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Press releases published on June 25, 2025
Rutte Expresses Optimism for Increased Defense Spending
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed "optimism" regarding the potential agreement among member states to set a new defense spending target of 5 percent of GDP. This move is in line with U.S. expectations for a stronger …
Landmine Explosion Kills Four in Pakistan
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) At least four individuals lost their lives and four others sustained injuries early Wednesday following a landmine detonation in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to police sources. The explosion happened at …
Chinese Ambassador states US harmed its credibility, breached international law
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has come under fire for striking Iranian nuclear sites, a move that, according to Chinese officials, has seriously harmed Washington's reputation and breached international law. A ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel was …
Malaysia’s 2024 FDI Climbs on Booming Services Sector
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia saw a significant rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, with net inflows reaching 51.5 billion ringgit (approximately $12.16 billion), a sharp increase from 38.6 billion ringgit ($9.11 billion) recorded in the previous year, …
Canadian Airline Faces Backlash After Muslim Woman Compelled to Remove Hijab
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A Canadian airline faces backlash after a Muslim woman was reportedly compelled to remove her hijab, or headscarf, publicly at Toronto Pearson Airport on June 20 before boarding a flight to Winnipeg. The woman’s daughter, Afsara Raidah, took to …
China Condemns CIA Over Espionage Recruitment Campaign
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, China sharply condemned the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), once highly regarded, accusing it of flagrantly breaching fundamental principles of espionage by recruiting foreign nationals for spying missions, according to state- …
Chinese President Misses BRICS Summit for First Time
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping will not participate in the upcoming 17th BRICS summit scheduled for July 6-7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking the first occasion he has missed this key gathering, according to a report by the media on Tuesday, which …
Trump Prolongs TikTok’s U.S. Lifeline for Third Time
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that postpones the TikTok ban in the United States by another 90 days, granting his administration additional time to negotiate a deal under the "sell-or-ban" legislation. This …
PKK Terror Group Continues Operations in Europe
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent report from the European Union's law enforcement agency, Europol, revealed that the PKK terror group maintained its operations in Europe throughout 2024. The document, titled The European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE- …
Trump criticized Media of demeaning US attacks on Iran
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has fiercely criticized CNN and The New York Times, accusing both media outlets of undermining the significance of recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. On Tuesday, both news organizations referenced an …
Turkish space technology company sends off fresh satellites to space
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish space technology company Plan-S successfully sent four new satellites into orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket during the Transporter-14 mission. Founded in 2021, Plan-S specializes in developing advanced satellite and space technologies …
IAEA states no increased off-site radiation levels at Iran’s nuclear cites
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated on Tuesday that Iranian nuclear facilities hit by missile strikes from Israel and the US have suffered “extensive damage.” “During these attacks, we have seen extensive damage at …
NATO chief praises Trump for attacks on Iran through private message
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has released screenshots of a private message from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, in which the alliance’s leader commended Trump for his bold actions in Iran and predicted a historic win for him at the NATO summit. The …
Trump Questions NATO's Article 5
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump refrained from offering a definitive commitment to NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense clause on Tuesday, stating that his position "depends on your definition" while en route to a NATO summit in The Hague. When asked …
Trump wants Russia-Ukraine war to end
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has expressed interest in reaching a peace agreement with Russia to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday morning while heading to the NATO Summit in The Hague, …
China Blames U.S. for Sparking Iranian Nuclear Crisis
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) During a Security Council meeting on Tuesday, China’s envoy firmly blamed the United States for sparking the Iranian nuclear crisis amid ongoing accusations targeting Iran. Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, …
Iran's President Clarifies Attack Intent to Qatar
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Leader, Masoud Pezeshkian, reassured Qatar on Tuesday that the Iranian missile assault on the Al-Udeid Base was not intended for Doha, but rather targeted the United States' involvement in the Israeli conflict. In a phone conversation with …
Iranian President Signals Readiness for US Talks
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his nation's willingness to resolve conflicts with the United States within the framework of international agreements. On Tuesday, Iranian state television reported that Pezeshkian engaged in telephone …
Starmer, Qatari Emir Discuss Middle East Tensions
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Tuesday to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East, as stated by 10 Downing Street. During the call, Starmer " …
EU is urged to halt Association Agreement with Israel
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A coalition of 114 civil society organizations (CSOs), including prominent groups such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, has called on the European Union to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel. The EU’s External Action …