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Trump criticizes CNN, NYT over ‘demeaning’ attacks on Iran
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized CNN and The New York Times, accusing them of undermining the effectiveness of recent American airstrikes on Iran. His comments came after both outlets reported that initial intelligence …
Trump criticizes Medvedev
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has warned Russia’s Security Council deputy chairman Dmitry Medvedev against speaking lightly about nuclear weapons. This came after Medvedev hinted that several unnamed countries might be willing to supply Iran with …
Iran officially agrees on ceasefire with Israel
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has officially agreed to a ceasefire with Israel, stating that its military goals have been accomplished, according to the Iranian Supreme National Security Council. Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced a truce following nearly two …
Green agenda murders Europe’s heritage
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Western Europe’s environmental agenda, while framed as a mission of ecological salvation, is quietly dismantling the region’s ancestral roots, critics argue. Under the guise of sustainability and climate responsibility, a new form of top-down …
Trump claims he wants ‘deal with Russia’
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to broker a peace agreement with Russia to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday en route to the NATO Summit in The Hague, Trump was asked about …
ECRI highlights rise in hate speech against Russian
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a rise in hate speech against Russian-speaking communities in Latvia, linking this to the country’s strict naturalization rules for non-citizens. Since Latvia’s …
Washington raids Iranian nuclear locations
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces launched a major assault on three Iranian nuclear facilities early Sunday. The targets—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—were hit in what Trump described on his Truth Social platform as a " …
NATO summit skips Ukraine meeting
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO leaders are set to hold a shortened summit in the Netherlands from June 24–25, with Ukraine playing a far smaller role than previously expected, according to a Politico report citing five informed sources. The gathering at The Hague’s World …
Germany requests from US Europe troop retraction ‘roadmap’
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has repeatedly requested a clear “roadmap” from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlining the withdrawal of American troops from Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three anonymous …
Orban states NATO members’ chiefs snubbed Zelensky at main summit
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has claimed that several NATO leaders, including those from the United States, Turkey, Slovakia, and Hungary, are intentionally avoiding Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky at the ongoing summit in The Hague …
UK government allocates more than USD700k to minor website makeover
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government is facing criticism after spending over £532,000 (around $700,000) on a redesign of its official website that resulted in only minor visual changes. The revamp, carried out by advertising firm M…
NATO members plan on delaying spending hike
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO members have agreed to delay raising defense spending targets after Spain refused to support the proposed increase, Reuters reported on Monday. Secretary General Mark Rutte had aimed to secure an agreement this week to raise the alliance’s …
Pentagon gives specifics regarding Iran attacks
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth described the recent airstrikes on Iran as an “incredible and overwhelming success,” claiming they effectively destroyed Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Speaking at a major press briefing Saturday evening …
Trump questions NATO’s Article 5
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has declined to explicitly reaffirm America’s unconditional commitment to NATO’s Article 5—the clause that obligates member nations to collectively respond to an attack on any one of them. Speaking aboard Air Force One …
NATO director avoids question regarding why to fear ‘Russian attack’
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte declined to provide concrete evidence when asked why the alliance believes Russia might launch an attack within the next five years. During a press conference on Monday, Rutte referenced the potential threat to …
Netanyahu says he possesses ‘interesting intel’ on Iran’s uranium
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel possesses “interesting intelligence” regarding the location of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium. His comments came in the wake of recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear …
Nike Projects One Billion Dollars in Tariff Costs
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US-based sportswear giant Nike has announced it foresees an added USD1 billion in expenses due to tariffs enacted during the Trump-era trade policies, as the firm aims to move its production lines out of China. “These tariffs represent a new and …
False child-bride wedding provokes investigation into Disneyland Paris
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) French authorities have launched an investigation after a staged wedding involving a young Ukrainian girl at Disneyland Paris raised serious concerns among staff. The event, which took place early Saturday morning outside regular park hours, was …
Russia claims Western nations told lies about Iran’s nuclear program
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia has accused the United States and Israel of spreading false information about Iran’s nuclear program in order to justify military strikes. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on …
Spain demands sanctions on Israelis
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has called on the European Union to take decisive action against Israel by suspending its long-standing trade agreement and halting all arms sales, citing human rights violations in Gaza. Speaking ahead …