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Press releases published on June 1, 2025
Champions League Celebration in France Causes Arrests
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two individuals lost their lives and over 500 were detained across France following celebrations after PSG decisively defeated Italy’s Milan 5-0 to secure the Champions League title last night, local media reported on Sunday. According to …
Erdogan criticizes capitalism, calls for alternatives
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that the flawed Intenational system deepens inequality and traps people in a cycle of capitalism. He stressed, "I have repeatedly stated that we cannot legitimize interest or the interest-based …
Russia Designates Recent Bridge Collapses as Terrorist Attacks
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the Russian Investigative Committee officially designated the recent bridge collapses in the border regions of Bryansk and Kursk as acts of terrorism. Svetlana Petrenko, the committee’s spokesperson, confirmed, "The Main Investigative …
Tensions Between Zelensky, Klitschko Intensify
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A deepening rift between Ukrainian Leader Vladimir Zelensky and Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko has intensified into what the media described as a “war.” The British publication reported on Friday that Zelensky has “forced” Klitschko — a former …
Two Die, Mass Arrested in France Following PSG’s Victory
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Following PSG’s dominant 5-0 victory over AC Milan to claim the Champions League title last night, France experienced deadly unrest and widespread arrests during the ensuing celebrations, local news sources reported Sunday. In Paris, a 23-year-old …
Kremlin Comments on Macron Slap Incident
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refrained from offering detailed remarks on an incident involving French Leader Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. The moment, which appeared to show Brigitte pushing Macron’s face, was described by Peskov as …
Almost 500 Ukrainian drones shot down over Russia in 48 hours
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian air defense systems have intercepted 485 Ukrainian drones across various regions of the country over the past 48 hours, according to a statement released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday. The drone assault began Tuesday evening, …
Saudi foreign minister goes on historic trip to Ramallah
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, is set to lead a delegation from the Arab-Islamic ministerial committee to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, amid increasing international efforts to advance Palestinian …
Microsoft’s Russian Subsidiary Initiates Bankruptcy Files
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) One of Microsoft's divisions operating in Russia has revealed intentions to initiate bankruptcy proceedings, as indicated in an official statement posted on the Fedresurs registry on Friday. The American technology conglomerate made the decision …
Moscow says Macron statement to Ukraine peace is not reliable
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has cast doubt on French Leader Emmanuel Macron’s sincerity regarding efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. In a post on Telegram on Friday, Zakharova highlighted a recent report that exposed the …
Russian Missile Attacks Ukrainian Training Center
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Ukraine reported that a Russian missile attack on a military training facility resulted in the deaths of at least 12 Ukrainian soldiers, with more than 60 others wounded. According to a message posted by the Land Forces of Ukraine's …
Stalin comes back to Moscow
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A monument to Joseph Stalin has been restored at Taganskaya station in the Moscow Metro, though not in its original form. The reinstated high relief—originally removed in 1966 during renovations—has been recreated in a more modest version. The …
International cybersecurity celebration starts in Moscow
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The Positive Hack Days (PHDays Fest), one of Russia’s largest cybersecurity events, opened on Thursday at Moscow’s Luzhniki Olympic Complex. The three-day festival brings together government representatives, tech leaders, and cybersecurity experts …
Saudi Arabia, Syria Forge Stronger Ties to Drive Reconstruction
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani and Saudi Arabia's top diplomat, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, underscored deepening ties and a mutual drive to rebuild Syria, following the recent rollback of international sanctions …
Putin declares Russia determined on creating ‘buffer zone’ in Ukraine
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that the country's military is actively working to establish a "security buffer zone" along the Ukrainian border. The move aims to protect civilians in Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk—regions …
Russian Grain Exports to Africa Rise Sharply
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) In the ongoing agricultural season, shipments of Russian grain to Africa have seen a significant increase, with exports to North African countries rising by 10 percent, according to a leading Russian trade official on Thursday. This growth …
Trump Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) On late Saturday, United States Leader Donald Trump announced he is retracting his nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman, a close associate of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, to lead NASA. This decision comes after a review of Isaacman’s previous …
Canadian Gold Miner Seeks International Arbitration
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The Canadian mining corporation Barrick Mining has turned to the World Bank’s arbitration tribunal to resolve a legal conflict with the government of Mali. A news agency reported on Friday that the company faces the potential loss of control over …
Poland’s Presidential Election Polls Kick Off
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Voting commenced Sunday in Poland’s presidential runoff election, where nearly 29 million eligible voters are deciding between the liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and the conservative nationalist Karol Nawrocki. The competition has …
Trump Pulls Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Late Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of billionaire Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA, citing concerns following a review of Isaacman’s previous connections. In a statement posted on his Truth Social account, …