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Press releases published on June 30, 2025
Report states TikTok naming Kenya’s top misinformation platform
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) TikTok has emerged as the top platform for misinformation in Kenya, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, published on Monday. The study, based on an online survey of 2,007 Kenyans conducted between February and May 2025, …
Iran Slams Trump's 'Disrespectful Tone' Towards Iranian Supreme Leader
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, asserted early Saturday that if U.S. President Donald Trump is truly committed to negotiating with Tehran, he must abandon his "disrespectful tone" towards the Iranian Supreme Leader. Araghchi shared …
Kremlin Addresses Russia, Ukraine Talks
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The advancement of direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine largely depends on the initiatives of Kyiv and Washington, according to the Kremlin’s spokesperson. “A great deal depends, naturally, on the position of the Kyiv regime. It …
Pakistan, China Forge Stronger Strategic Partnership
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday emphasized the strengthening and evolving nature of the Pakistan-China "all-weather" strategic partnership, calling it the bedrock of Islamabad’s foreign policy and …
Economist Warns U.S. Tariffs Threaten Central America Exports
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A Salvadoran economist has condemned the U.S. tariffs targeting Central American exports as both unjustified and damaging to the region’s economies, urging these nations to lessen their heavy reliance on the American market. Oscar Cabrera, …
Mozambique calls for worldwide financial reform
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Mozambique has voiced its support for collaborating with Russia and other nations to establish a new global financial system that fosters economic growth across Africa. The statement was made by Planning and Development Minister Salim Vala during …
Uganda’s long-time Leader wants to get reelected for next year
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power since 1986, has signaled his intention to seek another term in the country’s upcoming general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni remains one of the longest-serving leaders globally. His …
China Resumes Seafood Imports from Japan After Two-Year Ban
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China has lifted its two-year ban on seafood imports from most parts of Japan, a restriction initially enforced due to concerns over the release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The Chinese government announced that it will …
Globe says goodbye to cheap oil
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The sudden escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict has thrown global oil markets into uncertainty by threatening two of the world’s most crucial shipping chokepoints. Tehran’s increased military activity near the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with …
Israel Faces Budget Clash Over Military Spending
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel’s administration is grappling with a domestic conflict regarding financial resources for its continued military campaigns in Gaza and Iran, as the Defense Ministry pursues tens of billions of shekels to restock weapon supplies and sustain a …
Blaze at Indian Pharmaceutical Site Claims Lives
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating blaze erupted at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the southern part of India on Monday, resulting in the loss of at least two lives and leaving numerous individuals feared to be stuck, according to a news agency. The …
India evacuates its nationals from Israel
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) India has announced plans to evacuate its citizens who wish to leave Israel due to the escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran. On Thursday, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged nationals to register with the Indian embassy in …
Media reports US senator threatening India, China together with Russia over Ukraine
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Lindsey Graham is intensifying efforts to pass a sanctions bill that would penalize India, China, and Russia for their roles in supporting the conflict in Ukraine. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, introduced in the US Senate in April …
India Fast-Tracks Deployment of 52 Surveillance Satellites
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) India is rapidly advancing the deployment of 52 new surveillance satellites, aiming to strengthen its space-based defense infrastructure, as reported on Monday by various media outlets. The first satellite is expected to launch in April 2026, with …
Kenyan MP states Russia nothing like press puts on display
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan Member of Parliament Catherine Omanyo has challenged the widespread negative media portrayals of Russia, encouraging both her fellow citizens and the global community to reconsider their views of the country. Speaking to RT at the 28th St. …
Australian Band Supports Pro-Palestinian Acts
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian pub rock group Amyl and the Sniffers have voiced backing for British musical acts that expressed pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli military sentiments during shows at the Glastonbury music festival, according to local reports published …
China-India ties make ‘positive progress’
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Monday that diplomatic relations between China and India have improved over the past eight months during a meeting with Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Beijing. Doval, also the special …
Russian miners discover 40-million-year-old roach
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A fossilized cockroach believed to be between 35 and 40 million years old has been unearthed in Russia’s Kaliningrad Region. The ancient insect was discovered encased in amber during manual sorting at the Kaliningrad Amber Combine, a facility run …
France Criticizes Threats Against IAEA Chief
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) France on Monday vehemently criticized threats made against the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), offering unwavering backing to the United Nations’ nuclear authority and its leadership. In a formal declaration, …
Vietnam Launches USD38M National Data Development Fund
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Vietnamese government is launching a national data development fund with an initial budget of 1 trillion Vietnamese dong (roughly 38.3 million U.S. dollars), as reported by a news agency on Monday. This non-profit fund is designed to catalyze …