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Press releases published on June 22, 2025
Russia, Ukraine Finalize Another Prisoner Exchange Deal
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced another prisoner of war exchange with Ukraine, fulfilling agreements reached during the June 2 talks in Istanbul. The ministry confirmed that both sides swapped equal numbers of servicemen but did …
Somali Army Reclaims Key Villages
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Backed by the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Somali military units have regained control of the strategically important villages of Anole and Sabid after nearly two months of fierce combat with al-Shabaab …
Ukrainian Minister Gets Accused of Fleeing Country
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The official tasked with overseeing the return of Ukrainians from abroad is facing allegations of having left the country himself. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and National Unity Minister Aleksey Chernyshov, who leads the newly established …
Iran Launches Heavy Missile Offensive on Israel
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant intensification of hostilities, the early hours of Sunday witnessed Iran unleashing a broad missile offensive directed at numerous Israeli sites, in response to a US operation targeting its nuclear infrastructure. As reported by a …
Cambodia Shuts Two More Border Crossings with Thailand
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on Sunday that two additional border checkpoints with Thailand have been fully closed amid the escalating border dispute between the neighboring ASEAN countries. Hun Manet revealed that late Saturday, …
Blaze Damages Oil Storage Site in Malaysia
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A blaze erupted on Saturday at an oil storage installation in southern Malaysia, leading to the destruction of nearly 60 percent of the facility. According to a state-run news agency, the inferno generated towering dark smoke that rose over 100 …
Erdogan Engages in Talks with UN, Qatari, Pakistani Figures
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan convened a series of high-level gatherings in Istanbul on Saturday, holding talks with the UN Alliance of Civilizations high envoy, Qatar’s prime minister, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, …
Japan Calls for De-escalation Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has urged a reduction in hostilities between Israel and Iran, emphasizing the critical need to stabilize the volatile situation. During a phone conversation on Friday with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon …
Tragic Head-On Crash Leaves One Dead, Three Injured in Sydney
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic collision between two vehicles north of Sydney, New South Wales, has resulted in one fatality and three individuals suffering critical injuries. Authorities reported that just after 2:40 a.m. local time on Sunday, police on a routine …
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Over Forty Palestinians in Gaza
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 41 Palestinians lost their lives on Saturday due to Israeli gunfire and air raids throughout the Gaza Strip, according to reports from local hospitals and civil defense officials. Al-Awda Hospital, located in the heart of Gaza’s Nuseirat …
Former Syrian General Seeks New Life in Russia
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A retired high-ranking officer from the armed forces of former Syrian President Bashar Assad, now residing in central Russia, has opened up in a rare interview with local media. The man, who chose to remain unnamed, gave his account to news outlet …
Court Permits Trump to Maintain Control Over California Guard
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal appeals court handed President Donald Trump a legal victory Thursday, ruling he can maintain authority over thousands of California National Guard troops he deployed to Los Angeles. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a unanimous 38- …
Belarus Frees Political Detainees, Foreigners
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) In an unforeseen development, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko authorized the release of 14 incarcerated individuals, including members of the press and 10 foreign nationals, on Saturday. This significant gesture is believed to have been …
VTB CEO Condemns Western Use of Frozen Russian Assets
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Andrey Kostin, the chief executive officer of the major Russian bank VTB, described the utilization of interest accrued from Russian assets frozen in Western countries as outright theft. He made these remarks to a news agency on Saturday during …
Ukrainian PM Calls for Boost in Military, Financial Aid
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal convened with European Union ambassadors to coordinate a unified strategy against Russian aggression, calling for heightened military, economic, and humanitarian support. Shmyhal declared on X, “In …
Muslim Tech Fest Opens in London
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The rapidly expanding Muslim Tech Fest opened its doors in London on Saturday, spotlighting Muslim prowess in technology while urging ethically grounded, values-centred creativity. Launched in 2023 by visionaries Arfah Farooq and Zahid Mahmood, …
Russia Launches Strikes on Ukrainian Military Sites
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian armed forces conducted an overnight assault targeting a military airfield and energy infrastructure within Ukraine, employing a combination of missiles and kamikaze drones, according to a report from Moscow’s Defense Ministry. In a …
U.S. Urges Japan to Increase Defense Budget to 3.5 Percent of GDP
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States government has urged Japan to increase its defense expenditure to 3.5 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), a move likely to cause Tokyo to scrap a scheduled high-level meeting with Washington, according to media on …
Erdogan Warns Against "New Sykes-Picot"
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning on Saturday against what he described as a potential "new Sykes-Picot order" being imposed on the Middle East. Speaking during the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of …
Iran Unleashes Sweeping Missile Barrage at Israel
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant flare-up of hostilities early Sunday, Iran fired a sweeping missile assault on Israel in retaliation for a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. Israeli media revealed that the Iranian offensive involved at least 40 …