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Press releases published on June 3, 2025
Russian residents who attempted to down Ukrainian drones will be acknowledged
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Local governor Igor Kobzev of Irkutsk Region in Siberia announced that a group of men filmed throwing stones at incoming Ukrainian drones will be recognized and possibly rewarded for their efforts. On Sunday, Ukrainian forces launched coordinated …
South Korea Holds Snap Presidential Election
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea is experiencing a high turnout in a sudden presidential election, taking place just months after the ousting of Leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from power after announcing "martial law." Voting stations began operations at 6 a.m. …
UK Threatens Legal Action to Secure Chelsea FC
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The British government has issued a warning that it may take legal action against Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea Football Club, to confiscate the profits from his sale of the club, according to several news outlets on Tuesday. In a …
Magnus Carlsen gets dramatically upset after astonishing defeat to Gukesh
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) In a dramatic upset at the Norway Chess tournament on Sunday, 19-year-old world champion Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical chess for the first time, prompting a rare display of frustration from the former world number one. …
Russia, Ukraine Agree on Soldier Body Exchange
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and Kiev have reached a consensus to swap the remains of thousands of fallen troops, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov revealed on Monday after the second round of direct discussions held in Istanbul, Türkiye. Addressing the media …
EU Threatens Retaliation as U.S. Doubles Steel Tariffs
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has voiced serious alarm over the United States' recent move to double tariffs on steel imports, cautioning that it may respond with retaliatory actions if a negotiated agreement is not achieved soon. On Monday, European …
Dutch Government Collapses Amid Migration Disputes
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Dutch government, headed by Premier Dick Schoof, disintegrated on Tuesday following the withdrawal of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) from the ruling coalition. The exit came after unresolved disputes over the nation's asylum and …
ADB Endorses USD800M Initiative to Stabilize Pakistan’s Economy
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced Tuesday the approval of an $800 million initiative aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s fiscal sustainability and strengthening public financial management. The package, titled the Improved Resource Mobilization …
Korean women get excluded from women rights, yet again
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Byunghui was playing a video game on the evening of December 3rd when news broke that the South Korean president had imposed martial law. At first, she thought it was a rumor. Then online posts and videos came flooding: troops smashing windows of …
Erdogan highlights expectations for Russia-Ukraine discussions
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed Türkiye’s willingness to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, proposing a high-level peace summit involving both nations’ leaders. In a televised address shared on X, Erdogan said he hopes to …
‘Macron’ wax figure stolen in Paris
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Greenpeace activists staged a protest in Paris by stealing a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Grevin Museum and placing it outside the Russian Embassy. The stunt was meant to criticize what they described as Macron’s …
Western Europe loses plot
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Western Europe is increasingly resembling a live reenactment of Hegel’s saying that history first appears as tragedy and then as farce. Once a formidable and coherent part of the geopolitical landscape, the region’s leadership now seems to have …
Reports state Zelensky, Kiev mayor are ‘at war’
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Times reports that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko are now embroiled in a fierce conflict described as a “war” between them. Zelensky has reportedly forced the former heavyweight boxing champion—who is …
Iraqi student wins first place in Chinese Language Contest
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A young university student from Iraq has earned top honors in a nationwide Chinese language competition, marking a major milestone in his academic journey. Mohammed Sarkawt Azeez, currently in his first year at Salahaddin University, emerged as …
Syrian Refugees Return to Country After Assad’s Fall
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Following prolonged years of adversity and displacement in refugee settlements, thousands of Syrian nationals have started making their way back to their homeland. This movement has gained momentum as peace and stability have gradually been …
Israeli Strike Claims Twenty-Four Palestinians Lives While Waiting for Aid
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 24 Palestinians lost their lives and dozens more were wounded early Tuesday when an Israeli attack struck civilians waiting for humanitarian assistance at an Israeli-authorized aid distribution point in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza …
UK Issues Legal Ultimatum to Abramovich Over Chelsea Sale
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government has issued a legal ultimatum to Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea Football Club, demanding that the £2.5 billion from the club’s sale be directed toward humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Since the sale, the substantial …
UN Chief Urges Release of Aid Workers in Yemen
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his demand for the prompt and unconditional liberation of numerous staff members from the United Nations and various humanitarian organizations who have been unjustly held by Yemen's Houthi …
Ukraine sends ceasefire conditions to Russia
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has officially presented its ceasefire terms to Russia, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced. The two countries held their first direct talks in three years on May 16 in Istanbul, during which they agreed to draft documents …
Investigators reveal collapses of two bridges in Russia were sabotage
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian investigators have confirmed that sabotage caused the collapse of two bridges in Bryansk and Kursk Regions, resulting in train derailments. On Saturday evening, a bridge in Bryansk Region collapsed in front of a passenger train, killing …