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Press releases published on May 21, 2025

Rostec Dismisses EU Sanctions on Russia
(MENAFN) The Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec has openly rejected the latest European Union sanctions, criticizing them as futile and referring to the EU as “a champion of meaningless measures.” This statement followed the European Council's …

Putin assures Trump Ukrainian terrorist schemes thwarted near Kremlin
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump that several terrorist attacks planned in central Moscow, near the Kremlin and Red Square, were thwarted ahead of the country’s Victory Day celebrations earlier this month. The …

New York, London, Paris Lead Global Cities Index
(MENAFN) According to the Global Cities Index by Oxford Economics, New York, London, and Paris emerged as the leading urban centers globally. The ranking assessed 1,000 major cities across various metrics, placing these three at the top based on overall …

Telegram`s Durov willing to assist in ‘Romanian democracy’
(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov has expressed willingness to testify in Romania regarding alleged foreign interference in the country’s recent presidential election. Responding to a post by right-wing candidate George Simion on X (formerly Twitter), …

Trump claims Biden’s advisors committed treason
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has accused senior advisors to Joe Biden of committing “treason at the highest level,” claiming they exploited Biden’s cognitive decline to push policies the president would not have personally approved—particularly the …

US news network CEO resigns due to interview with Harris
(MENAFN) Wendy McMahon, president and CEO of CBS News, has resigned amid internal turmoil following a $20 billion lawsuit filed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The lawsuit accuses CBS of election interference and bias in favor of Democratic candidate …

New York, London, Paris Secure Top Spots in Global Cities Index
(MENAFN) New York, London, and Paris secured the top three spots in the latest Global Cities Index released by Oxford Economics, which evaluated 1,000 urban centers across various metrics. The index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest cities …

Trump announces ‘Golden Dome’ vow
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has formally announced the launch of a new missile defense initiative called the “Golden Dome,” a comprehensive and space-integrated system aimed at intercepting threats from anywhere on Earth – or even from space. Speaking …

Fresh populist force emerges
(MENAFN) Recent political shifts in Australia hint at the potential rise of a new populist force. Following a crushing defeat in the federal election, the conservative Liberal/National coalition has been left in disarray, winning just 43 seats compared to …

Chinese Scientist Identifies Congo River’s Source Using Satellite Technology
(MENAFN) A Chinese researcher has employed satellite-based remote-sensing technology to accurately identify the source of the Congo River, Africa’s second-longest waterway, and measured its total length at 5,260 kilometers—exceeding previous estimates. The …

Russia prohibits Harry Potter, Game of Thrones
(MENAFN) on Monday, a newspaper alleged that Russia’s newly made rules against the advertisement of unlawful “childfree” intellectual beliefs could possibly aim famous movies and TV shows such as ‘Harry Potter’ and “Game of Thrones’. Russian President …

Russian scientists create vaccine for allergy from cats
(MENAFN) Moscow’s Sechenov University made a statement that Russian scientists have formulated a new vaccine intended to shield people who are allergic to cats, which is one of the world’s most widespread kinds of oversensitivity. Working together with the …

US Deports Asian Immigrants to South Sudan
(MENAFN) Two Asian nationals held in a Texas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility have been forcibly returned to South Sudan, a war-affected African nation, despite a ruling from a federal court prohibiting such action, according to their …

Russia Intercepts 159 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Strike
(MENAFN) Russia's Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that its air defense systems intercepted a total of 159 Ukrainian drones during an extensive overnight operation spanning multiple regions. According to the ministry, “Between 8:00 p.m. on May 20 …

Israel Condemns EU's Review on Bilateral Deal
(MENAFN) Israel declared on Wednesday that it opposes the European Union’s recent decision to reevaluate their partnership agreement with Tel Aviv. This initiative by the EU is intended to apply pressure on Israel to halt its escalated and lethal campaign …

Durov claims France utilized ‘terror’, ‘child porn’ to masquerade political plan
(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov has reiterated claims that France’s foreign intelligence agency, the DGSE, tried to pressure him into censoring conservative content on his platform under the guise of national security concerns. On Sunday, Durov …

UN Chief Warns Mounting Maritime Threatens Global Stability
(MENAFN) In a recent address to the UN Security Council, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the growing dangers faced by global maritime transport, underscoring its crucial role in maintaining international stability. He emphasized that “ …

Israel Reveals Plans to Broaden Ground Offensive in Gaza
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced plans on Tuesday to broaden its ground campaign in Gaza, aiming to seize more territory and dismantle militant networks. "We will expand our operation, establish operational control over more territory, and clear and …

Trump refuses imposing fresh sanctions on Russia
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that he opposes introducing new sanctions against Russia, citing the potential for progress toward resolving the Ukraine conflict. His comments followed a two-hour phone call with Russian President …

Three wounded in misogynistic school knife stabbing spree
(MENAFN) A knife attack at a school in Pirkkala, southern Finland, left three female students injured on Tuesday. The attacker, a 16-year-old male student, was apprehended shortly after the incident and is currently in custody. The assault occurred in the …