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Press releases published on June 4, 2025
UN Security Council Draft Calls for Immediate, Unconditional Gaza Ceasefire
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia, representing the elected members of the UN Security Council, introduced a draft resolution on Tuesday demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip and scheduled a vote for Wednesday. The resolution, …
Wealth of Australia's Billionaires Rises
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the last decade, the wealth of Australia’s billionaires has expanded dramatically, with their fortunes increasing by an average of over AUD137 million (approximately USD88 million) per day. This rapid financial ascent comes at a time when …
Ex-Kyrgyz Leader Faces Over Eleven-Year Prison Sentence
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Kyrgyz leader Almazbek Atambayev has been sentenced in absentia to over 11 years behind bars, according to media reports on Tuesday. Atambayev, who served as president from 2011 to 2017, was found guilty of illegally obtaining land in the …
Iran Slams U.S. Nuclear Proposal as “Ambiguous,” Vows Swift Response
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s foreign minister announced on Tuesday that Tehran will deliver a response to a recent American proposal concerning the Iranian nuclear program “in the coming days.” Addressing a book signing event in Beirut, Abbas Araghchi stated that “the …
UN Draft Resolution Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On behalf of the elected members of the United Nations Security Council, Slovenia presented a proposed resolution on Tuesday urging an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip. A vote on the proposal has been scheduled …
Starve or Risk Death: Israel nonexistent aid to Palestinians
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UN human rights chief described recent lethal incidents near food aid distribution points in Gaza as “unconscionable,” raising concerns that Israel’s militarized aid approach could be putting civilians at further risk and might …
Gaza Genocide: Israeli Military Blocks Aid Access
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military declared that Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are banned from approaching humanitarian aid distribution centers this Wednesday. According to army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, who posted on X, the centers will be temporarily …
FBI Apprehends Chinese Citizen for Smuggling Hazardous Pathogen into U.S.
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The FBI apprehended a Chinese citizen on Tuesday accused of illegally importing a hazardous biological agent into the United States. Yunqing Jian is accused of bringing a threatening fungus known as Fusarium graminearum—a recognized agroterrorism …
Trump Approves Increasing Metal Import Tariffs
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump issued an executive directive that escalates levies on steel and aluminum imports, raising them from the previous rate of 25 percent to a new level of 50 percent, according to a report from a news agency. The …
Jordan Hosts Arab-Islamic Summit Amid Gaza Crisis
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan touched down in Amman on Saturday to join a high-level ministerial committee meeting established by the Joint Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, as reported by a Saudi news outlet. This gathering in …
German MP urges Germany to deport diplomats
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-ranking German parliamentarian has urged Berlin to sever diplomatic relations with Moscow as a means to counter what he describes as “hybrid” threats emanating from Russia. “We should expel any remaining… diplomats,” Roderich Kiesewetter, a …
Israeli Media Reports Rockets Fired from Syria, Yemen
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Two projectiles launched from the southern region of Syria landed in uninhabited zones near the Golan Heights, which are under Israeli control, an Israeli national broadcaster reported on Tuesday evening. As per an Israeli newspaper, alarm systems …
Australian Billionaires’ Wealth Soars by USD137M Daily
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian billionaires have amassed an average of over AUD$137 million (about $88 million) daily over the past ten years, starkly contrasting with the financial hardships faced by millions of Australians grappling with rising living expenses, …
Spanish Authors Call for Immediate End to Genocide in Gaza
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 400 Spanish professionals specializing in children’s and young adult literature have urgently called for an immediate stop to Israel’s "indiscriminate" military assaults on Gaza. In a manifesto circulated via social media, the writers …
Downpours wreak tons of homes in Bangladesh
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Torrential rains on Bangladesh’s southeastern coast have caused severe damage to Rohingya refugee settlements in Cox’s Bazar, with over 1,400 homes impacted, according to reports. The region saw 53 landslides occur in just a two-day span, …
UN Appoints Five Nations for Security Council in 2026–2027
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly selected five nations to join the UN Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members for the 2026–2027 term. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia secured the …
Russia prohibits video game over support of Ukraine
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian court has officially blocked the operations of the video game publisher Lesta, reportedly due to the owners’ alleged support for Ukraine’s military, according to sources. This marks the first instance in which a gaming company has faced …
Iran’s Foreign Minister Reaffirms Non-Interference in Lebanon During Beirut Visit
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beirut on Tuesday for an official visit, underscoring Tehran’s stance of non-interference in Lebanon’s internal matters. "In the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we prioritize …
Turkish, U.S. Top Officials Hold Key Talks on Ukraine Peace
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in a crucial phone conversation on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on ongoing peace initiatives in Ukraine, according to diplomatic insiders. The discussion centered on the …
U.S. Manufacturing Slides Again in May Amid Trade Tensions
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. manufacturing continued its downward slide in May, edging deeper into contraction territory amid persistent concerns over the Trump administration’s erratic trade policies, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management ( …