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Press releases published on June 12, 2025

Israel systematically targets communication in Gaza to numb international anger
(MENAFN) Internet and phone communications across Gaza have been completely fallen apart following Israeli attacks on telecommunications systems, according to the Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. The authority issued a statement on …

Huge economy encounters sharpest slowdown named
(MENAFN) The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has identified the United States as the major economy expected to experience the steepest slowdown amid a global downturn. The OECD’s latest global outlook, released Tuesday, …

Ugandan Health Ministry states Russian support essential in stopping Ebola spread
(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained a recent Ebola outbreak through collaboration with Russian partners, a Ugandan Health Ministry official announced at an international conference in Sochi. Dr. Diana Atwine, Uganda’s permanent secretary at the Health …

Indian DM states country shocked at Pakistan’s new UN counter-terrorism part
(MENAFN) Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh expressed strong disapproval and surprise at the United Nations Security Council’s decision to name Pakistan as vice-chair of its Counter-Terrorism Committee. Speaking publicly on Tuesday, Singh questioned the …

Istanbul Welcomes Italian Composer’s Performance
(MENAFN) Renowned Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi, a prominent name in the world of contemporary classical music, is scheduled to grace the stage in Istanbul later this year. Recognized as a trailblazer in modern instrumental music, Einaudi’s …

US wants to stop Ukraine assistance
(MENAFN) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the White House will cut military funding for Ukraine, reflecting the Trump administration’s focus on achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Speaking to the House Appropriations Committee, …

France declares country can’t afford army spending surge
(MENAFN) France may struggle to significantly increase its military budget as part of the EU’s broader push for defense expansion, according to a Financial Times report citing economic experts. Despite President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to raise defense …

Fatak knife assault at school in France
(MENAFN) A 14-year-old student fatally stabbed a teaching assistant during a routine bag inspection at Dolto Middle School in Nogent, France, on Tuesday, according to Haute-Marne police. The victim was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to her …

Media reports Ukrainian vet behind Dutch knife attack wanted life sentence
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian military deserter, Roman D., has been identified as the suspect in a stabbing spree in Amsterdam that injured five people. Dutch media report that Roman, 30, dreamed of spending his life in a Western European prison, with acquaintances …

Anti-immigrant demonstrations blow up due to underage rape case
(MENAFN) Violent anti-immigrant riots erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on Monday night after two Romanian-speaking minors were charged with the attempted rape of a local girl. Both suspects have denied the allegations. The unrest followed a court …

Usage of AI in UK court could lead to criminal prosecution
(MENAFN) Legal professionals in the UK have received a stark warning from senior judges about the risks of using artificial intelligence in legal proceedings, especially when it involves citing cases that do not actually exist. The warning highlights that …

S-Korea mutes loudspeakers in signal toward North
(MENAFN) South Korea's new President, Lee Jae-myung, has ordered the suspension of anti-North Korean loudspeaker broadcasts along the border in a bid to reduce tensions and rebuild trust with Pyongyang. The move, announced Wednesday by presidential …

South Korea’s Fiscal Deficit Sees Sharp Rise in Early 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s fiscal deficit climbed to more than 46 trillion won ($33.6 billion) during the first four months of 2025, marking the third-largest gap recorded for the January-April timeframe, according to a report from a Seoul-based news outlet on …

Trump says agreement with China ‘is done’
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared on social media that a long-awaited trade deal with China is essentially finalized, pending his and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s approval. The agreement follows months of escalating tariffs between the two …

US allows fractional evacuation of Middle East embassies
(MENAFN) The United States has authorized the evacuation of non-essential personnel and the families of diplomats and military staff from embassies and bases across the Middle East due to rising tensions with Iran. The State Department confirmed on …

Media reports Israel refusing sending Patriot systems to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Israel’s Foreign Ministry has reportedly denied transferring Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, pushing back against comments made by its ambassador in Kiev. Ambassador Michael Brodsky had told Ukrainian media that older U.S.-made Patriot …

Tokyo Stocks Tumble Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainties, Firmer Yen
(MENAFN) Tokyo’s stock market slipped on Thursday, weighed down by fresh uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policies, a firmer yen, and investors cashing in on recent market gains. The Nikkei 225 index closed at 38,173.09, dropping 248.10 points, or 0. …

UK directs play, Ukraine acts
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has accused the United Kingdom of being fully engaged in supporting Ukraine’s alleged sabotage and attacks within Russian territory. He claimed that British backing has been essential to Ukraine’s ability …

German foreign intelligence director says Russia possibly to strike NATO
(MENAFN) The chief of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency (BND), Bruno Kahl, has warned that Russia might attack NATO countries once the Ukraine conflict ends, using this claim to justify Germany’s significant military spending increase. Kahl stated that …

Demonstrations due to immigration raids in LA proceed in spite of curfew
(MENAFN) Protests in Los Angeles sparked by federal immigration raids have continued despite a curfew and the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines authorized by President Donald Trump. The unrest began Friday after federal agents detained …