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Press releases published on June 30, 2025
Oil Prices Rise Amid Dollar Weakness
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil values experienced a slight increase on Monday as market participants moved to benefit from the prior week’s downward trend, with a diminishing US dollar further enhancing demand. The global yardstick, Brent crude, climbed by 0.37 percent, …
Trump Praises Musk Despite Harsh Criticism
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Elon Musk as a “wonderful guy” even after the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX publicly intensified his attacks on Trump’s controversial budget proposal, often referred to as the “big, beautiful” bill. The measure …
Cats' personalities are different due to their genetic makeup
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Anyone who’s lived with multiple cats knows their personalities can vary widely. One might be constantly meowing for attention, purring in your lap, and eagerly meeting guests at the door. Another might remain quietly perched in a corner, keeping …
Oil Prices See Uptick as Weaker Dollar Fuels Demand
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil prices saw a modest uptick on Monday, as traders sought to capitalize on last week's declines while a weaker US dollar fueled demand. Brent crude, the global benchmark, gained 0.37%, reaching $66.58 per barrel at 10:32 a.m. local time (0732 …
Crocus City Hall Attack Suspects Claim Ukrainian Involvement
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Individuals accused of carrying out the March 2024 terrorist assault at Crocus City Hall — an incident that claimed 149 lives — have allegedly informed Russian authorities that the atrocity was orchestrated by a Ukrainian governmental body, as …
Iran Reports Heavy Civilian Losses
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian officials announced on Monday that no fewer than 935 individuals lost their lives due to Israeli offensives during a 12-day clash with Israel. Among the deceased were 132 women and 38 minors, according to a statement made by Judiciary …
India Sets Firm Boundaries in US Trade Talks
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Agriculture and dairy sectors represent “very big red lines” in the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in an interview with a news agency on Monday. India and the US are currently …
Hamas refuses allegations of wanting specific conditions on ceasefire
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Hamas has refuted a recent report that it placed specific conditions on accepting a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, calling the allegations entirely untrue. In an official statement released Sunday, the group dismissed the report from a media …
Trump, China Finalize Trade Agreement
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that the United States finalized a trade deal with China on Wednesday, although specifics were not provided. "Well, we just signed with China yesterday, right? Just signed with China," Trump declared …
Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry raids Russian media organization
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry confirmed that it had conducted a raid on the Baku bureau of the Russian state-run news outlet Sputnik, in what appears to be a response to growing diplomatic tensions between Baku and Moscow. Local reports indicated …
Iowa farmers hope for open dialogues between US, China
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Just northeast of Des Moines lies the Kimberley family farm, a long-standing symbol of American agriculture. With its expansive grain bins, family-branded trucks, and recognizable green John Deere machinery, the farm reflects both deep-rooted …
Mobile Payments Replace Cash in China
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a news outlet, physical money — including coins and paper notes — has nearly vanished from day-to-day transactions across China. Whether shopping at grocery stores, enjoying a coffee at a café, or boarding public transit, people …
Brazil’s unemployment rate reaches its lowest level in decade
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil’s unemployment rate has reached its lowest level in ten years for the March to May period, dropping to 6.2%, according to recent data from national statistics authorities. The figure marks a 0.6 percentage point decrease compared to the …
Erdogan expresses optimism of Turkey’s momentum will continue next year
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Monday that the year 2024 marked a period of notable progress for the country, highlighting export performance as a key indicator of success during his remarks at an event organized by the national …
Iran announces total number of deaths from Israeli attacks
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has announced that the number of people killed in Israeli airstrikes carried out between June 13 and June 24 has risen to 935, according to official figures released on Monday. Based on data from the Iranian Legal Medicine Organization, …
Suspect in Idaho Ambush Attack Dies After Killing Two Firefighters
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities confirmed the death of a suspect involved in a Sunday ambush that left two firefighters dead and another injured in Idaho. Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris provided details during a press conference late Sunday, explaining that …
Australia Calls on Citizens to Depart Iran as Ceasefire Holds
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia renewed its call on Monday for citizens in Iran to depart "if it is safe to do so," as the ceasefire between Tehran and Israel continues to hold. The nation's Foreign Ministry issued a fresh advisory, noting that “international airports …
UN chief says international aid budgets is destroyed
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) At a major global development forum held in Seville, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning on Monday, stating that international aid budgets have been “decimated.” He emphasized that the issue is not merely statistical, but …
Iran Urges Accountability from UN Nuclear Agency
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran on Monday expressed sharp disapproval of the UN nuclear agency's muted response to recent Israeli and American strikes, demanding that those responsible for the attacks be held answerable for their actions. Foreign Ministry representative …
Germany Voices Concern Over Attacks on Gaza Aid Sites
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany expressed strong unease on Monday about the continued fatal Israeli assaults on civilians near humanitarian aid points in Gaza. “The German government is deeply concerned about these reports, which are received almost daily, of incidents …