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Press releases published on October 11, 2025
THEON plans to acquire 9.8% stake in Exosens
PRESS RELEASE Bloomberg (THEON:NA) / Reuters (THEON.AS) 11 October 2025 – Theon International Plc (THEON) has entered into a definitive agreement with HLD Europe SCA, Invest Prince Henri SCA and Invest Gamma Sarl, investment companies belonging to Groupe …
Open Dialogue Project Launches 2026 International Essay Contest on Global Development
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, Oct. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Open Dialogue international platform announced Tuesday the launch of its 2026 International Essay Contest, co-hosted by the Russia National Centre, inviting young professionals and thought leaders …
Topco Scientific Unites with 14 Taiwan and Japan Partners to Demonstrate Supply Chain Excellence at SEMICON WEST 2025
NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2025 SEMICON WEST, held in Phoenix, Arizona, from October 7 to 9, will spotlight TOPCO SCIENTIFIC, Taiwan’s leading provider of integrated semiconductor and photonic materials and equipment solutions. …
Tens of Thousands Flood Back to War-Ravaged Homes in Gaza
(MENAFN) In a mass movement across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians began returning to areas vacated by Israeli forces on Friday, shortly after a ceasefire took effect, media reported. Most of the returnees made their …
Israel attacks southern Lebanon, killing one person, harming others
(MENAFN) At least one person was killed and seven others injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting Al-Msayleh town in Lebanon’s South Governorate, local media reported. The state-run news agency stated that the 10 airstrikes hit six bulldozers on the Al- …
Powering the Future: Hinen Showcases Full Residential Energy Storage Lineup at All-Energy Australia 2025
SYDNEY, Oct. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All-Energy Australia 2025, the largest and most influential clean energy exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere, will take place on October 29–30 at the Melbourne Exhibition …
Denmark declares increasing budget to enhance Arctic defense
(MENAFN) Denmark has committed an additional $4.2bn (£3.2bn) in defence spending to strengthen its security presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions, including Greenland. This investment will be used to bolster its military capabilities with new …
FMs of China, Switzerland hold talks in Ticino to boost trade
(MENAFN) Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi convened in Ticino, Switzerland, on Friday for the fourth round of their strategic dialogue aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and updating their 10-year-old free trade …
Medvedev pledges full commitments under Russia-N. Korea agreement
(MENAFN) Russia will fully honor its commitments to North Korea under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev confirmed on Saturday during a visit to Pyongyang for talks with North Korean …
Russia, China criticize growing US army presence in Caribbean
(MENAFN) Russia and China voiced strong opposition on Friday to the increasing US military presence in the southern Caribbean, particularly off the coast of Venezuela, arguing that such actions jeopardize the peace and stability of the region. At an …
Thousands of federal workers get sacked by Trump’s government
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has initiated the layoff of thousands of federal employees as a means of pressuring Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought announced the …
Qatar, US ink agreement to build Qatarian air force in Idaho
(MENAFN) The United States has finalized an agreement allowing Qatar to construct an air force facility in Idaho, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed. This facility will be located at the Mountain Home Airbase, in the northwestern state of Idaho, …
Indonesia hails Turkey, US, Egypt, Qatar for their part on Gaza truce
(MENAFN) Indonesia has expressed appreciation for the roles played by Türkiye, the US, Egypt, and Qatar in securing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, while also committing to "actively participate" in the region’s reconstruction efforts. In a statement issued …
Guterres praises Maria Machado for winning 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
(MENAFN) On Friday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres extended his congratulations to Maria Corina Machado for receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. In a formal statement, Guterres expressed his admiration, acknowledging Machado's long-standing …
Trump appreciates Putin’s remark on Nobel Peace Prize
(MENAFN) Donald Trump has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his supportive remarks regarding the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision to exclude him from receiving the prestigious Peace Prize. Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has …
Google Reveals Plans to Invest USD5.8B in Belgium AI, Cloud Tech
(MENAFN) In a major move to strengthen its European digital footprint, Google announced on Wednesday a €5 billion ($5.8 billion) investment to scale up its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in Belgium over the next two years. " …
How Nazi legacy still plays role in Germany’s laws
(MENAFN) Legal restrictions dating back to post-World War II Germany are preventing the German military from intercepting suspected Russian drones over national territory, Politico reported Friday. Recent weeks have seen Western officials accuse Russian …
Egypt Extends Invitation to Germany to Attend Gaza Ceasefire Signing
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has invited German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to attend the forthcoming signing ceremony of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to an official statement released Friday. The invitation …