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Press releases published on May 11, 2025

Vance says India-Pakistan war ‘none of our business’
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated on Thursday that Washington will not involve itself in the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, calling it an issue that falls outside of American interests. Speaking to Fox News, Vance emphasized …

North Korea Criticizes Japan's Missile Training
(MENAFN) North Korea has strongly criticized Japan’s decision to conduct a surface-to-ship missile drill this coming June on Hokkaido, its northernmost island, accusing it of harboring intentions to "launch a surprise attack on neighbors." The criticism …

Massachusetts Welcomes Previously Detained Student Home
(MENAFN) Turkish doctoral candidate Rumeysa Ozturk, enrolled at Tufts University, received a warm reception at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday. She was met by Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley just a day …

Russian Orthodox Church criticizes Moldova for stopping bishop’s Easter visit
(MENAFN) The Russian Orthodox Church has sharply criticized Moldovan authorities for preventing a bishop from attending the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem ahead of Orthodox Easter on April 20. Church spokesman Vladimir Legoyda called the action “ …

Canada Pushes Russia Toward Honest Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Canadian Premier Mark Carney has called on Russia to "come to the table in good faith" and participate earnestly in a ceasefire agreement concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that failure to cooperate could lead to the …

Media reports Russian ship-outs to US extremely increase
(MENAFN) Trade between Russia and the United States saw a sharp 50% increase in March, reaching $573 million, according to customs data cited by RIA Novosti on Thursday. The rise was largely driven by a surge in U.S. imports of Russian fertilizers and …

N. Korea’s Leader Reaffirms Support to Russia, Condemns "Kiev Neo-Nazis"
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. During his visit, he solidified North Korea's support for Moscow, pledging to protect Russia from …

US, China Trade Talks Resume
(MENAFN) High-level trade discussions between the United States and China wrapped up on Saturday evening in Geneva, Switzerland, and are scheduled to continue on Sunday, based on a report from the media. These deliberations mark a significant diplomatic …

Moscow says Ukraine ceasefire ‘unrealistic’ for meantime
(MENAFN) A full ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is currently unlikely, according to Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations. He pointed to repeated violations by Ukraine of a limited, U.S.-mediated agreement to stop strikes on …

Biden criticizes Trump’s first 100 days saying it is ‘worst ever’
(MENAFN) Former President Joe Biden has harshly criticized Donald Trump’s early presidency, calling his first 100 days in office “the worst ever,” during a recent interview with ABC News. Biden’s comments break the traditional grace period during which …

Moldovan govt gets accused of ‘spiritual terror’ following bishop’s Easter visit stopped
(MENAFN) Moldova’s main opposition party has strongly criticized the government for preventing a senior Orthodox bishop from attending a key Easter religious ceremony in Jerusalem, calling it “an unprecedented act of spiritual terror.” Bishop Marchel of …

Floods Leave Dozens Dead, Missing in DRC
(MENAFN) About 62 individuals have been confirmed deceased and 50 others are still unaccounted for following destructive flooding that inundated villages along Lake Tanganyika in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, …

Olympic Medalist Leon Taylor Reflects on Career
(MENAFN) Former Olympic diver Leon Taylor considers earning the silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics—breaking a 44-year medal drought for Great Britain in diving—as one of the most significant achievements in his life. Recalling the event, Taylor said, …

Slovak Premier makes veto promise to Putin
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has pledged to veto any future European Union proposal for a total energy embargo on Russia, emphasizing his opposition during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday. Fico also …

India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement gets breached hours following coming into force
(MENAFN) A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan fell apart within hours of being implemented on Saturday, according to Indian officials. Air defense units in Jammu and Kashmir reportedly opened fire in response to perceived aerial threats, as …

Kremlin announces Russia is not afraid of Western sanctions
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia is unfazed by new Western sanctions, claiming the country is accustomed to such pressure and has strategies in place to mitigate their impact. Speaking to journalist Pavel Zarubin on Saturday, …

Media reports Trump seeking tax hike on wealthy folks
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a tax increase on the country’s wealthiest individuals to help fund a sweeping economic and legislative package, according to multiple media outlets citing sources close to the discussions. The …

Nuggets Edge Thunder in Playoff Clash, Secure 2-1 Advantage
(MENAFN) The Denver Nuggets secured a 2-1 advantage in the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Friday night, narrowly defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in an overtime battle. Playing at home in Ball Arena, the Nuggets saw strong performances …

Kremlin affirms Putin ‘doing whatever possible’ for Ukraine peace
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is making every effort to resolve the Ukraine conflict through peaceful means, but is left with no alternative but to continue military actions due to Ukraine's unwillingness to engage in dialogue, Kremlin …

Slovak Premier praises ‘extremely successful’ Moscow trip
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico praised his recent visit to Moscow as a major success and a clear statement of Slovakia’s independent foreign policy, despite facing criticism from EU officials and travel restrictions from other member states. In …