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Press releases published on June 17, 2025
Syrians Begin Evacuation from Al-Hol Camp
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Early on Monday, the first Syrian households departed the PKK/YPG controlled Al Hol Camp in the nation’s northeast, heading toward opposition held regions in the northwest. Roughly 176 individuals from 43 households — many of them women and …
Syrian Families Start Evacuation from Al-Hol Camp
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Monday marked the start of a crucial evacuation as the first Syrian families were moved from the PKK/YPG-controlled Al-Hol Camp in northeastern Syria to the northwest region of the country. A total of 176 individuals representing 43 families …
ABA Files Federal Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the American Bar Association (ABA) launched a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., aiming to halt what it calls a targeted campaign of intimidation by the Trump administration against leading law firms. The association’s legal filing …
US Embassy Orders Staff in Israel to Stay Indoors
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Embassy in Israel instructed all American government personnel and their relatives on Tuesday to shelter in place "until further notice" amid mounting tension with Iran. The mission declared it would remain shut on Tuesday, …
Trump Cuts G7 Trip Short, Heads Back to Washington
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump will head back to Washington, DC, later Monday, concluding his involvement in the G7 summit held in Canada, according to an announcement from the White House. "President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a …
Vietnam Enforces Ban on Civil Servants’ Involvement in Business Activities
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The National Assembly of Vietnam has approved critical changes to the Law on Enterprises, enforcing a strict ban on civil servants and public employees from setting up, investing in, or running businesses, a local news agency reveals. The newly …
U.S. Deports Over 56,200 Mexicans in 2025
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Since January 20 of this year, a total of 56,298 Mexican citizens have been deported from the United States, with 12,183 of them returning by air, according to official figures released Monday. Speaking at a news briefing, Arturo Medina, …
Washington Cancels Russia-U.S. Diplomatic Talks
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Washington has abruptly canceled a highly anticipated Russia-U.S. meeting that was intended to address and resolve ongoing irritants in their bilateral relations, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Monday. This …
Israel dominates skies of Tehran
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Fresh air raids were launched by Israel on central Iran on Monday, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a bold declaration, stating that Israel now has "full control of airspace over …
Israeli Strike Targets Iranian State TV Building
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Israeli military launched a strike on the building housing Iran’s official television station during a live broadcast, Iranian news outlets reported. According to an Iranian news agency, the attack interrupted Iran’s national TV …
US “unprecedented” deploying of aerial tankers in Middle East
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has reportedly dispatched over 30 aerial refueling tankers across the Atlantic toward the Middle East, according to reports. This move has been described as “unprecedented,” raising speculation about potential deeper US …
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s USD1B NIH Cuts as Unlawful
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal judge in Boston has struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate over $1 billion in diversity-focused research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ruling the action unlawful and discriminatory. In a …
U.S. Defense Secretary Directs Troop Deployment to Middle East
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that he authorized the rapid deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East over the weekend in response to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Hegseth took to X to state …
Ukrainian agent gets charged of terrorism in Russia
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian national living in the Kherson Region has been formally charged with terrorism over an alleged plan to assassinate a local government official on orders from Kiev, according to statements released by Russia’s Federal Security Service ( …
Brazil Reduces 2025 Inflation Outlook to 5.25 Percent
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil’s Central Bank announced Monday that financial markets have reduced their inflation estimate for 2025, signaling the continuing effects of aggressive monetary policy. The expected inflation rate was revised down from 5.44% to 5.25%, while …
US Sends More Military Assets to Middle East
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed on Monday that he ordered the dispatch of extra military resources to the Middle East over the weekend due to escalating hostility between Israel and Iran. "Over the weekend, I directed the deployment …
EU Extends Sanctions on Russia Over Unlawful Crimea Annexation
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission on Monday extended its sanctions targeting Russia due to its unlawful annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, maintaining restrictions until June 23, 2026. According to the Commission’s announcement, imports of goods …
Iranian Attack Forces Shutdown of Haifa Oil Refinery
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Operations at the Bazan Group’s oil processing plant located in Haifa Bay were completely halted following a missile attack by Iran overnight, which resulted in the deaths of three individuals and caused extensive harm to the facility's electrical …
Bank of Japan Decelerates Government Bond Purchase Cuts
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced Tuesday that it will decelerate the reduction of its government bond purchases beginning in April 2026, while maintaining its short-term policy interest rate at 0.5%. Following the conclusion of its extensive …
Russia commits to body exchange deal
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has carried out a large-scale return of Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies, fulfilling commitments made during earlier negotiations in Istanbul, according to the country’s top envoy in the Ukraine conflict. As reported by officials, Moscow …