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Press releases published on June 22, 2025

Liverpool Secures Florian Wirtz
(MENAFN) Liverpool officially announced on Friday the acquisition of German playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on an extended deal, with the transfer potentially amounting to a British record sum of EURO116 million (USD156 million). This …

Russia, Ukraine Hold Prisoner Exchange Deal
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have completed another swap of captured personnel, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Friday. This action follows agreements made during discussions held in Istanbul on June 2. The ministry affirmed that both parties …

Iran Requests to Hold Special Session in Istanbul
(MENAFN) At the request of Iran, a dedicated meeting involving all members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will take place as part of the bloc’s 51st Council of Foreign Ministers session in Istanbul, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, …

Andrii Sybiha Criticizes Putin’s Statements
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, on Friday sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for his “cynical statements,” which he said reflect blatant disregard for global initiatives aimed at halting the conflict in Ukraine. …

Hormuz Closure Poses Risk to Global Economy
(MENAFN) The potential shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a major concern amid rising military conflict between Iran and Israel, could have serious repercussions for the world economy, Greece’s Minister of Shipping cautioned on Friday. Vassilis Kikilias …

Iranian Drone Falls in Golan Heights
(MENAFN) Several towns throughout the Golan Heights heard sirens on Saturday after an Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle was deployed and landed in an uninhabited area, according to Israeli news reports. An Israeli publication noted that alarms were triggered …

EU Recommends Bulgaria for Eurozone Entry
(MENAFN) On Thursday, nations within the euro area put forward a recommendation for Bulgaria to become the 21st country in the eurozone, aiming for January 2026 as the target date for euro integration. The Ecofin Council of the European Union is scheduled …

Rome Summit Reveals EU, Italy Initiative
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen jointly led a conference in Rome on Friday, centered on advancing strategic funding for Africa, where they revealed collaborative EU-Italy deals totaling …

Sudan’s Crisis Draws Warning from UN Rights Chief
(MENAFN) UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, issued a cautionary message on Friday regarding the escalating conflict and increasing breaches of human rights in Sudan, where an internal war has persisted since April 2023. "The recent …

Israeli Forces Intercept Iranian Drone
(MENAFN) The Israeli military stated on Saturday that its aerial units intercepted a remotely piloted aircraft (UAV) allegedly dispatched from Iran, after multiple alerts were issued in various northern regions of the nation. As per a release from the …

Pakistan Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
(MENAFN) Pakistan declared that it had proposed U.S. President Donald Trump as a candidate for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing what it referred to as his “decisive” diplomatic role in mitigating the recent confrontation between Pakistan and India, …

Israel Reports Elimination of Top Iranian Military Figure
(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared on Saturday that the Israeli Air Force had eliminated Saeed Izadi, who led the Palestine Corps within Iran’s Quds Force, during an aerial strike on a residential unit in the heart of Qom, a central …

Putin Supports Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Program
(MENAFN) In a recent discussion with Sky News Arabia, Russian President Vladimir Putin restated Moscow's disapproval of the expansion of weapons of mass destruction, including the possibility of Iran acquiring such arms. Putin highlighted Russia's backing …

U.S. Senator Criticizes Netanyahu
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren sharply criticized Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, accusing him of leveraging the conflict with Iran to shift attention away from the escalating humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip. "Israel's Prime …

World Bank Urges More Clarity in Debt Practices
(MENAFN) In a publication released Friday, the World Bank highlighted that a growing number of emerging markets are resorting to off-the-record and increasingly intricate borrowing strategies. This trend, the report stated, hampers the ability to …

Nuno Espirito Santo Commits to Forest Until 2028
(MENAFN) Nottingham Forest confirmed on Friday that head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has agreed to a new deal, keeping him at the club until 2028. “I am delighted to be able to continue our journey at this fantastic football club,” Santo said following the …

KOSPI Surges as Government Launches Debt Plan
(MENAFN) South Korea's main stock index surged past the 3,000 mark on Friday, a level not seen in more than three years, following the government’s move to wipe out the debts of small enterprises, as noted by local outlets. The Korea Composite Stock Price …

Massive Fire Devastates 60 Percent of Malaysia Oil Facility
(MENAFN) A devastating fire tore through an oil storage facility in southern Malaysia on Saturday, wiping out roughly 60% of the site and sending thick black smoke towering over 100 meters (328 feet) into the sky, according to a local news agency. The …

White House Declines Pentagon's NSA Nominee
(MENAFN) The White House turned down the Pentagon’s recommended candidate to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and oversee US Cyber Command, according to a news outlet on Friday. Citing information from three individuals with knowledge of the …

Platinum Hits 10-Year Peak
(MENAFN) The cost of platinum per ounce soared to a decade-high of USD1,352 on Friday, driven by intense market swings linked to international trade disputes, political instability, and ambiguity surrounding the Federal Reserve’s upcoming strategies. This …