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Press releases published on October 11, 2025
Ukrainian PM accuses Zelensky of prompting “authoritarianism” in Ukraine
(MENAFN) A senior opposition lawmaker has accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of promoting “authoritarianism” in Ukraine by postponing local elections until the end of martial law, a media organisation reported Friday. On Wednesday, Ukraine’s parliament …
Moscow states Sputnik Azerbaijan gets has been released
(MENAFN) Russian journalist Igor Kartavyh, editor-in-chief of Sputnik Azerbaijan, has been released in Azerbaijan, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov confirmed Friday. Kartavyh was detained in June on allegations of secretly working for Russia’s …
Germany Ends Expedited Citizenship Pathway for Immigrants
(MENAFN) Germany’s parliament has scrapped the expedited citizenship pathway for immigrants, passing a divisive new law on Wednesday that resets the country’s naturalization framework and tightens requirements for acquiring a German passport. The …
US Treasury Secretary accuses India, China for ongoing Ukraine’s war
(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused India and China of being the “real culprits” behind the ongoing war in Ukraine due to their continued purchases of Russian oil. In an interview with a news agency on Thursday, Bessent criticized the …
Al-sisi Invites Merz to Gaza Ceasefire Signing Ceremony
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extended an invitation to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday to participate in the signing ceremony of a Gaza ceasefire agreement. This invitation was made during a telephone conversation where both …
UN Chief Applauds Nobel Peace Prize Winner
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday commended Maria Corina Machado for receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. In an official statement, Guterres expressed, "I congratulate Maria Corina Machado on being awarded the 2025 Nobel …
Melania Trump Reveals Direct Communication with Putin
(MENAFN) US First Lady Melania Trump revealed on Friday that she has maintained direct dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the situation of Ukrainian children who have been uprooted due to the ongoing conflict. She stated that within …
Second International Symposium “Inventing the Future” wraps up in Moscow
(MENAFN) The 2nd International Symposium “Inventing the Future” concluded at the National Centre RUSSIA, bringing together experts from 86 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Participants included scientists, architects, …
WHO Reveals 67M People in Emergencies Suffer Mental Health Disorders
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning Friday, revealing that approximately 67 million people caught in conflict zones, disasters, or displacement face serious mental health disorders. The agency stressed that mental health …
Moscow denounces Zelensky proposal on backing Trump’s Nobel for Tomahawks
(MENAFN) Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s reported suggestion to back US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in exchange for Tomahawk cruise missiles, calling it “monstrous.” The proposal …
Putin Voices Support for Trump’s Gaza Peace Efforts
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday conveyed his endorsement of US President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, describing the initiatives as a practical move toward achieving peace. “President Trump …
India, Afghanistan decide on re-establish diplomatic ties
(MENAFN) India and Afghanistan have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations four years after the Taliban regained power. The announcement came following talks in New Delhi between Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghan counterpart Amir Khan …
Two Strong Earthquakes Leave Eight Dead in Southern Philippines
(MENAFN) Two major earthquakes rocked the southern Philippines within hours, killing at least eight people and triggering a brief tsunami alert that has since been lifted. Coastal residents were initially urged to evacuate following the first quake, but no …
Twin Earthquakes Affect Thousands in Southern Philippines
(MENAFN) More than 8,400 people were affected after two powerful earthquakes struck the southern Philippines within hours on Friday, according to a preliminary situation report released Saturday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council ( …
Turkish Armed Forces Stand Prepared for Gaza Task Force
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry announced Friday that the Turkish Armed Forces are prepared to carry out any mission assigned within the framework of the Gaza Task Force. When asked if Turkish forces would join the Gaza Task Force, Defense …
Melania Trump reveals diplomatic effort with Putin to reunite Ukrainian families
(MENAFN) First Lady Melania Trump revealed that she has been communicating directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin for several months as part of a private diplomatic effort to reunite Ukrainian children displaced by the ongoing conflict with their …
Blast Occurs at Tennessee Military Explosives Plant
(MENAFN) A severe detonation at a military-grade explosives facility located in a remote area of Tennessee resulted in numerous individuals being unaccounted for and some confirmed dead, authorities announced on Friday. The blast occurred around 7:45 a.m. …
Russia, China Warn of U.S. Military Presence Near Venezuela
(MENAFN) Russia and China sharply criticized the escalating U.S. military presence in the southern Caribbean on Friday, cautioning that Washington’s actions near Venezuela pose a serious threat to peace and stability across the region. During an emergency …