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Press releases published on June 15, 2025
Trump Applauds Israeli Strikes on Iran
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump referred to Israel’s recent aerial assaults on Iran as “excellent” during a phone interview on Friday and cautioned that “a lot more to come” could follow unless Tehran consents to a nuclear agreement. His …
LA authorities take into custody eighty people
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Los Angeles reported that over 80 individuals were taken into custody during the second night of a curfew imposed following unrest triggered by immigration enforcement actions. According to statements from law enforcement, 71 of …
Solana Emerges as Next ETF Contender
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The digital asset market is increasingly setting its sights on the potential authorization of a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), following the earlier green lights granted for Bitcoin and Ethereum. This development could indicate a broader …
Saudi Arabia, Qatar start financial assistance to Syria
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and Qatar have unveiled a joint initiative to provide financial assistance to Syria’s public sector workers, aiming to support the country’s broader economic recovery, according to official reports. The aid will be distributed over …
Omani FM reports cancelation of US-Iran nuclear discussions
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, announced on Saturday that the planned sixth round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, originally set for Sunday, has been called off. Sharing the news …
Croatian Diplomat Gets Injured in Tel Aviv
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Croatia’s consul stationed in Israel, along with his spouse, sustained wounds amid Iran’s ballistic missile offensive on Tel Aviv, according to Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman. The top diplomat confirmed the occurrence via a post on …
Yemen’s Houthis Claim Hypersonic Missile Attacks on Israel
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) In a bold announcement early Sunday, Yemen’s Houthi movement declared it launched several hypersonic ballistic missile strikes targeting Israeli sites near Tel Aviv within the past day. This declaration comes amid intensifying hostilities linked …
Trump, Japan’s PM Hold Tariff Talks at G7 Summit Next Week
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are slated to meet next week in Canada, aiming to push forward discussions on trade tariffs, Japan confirmed Friday after a 20-minute phone conversation between the two leaders. “ …
EU Defends Schengen as Border Controls Mount Across Bloc
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) As the European Union commemorates 40 years since the signing of the Schengen Agreement, concerns are mounting over the renewed use of internal border checks within the Schengen Area — sparking debate over the future of border-free travel across …
Brunei Finalizes Massive Solar Project to Expand Renewable Energy Goals
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Brunei has finalized agreements to construct a 30-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant, a local news outlet reported on Sunday. This project represents a critical advancement in the nation’s ongoing commitment to expanding its renewable energy …
Hajj 2025 attracts more than one million worshippers
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) According to official Saudi statistics released recently, this year’s Hajj has attracted more than 1.67 million worshippers. The annual pilgrimage reached a key moment as pilgrims gathered at the plain of Arafat, a central and deeply spiritual …
Father gets detained in Jordan for son death
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Security authorities found the body of a 7-year-old boy inside his family home in Aqaba’s Al-Khazan neighborhood on Saturday evening. It appears the child had been dead for several days before being discovered. A spokesperson from the Public …
Ukraine Demands Probe Over Russian-Language Performance
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s official responsible for language oversight has urged law enforcement to initiate an inquiry into a recent act by the prominent drag performer Verka Serduchka. During the show, the former Eurovision star sang multiple songs in Russian, …
Erdogan, Omani Sultan Urge Discuss Israel, Iran War
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish head of state Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday placed a telephone call to Oman’s ruler, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said, to deliberate over the intensifying confrontation between Israel and Iran, together with wider regional and …
Zelenskyy Declares Troops Seize Back Key Village in Sumy
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) In a major development on the northeastern front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Kyiv’s forces have retaken control of a village in the Sumy region, which Russian troops had occupied earlier this month. During a video …
China Criticizes Israeli Attacks on Iran
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi strongly criticized the Israeli offensive targeting Iran’s military and nuclear sites, which began early Friday and has persisted. Speaking on Saturday, Wang called for a revival of diplomatic engagement to de- …
Beirut's main airport resumes its trips
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Beirut's main airport reopened on Saturday morning after a short-term closure prompted by growing instability in the Middle East, particularly due to recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Lebanon’s Minister of Public Works and Transport, …
Iran Says It Has No Intention to Widen War
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that Tehran has no intention of expanding the ongoing conflict beyond its borders or into the broader West Asia region, according to a local news agency. Speaking at a diplomatic …
UK Escalates Israel Travel Advisory to Highest Red Alert Level
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has escalated its travel advisory for Israel to its most severe level, urging citizens to completely avoid the country, media reported on Sunday. Previously classified under the amber warning—which cautions against all but …
Trump, Putin talk about Israel-Iran conflict in birthday call
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, US President Donald Trump disclosed that he had received a birthday greeting from Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone conversation that also covered a range of pressing international matters. Providing insight into the …