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Press releases published on June 2, 2025
Japan Resumes Commercial Fin Whale Hunting
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has hunted at least 25 fin whales for the first time since it withdrew from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in 2019. This marks a significant return to commercial whaling after several years of absence. The fin whales were caught …
UK Reveals Plan to Strengthen Military Industry
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom intends to deploy billions of pounds to enhance its military-industrial capabilities in anticipation of a possible confrontation with Russia, according to Defense Secretary John Healey. This announcement precedes the release of …
Lavrov states giving millions under rule of Kiev ‘junta’ would be ‘crime’
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Friday that it would be a "grave crime" to leave millions of Russian-speaking Ukrainians under the control of the current Ukrainian government, which he described as a “junta.” Speaking at a …
German foreign minister affirms defeating Russia is out of question
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) From the outset of the Ukraine war, it has been apparent that overcoming Russia is an unrealistic goal, especially considering its nuclear capabilities, according to Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in an interview. Western nations …
Court Orders Korean Spa to Welcome Transgender Women
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal appeals court has mandated that a Korean spa located in Lynnwood, Washington must offer its services to transgender women. The spa had previously tried to exclude transwomen who had not undergone "gender-affirming surgery" from its …
Boulder Courthouse Violent Assault Injures Five, Suspect Arrested
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities have arrested a suspect following a violent assault Sunday afternoon that left several people injured outside the Boulder County Courthouse. Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said during a press briefing that emergency services …
Scholar Says Palestine Represents Global Call for Justice
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) During the fourth Critical Muslim Studies conference in Istanbul, titled Reorienting Resistance, British scholar Salman Sayyid from the University of Leeds emphasized that the issue of Palestine symbolizes a broader demand for enhanced global …
Kremlin voices remarks on probable alterations to Kiev’s negotiation group
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has addressed reports suggesting that Ukraine’s delegation to recent peace talks in Istanbul may be reshuffled due to a lack of experience in drafting high-level diplomatic agreements. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized on …
Trump has no power to enforce tariffs, US court states
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A ruling from the US Court of International Trade has determined that Leader Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose extensive tariffs on imports by relying on the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). By using this …
Australia Faces Economic Hit from Natural Disasters
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia estimates that the immediate economic loss caused by natural disasters in 2025 has reached USD2.2 billion, according to a report released on Monday. This figure reflects the significant financial impact of various extreme weather events …
Ukraine Aims for Peace Despite Lack of Russian Response
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Sunday that his administration remains committed to making “at least some progress on the path toward peace” during upcoming negotiations scheduled to be held in Istanbul. His remarks came even though …
China Criticizes US Defense Secretary’s Remarks
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese foreign ministry announced on Sunday that Washington is actively “vilifying” Beijing. This accusation came in response to statements made by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who, according to the ministry, is intentionally …
Trump voices allegations about Biden being replaced by ‘robotic clone’
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Former President Donald Trump has reposted a conspiracy theory on social media claiming that Joe Biden was executed and replaced by a “robotic clone.” The claim was originally made by an anonymous user on Saturday and included a link to an article …
Industry expert states 70 percent of Italian firms remain in Russia
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Around 70% of Italian companies continue to operate in Russia, while only 30% have exited the market over the past three years, according to Vincenzo Trani, president of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce. In an interview with Russian …
Lavrov declares working on Ukraine peace memorandum at ‘advanced stage’
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is nearing completion of a memorandum proposing steps toward a peace deal with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Friday. Speaking at a conference in Moscow, Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s willingness to continue …
India’s top general replies to Pakistan’s allegation of it downing six jets
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has firmly denied Pakistan’s claim that it downed six Indian jets during last month’s four-day military confrontation. In his first interview with international media since the standoff, …
Ukrainian Land Forces Commander Resigns
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The leader of Ukraine’s Land Forces, Mikhail Drapaty, has stepped down from his position, accepting accountability for the fatalities among Ukrainian troops caused by successive attacks on a military training facility. On Sunday, a Russian assault …
Merz Urges Increased Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reached out to Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone conversation, urging him to permit greater humanitarian assistance into the war-torn Gaza Strip, according to government spokesman Stefan Kornelius in a …
FSB declares terrorist scheme thwarted in Russia’s Kaliningrad
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a 25-year-old suspect accused of planning a terrorist attack on the Victory Day parade in Kaliningrad on May 9. According to the FSB, the individual voluntarily joined a terrorist …
South Korea Gears Up for Presidential Election on Tuesday
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea is gearing up for a pivotal presidential election on Tuesday, where voters will select their next leader for a five-year term in a high-stakes snap vote. The contest has intensified as candidates scramble to capture the crucial swing …