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Volcanic Eruption Halts Flights to Bali
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Air traffic to Bali, a popular Indonesian tourist destination, was interrupted on Wednesday following the eruption of a volcano in the nation's eastern region. The disturbance came after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on Tuesday in East Nusa …
NY mayor gets detained by ICE while leaving court
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Brad Lander, a leading Democratic contender in the New York City mayoral race and the city’s current comptroller, was briefly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Tuesday while accompanying an immigrant defendant out of …
Putin, UAE Leader Sound Alarm Over Iran-Israel Conflict
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan voiced shared alarm over the accelerating hostilities between Iran and Israel during a phone conversation, the Kremlin announced Wednesday. Amid mounting fears of …
China FM states EU chief comments about China's policy were hypocritical
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strong response to recent comments made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, rejecting her criticisms of China’s industrial policies as inaccurate, biased, and hypocritical. Foreign Ministry …
Iran Claims Downing of Israeli F-35
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) An Iranian representative declared on Wednesday that an Israeli F-35 stealth jet had been downed close to Tehran. Officials also stated they had dismantled 14 unmanned aircraft allegedly employed by Israeli operatives during missions across …
Pakistan’s PM Demands Iran-Israel Ceasefire
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged urgent international intervention on Wednesday to secure an immediate ceasefire between Iran and Israel, cautioning that any further escalation would harm both regional stability and global peace. …
Pandemic inspires book shop opening
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) After nearly four decades as a specialist oncology nurse, Dawn Brewer, 60, took a leap of faith inspired by the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic — and opened an independent bookshop. Brewer, who spent 38 years caring for cancer patients, most …
Thailand’s Exports Surge in May
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand’s export sector continued its impressive streak by growing for the 11th consecutive month in May, powered largely by industrial shipments as the country prepares for upcoming U.S. tariff regulations, official statistics revealed Wednesday …
U.S. Embassy in Israel Announces Closure
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Embassy in Israel announced it will remain closed from Wednesday through Friday due to escalating security concerns, according to a statement released by the State Department on Tuesday. The closure affects not only the main …
Iran Criticizes Trump’s Comments
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva strongly criticized recent remarks made by United States Leader Donald Trump concerning the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, describing them as “completely unwarranted” and cautioning that …
U.S. Dispatches Over Thirty Refueling Tankers to Middle East
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has recently sent over 30 aerial refueling tankers to the Middle East, aiming to bolster Israeli air operations amid escalating tensions with Iran, according to reports on Tuesday citing two US officials. These tankers are …
Laureates’ Hibakusha Group Denounces Israel’s Attacks on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Japanese organization representing survivors of the atomic bombings, honored with the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, has publicly denounced Israel’s recent assaults on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, media revealed on Wednesday. Expressing deep …
Great wall of China museum opens its doors offering modern, expansive tribute
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The newly inaugurated Shanhaiguan Museum of the Great Wall of China officially opened its doors to the public on Sunday in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, offering a modern and expansive tribute to one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Covering 7 …
Trump weights pros, cons of joining Israel on its attacks on Iran
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The question of whether the United States should join Israel in strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities or remain uninvolved has revealed sharp divisions within President Donald Trump’s circle. Following a meeting with his national security team …
Russia is in crossfire with Iran-Israel conflict
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The outbreak of Israel’s military campaign, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, has triggered serious concerns in Moscow, where officials described the Middle East escalation as both “alarming” and “dangerous.” While early commentary in Russian media …
Pakistan Urges Iran, Israel Ceasefire
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appealed to the global community to take steps toward ensuring an "immediate" halt to hostilities between Iran and Israel. He cautioned that any further intensification would harm not just …
Czech Government Faces No-Confidence Vote
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Czech legislators are preparing to cast their votes on Wednesday regarding a no-confidence motion against the ruling coalition cabinet headed by Prime Minister Petr Fiala. This comes in the aftermath of an intense and lengthy parliamentary …
New James Bond book for young readers is to be published soon
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Mike Craven, an award-winning crime novelist and army veteran from Carlisle, has called the task of writing a new James Bond book for young readers a "daunting responsibility." The author was invited by Ian Fleming Publications to craft a fresh …
Trump Grants More Time for TikTok Sale
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump has decided to provide another reprieve to ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, by granting it additional time to transfer ownership of the platform to an American entity and thereby sidestep a nationwide prohibition, …
BIBF kicks off strong as, featuring Chianese, international selections of books
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) kicked off on Wednesday, featuring approximately 220,000 books from China and over 80 countries and regions, making it one of the world’s largest and most diverse literary events. The fair will run …