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Press releases published on June 22, 2025
Eurozone Endorses Bulgaria’s 2026 Entry
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, euro area countries endorsed Bulgaria’s entry as the 21st member of the eurozone, aiming for the nation to adopt the euro by January 2026. The EU’s Ecofin Council is set to vote on the necessary legal measures for Bulgaria’s accession …
Medvedev Warns of Nuclear Catastrophe
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has cautioned that Israeli military actions against Iran’s atomic infrastructure could trigger a catastrophe reminiscent of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. His warning follows rising tensions over possible …
Pakistan Denounces U.S. Attacks on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan sharply criticized the recent U.S. attacks targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday, expressing serious alarm over the risk of escalating conflict in the Middle East. "The unprecedented escalation of tension and violence, …
Czech Military Plane Airlifts Over Eighty from Israel
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A Czech military aircraft carrying 82 evacuees from Israel landed in Prague early Sunday, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Defense. The majority of the passengers were Czech citizens, the ministry confirmed. "Due to the closure …
Trump Advocates for Russia, Ukraine Negotiations
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) US Leader Donald Trump considers a negotiated settlement the only practical option to bring an end to the ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, as conveyed by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. Trump’s initiatives aimed at …
Devastating Tornado Claims Three Lives in North Dakota
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to a devastating tornado that struck North Dakota’s Upper Midwest region, Governor Kelly Armstrong announced a statewide disaster declaration on Saturday. The violent storm claimed the lives of three individuals. Cass County Sheriff …
Thousands of Afghan Nationals Head Back Home from Iran
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Around 10,000 Afghan nationals are crossing back into Afghanistan each day as violence and instability intensify in Iran, according to a Saturday night report by media. “Recently, due to war and insecurity in Iran, the return of refugees from the …
Russia Secures USD80B Deals at SPIEF 2025
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A total of 1,060 agreements valued at approximately 6.3 trillion rubles (around 80.3 billion U.S. dollars) were finalized during the 28th edition of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), according to Russian presidential aide …
Berlin Presses Tehran for Immediate Talks
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Berlin over the weekend urged the Islamic Republic to "immediately" open discussions with Washington and Israel in pursuit of a diplomatic exit, after U.S. aircraft carried out strikes on its atomic installations. Government spokesman Stefan …
Russian Official: Several Nations Ready to Arm Iran with Nukes
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s Security Council deputy chairman, asserted that multiple countries are willing to directly provide Iran with nuclear weapons following recent US air raids targeting Iranian nuclear sites. Medvedev shared this …
India Prepares Evacuating Citizens from Israel
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) India has resolved to evacuate all its nationals “who wish to leave” Israel due to the ongoing military tensions between the Jewish state and Iran. On Thursday, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged its citizens to register with the Indian …
BRICS Expands Global Role with Major Projects
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The BRICS alliance has embarked on significant collaborative ventures across key industries including atomic energy, aerospace, artificial intelligence, and more, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. During his address at the St. …
US Official Calls on Musk to Enable Free Starlink in Iran
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Richard Grenell, the US Presidential Envoy for Special Assignments, has appealed to SpaceX founder Elon Musk to activate complimentary Starlink internet service across Iran, aiming to allow his “friends” there continued “access to information.” …
British Jet Remains in India After Emergency Landing
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A British F-35B Lightning II stealth aircraft has remained stationed at Thiruvananthapuram Airport in southern India since it made an emergency landing on Saturday. As per local news outlets, British aerospace specialists are currently attending …
Police Arrest Over Twenty Individuals After Fatal Attack in Nigeria
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in central Nigeria’s Plateau State have detained at least 22 individuals believed to be connected to a recent deadly assault on travelers that resulted in eight fatalities, officials confirmed. Alabo Alfred, the spokesperson for …
Putin Addresses Ties with South Africa
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored Moscow’s growing bond with Pretoria during a meeting with South African Vice President Paul Mashatile. He referred to the connection as a “comprehensive strategic partnership,” emphasizing that it is …
Deadly Rock Slide in Canada Claims Two Lives
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating rock slide in one of Canada’s top tourist destinations has resulted in two fatalities, with rescue teams continuing efforts Friday to locate any further possible victims. The incident took place on Thursday in Banff National Park, …
Bomb Explosion in Pakistan Kills Two Security Personnel
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two security officers lost their lives and four others sustained injuries on Saturday due to a bomb explosion in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, specifically in Kalat district, according to a security official speaking to …
U.S. Envoy Calls on Musk to Enable Free Starlink in Iran
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Richard Grenell, the US Presidential Envoy for Special Assignments, has called on SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to enable complimentary Starlink internet service throughout Iran, aiming to ensure his “friends” inside the country maintain uninterrupted “ …
Nepal Fires Leave Five Dead, Nearly Two Hundred Wounded
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Between May 15 and June 14, fire outbreaks across Nepal resulted in the deaths of two children and three adults, while 184 people sustained injuries, police reported on Sunday. The Nepal Police disclosed that 816 separate fires destroyed …