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Press releases published on June 3, 2025

Cambridge Students Demand Divestment from Israeli Firms
(MENAFN) Students at the University of Cambridge have launched a protest encampment urging the university to completely withdraw its financial connections with Israeli companies, particularly those involved in arms production or military support for Israel …

Heavy Rains Destroy Northeastern India
(MENAFN) Over the past several days, torrential rainfall, severe flooding, and destructive landslides have resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals and impacted thousands across northeastern India, according to official sources on Monday. The …

Ukrainian terrorist plan frustrated in Moscow
(MENAFN) Russian authorities claim to have foiled a planned terrorist attack in Moscow allegedly orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence services, according to a statement released by the Investigative Committee on Friday. Officials said the plot was …

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Unveils First National Budget
(MENAFN) Bangladesh’s provisional administration, headed by renowned economist Muhammad Yunus, has sanctioned its inaugural national financial plan amounting to 7.9 trillion taka (USD64.96 billion) for the 2025–26 fiscal year. This budget comes during a …

Russian army strikes Ukrainian commando HQ
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that Russian forces conducted precise strikes on a Ukrainian special operations facility in the Nikolaev Region. The targeted location reportedly housed a munitions depot, vehicle hangar, command …

Tesla Executives Question Musk
(MENAFN) Several senior Tesla leaders “questioned” CEO Elon Musk following his public dismissal of a Reuters article last year, which reported that the company had abandoned plans for an affordable electric vehicle, according to the news agency’s Monday …

Deadly Winds, Heavy Rain Claim Seven Lives in India’s Bihar
(MENAFN) At least seven people lost their lives as strong winds and heavy rain caused widespread damage in Bihar, a state in eastern India, according to a state broadcaster on Tuesday. The fatalities occurred Monday evening in Siwan district, located about …

Russia, Ukraine Delegations Hold Private Meeting
(MENAFN) At the peace negotiations in Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, who leads Russia’s diplomatic team, had a confidential face-to-face meeting with Rustem Umerov, his Ukrainian counterpart. This undisclosed session reportedly played a “significant role” in …

Bus Accident in Czech Republic Injures Over Twenty, Mostly Children
(MENAFN) A bus accident in the Olomouc region of eastern Czech Republic injured more than 20 people on Tuesday morning, emergency responders and police reported. The crash took place on the road between the villages of Zlate Hory and Mikulovice. According …

Turkish Mediterranean coast shaken by 5.8-magnitude earthquake
(MENAFN) A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye’s southwestern coast near Marmaris early Tuesday, resulting in 69 injuries and the death of a 14-year-old girl, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority ( …

Chinese citizens use AI to identify plants
(MENAFN) In the soft sunlight of late spring, the trails of Changbai Island forest park, situated along the Hunhe River in northeastern China, come alive with cherry and peach blossoms. Amid the natural splendor, Qu Qing, a resident of Shenyang, knelt …

Rains Worsen Crisis for Rohingya Refugees
(MENAFN) Torrential monsoon rainfall along the southeastern coastline of Bangladesh has caused significant destruction in Cox’s Bazar, severely affecting more than 1,400 shelters housing Rohingya refugees. Within a brief two-day period, a total of 53 …

Germany’s Auto Industry Faces Challenges
(MENAFN) The economic environment in Germany’s automotive sector is worsening as uncertainty mounts over possible US tariffs, according to information published Tuesday by the Munich-based ifo Institute for Economic Research. The ifo Business Climate Index …

ILO Elevates Palestine’s Status to "Non-Member Observer State"
(MENAFN) For the first time in fifty years, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has agreed to elevate Palestine’s standing from a "national liberation movement" to a "non-member observer state." This decision was reached by consensus on Monday …

Syrian Ministerial Delegation Arrives in Qatar to Spark Major Deals
(MENAFN) A senior Syrian ministerial delegation landed in Doha Tuesday to initiate high-level discussions focused on boosting bilateral cooperation and unlocking new investment avenues. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated on X that the trip is …

Russia-Ukraine discussions end
(MENAFN) The second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks has concluded in Istanbul, Türkiye. In the lead-up to the negotiations, Kiev intensified drone attacks across Russian territory, targeting civilian infrastructure, trains, and military airfields. …

Leaked Document Reveals Ukraine Ceasefire Demands
(MENAFN) Russian outlets on Monday night shared the contents of a document transmitted to Ukraine through Türkiye, which lists Russia’s terms for halting the conflict. The key condition involves the retreat of Ukrainian forces from areas Russia claims to …

Media reports Latvia barring Russian property owners
(MENAFN) Latvia has barred Russian citizens who own property near strategic infrastructure from entering the country, citing national security concerns, according to a report by broadcaster TV3 on Monday. The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) stated …

Trump Is Open to Peace Talks with Russia, Ukraine
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump is reportedly receptive to participating in a summit with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine in Türkiye, according to a statement from the White House on Monday. The idea is part of a larger diplomatic …

Mexico Considers Response as Trump Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Hike
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum convened a meeting with her top economic advisers on Monday to review the implications of new U.S. tariff hikes proposed by President Donald Trump. The proposed measure, set to take effect Wednesday, would see …