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Amazon Pledges USD13B for Expanding Australia’s Data Centers
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Amazon is set to pour AU$20 billion (US$13 billion) into expanding and operating data centers across Australia over the next four years, announced the nation’s prime minister on Sunday. “We’re taking advantage of the AI revolution – the Australian …
Erdogan asks Iraq not to interfere with Israel-Iran conflict
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday urged Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani to avoid involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict during a phone call, according to a statement from the Turkish Presidency. Erdogan stressed that …
Hakan Fidan Joins SEECP Summit
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to participate in the summit of the Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), which will take place on Monday in Albania. According to diplomatic sources …
South African President defends BEE policy
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a strong defense of the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy on Friday, directly addressing critics and questioning whether their opposition stems from “fear or envy.” Speaking at the Black …
Indian DM states country shocked at Pakistan’s new UN counter-terrorism role
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has condemned the United Nations Security Council’s decision to appoint Pakistan as vice-chair of its counter-terrorism committee, calling it a shocking move. Speaking at a public event on Tuesday, Singh …
Myanmar families flee homes due to military clashes
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of families in Myanmar are fleeing their homes to escape escalating clashes between the military and anti-coup guerrillas, a local organiser reported on Saturday. Since the military takeover in 2021, the country has been engulfed in a …
Turkey, UK Discuss Israel, Iran War
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to address the intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, according to information from the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday. …
Romania’s Airline Prolongs Flight Suspensions to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Romania’s national airline, has prolonged the suspension of flights to three Middle Eastern cities due to persistent regional turmoil and escalating security risks. Flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) will remain grounded until June 23, with return services …
Sarkozy Gets Stripped of France’s Highest Honor
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been formally removed from the distinguished National Order of the Legion of Honor, as stated in an official government announcement released on Sunday. This decision comes in the aftermath of his 2022 …
Iraq threatens US if decides to participate in Iran-Israel conflict
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) An Iran-aligned Iraqi armed faction has issued a stark warning to the United States, threatening retaliation if Washington takes part in the ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran, according to reports. Kataib Hezbollah’s leader, Abu …
Egyptian FM warns of escalation of regional conflict
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid mounting instability in the Middle East, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone conversations on Sunday with two senior US officials to address the rapidly deteriorating situation in the region, according to reports from …
Jordanian FM urges international community to keep spotlight on Gaza
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordanian FM urges international community to keep spotlight on Gaza Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, in a phone conversation with Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, stressed the urgent need for the international community to keep …
Israel Reports Iran Launched 370 Missiles Since June 13
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Since June 13, Iran has launched 370 ballistic missiles targeting Israeli territory, according to a statement issued Monday by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Press Office. The release indicated that missile strikes have hit 30 different areas, …
UK Launches Probe into Grooming Gangs
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) British Premier Keir Starmer has authorized a countrywide investigation into how officials handled the long-standing grooming gangs abuse controversy. This move represents a reversal in stance, as his administration had previously dismissed …
Trump Directs Mass Deportation Push
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) US Commander in Chief Donald Trump has directed federal officers to sharply escalate the expulsion of undocumented immigrants from Democratic run municipalities after unrest engulfed Los Angeles. Posting on his Truth Social network Sunday night, …
Putin Sends Birthday Wishes to Xi
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Head of State Vladimir Putin conveyed birthday salutations to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has turned 72, as per a declaration from Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov. “The president wished his Chinese counterpart and friend all the …
Sudan’s FM accuses Ukraine of being proxy for West
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A Sudanese Foreign Ministry representative has accused Ukraine of acting as a proxy for Western powers by supporting militant groups responsible for attacks in several African nations. In an interview given Saturday, Muhammad Al-Sirr claimed that …
Israel enforces closure in West Bank paralyzing Palestinians
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestinian life throughout the West Bank has come to a standstill for the third day in a row, as Israeli forces enforce a sweeping closure across the territory in response to rising regional tensions, according to reports. The Israeli military …
Rattlesnake visits home in Arizona
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The rattlesnake hotline call handler had a question. Could Christa Reinach see whether the 3ft-long (1m) snake, currently stretched out on her patio, had black and white bands on its tail? "Yes," said Reinach, eyeing the creature through her …
Metro Bank faces takeover interest
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Metro Bank, a prominent high street lender, has received a takeover approach as its previous financial struggles fade into the past. One of the major shareholders in Shawbrook, Pollen Street, is involved in this development. Shawbrook, a mid-sized …