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Press releases published on June 1, 2025

Trump claims China ‘violated’ agreement
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Donald Trump has accused China of violating a recently negotiated tariff agreement, reigniting trade tensions between the two economic superpowers. The deal, reached on May 12 during talks in Geneva, temporarily halted most …

Trump Set to Reveal New NASA Head
(MENAFN) The White House announced Saturday that President Donald Trump is set to reveal a new candidate to lead NASA, following his withdrawal of Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and close Elon Musk ally, from consideration. On his Truth Social platform, …

Former Ukrainian Premier secures top Moscow academic post
(MENAFN) Nikolay Azarov, former Prime Minister of Ukraine, has been elected as an academician by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Russia’s premier scientific institution. Azarov, a Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences and professor at …

Media reports restoration strategy for Asia’s greatest slum encounters fury of nationals
(MENAFN) A major redevelopment initiative for Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum located in Mumbai, is facing strong resistance from local residents, according to the Indian Express. The $11 billion plan, recently approved by the Maharashtra state government, …

Asia’s Top Figures Condemn U.S. Tariff Policies
(MENAFN) Political figures and ex-heads of state from across Asia have voiced serious concerns about U.S. tariff policies, emphasizing the need for stronger regional solidarity to tackle common economic challenges. At the 30th "Future of Asia" forum in …

White House declares Trump’s trade proposal caused India-Pakistan ceasefire
(MENAFN) The U.S. government has asserted that a recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan was achieved due to an offer by former President Donald Trump, who promised both countries access to the American market. This claim was made in an official court …

German FM claims defeating Russia can’t be achieved
(MENAFN) Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has acknowledged that defeating Russia militarily was never a realistic goal due to its nuclear capabilities. In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ), Wadephul stated that from the outset of the …

Lee Jae-myung Emphasizes Role of U.S. Troops
(MENAFN) South Korea’s presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung emphasized the importance of American military personnel stationed in the country, describing their presence as "critical for containing China." In an interview featured in a Magazine on Thursday, …

Germany's Missile Support to Ukraine Raises Questions
(MENAFN) Amid ongoing diplomatic endeavors to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, speculation has intensified over Germany’s potential decision to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine. These rumors have propelled the missile system into public focus …

Russian DM reports up to 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in missile strike
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry reported that up to 70 Ukrainian soldiers, including 20 instructors, were killed in a missile strike targeting a special forces training camp near the village of Shostka in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, close to the Russian …

British Scholar Frames Palestine as Symbol of Global Call for Justice
(MENAFN) British scholar Salman Sayyid from the University of Leeds frames Palestine as a symbol of a broader global demand for justice. Addressing a news agency at the Reorienting Resistance event—part of the fourth Critical Muslim Studies conference held …

Trump Assures Macron “Fine” Following Viral Slap Incident
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has assured that French President Emmanuel Macron is “fine” following a widely circulated clip showing his wife, Brigitte Macron, seemingly slapping him aboard their plane. The video, which rapidly gained attention …

Syrian president receives threat by militants who put him in power
(MENAFN) The very militant groups that helped install Syria's new interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, after the fall of Bashar Assad, are now turning against him and may threaten his rule, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. Militants, led by Hayat …

EU Blasts U.S. Over 50 Percent Steel Tariffs Hike
(MENAFN) The European Commission (EC) on Saturday launched a fierce critique of the United States’ recent decision to escalate steel import tariffs from 25% to a staggering 50%, cautioning that this aggressive move could trigger immediate counteractions …

US Supreme Court order endangers migrants
(MENAFN) On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court removed a lower court order that had preserved humanitarian parole protections for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The court also allowed the Trump administration to withdraw …

Austria Warns of Worsening Literacy Rates
(MENAFN) According to Statistics Austria, nearly one-third of Austria’s population demonstrates weak reading abilities, indicating a troubling development. This downward trend is especially apparent among individuals employed in roles that demand either …

Telegram declares collaboration with Musk
(MENAFN) Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s startup xAI, which will invest $300 million and introduce its Grok AI chatbot on the messaging platform. The deal, agreed in principle, is set for one year and aims to strengthen …

Deadly Fire Sweeps Through Hospital in Germany, Casualties Reported
(MENAFN) A deadly overnight fire tore through a hospital in Hamburg’s Hohenfelde district, claiming the lives of three patients and leaving more than 50 others injured, according to local officials on Sunday. Emergency services reported that the blaze …

Teacher Gets Sentenced for Pro-Russian Remarks
(MENAFN) A Czech court has issued a seven-month suspended prison sentence to a former educator who expressed pro-Russian sentiments during a classroom session, according to local media coverage on Thursday. The individual, Martina Bednarova, has also been …

EU Worries Over Trump's Approach Toward Putin
(MENAFN) European Union representatives have reportedly grown uneasy over U.S. Leader Donald Trump's perceived unwillingness to exert significant pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin in relation to the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a news …