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Press releases published on June 29, 2025
Dozens Die in Sudan Due to Gold Mine Collapse
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 50 individuals lost their lives following the collapse of a gold mining site in northeastern Sudan, according to local media coverage on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday within the Howaid desert region, situated in Nile River …
Lavrov Says West Cannot Defeat Russia
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Western militarist forces will not manage to impose a “strategic defeat” upon Russia. He expressed these thoughts during a discussion with his Kyrgyz opposite number, Jeenbek Kulubaev, on Sunday …
US Responds to Iranian Threats Against IAEA Chief
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has harshly criticized reported appeals from within Iran advocating the execution of Rafael Grossi, the leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). These remarks surfaced after an Iranian publication …
Experts Say DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal Could Ease Crisis for Millions
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Experts voiced cautious optimism following the signing of a new peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, hoping it will mark a turning point in resolving the protracted conflict that has ravaged eastern Congo and …
Russian Lawmakers Urge Wider Rollout of Autonomous Taxis
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian parliamentarians have proposed broadening the testing of autonomous taxis throughout the nation, asserting that such a move would swiftly curb reliance on migrant drivers and enhance safety for passengers. In a written appeal to Prime …
Putin talks about ‘great respect’ for Trump
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced “great respect” for US President Donald Trump, praising his determination and courage in overcoming significant challenges to return to office, including surviving assassination attempts. Speaking in Minsk …
Trump hangs probable Iran sanctions relief
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has stopped efforts to potentially lift sanctions on Iran, responding to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s declaration of victory over Israel and the US following recent military clashes. The conflict began …
Iran condemns Trump due to ‘disrespect’
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized US President Donald Trump for his disrespectful remarks toward Iran’s leadership, cautioning that such behavior damages any chance of restarting nuclear negotiations. In a statement on Saturday …
Iran Confirms Peaceful Intentions for Nuclear Program
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has reiterated that it has no intention of acquiring nuclear weaponry, while maintaining its entitlement to refine uranium for non-military objectives. This assertion was made by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei during an …
Ukraine Claims F-16 Fighter Jet Downed, Pilot Killed in Russian Strike
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported on Sunday that an F-16 fighter jet was lost, and its pilot killed during an overnight Russian airstrike targeting the central Cherkasy region. The strike also injured six civilians. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, the pilot died …
AIIB’s eleventh yearly meeting is to take place in Qatar
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced that its 11th annual board of governors meeting will be held in Doha, Qatar, in September 2026, according to recent reports. The announcement was made during the AIIB's 10th annual …
Trump applauds ‘great’ NATO summit
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump described the recent NATO summit in The Hague as “great,” highlighting the alliance’s pledge to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP annually by 2035. Posting on Truth Social, Trump called the two-day event “the most …
Council of Europe Faces Motion to End Arms Transfers to Israel
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A motion condemning the ongoing arms shipments to Israel from Council of Europe member nations has been formally introduced to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), French legislator Gabrielle Cathala revealed on Friday. …
Russia Dismisses Azerbaijan’s Objections Over Detained Ethnic Azerbaijanis
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry dismissed Azerbaijan’s objections regarding the detention of several ethnic Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg, clarifying that those arrested are Russian citizens suspected of serious offenses committed in …
Japan’s Chief Tariff Negotiator Urges U.S. to Lift Auto Tariffs
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s chief tariff negotiator held two separate phone calls with the U.S. commerce secretary on the same day, signaling intensified efforts to break a deadlock in trade discussions, a local news agency reported Sunday. Ryosei Akazawa and his U.S …
Serbian President Cautions Against Unrest
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbia’s head of state, Aleksandar Vucic, has issued a cautionary message regarding the possibility of disorder as the country prepares for a renewed wave of student-driven demonstrations. These protests, continuing for eight months, were …
Gold Mine Collapse Leaves Over Fifty Dead in Sudan
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 50 people lost their lives when a gold mine collapsed in northeastern Sudan, according to reports from local media on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday in the Howaid desert, situated in Sudan's Nile River State, a newspaper …
Deadly Blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kills Two, Injures Five
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two individuals lost their lives and five others sustained injuries after a blast rocked a scrap warehouse in the northwest region of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to official sources. The explosion occurred Saturday …
Media reports EU postpones vote on new Russia sanctions
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) EU leaders have decided to delay discussions on a new sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian news outlet Index reports. The postponement stems from opposition by Hungary and Slovakia, which are concerned about the impact on energy imports. …
N. Korea Launches Sprawling Kalma Beach Resort
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has launched a sprawling beach resort along the eastern coastline in Kalma, with leader Kim Jong Un praising the development as one of this year’s "greatest" achievements, according to state media reports on Thursday. On Tuesday, Kim …