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Press releases published on June 12, 2025
Germany prepares for war, planning Bunkers for civilians
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is speeding up efforts to enhance and modernize its civil defense facilities amid growing military build-up by NATO allies in Europe, driven by concerns over a potential direct clash with Russia, according to Ralph Tiesler, head of the …
Concerns Rise Over Iran’s Nuclear Goals
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday that there are "plenty of indications" pointing to Iran possibly advancing toward creating a nuclear weapon. Speaking at a Senate hearing, he responded to a question posed by Senator …
Australian reporter gets shot with rubber bullet throughout Los Angeles demonstrations
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet while reporting on the immigration-related unrest in Los Angeles, according to both Tomasi and her employer, 9News Australia. The incident took place on Sunday near the Metropolitan …
DOGE employees afraid of getting dismissed by DOGE
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Staff at the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are reportedly worried about job security amid the fallout from a public dispute between President Donald Trump and DOGE’s former leader, Elon Musk, according to The Wall Street Journal. …
Russian Court Sentences Exiled Navalny Ally
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian tribunal has handed down an 18-year prison sentence in absentia to Leonid Volkov, a prominent associate of the late opposition leader Alexey Navalny. The court found Volkov guilty of forming an extremist organization, glorifying Nazism, …
Japan Resumes Russian Oil Imports
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) After a break of more than two years, Japan has restarted its importation of crude oil from Russia, a news agency reported on Thursday. The delivery was made via a tanker named Voyager, which is currently subject to sanctions imposed by both the …
IAEA says Israel threats against Iran is possible to spiral
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has cautioned that escalating threats from Israel against Iran’s nuclear facilities could spiral into a disastrous conflict. According to reports, the situation holds a …
Israel Finance Minister: beggar who makes demands
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has instructed the country’s banks to continue offering services to Israeli settlers sanctioned by the European Union, despite the legal and financial risks involved. He warned that financial institutions …
Isolation from leading economies awaits US
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A proposed US sanctions package aimed at punishing countries that continue to engage in energy trade with Russia could end up severely damaging America’s own economy and trade relationships, according to reports. The legislation, which includes a …
Iranian President Firmly Rejects U.S. Nuclear Pressure
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared firmly on Wednesday that Tehran will not succumb to what he described as “American arrogance” concerning its nuclear ambitions. In remarks to an Iranian news agency, Pezeshkian confirmed that …
Trump says Russia, Ukraine are “two children fighting in a park”
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration may consider sanctions against both Russia and Ukraine if their ongoing conflict shows no sign of resolution. Although under mounting pressure from European allies to take a harder …
Zelenskyy Holds High-Level Discussions with Southeast Europe Leaders
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Wednesday that during the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, he engaged in high-level discussions with leaders from Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and Serbia. The meetings centered on enhancing regional …
US conducts comprehensive alterations to main vaccine group
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has dismissed all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a key panel that has influenced national vaccine policies for decades. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr …
South Korea, Vietnam Forge Stronger Ties Across Multiple Sectors
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong held a phone call on Thursday, during which they committed to strengthening bilateral relations by expanding collaboration across multiple sectors. According to a statement …
Estonia Convicts Journalist of Treason Over Russian Media Collaboration
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) An Estonian court has handed a six-year prison sentence to journalist Svetlana Burtseva after convicting her of treason and violating Western sanctions due to her continued collaboration with Russian state-affiliated media, local media reported …
McConnell Rebukes Pentagon Chief Over Ukraine Policy
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In an uncommon display of internal GOP disagreement on foreign affairs, seasoned Republican Senator Mitch McConnell publicly rebuked U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday over the Trump administration’s strategy for resolving the Russia …
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Calls for De-escalation in West Bank
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday stressed the critical need to reduce tensions in the occupied West Bank and put an immediate stop to unlawful Israeli actions that threaten the viability of a two-state solution. Safadi …
Trump Opens Door to Forgiving Musk
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has suggested he may pardon Elon Musk following a heated public disagreement that stemmed from a key government policy. The altercation marked a sharp turn in the relationship between the two, who were previously …
Trump Says He Might Forgive Musk for Dissing His ‘Phenomenal’ Bill
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has indicated he may be open to forgiving Elon Musk, following a heated rift that erupted after the Tesla CEO fiercely criticized a cornerstone of the Trump administration’s economic agenda. Once allies, the relationship …
UK is in white delusion they are in danger
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A UK government training guide connected to the Prevent program has classified worries about mass migration as a form of extremist ideology requiring “deradicalization.” The guide highlights “far-right and extreme right-wing terrorism” as a major …