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Press releases published on June 17, 2025
Russia Offers to Return More Ukrainian Bodies
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed its willingness to return more remains of fallen Ukrainian soldiers, in addition to fulfilling an earlier pledge to repatriate approximately 6,000 corpses to Ukraine’s military, according to a statement from Moscow's Defense …
UN Highlights Impact of Land Degradation
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is commemorated on Tuesday, serving as a stark warning that each year, an estimated 1 million square kilometers of fertile land deteriorate due to desertification. Presently, close to 40 percent …
WHO Chief Warns of Dire Consequences from Israel-Iran Conflict
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced grave concerns on Tuesday about the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, highlighting the catastrophic consequences for civilians and the alarming health dangers linked to attacks …
Malaysia Secures 23rd Place in Global Competitiveness Ranking
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia has made a significant leap in the latest World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025, jumping 11 spots to claim 23rd place out of 69 economies—its strongest showing since 2020. The nation was previously ranked 34th. According to a statement …
Biggest attack by Russia on Ukraine
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Officials report that Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone offensive against Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, resulting in at least 15 deaths and over 100 injuries. One drone struck an apartment building, causing the destruction of numerous …
Terrorist attack in India reignites tensions between India, Pakistan
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025 — originating from Pakistan and killing 26 civilians, predominantly Hindus — has reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbors. While terrorism and …
Russia attacks Ukrainian drone production location
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces conducted a large-scale attack targeting Ukrainian drone production plants, radar factories, munitions depots, and equipment storage sites, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday. The operation also struck drone storage …
Russia prohibits World of Tanks game publisher
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian court has banned the activities of Lesta Group’s owners, citing their support for Ukraine’s armed forces, according to TASS. This marks the first time a gaming company has faced such a ruling in Russia. Lesta Group, a St. Petersburg- …
IDF kills fifty-one Palestinians who were waiting for food supplies
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) According to witnesses and rescuers, Israeli forces have killed over 51 Palestinians and injured numerous others after opening fire close to an aid distribution point in southern Gaza. The civil defense agency managed by Hamas reported that …
Desertification Depletes One Million Square Kilometers Every Year
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Tuesday marks the observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, spotlighting a stark reality: every year, desertification depletes 1 million square kilometers of fertile land, with almost 40% of the planet’s terrestrial …
Russia states another railway sabotage close to Ukraine
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A railway track in Russia’s Voronezh Region was damaged by an explosive device on Thursday morning, according to the FSB, Russia’s federal security service. The incident comes after two alleged Ukrainian “terror attacks” earlier this week struck …
South Korea’s New Leader Urges Partnership with Japan
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called for “better future” with Japan on Monday, underscoring the critical role both nations play in navigating a swiftly shifting global landscape, a local news agency reported. Delivering a video address for …
Russian MP condemns EU for sacrificing country’s heritage
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Top Russian Lawmaker Accuses Moldova of Abandoning National Legacy for Western Influence A prominent Russian lawmaker, Leonid Slutsky, condemned Moldova’s leadership for sacrificing its long-standing heritage in favor of Western-imposed values. …
WHO Chief Warns of Civilian Harm in Israel, Iran
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced serious alarm on Tuesday about the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, cautioning that the violence is causing severe harm to civilians and may pose dangerous health consequences if …
Bibliotherapy as tool to enhance wellbeing
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) In the summer of 2017, Elizabeth Russell was experiencing a difficult period marked by a stressful divorce and ongoing depression while raising two teenagers. During this challenging time, she discovered “creative bibliotherapy” online—a method …
Czechia, Poland, Lithuania Gear Up to Evacuate Nationals from Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Czechia, Poland, and Lithuania revealed on Monday that they are moving quickly to evacuate their citizens from Israel as tensions escalate in the region due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. According to media, which cited the Czech …
FSB declares Ukrainian agent arrested in Crimea
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Tuesday that it detained a Crimean resident accused of working with Ukrainian special services to assemble an improvised explosive device (IED) intended for a terrorist attack on the peninsula. …
Zelensky disregards Russia’s latest peace memorandum
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky dismissed Russia’s latest peace proposal, describing it as an “ultimatum” that is unacceptable for Ukraine. During peace talks in Istanbul on Monday, Moscow presented a proposal under which Ukraine would …
Iran Unleashes Fresh Missile Barrage on Israel
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran unleashed a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Tuesday, escalating the conflict into its fifth day and marking the fiercest clashes between the two nations yet. According to the Israeli military, the missile barrage set off sirens …
Putin states ‘illegitimate Kiev regime’ becoming ‘terrorist organization‘
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the “illegitimate Kiev regime” is increasingly turning into a terrorist organization as it attempts to intimidate Russia following heavy losses on the battlefield. He described the recent railway …