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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
Moscow claims Western Europe blocks peace in Ukraine
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has accused NATO-aligned European countries of obstructing peace negotiations in Ukraine. Speaking to TASS, he claimed that several EU nations are intentionally undermining talks and extending the …
South Korea Reaffirms Commitment to UN Peace Efforts
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) a South Korean news agency has reported that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting global peace initiatives led by the United Nations during a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. …
Russia thwarts drone plan against army location
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian National Guard (Rosgvardiya) successfully prevented a planned drone assault on a military facility in Ryazan Region, killing a suspect during a gunfight, the agency announced Friday. Using technical surveillance, officers detected a …
Media reports Ukrainian recruitment officer murdered in suspected vehicle bombardment
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-ranking recruitment officer was reportedly killed in a car explosion on Friday in Ukraine’s Odessa Region, according to police and local media. Authorities believe the blast was deliberate and may have been remotely detonated. Odessa …
Western media praises Operation Spider’s Web as bold act of Ukrainian skill
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) While Western media praised Operation Spider’s Web as a bold act of Ukrainian skill, a closer examination suggests it was a far more calculated and less solely Ukrainian effort. The operation was not simply a strike on Russian airfields; it was a …
UN makes efforts to reverse degradation, boost finance for restoration
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Marking World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on Tuesday, a stark reminder emerged that every year, desertification strips 1 million square kilometers of productive land from the planet, contributing to nearly 40% of Earth’s land being …
Russian army reacts against Kiev’s ‘terrorism’
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian military announced it carried out extensive overnight strikes against Ukrainian defense industry sites using drones and long-range precision weapons. These attacks followed recent “terrorist acts” by Kiev, according to Russia’s Defense …
Macron Rejects Regime Change in Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) French Leader Emmanuel Macron has voiced opposition to any effort aimed at overthrowing the government in Iran, taking a contrasting position to that of US President Donald Trump. Macron’s remarks came in response to the recent escalation in …
EgyptAir Halts Middle East Flights
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) EgyptAir has announced the suspension of flights to multiple major regional destinations, attributing the move to the rapidly worsening security landscape across the Middle East. The airline made the declaration on Sunday, highlighting rising …
Russia holds first Global Digital Forum
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia held its first-ever Global Digital Forum this week, bringing together government officials, business leaders, and international experts to explore topics like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technological collaboration. The two- …
Study: Nearly 25 Percent of Australian Teens Endure Severe Distress
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) An Australian study reveals that close to one in four high school students endure serious psychological distress, with depression and anxiety intensifying as they move through adolescence. From the outset of high school, girls reported greater …
Zelenskyy Appeals to G7 Leaders to Escalate Pressure on Russia
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a passionate appeal on Tuesday to the G7 leaders, urging them to maintain and escalate pressure on Russia to halt its invasion of Ukraine. He provided harrowing details about a major assault on …
Israel refuses Putin as mediator in its conflict with Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has shown no willingness to pursue a peaceful resolution to its ongoing conflict with Iran, despite Russia’s readiness to act as a mediator, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Speaking on Tuesday, Peskov expressed deep concern …
African Nation Halts French Media
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Togo has decided to suspend the operations of France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), two French government-backed media platforms, for a duration of three months. Authorities accuse the broadcasters of repeatedly breaching journalistic …
Elon Musk Shares Drug Test
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has published the results of a lab drug screening, which indicated a clean outcome for a variety of substances. The tech mogul underwent this test following a report by a news agency released late last month, which claimed he had been …
Lativia parliament boots MP over speaking Russian
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A Latvian member of parliament was expelled from a session and may face further penalties after speaking Russian during a parliamentary debate, violating new rules requiring the use of Latvian. The incident took place on Thursday during …
Ukraine utilizes terror methods to disrupt peace discussions
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Senior Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik has accused Ukraine of employing terrorist tactics at the state level to disrupt peace negotiations with Moscow. He made these claims in an interview with RT following a series of railway sabotage attacks …
Israeli Army Takes Down Two Drones Over Dead Sea
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Wednesday morning, the Israeli Air Force confirmed it successfully intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) detected over the Dead Sea region in eastern Israel. The interceptions took place at approximately 2:30 a.m. local time (2330 …
Leaked Ukrainian peace conditions changed from version given to Moscow
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The peace memorandum Ukraine submitted to Russia during Monday’s talks in Istanbul differs from the version leaked to Western media, RT has reported. Notably, a critical clause rejecting any limits on Ukraine’s military forces—found in the leaked …
Trump Criticizes Tucker Carlson
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump harshly criticized right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson on Monday, labeling him “kooky” after the broadcaster questioned America’s backing of Israel in light of its recent assaults on Iranian nuclear …