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Press releases published on June 21, 2025

Italian defense minister stresses NATO need to adjest strategy
(MENAFN) Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized on Friday the need for NATO to adjust its strategy and structure in response to changing global dynamics. Speaking about the alliance’s broader mission, Crosetto remarked, “If NATO was born to …

Erdogan hosts Armenian PM in Istanbul
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Friday in Istanbul, marking a notable diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The meeting took place at the historic Dolmabahce Palace, where Erdogan …

UK Vessel Navigates Taiwan Strait for First Time Since 2021
(MENAFN) A Royal Navy vessel has made its first passage through the Taiwan Strait since 2021, sparking significant diplomatic attention, local media outlets reported. The HMS Spey, a River-class offshore patrol ship, traversed the 110-mile-wide waterway on …

Erdogan caustions against formation of "new Sykes-Picot order" in Middle East
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday cautioned against the formation of a "new Sykes-Picot order" in the Middle East, calling for greater unity among Islamic nations to resist Israeli aggression and regional destabilization. “We will …

One Dies, Dozens Hospitalized as Heatwave Sweeps Through Japan
(MENAFN) A deadly heatwave sweeping across Japan has claimed at least one life, with 100 individuals hospitalized due to suspected heatstroke, local media outlets reported on Friday. Media disclosed that the affected patients, ranging from 11 to 97 years …

Perspective Therapeutics Presents at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2025 Annual Meeting
SEATTLE, June 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. (“Perspective” or the “Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN: CATX), a radiopharmaceutical company pioneering advanced treatments for cancers throughout the body, announced two presentations on …

Bitcoin Solaris Announces Final Presale Phase Ahead of July Launch
TALLINN, Estonia, June 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), a next-generation blockchain project, has officially entered the final stages of its highly anticipated presale. With its public launch set for July 31, 2025, the momentum around …

Barcelona Strengthens Goalkeeping with Joan Garcia’s Major Signing
(MENAFN) Spanish football powerhouse Barcelona has bolstered its goalkeeping squad with the signing of Joan Garcia from local rivals Espanyol. The 24-year-old shot-stopper was officially acquired on Friday and penned a long-term deal with the Catalan club …

Iranian FM is antcipated to meet with Putin
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, according to reports from international media outlets. The anticipated meeting follows Araghchi’s diplomatic engagements in …

Italy Unveils Debt Relief Plan for Africa
(MENAFN) In a significant move to ease the debt burdens of African nations and curb migration to Europe, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni unveiled a new initiative on Friday during an international summit in Rome. Co-chaired by Meloni and European …

White House blocks Pentagon to lead NSA
(MENAFN) The White House has reportedly rejected the Pentagon’s choice to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command, according to a report published Friday. Citing three sources familiar with the decision, the report indicated that …

Turkey promises to be Muslim world leading voice
(MENAFN) Türkiye pledged on Saturday to act as a leading voice for the Muslim world and a defender of global justice, while strongly condemning Israel's military actions in the region during the 51st Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) …

Israel Reports Shooting Down Iranian Drone
(MENAFN) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Saturday that its air force successfully intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launched from Iran, triggering sirens in several northern regions of Israel. The incident unfolded between 8:46 and …

Japan Calls on Israel to Adhere to International Law
(MENAFN) On Friday, Japan urged Israel to adhere to international law and take steps to de-escalate the ongoing conflict with Iran. During a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya expressed Tokyo’s “ …

Trump Accuses Fed Chair Powell of Damaging U.S. Economy
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump renewed his attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, accusing him of damaging the U.S. economy by failing to reduce interest rates. In a scathing post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that lowering the federal …

Israel FM states Iran's nuclear boms has been postponed due to conflict
(MENAFN) Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stated on Friday that Tehran’s progress toward developing a nuclear weapon has been postponed by “at least two to three years” amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations. In an interview with a German …

Judge Rules Harvard Can Continue Accepting Foreign Students
(MENAFN) A federal judge on Friday intervened to prevent the Trump administration from stopping Harvard University from hosting international students, preserving the institution’s ability to welcome foreign scholars during the ongoing legal battle. U.S. …

Azerbaijan Hosts First-Ever UFC Event
(MENAFN) On Friday, President Ilham Aliyev welcomed UFC President Dana White to the capital city, marking a key milestone as Azerbaijan prepares to host its first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. The tournament is set to kick off Saturday. …

2025 Kyoto Prize Honors Japanese, UK, U.S. Scholars
(MENAFN) The Inamori Foundation revealed on Friday the recipients of the 2025 Kyoto Prize, honoring three exceptional scholars for their transformative contributions across three distinct fields: advanced technology, basic sciences, and arts and philosophy …

Arab League Denounces Israel’s Airstrikes on Iran
(MENAFN) The Arab League has strongly condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, demanding an immediate halt to the escalating violence. The organization is calling for urgent regional and international efforts to prevent further deterioration of the situation …