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Press releases published on June 1, 2025
South Korea’s Exports Post First Decline in Four Months
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's exports posted their first decline in four months, hit by the adverse impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs, according to government figures released Sunday. Exports—vital to the country’s trade-reliant economy—fell 1.3% year-on-year …
Canada, UK Forge Stronger Collaboration in High-Level Talks
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy held a strategic discussion on Friday, focusing on bolstering collaboration between the two allied nations across key global issues. In a post shared on X ( …
Trump reacts to Macron's wife pushing his face
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) US Leader Donald Trump commented on the recent viral moment involving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, saying that Macron is “fine” after Brigitte appeared to slap him aboard their plane. The incident happened as the French …
Syrian Militants Pose Threat to Interim President’s Political Survival: Report
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A news agency warned Saturday that insurgent groups who once ousted Bashar Assad’s regime and installed interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa now pose a significant threat to his political survival. Late last year, Damascus fell under the control of …
Russian ballistic missile demolishes Ukrainian Patriot compound
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian Iskander-M missile has destroyed a U.S.-made Patriot air defense system operated by Ukraine, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday. The strike, which occurred in Ukraine’s Dnepropetrovsk region, …
South Korea Attributes Export Decline to US Tariffs
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has indicated that the United States' so-called "reciprocal" tariff strategies appear to be influencing its international trade, as the nation's exports declined by 1.3 percent in May compared to the same month last year. This downturn …
New Zealand celebrates Dragon Boat Festival
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) New Zealand communities enthusiastically celebrated the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend, with festivities lighting up cities like Christchurch and Auckland. These events showcased the deep cultural significance of this …
Venezuela Maintains Strong Oil Output Despite U.S. Licenses Revocations
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez declared on Thursday that the recent U.S. move to revoke licenses granted to foreign companies operating in Venezuela has not disrupted the country’s oil production. Despite the U.S. Department of the …
Ukraine Urges Russia to Commit to Ceasefire Deal
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Kyiv remains open to resuming peace negotiations with Russia in Istanbul, but highlighted that Moscow must first present its memorandum detailing ceasefire terms in advance, as had been …
Turkish Foreign Minister Plans Visit to Ukraine
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Ukraine on May 29-30, following an invitation from his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, according to diplomatic sources. This visit aims to strengthen the ongoing dialogue between the …
China Blasts Macron’s Taiwan-Ukraine Comparison
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese Embassy in Singapore sharply condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks equating Taiwan with the Ukraine conflict, calling such comparisons “unacceptable.” During his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on …
Tunisia’s IOM Repatriates Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants in Urgent Push
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tunisia announced it successfully coordinated the voluntary repatriation of 379 undocumented migrants back to their home countries on Tuesday and Thursday. The group comprised 146 …
UK plans to expand manufacturing of arms
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Defense Secretary John Healey, the UK is set to pour $2 billion into building new weapons factories as part of a major rearmament initiative. This announcement comes just before the release of the government’s Strategic Defense Review …
Turkish Firms Embrace DevSecOps Culture
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish enterprises are showing growing readiness to embed cybersecurity into their software development frameworks, according to Mehmet Ali Serttas, the chairman of Türkiye's IT Association. In an interview with a news agency during the DevSecOps …
Canadian Wildfires Displace Thousands
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Massive wildfires sweeping through western and central Canada have triggered the evacuation of over 26,000 individuals, as reported by government sources and news outlets. These evacuations affect various communities throughout Manitoba, …
Laos Reaffirms Unwavering Dedication to Protecting Children’s Rights
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos has reiterated its unwavering dedication to safeguarding children's rights while fostering environments that nurture their growth and success. The government recognizes children and youth as vital pillars for the country’s long-term …
Tajik, Pakistani Leaders Convene in Dushanbe
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Tajikistan’s Leader Emomali Rahmon and Pakistan’s Premier Shehbaz Sharif convened on Thursday in Dushanbe, the nation’s capital, to deliberate on enhancing bilateral cooperation alongside regional and global matters. As reported by a news agency, …
Hamas Responds to Gaza Ceasefire Proposal
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian organization Hamas has confirmed that it delivered its official reply to the recent Gaza ceasefire initiative put forth by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. This communication was made through mediators from Egypt and Qatar, as disclosed …
Canada’s Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires raging across western and central Canada have triggered the evacuation of over 26,000 residents, impacting communities in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, officials and media outlets report. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire …
Saudi Foreign Minister Plans Visit to Ramallah
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, is set to head a delegation from the Arab-Islamic ministerial committee on a visit to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank this Sunday. This visit comes as international momentum increases …