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Press releases published on June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung Assumes Presidency of South Korea
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Lee Jae-myung officially assumed the presidency of South Korea on Wednesday, following a decisive win in the country’s unexpected snap elections, according to reports from local media. The new president took his oath at an inauguration ceremony …
Survey: Western Europe’s Support for Israel Plummets to Record Lows
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Public support for Israel has plummeted to unprecedented lows across Western Europe, with widespread criticism of its military actions in Gaza, according to the latest YouGov EuroTrack survey released Tuesday. As Israel advances plans to control …
Invasive flower endangers Australia’s grassland
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study has highlighted that Gazania, a flower originally from South Africa, is increasingly endangering Australia’s native grasslands and key agricultural sectors due to its extraordinary resilience and versatility. According to findings …
Turkey Sparks Hope for Another Round of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced Tuesday that another round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is anticipated, as both sides increasingly acknowledge the importance of dialogue. Speaking to a media outlet, Fidan emphasized …
Tragic Road Collision in India Claims Nine Lives
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) In a tragic early morning accident in central India, at least nine people—including three women—lost their lives, while two others sustained injuries, police confirmed Wednesday. Among the injured are a woman and a child. The incident took place …
Trump Signs Executive Order Doubling Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump intensified tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Tuesday by doubling the rate from 25% to 50%, according to media reports. Citing national security concerns, the executive order argues that current steel and aluminum …
Japanese PM might force fresh election by dissolving parliament
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, might choose to dissolve the parliament if the opposition submits a no-confidence motion against his administration, according to recent reports. With his coalition currently holding fewer seats than …
U.S. Education Secretary Comes Under Fire for Targeting Harvard Funding
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon came under fire Tuesday for the administration’s actions targeting Harvard University’s funding, during a hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. McMahon outlined the Department of Education’s …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
China Dismisses “False” ‘China Threat’ Allegations
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, China strongly dismissed allegations of a “China threat” made by the defense leaders of the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines during last week’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told …