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Hungarian PM says Ukraine would drain EU resources
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine would be a huge drain on EU resources if it became a member of the bloc, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned. He accused officials in Brussels of attempting to force the issue despite the cost. Orban, a long-standing opponent …
Trump Revokes Emergency Abortion Rule
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States government declared on Tuesday that it has rescinded a regulation established by the Biden administration. This rule had obligated hospitals to offer emergency abortions to pregnant individuals experiencing life-threatening …
Foster child turned inspirational speaker's teacher tribute film wins Cannes
GlobeNewswire
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June 4, 2025
MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Re-Story Your Life, a short documentary based on the lived experience of multi-award-winning international speaker Jaz Ampaw-Farr, founder of Be Human First Ltd, has received the Programmer’s …
Israel warns of aid centers becoming ‘combat zones’
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Gaza’s aid distribution centers were set to remain closed on Wednesday, following announcements by the Israeli military that roads to these sites would be treated as “combat zones.” According to reports, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an …
U.S. Light Vehicle Sales See Sharpest Decline in Nearly Five Years
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. light vehicle sales saw their steepest decline in May in nearly five years, following a rush by consumers in the previous months to make purchases ahead of expected price hikes triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported …
Iran’s Supreme Leader Defies U.S., Pledges to Continue Nuclear Enrichment
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly rejected on Wednesday the United States’ demands to cease nuclear enrichment, declaring the process indispensable to Tehran’s nuclear program. Speaking at a ceremony in Tehran commemorating the …
U.S. Light Vehicle Sales See Sharpest Decline in Nearly Five Years
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. light vehicle sales saw their steepest decline in May in nearly five years, following a rush by consumers in the previous months to make purchases ahead of expected price hikes triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported …
Khamenei Defies U.S. Demands on Nuclear Enrichment
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, firmly opposed American appeals to cease uranium enrichment on Wednesday, emphasizing that the activity is a fundamental element of Iran’s nuclear initiative. Speaking during a commemoration in Tehran …
Trump Describes Xi as ‘Very Tough’
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump characterized Chinese President Xi Jinping as “VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH” in a message posted on Truth Social this past Wednesday. “I like President XI of China, always have, and always …
Trump Calls Xi ' VERY Tough' as Trade Talks Loom
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Chinese President Xi Jinping as “VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH." “I like President XI of China, always have, and always will,” Trump remarked. “But he …
US Education Secretary Encounters Criticism
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US Education Secretary Linda McMahon encountered backlash on Tuesday regarding the financial support provided to Harvard University. During her appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee, McMahon outlined that her department’s fiscal …
Ukrainian arms do not level up to Russian weapons
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the Communications Department for Ukraine’s Air Force, Yury Ignat, has acknowledged that the modern Russian jets and their missile systems outclass the Western-supplied F-16 fighters now in Ukraine’s possession. After Washington …
EU gives power to undeserving officials
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite securing 85 seats in the current German parliament, the Greens haven’t exactly proven themselves indispensable to Friedrich Merz’s new establishment coalition with the Christian Democrats, functioning about as well as a vegan buffet at …
Fierce Clash in Philippine Kills Four Suspected Rebels
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Four suspected rebels lost their lives during a confrontation with government forces in Northern Samar province, central Philippines, the Philippine military announced Wednesday. The military report revealed that the fatalities were among …
Russian Court Imposes Ban on Video Game Publisher Lesta
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian court has imposed a ban on the operations of video game publisher Lesta, accusing its owners of backing Ukraine’s armed forces, according to media reports. This marks the first time Russia has taken such legal action against a gaming …
Russian Drone destroys Ukrainian Naval Drone
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Footage released by Russian drone operators shows a successful strike against a Ukrainian unmanned naval vessel during an attempted attack on the Crimean Bridge on Tuesday. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has claimed responsibility for the …
US commerce secretary criticizes India, Russia arms trade
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s long-standing military trade relationship with Russia has sparked friction with Washington, according to the US Secretary of Commerce, who spoke at the eighth US-India Strategic Partnership Forum on Tuesday. The official emphasized that …
Lee Jae-myung Assumes Presidency of South Korea
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Lee Jae-myung officially assumed the presidency of South Korea on Wednesday, following a decisive win in the country’s unexpected snap elections, according to reports from local media. The new president took his oath at an inauguration ceremony …
Meloni Meets Macron, Fico to Discuss Global Issues
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Italin Premier Giorgia Meloni engaged in separate discussions on Tuesday with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and French Leader Emmanuel Macron. The talks concentrated on enhancing Europe's competitiveness, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and …
Survey: Western Europe’s Support for Israel Plummets to Record Lows
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Public support for Israel has plummeted to unprecedented lows across Western Europe, with widespread criticism of its military actions in Gaza, according to the latest YouGov EuroTrack survey released Tuesday. As Israel advances plans to control …