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Press releases published on June 19, 2025

Algeria condemns Israeli attacks on Iran
(MENAFN) Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf spoke with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Monday, reaffirming Algeria’s strong condemnation of the recent Israeli strikes on Iran. Attaf labeled the attacks as “aggression” and stressed the urgent …

Kenyan police officer gets detained after shooting unarmed civilian
(MENAFN) A Kenyan police officer has been taken into custody following the shooting of an unarmed civilian during protests in Nairobi that erupted over the recent death of a blogger in police custody, according to security authorities. Muchiri Nyaga, …

Pakistan Introduces 2025-30 National Tariff Policy to Boost Economic Resilience
(MENAFN) Pakistan has introduced its National Tariff Policy (NTP) for 2025–2030, marking a key milestone in its strategy to accelerate industrialization and promote long-term economic resilience. During the official launch ceremony on Wednesday, Rana …

UK reveals sweeping overhauls of immigration policy
(MENAFN) The UK government has announced a sweeping reform of its immigration system this week, a move widely seen by analysts as a direct response to the electoral success of the right-leaning Reform UK party in recent local elections. The newly released …

Report Reveals Carbon Budget to Run Out Within Two Years
(MENAFN) According to a report released Thursday, the world is poised to surpass its remaining carbon budget within just two years if current emission trends persist. The latest findings, published in Earth System Science Data, reveal that the carbon …

Philippines Rushes to Repatriate Filipinos from Israel
(MENAFN) The Philippines has announced plans to bring home a minimum of 178 of its citizens currently working in Israel, after they sought evacuation assistance due to the rapidly intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, the country’s Department …

California’s economy is anticipated to shrink due to two reasons
(MENAFN) California's economy is projected to shrink later this year due to increasing tariffs and intensified immigration enforcement actions, according to a recent economic outlook. These developments have disrupted supply chains, created unease among …

Report indicates Russian ship-outs increasing despite Western sanctions
(MENAFN) Russia’s exports have significantly increased compared to pre-conflict levels, despite extensive Western sanctions, according to a report from the German Economic Institute. Since 2022, the US, EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and other countries have …

Putin, Xi Urge Resolution in Middle East
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions on Thursday focusing on developments in the Middle East, expressing strong disapproval of Israel's conduct, which they considered breaches of the United Nations …

South Africa thinks of closing Israel embassy
(MENAFN) The South African government is considering the possible closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, with a final decision expected by the end of the year, according to statements made by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald …

Media: Israeli Strikes Leave Three Dead in Lebanon
(MENAFN) Media outlets have reported that two senior Hezbollah figures and one civilian lost their lives in a series of Israeli drone attacks that took place overnight into Thursday in southern Lebanon. One of the targeted strikes happened just after …

Canadian mining company loses control of African location
(MENAFN) Mali has temporarily taken control of its largest gold mining operation from Canadian company Barrick amid escalating tensions over alleged unpaid taxes and royalties. A court in Bamako ordered that the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex be managed by a …

Expert says LGBTQ agenda forced on Moldova by NATO
(MENAFN) The LGBTQ agenda is being imposed on Moldova as part of a broader NATO political strategy, according to Stevan Gajic, a political scientist from the Institute of European Studies in Belgrade. Speaking to RT following a pride march in Chisinau on …

Putin states more than 80k aerial targets destroyed throughout war with Ukraine
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russian forces have intercepted over 80,000 aerial threats amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting on Russia’s long-term defense planning for 2027–2036, Putin …

Iran’s Missile Barrage Leaves Over Sixty Injured in Israel
(MENAFN) At least 65 individuals sustained injuries during Thursday morning’s intense missile attack by Iran, Israel’s National Emergency Service (MDA) confirmed, with three victims reported in critical condition. The MDA further revealed that 18 of those …

One-hundred prominent figures urge UK to stop arms sale to Israel
(MENAFN) An additional group of 100 prominent figures from the worlds of film, sports, and activism has joined calls for the UK government to suspend arms sales to Israel in light of its ongoing military operations in Gaza. Among the newly signed …

US court rules Texas cannot challenge federal approval
(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Texas cannot legally challenge the federal approval of a privately owned temporary nuclear waste storage facility, as the state was not a party involved in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)’s …

Majority of Ukrainian Recruits Serve Via Conscription
(MENAFN) Fewer than one in four military recruits in Ukraine join of their own accord, with most conscripts entering service through harsh mandatory conscription, a Ukrainian legislator has revealed. Previously, Kiev incentivized younger men exempt from …

EU Delays Lowering Price Cap on Russian Oil
(MENAFN) The European Union has reconsidered its plan to decrease the price ceiling on Russian seaborne oil sales, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced, according to a news agency. This initiative was meant to be a key element in …

North Korea Fires Ten Rockets
(MENAFN) North Korea fired ten projectiles on Thursday from near Pyongyang, just a day following trilateral aerial exercises conducted by South Korea, the United States, and Japan on the Korean Peninsula, as reported by a Seoul-based news outlet. The …