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Press releases published on July 6, 2025
Iran's Tabriz Airport Restarts Operations After War Damage
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport, which suffered significant damage during the country's 12-day conflict with Israel, has officially resumed operations, according to a statement from Iran's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) on …
S. Korea goes through unexpected wave of business shutdowns
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea experienced an unprecedented wave of business closures in 2024, with over 1 million shop owners shutting down operations—a record high since statistics began in 1995, according to reports citing official data. A total of 1,008,282 …
U.S. Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Outlaw 'Deadly' Geoengineering Practices
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her controversial statement that Democrats have the ability to “control the weather,” is introducing a federal bill aimed at outlawing geoengineering activities, which she refers to as a …
Syria, UK Restore Diplomatic Ties
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria and the United Kingdom have officially restored diplomatic relations, as confirmed on Saturday, following British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s visit to Damascus. Both nations released statements affirming the new chapter in their ties. …
BRICS seventieth summit: focusing on geopolitical instability, economic cooperation
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Leaders and senior officials from BRICS member states are convening this Sunday and Monday in Rio de Janeiro for the alliance's 17th annual summit, with discussions expected to focus on geopolitical instability, economic cooperation, and the …
Deadly Crash Claims Three Lives in Afghanistan
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) At least three people have died, and seven others sustained injuries after their vehicle crashed and flipped over in eastern Afghanistan's Panjshir province, according to media on Sunday. The incident occurred when a mini-bus, reportedly involved …
Iran’s continues flights from damaged airport
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport has resumed operations after undergoing repairs from damages sustained during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, according to a statement released Saturday by the Civil Aviation Organization ( …
Lebanese President Calls for Pressure on Israeli to Cease Assaults
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urgently called on the international community Saturday to ramp up pressure on Israel to end its ongoing assaults on Lebanon, warning that such "aggression" is not only a direct threat to Lebanon's sovereignty but …
Iranian Supreme Leader participates in religious mourning ceremony in Tehran
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei appeared in public on Saturday night, participating in a religious mourning ceremony in Tehran, according to footage released by his official website. The event marked the annual commemoration of the martyrdom …
US dollar drops against major global currencies
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The US dollar has dropped more than 10% against major global currencies in the first half of 2025, marking its worst six-month performance since 1973, according to recent reports citing financial market data. The ICE US Dollar Index, which tracks …
Russian natural gas shipments to EU drop heavily
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian natural gas shipments to the European Union dropped significantly in June, with volumes falling 18.3% from the previous month, according to data analyzed by reports. The decline is believed to be linked to ongoing maintenance on gas …
Israel Rejects Hamas Amendments to Gaza Ceasefire
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel declared on Saturday that modifications introduced by Hamas to a Qatari ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip were deemed "unacceptable." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a formal statement, noting that "The changes that Hamas …
Trump Notifies Trading Partners as He Prepares to Reimpose Tariffs
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will soon notify foreign trading partners about upcoming tariffs on their exports, as he prepares to reimpose tariffs that were temporarily paused for trade talks. These measures are …
Is Japan’s latest earthquake connected to manga’s prediction?
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent earthquake in southwestern Japan has no connection to a widely circulated manga prediction, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), which addressed public concerns on Saturday following the tremor. The quake, measuring a …
UN Chief Denounces Recent Extensive Russian Strikes on Ukraine
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned Russia’s recent onslaught of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, calling it the most extensive barrage since the war’s onset more than three years ago. "The secretary-general strongly …
S. Korea’s Ousted Leader Faces Fresh Arrest Warrant
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A special counsel has moved to secure an arrest warrant for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing allegations connected to his brief declaration of martial law in December of last year, local media outlets reported on Sunday. Cho Eun …
U.S. Revokes Bob Vylan's Visas Over Antisemitic Allegations
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. government has revoked the visas of the British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan following a controversial set at the Glastonbury Festival, where lead singer Bobby Vylan incited chants widely perceived as antisemitic. This announcement was made on …
Slovakia prevents EU’s recent Russia sanctions
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia has once again blocked the EU’s 18th sanctions package targeting Russia, citing worries about the planned phase-out of Russian energy imports, Slovak media reported, quoting the Foreign Ministry. During a vote by the EU’s Committee of …
Mexican Leader opposes US immigration spending plan
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has strongly opposed a U.S. immigration spending plan backed by President Donald Trump, criticizing its heavy focus on enforcement and border security. Speaking during her daily press briefing on Friday, …
Romania Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Bucharest has firmly stated it will not dispatch troops to Ukraine under any conditions, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan declared. Nevertheless, he hinted that the “eastern flank” nation intends to progressively raise its defense budget to satisfy …