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Musk voices ‘regret’ for assaults on Trump
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has expressed regret over some of his recent social media posts targeting US President Donald Trump, admitting he went “too far” during their public exchange of insults last week. Their online spat marked the apparent end of their …
Syrian Airline Fly Sham Unveils First Flight from Damascus to UAE
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Fly Sham, Syria’s newly formed airline, initiated its first commercial flight on Wednesday from Damascus International Airport to Abu Dhabi. This milestone marks the beginning of a significant expansion in Syria’s air travel network, according to …
NATO director instructs Brits to increase defense spending or learn Russian
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged the UK to follow through with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s proposed defense spending increases, warning that failure to do so could have dire consequences, including the need to "learn Russian." His …
US news agency displays Gaza video in report on Russian attack in Ukraine
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A US ABC affiliate mistakenly broadcast footage from Gaza while reporting on a supposed Russian strike in Kharkov, Ukraine. The segment aired last week on ABC’s South Florida station, WPLG Local 10, but only recently drew attention due to clear …
South Korea’s Fiscal Shortfall Climbs
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's budgetary gap expanded to over 46 trillion won (USD33.6 billion) throughout the initial four months of 2025, representing the third-largest deficit ever logged for the January-to-April stretch, according to a Thursday report by a …
Germany becomes country most viewed as hostile by Russian public
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) According to new data from Russia’s Levada Center—widely respected for its independent polling—Germany has now become the country most viewed as hostile by the Russian public. In the survey, 55% of Russians identified Germany as the most …
Biden’s spies investigate foreign nationals visiting Elon Musk’s properties
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) During Joe Biden’s presidency, US federal agencies investigated foreign nationals visiting Elon Musk’s properties, according to the Wall Street Journal. The probe, carried out by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice …
UN Nuclear Watchdog Declares Iran Breaches Nuclear Obligations
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations’ nuclear oversight body delivered a sharp rebuke to Iran on Thursday, determining that the country is breaching its commitments under international non-proliferation agreements. This conclusion has led the International Atomic …
Russian Envoy Signals Shift Toward Peaceful U.S. Ties
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, asserted Wednesday that Moscow and Washington are fated to maintain peaceful, non-confrontational coexistence, despite ongoing tensions between the two powers. Speaking during a …
Putin Urges Military Reform
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday directed that insights from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine be thoroughly incorporated into Russia’s upcoming extended state armament strategy. He emphasized the importance of aligning with international …
Haitian Police Eliminate Gang Members
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In a major offensive lasting 48 hours, law enforcement in Haiti eliminated over 100 gang affiliates using unmanned aerial systems, as reported by local news outlets on Wednesday. The aerial assaults concentrated on gang-dominated zones throughout …
Gaza’s Internet, Phone Services Collapse Following Israeli Attacks
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Internet and phone connectivity across the Gaza Strip collapsed on Thursday following Israeli attacks targeting the region’s telecommunications infrastructure, according to the Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. The authority …
S. Korea’s President Orders Suspension of Anti-North Propaganda
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s newly sworn-in President Lee Jae-myung has ordered a suspension of anti-North Korea propaganda broadcasts along the border, signaling a move to reduce tensions and “rebuild trust” between the two Koreas. Relations between the North …
Los Angeles migrant demonstrations outcome of Biden’s greatest error
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent violent migrant protests in Los Angeles have sparked a political firestorm, with critics blaming President Joe Biden’s immigration policies for allowing chaos to erupt. The riots, which began after ICE raids led to over 100 arrests, …
California Governor says Trump “want a spectacle”
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) California Governor Gavin Newsom has openly opposed President Donald Trump’s decision to send National Guard troops to Los Angeles, describing the move as deliberately provocative and cautioning that it could escalate tensions rather than calm …
Latvian Minister Steps Down Over Technical Failures in Municipal Elections
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Latvian Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Affairs Inga Berzina stepped down on Wednesday, accepting full responsibility for the technical failures that disrupted the vote-counting process during last weekend’s municipal elections. …
Foreign Investors Return to South Korean Stocks After Ten Months
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Foreign investors returned as net buyers of South Korean equities in May for the first time in 10 months, driven by optimism surrounding the new government, according to data released Thursday by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). In May …
Violence Spreads in Ireland After Teen Arrests
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A third successive evening of turmoil has plunged Ballymena and nearby communities into chaos, as unrest intensifies with individuals attacking law enforcement, setting vehicles ablaze, and targeting immigrant populations. The violence erupted …
Polish president-elect tells reasons for strained Ukrainian relations
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland’s president-elect, Karol Nawrocki, has made it clear that while Warsaw continues to back Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, that support is not unconditional and does not take precedence over Polish national interests. He emphasized that …
South Korea Attempts to Mend Ties with North
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s recently elected Leader, Lee Jae-myung, has decided to pause the anti-North Korea propaganda transmissions at the border, aiming to “rebuild trust” and alleviate strained relations. This move follows a period of deep diplomatic …