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Press releases published on June 17, 2025
IDF kills fifty-one Palestinians who were waiting for food supplies
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) According to witnesses and rescuers, Israeli forces have killed over 51 Palestinians and injured numerous others after opening fire close to an aid distribution point in southern Gaza. The civil defense agency managed by Hamas reported that …
Desertification Depletes One Million Square Kilometers Every Year
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Tuesday marks the observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, spotlighting a stark reality: every year, desertification depletes 1 million square kilometers of fertile land, with almost 40% of the planet’s terrestrial …
Russia states another railway sabotage close to Ukraine
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A railway track in Russia’s Voronezh Region was damaged by an explosive device on Thursday morning, according to the FSB, Russia’s federal security service. The incident comes after two alleged Ukrainian “terror attacks” earlier this week struck …
South Korea’s New Leader Urges Partnership with Japan
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called for “better future” with Japan on Monday, underscoring the critical role both nations play in navigating a swiftly shifting global landscape, a local news agency reported. Delivering a video address for …
Russian MP condemns EU for sacrificing country’s heritage
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Top Russian Lawmaker Accuses Moldova of Abandoning National Legacy for Western Influence A prominent Russian lawmaker, Leonid Slutsky, condemned Moldova’s leadership for sacrificing its long-standing heritage in favor of Western-imposed values. …
WHO Chief Warns of Civilian Harm in Israel, Iran
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced serious alarm on Tuesday about the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, cautioning that the violence is causing severe harm to civilians and may pose dangerous health consequences if …
Bibliotherapy as tool to enhance wellbeing
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) In the summer of 2017, Elizabeth Russell was experiencing a difficult period marked by a stressful divorce and ongoing depression while raising two teenagers. During this challenging time, she discovered “creative bibliotherapy” online—a method …
FSB declares Ukrainian agent arrested in Crimea
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Tuesday that it detained a Crimean resident accused of working with Ukrainian special services to assemble an improvised explosive device (IED) intended for a terrorist attack on the peninsula. …
Zelensky disregards Russia’s latest peace memorandum
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky dismissed Russia’s latest peace proposal, describing it as an “ultimatum” that is unacceptable for Ukraine. During peace talks in Istanbul on Monday, Moscow presented a proposal under which Ukraine would …
Czechia, Poland, Lithuania Gear Up to Evacuate Nationals from Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Czechia, Poland, and Lithuania revealed on Monday that they are moving quickly to evacuate their citizens from Israel as tensions escalate in the region due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. According to media, which cited the Czech …
Iran Unleashes Fresh Missile Barrage on Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran unleashed a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Tuesday, escalating the conflict into its fifth day and marking the fiercest clashes between the two nations yet. According to the Israeli military, the missile barrage set off sirens …
Gold Surpasses Euro as Second-Largest Reserve
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Gold has now exceeded the euro in becoming the second-most significant reserve asset globally in terms of market worth, as stated by the European Central Bank (ECB). The institution links this development to unprecedented levels of gold purchases …
Putin states ‘illegitimate Kiev regime’ becoming ‘terrorist organization‘
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the “illegitimate Kiev regime” is increasingly turning into a terrorist organization as it attempts to intimidate Russia following heavy losses on the battlefield. He described the recent railway …
Tariff War Impacts China's Economy as Retail, Industry Weaken
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China's economic performance in May reflected mounting pressure from intensifying trade tensions with the United States, as key indicators showed mixed results amid shifting global dynamics. Retail spending rose by 6.4% in May compared to the same …
Trump Says He Aims for Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions End
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Tuesday that he is aiming for “a real end” to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, making it clear he expects Tehran to abandon its nuclear program entirely. Monitoring the fast-evolving Middle East situation from …
Deadly Traffic Mishap in South Africa Claims Twelve Lives
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating collision between a bus and a truck on the R34 near Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, claimed 12 lives early Monday, authorities revealed Tuesday. Siboniso Duma, KwaZulu-Natal’s Executive Council member for Transport and Human …
Israel “systematically targeted and destroyed” Gaza’s health-care infrastructure
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The British Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee held a session with humanitarian workers and health professionals to discuss the dire situation in Gaza. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatric intensive care doctor with Medical Aid for Palestinians, …
Xi Strengthens Ties with Central Asia
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese leader Xi Jinping convened with leaders from Central Asia on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where the second Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During his visit, Xi held separate discussions with key figures …
Chinese President Holds High-Level Talks with Central Asian Leaders
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of high-level talks with Central Asian leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, where the 2nd Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During the summit, Xi …
N-Korea reassures ‘unconditional’ backing for Russia
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reiterated his country’s full and unconditional support for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict during a meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu in Pyongyang on Wednesday. According to …