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Press releases published on June 18, 2025
Turkish defense firm supplies Indonesia with military vehicle
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish defense manufacturer Nurol Makina, recognized for producing armored land vehicles, is boosting its involvement in Indonesia by delivering its NMS 4x4 light armored vehicles to the country’s elite special operations forces. At this week’s …
IAEA director condemns attacks on Zaporozhye power plant
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has strongly condemned attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP), Europe’s largest nuclear facility. His statement came shortly after Russian officials …
South Africa Announces Mourning
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Eastern Cape provincial administration has officially confirmed the recognition of 80 people who perished during the catastrophic flooding that has gravely affected the region. The severe weather conditions have struck communities following …
Macron warns of overthrowing Iranian government with force
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) During the G7 summit held in Canada, French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned against using force to overthrow the Iranian government, describing such an attempt as a “strategic mistake.” He emphasized the urgent need to stop attacks targeting …
Civilian causalities are reported in Ukraine after Russian assault
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian attack on a residential district in the city of Donetsk has resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, according to the city’s mayor, Alexey Kulemzin. Speaking on Tuesday, Kulemzin reported that “three or four hits” struck peaceful …
California Report Warns of Perils from Unregulated AI Use
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A new report released Tuesday by California Governor Gavin Newsom highlights the grave dangers posed by artificial intelligence (AI) if not properly regulated, cautioning that unchecked AI development could trigger "potentially irreversible harms …
Canada Urges Avoiding Travel to Middle East
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In light of intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, Canada issued a warning on Tuesday advising its nationals to steer clear of several locations in the Middle East. The alert comes as over 82,000 Canadians are reported to be registered …
European Bourses Retreat Amid Iran, Israel Conflict
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) European equities finished the week’s second session in negative territory, with traders still fixated on the intensifying Iran Israel confrontation that erupted last Friday. The broad based Stoxx Europe 600 slid 0.85 percent ( 4.65 points) to end …
Ukraine sentences banished Zelensky critic to 15 years in prison
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian court has sentenced journalist and political commentator Anatoly Shariy to 15 years in prison in absentia, accusing him of treason. Shariy, who lives in Spain and was granted political asylum in the EU in 2012, rejected the verdict as …
Kremlin confirms Putin caution following Ukrainian drone attacks
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin warned US President Donald Trump of an impending response to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. According to Trump’s post on Truth Social following their phone …
Recent sabotage disrupts Russian locomotive close to Ukraine
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A diesel locomotive derailed Friday morning in Russia’s Belgorod Region after an explosive device planted beneath the railway tracks damaged the rails, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported. This incident follows two recent attacks Moscow labeled …
Hockey icon visits Russian Federation Council
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Alexander Ovechkin, the celebrated Russian ice hockey star and captain of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, paid a visit to the Federation Council—the upper chamber of Russia’s parliament—on Wednesday during his off-season break. The 39-year-old …
OpenAI Inks Pentagon Deal
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) OpenAI, known for creating the ChatGPT language model, has landed a USD200 million agreement with the United States Department of Defense, the Pentagon revealed on Monday. The organization stated that this initiative contributes to efforts aimed …
Drone Attacks Russian Trade Office in Sweden
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) An unknown aerial device was involved in an act of vandalism targeting the Russian trade office in Sweden on Tuesday, according to Moscow’s diplomatic post in Stockholm. The Russian embassy accused Swedish officials of consistently failing to …
India enlarges its nuclear stockpile in 2024
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) India increased its nuclear weapons stockpile in 2024 and is actively advancing its missile and delivery capabilities, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). In its 2025 yearbook released on Monday, the …
Tokyo Stocks Surge for Third Straight Session
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo equities climbed for a third straight session on Wednesday, driven by a softer yen and growing investor belief that the Bank of Japan will tread carefully on future interest rate hikes. The Nikkei 225, Japan’s leading stock index, ended the …
Australia’s Optus Faces USD100M Fine Over Exploitative Sales
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia’s second-largest telecom firm, Optus Mobile, has consented to pay a hefty AUD 100 million (USD 64.9 million) penalty after admitting to unfair and exploitative sales practices, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) …
S-Africa announces day of mourning following fatal floods
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has confirmed that 90 people have died due to devastating floods, prompting the declaration of a Provincial Day of Mourning on June 19, 2025, to honor the victims. The floods, which have …
Canada Calls on Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Middle East
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to mounting instability in the Middle East, Canada has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to avoid traveling to a number of countries in the region, citing intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The advisory …
GTreasury Launches GSmart AI, Setting the Standard for Secure, Adaptable, and Agentic AI in Treasury Operations
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June 18, 2025
CHICAGO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTreasury, the global leader in Adaptable Treasury Solutions for the Office of the CFO, today announced the launch of GSmart AI, a comprehensive and purpose-built AI platform uniquely designed for treasury and …