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Press releases published on June 12, 2025
UN assistance employees murdered in ambush in Sudan
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five United Nations aid workers lost their lives and several others were injured when an armed group ambushed a humanitarian convoy in Sudan, where fighting between rival forces has persisted for over two years. The convoy, a joint …
Bill Gates plans on spend his wealth ‘addressing challenges’ in Africa
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Bill Gates has announced his intention to donate most of his fortune over the next 20 years to support health and education systems throughout Africa. Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, the Microsoft co …
U.S. Treasury Cautions Against Russia Sanctions
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has voiced concern that a newly proposed set of harsher penalties against Russia could disrupt ongoing diplomatic initiatives. Addressing lawmakers, Bessent cautioned that enacting these measures might carry …
US General Considers Pakistan as Counterterrorism Ally
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) General Michael Kurilla, the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), has praised Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in the ongoing fight against terrorism. Speaking before the US House Armed Services Committee, Kurilla acknowledged Pakistan’s …
Survey indicates Western businesses in no hurry to leave Russia
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A majority of Western businesses still operating in Russia have no plans to exit the market, according to a recent survey by the Association of European Businesses (AEB). Despite ongoing sanctions and associated difficulties, many companies remain …
Two African nations secure UN Security Council places
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Liberia have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following a vote at the UN General Assembly in New York. In a single round of voting on Tuesday, …
Mass graves unveiled in Libya
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Dozens of bodies have been found in detention centers across Libya, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported on Wednesday, urging an independent investigation into the disturbing discoveries and reported abuses at these sites. Since the NATO- …
EU seeks extension of war on Ukraine through sanctions package
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and a presidential investment envoy, has accused the European Union of seeking to extend the war in Ukraine through its latest sanctions package. According to Dmitriev, the recent …
Israel genocide of Gazans continues, surpassing fifty-five thousand one hundred
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Wednesday that the death toll in Gaza has exceeded 55,100 since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023. Within the past 24 hours alone, 123 bodies were delivered to hospitals, while 474 …
Zuma slams Trump over genocide allegations
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South African president Jacob Zuma has strongly rejected claims of genocide in South Africa, calling US President Donald Trump a loudmouth who speaks without understanding the issue. Speaking at a media briefing in Durban on Tuesday, Zuma …
LA police officer shots news photographer in head
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) During protests and riots in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement, a California police officer shot a New York Post photojournalist in the head with a rubber bullet. The incident happened Sunday while Toby Canham was capturing a tense standoff …
Russia Says Germany Is Pushing for War
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany's decision to provide Ukraine with weaponry for use against Russia has drawn harsh criticism from State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, who claims that Berlin is revisiting its Nazi-era legacy. Volodin cautioned that this policy could …
World Food Program calls for end of starvation in Sudan
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Food Program (WFP) has issued an urgent appeal for increased international aid to Sudan, where ongoing civil conflict since 2023 has pushed many regions toward famine, and essential humanitarian efforts are at risk due to critical …
EU shipping companies effectively lose access to Northern Sea Route
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union shipping companies have effectively lost access to the Northern Sea Route (NSR) because of sanctions against Russia, the Financial Times reported, citing industry insiders. The route, which significantly shortens maritime travel …
Libya experiences one of most severe state collapses in modern North Africa
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya has experienced one of the most severe state collapses in modern North Africa since the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1973 in March 2011, authorizing international intervention during the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi. …
Ex S-African leader states we don’t need American solutions
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South African president Jacob Zuma has sharply criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent diplomatic efforts with the United States, arguing that seeking foreign involvement in South Africa’s internal affairs threatens national …
North Korea Pauses Border Broadcasts
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) According to the South Korean military, North Korea has seemingly halted its border loudspeaker transmissions as of Thursday morning. This development comes just a day after South Korea paused its own broadcast activities, which were part of a …
South Africa Investigates Aircraft Crash
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities are diligently reconstructing the final moments leading up to the crash of a Piper Cherokee in KwaZulu-Natal, which tragically resulted in the deaths of two trainee pilots and a medical student. The light aircraft went down under …
Governor Newsom says stationing US marines to California is unlawful
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has announced that approximately 700 active-duty Marines from the 1st Marine Division will be deployed to the greater Los Angeles area to assist in protecting federal personnel and property following riots sparked by arrests of …
Kremlin Announces Gradual Progress in US, Russia Ties
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov stated that significant challenges still burden the relationship between Russia and the United States, making it unrealistic to anticipate swift progress. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, Peskov was asked …