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Press releases published on June 1, 2025

EU Blasts U.S. Over 50 Percent Steel Tariffs Hike
(MENAFN) The European Commission (EC) on Saturday launched a fierce critique of the United States’ recent decision to escalate steel import tariffs from 25% to a staggering 50%, cautioning that this aggressive move could trigger immediate counteractions …

US Supreme Court order endangers migrants
(MENAFN) On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court removed a lower court order that had preserved humanitarian parole protections for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The court also allowed the Trump administration to withdraw …

Austria Warns of Worsening Literacy Rates
(MENAFN) According to Statistics Austria, nearly one-third of Austria’s population demonstrates weak reading abilities, indicating a troubling development. This downward trend is especially apparent among individuals employed in roles that demand either …

Telegram declares collaboration with Musk
(MENAFN) Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s startup xAI, which will invest $300 million and introduce its Grok AI chatbot on the messaging platform. The deal, agreed in principle, is set for one year and aims to strengthen …

Deadly Fire Sweeps Through Hospital in Germany, Casualties Reported
(MENAFN) A deadly overnight fire tore through a hospital in Hamburg’s Hohenfelde district, claiming the lives of three patients and leaving more than 50 others injured, according to local officials on Sunday. Emergency services reported that the blaze …

Teacher Gets Sentenced for Pro-Russian Remarks
(MENAFN) A Czech court has issued a seven-month suspended prison sentence to a former educator who expressed pro-Russian sentiments during a classroom session, according to local media coverage on Thursday. The individual, Martina Bednarova, has also been …

EU Worries Over Trump's Approach Toward Putin
(MENAFN) European Union representatives have reportedly grown uneasy over U.S. Leader Donald Trump's perceived unwillingness to exert significant pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin in relation to the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a news …

Medvedev proposes motive Zelensky demanding three-way Trump-Putin meeting
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has suggested that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s proposal for a three-way meeting with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is motivated by a desire to strengthen his …

Lavrov expresses Moscow`s interest in rekindling Russia-India-China format as NATO fuels discord
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed Moscow’s interest in reviving the trilateral Russia-India-China (RIC) dialogue, citing recent signs of reduced tensions between New Delhi and Beijing. Speaking at a Eurasian security conference …

StreetLeaf Plants its 10,000th Light in Advance of Hurricane Season
TAMPA, FLORIDA, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StreetLeaf, the leading provider of solar-powered streetlight services in the United States, has installed its 10 thousandth solar-powered streetlight, just in time for hurricane season, which begins June …

NIO Inc. Provides May 2025 Delivery Update
23,231 vehicles were delivered in May 2025, increasing by 13.1% year-over-year 89,225 vehicles were delivered year-to-date in 2025, increasing by 34.7% year-over-year Cumulative deliveries reached 760,789 as of May 31, 2025 SHANGHAI, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE …

Austria sounds alarm on increasing illiteracy
(MENAFN) Austria is facing a troubling rise in illiteracy, with nearly 30% of its population demonstrating low reading proficiency, according to new data released by Statistics Austria. The report reveals that approximately 2.6 million people in the …

Pentagon worker detained over attempting to leak confidentials over Trump grievances
(MENAFN) A U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) employee has been arrested for allegedly trying to pass classified information to a foreign government due to his disapproval of former President Donald Trump’s policies, according to the Department of …

Malaysian Premier Calls Gaza Genocide ‘Test of Our Collective Conscience’
(MENAFN) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivered a powerful message at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, warning that the world faces its highest number of armed conflicts since World War II. Highlighting the ongoing crises in Ukraine, Gaza, …

German Foreign Minister Says Defeating Russia is Impossible
(MENAFN) From the outset of the conflict in Ukraine, it has been evident that Russia cannot be overcome, especially given its position as a nuclear power, according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in an interview with a newspaper. Western …

UK Launches Investment in New Weapons Manufacturing
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom is set to channel USD2 billion into establishing new arms manufacturing facilities, according to Defense Secretary John Healey, who revealed the extensive rearmament initiative. This decision precedes the release of the …

Musk Appears with Black Eye at White House
(MENAFN) Elon Musk, the high-profile leader of Tesla and SpaceX, drew considerable attention during a press briefing at the Oval Office on Friday, where he appeared alongside U.S. Leader Donald Trump sporting what looked like a bruised eye. The conference …

UNRWA Chief Describes Gaza Aid Deliveries as “Mockery”
(MENAFN) The top official at the United Nations agency responsible for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has sharply criticized the current volume of aid reaching Gaza, describing it as “mockery” of the colossal humanitarian disaster in the blockaded territory. …

Ramaphosa Appoints Judges to Investigate in Apartheid-Era Justice
(MENAFN) President Cyril Ramaphosa has designated former Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe to head the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Inquiry, which will investigate prolonged delays in the prosecution and examination of crimes committed …

Mexico’s President Calls for Vote in Unprecedented Public Judicial Election
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called on citizens to engage actively in Sunday’s unprecedented judicial election, marking the first occasion where the public will directly choose federal judiciary members. Sheinbaum described the …