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Press releases published on June 2, 2025
Moscow declares draft peace suggestion will come after POW exchange
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia plans to present a draft peace proposal to Ukraine once the ongoing prisoner exchange is completed, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Friday. The proposal is being developed based on understandings reached during recent direct …
DIA Employee gets detained after attempted leak on trump
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A 28-year-old IT employee with the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has been taken into custody, accused of attempting to pass classified information to a foreign power due to his dissatisfaction with Leader Donald Trump’s administration, …
Washington-Beijing Trade Talks Hit Roadblock
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A news outlet, speaking with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday, revealed that negotiations between Washington and Beijing over trade issues have stalled and may now require direct involvement from both nations' top leaders. Back in …
Trump Accuses China of Violating Trade Pact
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has accused China of reneging on a recent trade pact, reigniting strain in what had been a tentative easing of hostilities between the globe’s two largest economies. The agreement, made public on May 12 following …
Musk denies allegations of abusing drugs
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has firmly rejected recent claims suggesting that he engaged in heavy drug use during his involvement in the 2024 presidential campaign of Donald Trump. These accusations were presented in a report that detailed what it described as Musk …
Mexicans Vote in Landmark Nationwide Judicial Election
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) In an unprecedented move, Mexican citizens went to the polls on Sunday to participate in the country’s very first election specifically aimed at selecting members of the judiciary, spanning from the federal Supreme Court down to local courts. This …
Egypt, Qatar Voice Hope for 60-Day Gaza Truce
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt and Qatar have expressed strong hopes for a rapid agreement on a 60-day temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, aiming to set the stage for a lasting peace in the Gaza Strip. In a joint declaration, the two nations called on all …
Russian minister states country to initiate nationwide anti-fraud app
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia plans to launch a nationwide mobile application using artificial intelligence to help protect citizens from online fraud, Deputy Digital Minister Aleksandr Shoytov announced at the Positive Hack Days cybersecurity forum in Moscow on Friday. …
Japan Resumes Commercial Fin Whale Hunting
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has hunted at least 25 fin whales for the first time since it withdrew from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in 2019. This marks a significant return to commercial whaling after several years of absence. The fin whales were caught …
UK Reveals Plan to Strengthen Military Industry
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom intends to deploy billions of pounds to enhance its military-industrial capabilities in anticipation of a possible confrontation with Russia, according to Defense Secretary John Healey. This announcement precedes the release of …
Lavrov states giving millions under rule of Kiev ‘junta’ would be ‘crime’
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Friday that it would be a "grave crime" to leave millions of Russian-speaking Ukrainians under the control of the current Ukrainian government, which he described as a “junta.” Speaking at a …
German foreign minister affirms defeating Russia is out of question
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) From the outset of the Ukraine war, it has been apparent that overcoming Russia is an unrealistic goal, especially considering its nuclear capabilities, according to Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in an interview. Western nations …
Court Orders Korean Spa to Welcome Transgender Women
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal appeals court has mandated that a Korean spa located in Lynnwood, Washington must offer its services to transgender women. The spa had previously tried to exclude transwomen who had not undergone "gender-affirming surgery" from its …
Boulder Courthouse Violent Assault Injures Five, Suspect Arrested
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities have arrested a suspect following a violent assault Sunday afternoon that left several people injured outside the Boulder County Courthouse. Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said during a press briefing that emergency services …
Scholar Says Palestine Represents Global Call for Justice
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) During the fourth Critical Muslim Studies conference in Istanbul, titled Reorienting Resistance, British scholar Salman Sayyid from the University of Leeds emphasized that the issue of Palestine symbolizes a broader demand for enhanced global …
Kremlin voices remarks on probable alterations to Kiev’s negotiation group
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has addressed reports suggesting that Ukraine’s delegation to recent peace talks in Istanbul may be reshuffled due to a lack of experience in drafting high-level diplomatic agreements. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized on …
Trump has no power to enforce tariffs, US court states
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A ruling from the US Court of International Trade has determined that Leader Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose extensive tariffs on imports by relying on the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). By using this …
Australia Faces Economic Hit from Natural Disasters
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia estimates that the immediate economic loss caused by natural disasters in 2025 has reached USD2.2 billion, according to a report released on Monday. This figure reflects the significant financial impact of various extreme weather events …
Ukraine Aims for Peace Despite Lack of Russian Response
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Sunday that his administration remains committed to making “at least some progress on the path toward peace” during upcoming negotiations scheduled to be held in Istanbul. His remarks came even though …
China Criticizes US Defense Secretary’s Remarks
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese foreign ministry announced on Sunday that Washington is actively “vilifying” Beijing. This accusation came in response to statements made by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who, according to the ministry, is intentionally …