Stories for June 2025

Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 21:38 UTC
Measles epidemic reported in Bolivia

Bolivian health authorities confirmed 50 cases of measles plus another 300 under suspicion, which prompted the declaration of an epidemic, primarily in Santa Cruz, with additional detections in La Paz and Potosí.
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Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 21:17 UTC
Iran targets US base in Qatar in retaliatory strike

Iran launched a missile attack Monday targeting the United States' Al Udeid air base in Qatar, in retaliation for strikes on its nuclear facilities during the weekend. The operation was named “Good News of Victory.”
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Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:51 UTC
“We are on the right side of history”: Milei defends bombings in Iran

The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei has publicly supported the recent US and Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Paraguayan gov't backs Israel and US but draws domestic criticism

Unlike all of its neighbors except Argentina, Paraguay reaffirmed its support for Israel and its right to self-defense in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:31 UTC
Will Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?

In response to the United States' attack on Saturday, the Iranian Parliament has approved closing the Strait of Hormuz. The decision, which could hinder international trade significantly, particularly that of oil, is awaiting approval from Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
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Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:24 UTC
Chile's Boric also finds attack on Iran disrespectful of international law

Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font expressed his utmost rejection to the United States' bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities (Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan), which – he claimed – violated international law.
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Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:21 UTC
Uruguay condemns Saturday's US strikes on Iranian soil

Uruguay's government of President Yamandú Orsi expressed deep concern over the recent US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, citing a dangerous escalation of violence in the Middle East. Montevideo's Foreign Ministry condemned actions threatening international peace and security, noting that the use of force is regulated by international law and the UN Charter, while highlighting the risk of radiological leakage. Hence, all parties were urged to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and resume dialogue for a peaceful resolution.
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Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:11 UTC
Brazil against attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities

The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly condemned the recent military attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, labeling them as violations of the Asian country's sovereignty and international law.
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Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Bolivia says US attacks on Iran were “arbitrary”

Bolivia's President Luis Arce Catacora and the South American country's government condemned the US military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, calling them an “arbitrary attack” that violates international law and the UN Charter.
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Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 02:23 UTC
Solana ETF Filings Updated as Firms Respond to SEC

A handful of investment houses have filed fresh paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC to launch exchange-traded funds ETFs tied to Solana, the blockchain-backed token that has pulled in a loyal following over the last few years. The flurry of filings followed the SEC’s thumbs-up for Ethereum spot ETFs and set off renewed chatter about similar products tied to other cryptocurrencies.
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