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Press releases published on June 30, 2025
China Resumes Seafood Imports from Japan After Two-Year Ban
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China has lifted its two-year ban on seafood imports from most parts of Japan, a restriction initially enforced due to concerns over the release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The Chinese government announced that it will …
Globe says goodbye to cheap oil
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The sudden escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict has thrown global oil markets into uncertainty by threatening two of the world’s most crucial shipping chokepoints. Tehran’s increased military activity near the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with …
Israel Faces Budget Clash Over Military Spending
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel’s administration is grappling with a domestic conflict regarding financial resources for its continued military campaigns in Gaza and Iran, as the Defense Ministry pursues tens of billions of shekels to restock weapon supplies and sustain a …
Blaze at Indian Pharmaceutical Site Claims Lives
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating blaze erupted at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the southern part of India on Monday, resulting in the loss of at least two lives and leaving numerous individuals feared to be stuck, according to a news agency. The …
India evacuates its nationals from Israel
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) India has announced plans to evacuate its citizens who wish to leave Israel due to the escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran. On Thursday, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged nationals to register with the Indian embassy in …
Media reports US senator threatening India, China together with Russia over Ukraine
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Lindsey Graham is intensifying efforts to pass a sanctions bill that would penalize India, China, and Russia for their roles in supporting the conflict in Ukraine. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, introduced in the US Senate in April …
India Fast-Tracks Deployment of 52 Surveillance Satellites
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) India is rapidly advancing the deployment of 52 new surveillance satellites, aiming to strengthen its space-based defense infrastructure, as reported on Monday by various media outlets. The first satellite is expected to launch in April 2026, with …
Kenyan MP states Russia nothing like press puts on display
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan Member of Parliament Catherine Omanyo has challenged the widespread negative media portrayals of Russia, encouraging both her fellow citizens and the global community to reconsider their views of the country. Speaking to RT at the 28th St. …
Australian Band Supports Pro-Palestinian Acts
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian pub rock group Amyl and the Sniffers have voiced backing for British musical acts that expressed pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli military sentiments during shows at the Glastonbury music festival, according to local reports published …
China-India ties make ‘positive progress’
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Monday that diplomatic relations between China and India have improved over the past eight months during a meeting with Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Beijing. Doval, also the special …
Russian miners discover 40-million-year-old roach
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A fossilized cockroach believed to be between 35 and 40 million years old has been unearthed in Russia’s Kaliningrad Region. The ancient insect was discovered encased in amber during manual sorting at the Kaliningrad Amber Combine, a facility run …
France Criticizes Threats Against IAEA Chief
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) France on Monday vehemently criticized threats made against the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), offering unwavering backing to the United Nations’ nuclear authority and its leadership. In a formal declaration, …
Vietnam Launches USD38M National Data Development Fund
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Vietnamese government is launching a national data development fund with an initial budget of 1 trillion Vietnamese dong (roughly 38.3 million U.S. dollars), as reported by a news agency on Monday. This non-profit fund is designed to catalyze …
British F-35 jet taken down in southern India
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A British F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet has been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram Airport in southern India following an emergency landing on Saturday. The aircraft, which is part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, remains on …
Kremlin Warns of Regime Change Calls in Iran
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov issued a stern caution on Sunday, stating that global talks centered around altering the leadership of sovereign nations could steer the planet toward “hell.” His comments came as a reaction to recent …
Egypt states ‘no military solutions’ to Israel-Iran predicament
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has emphasized the need for a peaceful, diplomatic resolution to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. During a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, Sisi urged …
Israel Claims Killing Senior Hamas Commander in Airstrike
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Israeli military announced that its forces had successfully eliminated a top Hamas commander in a targeted airstrike in Gaza City. The individual, identified as Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, was deemed a pivotal figure in the …
Netherlands gives back colonial cultural artifacts to Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has officially returned 119 cultural artifacts to Nigeria, including sculptures, plaques, ceremonial regalia, and a historic bell, all originally looted from the Benin Kingdom over a century ago. The restitution took place during a …
Blast at Chemical Factory in India Leaves Eight Dead
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) At least eight people have been confirmed dead, and 26 others have sustained injuries, some of them critically, following a reactor explosion at a chemical plant in the southern Indian state of Telangana, local authorities reported Monday. The …
St. Petersburg’s Hermitage mixes art, tech in immersive tour project
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg has partnered with tech company VK to launch an innovative digital experience called "One Museum. Three Views," allowing visitors to explore the museum through themed virtual tours. Announced on …