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Press releases published on June 30, 2025

India’s Russian Thermal Coal Imports Soar to Record High
(MENAFN) India’s thermal coal imports from Russia surged to their highest level in two years, reaching 1.3 million tons in May, according to media. This increase was largely driven by flexible pricing and superior quality coal from Russian suppliers, the …

Unpacking real cause of manufacturing job loss
(MENAFN) The idea that China is solely responsible for the decline in manufacturing employment in the United States has been debated extensively. However, to truly understand the situation, it is essential to consider a broader range of contributing …

Suspect of Moscow’s Crocus City Hall claim order came from Ukraine
(MENAFN) The suspects behind the March 2024 terrorist attack at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, which resulted in 149 deaths and injured over 600, have allegedly claimed that the operation was ordered by a Ukrainian government entity, according to interrogation …

Pakistan Decries 'Worst Forms of Torture' Against Palestinians
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Pakistan raised urgent concerns over the "worst forms of torture" inflicted upon Palestinians, demanding an end to the suffering, abuse, and oppression of victims worldwide. In a statement issued on the International Day in Support of …

Pakistan, U.S. Near Finalizing Trade Deal
(MENAFN) Islamabad and Washington are on track to finalize a trade agreement as soon as next week, according to Pakistan's Finance Ministry. During virtual talks on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Commerce Secretary Howard …

Oil Prices Rise Amid Dollar Weakness
(MENAFN) Oil values experienced a slight increase on Monday as market participants moved to benefit from the prior week’s downward trend, with a diminishing US dollar further enhancing demand. The global yardstick, Brent crude, climbed by 0.37 percent, …

Trump Praises Musk Despite Harsh Criticism
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Elon Musk as a “wonderful guy” even after the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX publicly intensified his attacks on Trump’s controversial budget proposal, often referred to as the “big, beautiful” bill. The measure …

Cats' personalities are different due to their genetic makeup
(MENAFN) Anyone who’s lived with multiple cats knows their personalities can vary widely. One might be constantly meowing for attention, purring in your lap, and eagerly meeting guests at the door. Another might remain quietly perched in a corner, keeping …

Oil Prices See Uptick as Weaker Dollar Fuels Demand
(MENAFN) Oil prices saw a modest uptick on Monday, as traders sought to capitalize on last week's declines while a weaker US dollar fueled demand. Brent crude, the global benchmark, gained 0.37%, reaching $66.58 per barrel at 10:32 a.m. local time (0732 …

Crocus City Hall Attack Suspects Claim Ukrainian Involvement
(MENAFN) Individuals accused of carrying out the March 2024 terrorist assault at Crocus City Hall — an incident that claimed 149 lives — have allegedly informed Russian authorities that the atrocity was orchestrated by a Ukrainian governmental body, as …

Iran Reports Heavy Civilian Losses
(MENAFN) Iranian officials announced on Monday that no fewer than 935 individuals lost their lives due to Israeli offensives during a 12-day clash with Israel. Among the deceased were 132 women and 38 minors, according to a statement made by Judiciary …

India Sets Firm Boundaries in US Trade Talks
(MENAFN) Agriculture and dairy sectors represent “very big red lines” in the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in an interview with a news agency on Monday. India and the US are currently …

Hamas refuses allegations of wanting specific conditions on ceasefire
(MENAFN) Hamas has refuted a recent report that it placed specific conditions on accepting a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, calling the allegations entirely untrue. In an official statement released Sunday, the group dismissed the report from a media …

Trump, China Finalize Trade Agreement
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that the United States finalized a trade deal with China on Wednesday, although specifics were not provided. "Well, we just signed with China yesterday, right? Just signed with China," Trump declared …

Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry raids Russian media organization
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry confirmed that it had conducted a raid on the Baku bureau of the Russian state-run news outlet Sputnik, in what appears to be a response to growing diplomatic tensions between Baku and Moscow. Local reports indicated …

Iowa farmers hope for open dialogues between US, China
(MENAFN) Just northeast of Des Moines lies the Kimberley family farm, a long-standing symbol of American agriculture. With its expansive grain bins, family-branded trucks, and recognizable green John Deere machinery, the farm reflects both deep-rooted …

Mobile Payments Replace Cash in China
(MENAFN) According to a news outlet, physical money — including coins and paper notes — has nearly vanished from day-to-day transactions across China. Whether shopping at grocery stores, enjoying a coffee at a café, or boarding public transit, people …

Brazil’s unemployment rate reaches its lowest level in decade
(MENAFN) Brazil’s unemployment rate has reached its lowest level in ten years for the March to May period, dropping to 6.2%, according to recent data from national statistics authorities. The figure marks a 0.6 percentage point decrease compared to the …

Erdogan expresses optimism of Turkey’s momentum will continue next year
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Monday that the year 2024 marked a period of notable progress for the country, highlighting export performance as a key indicator of success during his remarks at an event organized by the national …

Iran announces total number of deaths from Israeli attacks
(MENAFN) Iran has announced that the number of people killed in Israeli airstrikes carried out between June 13 and June 24 has risen to 935, according to official figures released on Monday. Based on data from the Iranian Legal Medicine Organization, …