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Press releases published on June 29, 2025
Greek PM announces new cabinet appointments
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced four new ministerial appointments on Saturday following a series of resignations connected to a corruption probe involving European Union agricultural subsidies. Thanos Plevris, the former health …
Hungary Blocks EU Negotiations on Ukraine
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has blocked a joint European Union declaration supporting Ukraine’s accession talks, effectively halting the launch of negotiations, according to a communiqué published Thursday on the European Council’s website. The draft statement, …
Brazil’s Current Account Deficit Grows to USD69.4B
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil's current account deficit widened sharply over the 12 months ending in May, reaching $69.4 billion, or 3.26% of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to figures released Wednesday by Brazil's Central Bank. This marks a steep …
Italian economist emphasizes importance of WHO
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) An Italian economics expert emphasized the importance of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the key platform for resolving ongoing global tariff disputes initiated by the United States. Mario Tirelli, economics professor at the University of …
Lebanese military captures Leader of IS
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Lebanese Army has apprehended a senior figure believed to be the current leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Lebanon, marking a notable advancement in the country’s fight against terrorism. In a statement released on Tuesday, the army …
India Boosts Russian Coal Imports
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) India significantly raised its purchases of Russian thermal coal in May, reaching a two-year peak of 1.3 million tons, as reported by a business newspaper on Friday. This surge was mainly attributed to "flexible pricing" and the superior quality …
Baltic states withdraw from Ottawa Convention
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have formally notified the United Nations Secretary-General of their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. The …
Belousov Highlights Strong Military Ties with India
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has underlined the significance of Moscow’s alliance with India, emphasizing that the enduring camaraderie between the two countries includes substantial cooperation in defense and military technology. …
Head of Mossad intelligence announces operation shall resume in Iran
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) David Barnea, head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service, announced that the agency will maintain its activities within Iran, as revealed in a video released on Wednesday. In the footage, Barnea addresses operatives at Mossad’s operational …
China Breaks Solar Record with 93GW Install in May
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China set a new benchmark in solar energy last month, installing a record-breaking 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar panels in May, according to official data released Monday by the National Energy Administration. That single-month total exceeds the …
EU-US trade discussions face divided opinions
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) As the July 9 deadline for resolving U.S.-EU tariff disputes approaches, trade negotiations have progressed through several rounds but remain unsettled. European leaders gathered at the recent European Council summit are split on whether to rush …
Mother buys vape for her children to protect them from addiction
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Emma never imagined she’d find herself buying vapes for her own children—but in a desperate effort to manage their addiction, that’s exactly what she’s doing. Feeling it’s the only way to keep her two teenagers safer and reduce the dangerously …
Russia Condemns Hosting Nuclear-Capable NATO Jets
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia regards Estonia’s readiness to host NATO aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons as a direct menace to its national security, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday. In reaction to recent comments from Estonian Defense …
Kenya Protest Death Toll Rises
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Widespread unrest throughout Kenya has resulted in no fewer than 16 deaths and around 400 individuals sustaining injuries, according to Amnesty International Kenya on Thursday. In a formal declaration, Amnesty International stated it had obtained …
New Water Supply System Kicks Off in Drought-Hit Afghan Province
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A newly completed water supply system has officially begun operations in Sari Pul province, located in northern Afghanistan, according to a news agency on Saturday. The report stated that the infrastructure, built at a cost of 8 million afghani ( …
Musk Slams Trump’s Budget Bill as “Utterly Insane”
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk launched a fresh and fiery critique of President Donald Trump’s budget proposal on Saturday, denouncing it as “utterly insane” and claiming it would plunge the United States into “debt slavery” while eliminating …
India, Russia Reaffirm Defense Ties
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and New Delhi have engaged in fresh deliberations regarding the provision of the Russian-origin S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, according to a declaration issued by the Indian Defense Ministry on Friday. These talks unfolded …
Trump Blasts Israeli Prosecutors Amid Netanyahu Corruption Trial
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli prosecutors on Saturday amid the ongoing corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized America’s extensive financial support for …
Recent NATO summit gets widely criticized
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent NATO summit has been widely criticized as an extravagant spectacle centered around appeasing US President Donald Trump, with commentators describing it as the most expensive "humiliation fetish" ever staged. Trump arrived fresh from a …
Russia, Iran continue direct trips
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has lifted its temporary flight ban over Iran, Iraq, and Jordan, resuming direct air travel following heightened tensions from the Israel-Iran conflict. The ban was initially imposed by Moscow due to safety concerns amid hostilities. …