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Press releases published on June 17, 2025
Washington Cancels Russia-U.S. Diplomatic Talks
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Washington has abruptly canceled a highly anticipated Russia-U.S. meeting that was intended to address and resolve ongoing irritants in their bilateral relations, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Monday. This …
Israel dominates skies of Tehran
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Fresh air raids were launched by Israel on central Iran on Monday, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a bold declaration, stating that Israel now has "full control of airspace over …
Israeli Strike Targets Iranian State TV Building
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Israeli military launched a strike on the building housing Iran’s official television station during a live broadcast, Iranian news outlets reported. According to an Iranian news agency, the attack interrupted Iran’s national TV …
US “unprecedented” deploying of aerial tankers in Middle East
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has reportedly dispatched over 30 aerial refueling tankers across the Atlantic toward the Middle East, according to reports. This move has been described as “unprecedented,” raising speculation about potential deeper US …
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s USD1B NIH Cuts as Unlawful
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal judge in Boston has struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate over $1 billion in diversity-focused research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ruling the action unlawful and discriminatory. In a …
U.S. Defense Secretary Directs Troop Deployment to Middle East
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that he authorized the rapid deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East over the weekend in response to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Hegseth took to X to state …
Ukrainian agent gets charged of terrorism in Russia
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian national living in the Kherson Region has been formally charged with terrorism over an alleged plan to assassinate a local government official on orders from Kiev, according to statements released by Russia’s Federal Security Service ( …
Brazil Reduces 2025 Inflation Outlook to 5.25 Percent
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil’s Central Bank announced Monday that financial markets have reduced their inflation estimate for 2025, signaling the continuing effects of aggressive monetary policy. The expected inflation rate was revised down from 5.44% to 5.25%, while …
US Sends More Military Assets to Middle East
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed on Monday that he ordered the dispatch of extra military resources to the Middle East over the weekend due to escalating hostility between Israel and Iran. "Over the weekend, I directed the deployment …
EU Extends Sanctions on Russia Over Unlawful Crimea Annexation
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission on Monday extended its sanctions targeting Russia due to its unlawful annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, maintaining restrictions until June 23, 2026. According to the Commission’s announcement, imports of goods …
Iranian Attack Forces Shutdown of Haifa Oil Refinery
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Operations at the Bazan Group’s oil processing plant located in Haifa Bay were completely halted following a missile attack by Iran overnight, which resulted in the deaths of three individuals and caused extensive harm to the facility's electrical …
Bank of Japan Decelerates Government Bond Purchase Cuts
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced Tuesday that it will decelerate the reduction of its government bond purchases beginning in April 2026, while maintaining its short-term policy interest rate at 0.5%. Following the conclusion of its extensive …
Russia commits to body exchange deal
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has carried out a large-scale return of Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies, fulfilling commitments made during earlier negotiations in Istanbul, according to the country’s top envoy in the Ukraine conflict. As reported by officials, Moscow …
Fire Erupts at Uruguay’s Largest Prison, Kills Four Prisoners
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire that erupted Monday inside Uruguay's largest correctional facility claimed the lives of four inmates, the country’s Interior Ministry confirmed. According to the National Rehabilitation Institute (INR), which operates under the ministry, …
Trump Leaves G7 Summit Early
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Washington, DC on Monday evening, concluding his attendance at the G7 summit in Canada earlier than planned, according to the White House. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated …
U.S., Iran Consider Diplomatic Talks
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly engaged in conversations with Iran regarding the potential for a meeting this week between American representative Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as shared by a news outlet on Monday. …
Trump Calls for Evacuation of Tehran
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) United States leader Donald Trump on Monday appealed to non combatants to leave Tehran "immediately", as escalating frictions between Israel and the Islamic Republic grew more perilous. "Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What …
Iran Hits Israel with Fresh Missile, Drone Attacks
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday evening, Iran unleashed another wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, according to reports from local news outlets. Local broadcaster confirmed that Iranian military forces initiated a fresh series of airstrikes aimed at …
Iran Initiates New Attacks on Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran commenced a renewed offensive involving missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles against Israel on Monday evening, as relayed by local outlets. A broadcaster stated that Iran’s military forces began a fresh sequence of aerial offensives …
Israeli Attacks Prompt Evacuation in East Tehran
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli aircraft launched assaults on heavily populated civilian areas in the eastern part of Tehran on Monday evening, according to local reports. The strikes came shortly after military instructions were issued urging inhabitants to leave the …