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Press releases published on June 22, 2025
Liverpool Secures Florian Wirtz
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Liverpool officially announced on Friday the acquisition of German playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on an extended deal, with the transfer potentially amounting to a British record sum of EURO116 million (USD156 million). This …
Russia, Ukraine Hold Prisoner Exchange Deal
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have completed another swap of captured personnel, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Friday. This action follows agreements made during discussions held in Istanbul on June 2. The ministry affirmed that both parties …
Iran Requests to Hold Special Session in Istanbul
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) At the request of Iran, a dedicated meeting involving all members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will take place as part of the bloc’s 51st Council of Foreign Ministers session in Istanbul, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, …
Andrii Sybiha Criticizes Putin’s Statements
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, on Friday sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for his “cynical statements,” which he said reflect blatant disregard for global initiatives aimed at halting the conflict in Ukraine. …
Hormuz Closure Poses Risk to Global Economy
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The potential shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a major concern amid rising military conflict between Iran and Israel, could have serious repercussions for the world economy, Greece’s Minister of Shipping cautioned on Friday. Vassilis Kikilias …
Iranian Drone Falls in Golan Heights
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Several towns throughout the Golan Heights heard sirens on Saturday after an Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle was deployed and landed in an uninhabited area, according to Israeli news reports. An Israeli publication noted that alarms were triggered …
Sudan’s Crisis Draws Warning from UN Rights Chief
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, issued a cautionary message on Friday regarding the escalating conflict and increasing breaches of human rights in Sudan, where an internal war has persisted since April 2023. "The recent …
Pakistan Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan declared that it had proposed U.S. President Donald Trump as a candidate for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing what it referred to as his “decisive” diplomatic role in mitigating the recent confrontation between Pakistan and India, …
Israel Reports Elimination of Top Iranian Military Figure
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared on Saturday that the Israeli Air Force had eliminated Saeed Izadi, who led the Palestine Corps within Iran’s Quds Force, during an aerial strike on a residential unit in the heart of Qom, a central …
World Bank Urges More Clarity in Debt Practices
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) In a publication released Friday, the World Bank highlighted that a growing number of emerging markets are resorting to off-the-record and increasingly intricate borrowing strategies. This trend, the report stated, hampers the ability to …
White House Declines Pentagon's NSA Nominee
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House turned down the Pentagon’s recommended candidate to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and oversee US Cyber Command, according to a news outlet on Friday. Citing information from three individuals with knowledge of the …
Israel Attacks Iran’s Isfahan Nuclear Site
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel carried out a series of assaults early Saturday, striking several areas in Iran’s Isfahan province, including the city’s significant nuclear complex, as well as locations in Lenjan, Mobarakeh, Shahreza, and the wider Isfahan County, …
Iranian Foreign Minister Plans Meeting Putin
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, is scheduled to hold discussions with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, according to coverage from news outlets. Speaking to a news agency in Geneva after deliberations with …
Filipino Delegates Return from Israel
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Twenty-one Filipino officials who had been "stranded" due to the ongoing Israel-Iran hostilities returned to Manila on Saturday, according to multiple news sources. Among them were four dairy sector experts from the Department of Agriculture, who …
Azerbaijani Leader Meets UFC President
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s head of state, Ilham Aliyev, held a meeting in Baku on Friday with Dana White, President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), as the nation gears up to host its first-ever UFC event starting Saturday. White commended the …