electric clear-vu fence at a confidential conservation site in South Africa was successfully rescued last week through a coordinated effort involving security teams, technicians, a snake rescuer, and a veterinarian. The …
Pakistani Minister Urges Muslim World to Act Against Israeli Attacks
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities. He cautioned that failure to respond as a collective would embolden future aggression across the Middle East. Addressing the National Assembly on Saturday, Asif claimed that Israel did not operate …
China Cautions Middle East “First to Suffer” If Israel-Iran Tensions Rise
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) China issued a stern warning on Monday, emphasizing that the Middle Eastern region would bear the brunt if hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify further. At a live-streamed press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo …
UN Reveals Hunger to Intensify in Thirteen Nations
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A new Hunger Hotspots report issued Monday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) reveals that food insecurity will intensify in 13 countries and territories in the coming months, with five confronting …
Birmingham Airport seeks to achieve net-zero carbon emissions
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Birmingham Airport has invested nearly $13.59 million in a solar farm aimed at cutting its carbon emissions. The installation features over 12,000 solar panels positioned on the airport's noise bund — soil mounds designed to lessen noise pollution …
Lufthansa Flight Reverses Course, Returns to Frankfurt Amid Bomb Threat
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A Lufthansa flight bound for Hyderabad, India, abruptly reversed course and returned to Frankfurt Airport Sunday evening after authorities received a bomb threat, German police confirmed Monday. Flight LH752, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, …