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Press releases published on June 19, 2025

Araghchi Plans Talks with European Leaders
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, is scheduled to engage in discussions with his European counterparts in Geneva this Friday, according to domestic news sources. As reported by a state-run outlet, Araghchi is expected to confer with the …

Report: Japanese PM Dismisses Snap Election Plans
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed that he will not dissolve the House of Representatives at this time, ensuring that the elections for both parliamentary chambers won’t coincide this July, according to a news outlet. …

Namibia Reports Cholera Flare-Up in Kunene
(MENAFN) Namibia has officially announced a cholera outbreak in the country’s northwestern Kunene region following laboratory confirmation of Vibrio cholerae O1—the bacterial strain known for driving previous cholera epidemics, a top health official …

Russia delivers additional 1,200 corpses of soldiers to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russia has handed over the remains of 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers to Kiev, a transfer confirmed by both sides on Friday. Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War announced the delivery and stated that the bodies will …

Brazil’s storms cause death of two people
(MENAFN) At least two people have died and one person remains missing following intense storms, flooding, and landslides in Rio Grande do Sul, a state in southern Brazil, civil defense officials reported Wednesday. Heavy rains over recent hours caused …

Vietnamese PM Urges Stronger Efforts to Supercharge Trade Growth
(MENAFN) Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered relevant ministries and local authorities to ramp up efforts to enhance both domestic and international trade, according to a news agency on Thursday. This move is designed to strengthen export …

Fire result in death of four prisoners in Uruguay's largest prison
(MENAFN) A fire that broke out Monday at Uruguay’s main correctional facility led to the deaths of four prisoners, according to statements from the Interior Ministry. The incident occurred in a cell block at Santiago Vázquez Prison, also known as Comcar. …

UN states two million Syrians return to their homeland
(MENAFN) More than two million Syrians have returned to their homeland since December, according to the UN’s refugee chief, offering a rare sign of optimism amid heightened regional unrest. “Over two million Syrian refugees and displaced have returned home …

G7 Summit Ends Without Joint Ukraine Statement
(MENAFN) The recent G7 summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta, concluded without issuing a collective declaration on the Ukraine crisis, as reported by a Canadian broadcaster and other news sources. The reason behind this was the United States’ refusal to …

Brazil’s Central Bank Pushes Selic Rate to 15 Percent
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Brazil’s Central Bank raised its key Selic interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the annual rate to 15 percent. This marks the seventh straight increase since the tightening cycle began last August. The Monetary Policy …

Russia Hails Uganda as BRICS Partner
(MENAFN) During a diplomatic meeting held in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Russia’s approval of Uganda joining BRICS as a partner state. In discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo, Lavrov stated that “We welcome …

Russia Condemns Israeli Attacks on Iran
(MENAFN) Russia has urged Israel to immediately suspend its assaults on Iran's atomic infrastructure, asserting that these operations violate international regulations and pose a threat to the well-being of Russian personnel stationed at one of Iran’s …

Ukraine voices complaints regarding international Russia Day congratulations
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has voiced disapproval over countries extending congratulations to Russia on its national holiday, Russia Day, observed on June 12. His comments followed a message from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, …

Chinese animated film is huge step for cultural exchange with Tukey
(MENAFN) The release of the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 in Türkiye represents a significant step forward in cultural exchange between the two countries and highlights the increasing global impact of Chinese cinema, according to industry insiders. The …

JD.com starts express delivery in Saudi Arabia
(MENAFN) Chinese e-commerce leader JD.com’s logistics branch, JINGDONG Logistics, has launched an express delivery service in Saudi Arabia as part of its global expansion efforts. The new service, called JoyExpress, operates as a self-managed B2C express …

Investigation requested into Ukrainian drag-artist who sang in Russian
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s language ombudsman, Taras Kremin, has demanded a police investigation into a recent performance by well-known drag artist Verka Serduchka, who sang several songs in Russian. Kremin cited potential breaches of state law and a 2023 ban on …

Poland Accuses Russia of Interfering with GPS Signals
(MENAFN) Russia is actively interfering with GPS signals over northern Poland, according to Poland’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski. The revelation was reported on Wednesday by a Polish news agency. Gawkowski, speaking at a Digital Summit …

Kremlin deems Rubio’s Russia Day message as ‘very positive news’
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Russia Day message as “very positive news,” signaling a possible improvement in ties between Moscow and Washington. Rubio extended congratulations to the Russian people …

Kremlin assures EU’s push to attack Russian oil ship-outs will have consequences
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has cautioned that the European Commission’s efforts to reduce the price cap on Russian oil exports may trigger instability in global energy markets. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov made the remarks on Wednesday in response to …

Salsbury & Co. Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Small Businesses
Vancouver, Washington, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Salsbury …