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Press releases published on April 11, 2025

Hollywood icon criticizes ‘Russiagate lies’
(MENAFN) Renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone has harshly criticized the narrative that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, calling the claims false and part of a broader campaign of deception. Democrats have long alleged that the Kremlin …

Russian investigators accuse Ukrainian forces of killing nine civilians
(MENAFN) Russian investigators have accused Ukrainian forces of killing nine civilians during their retreat from the village of Makhnovka in the Kursk Region, according to a statement released on Thursday. The Russian Investigative Committee claims that …

Helicopter crashes midair in New York
(MENAFN) A tragic helicopter crash occurred Thursday afternoon near Manhattan’s Pier 40, when an aircraft broke apart midair and plunged into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the fatalities during …

Russian theater intends on premiering play about Elon Musk
(MENAFN) A Russian theater is set to debut the first-ever play featuring Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk alongside legendary rocket scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. The play, titled "Elon Musk and Tsiolkovsky," will be presented as a staged reading during …

Russia, US unveil specifics of Istanbul discussions
(MENAFN) In a series of talks held in Istanbul on Thursday, Russian and US officials focused on the restoration of normal operations for their diplomatic missions. The closed-door meeting, which lasted over five hours, was led by Russia's new ambassador to …

RFK Jr. vows to expose reason of ‘autism epidemic’
(MENAFN) U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has unveiled a major federal initiative aimed at investigating the root causes behind what he calls the "autism epidemic," with results expected by September 2025. During a televised …

Moscow criticizes ‘political persecution’ in EU
(MENAFN) The European Union is moving away from the democratic principles it has long championed, increasingly targeting politicians with dissenting views, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. His comments followed reports that the EU is …

Estonia begins clampdown on its biggest Christian church
(MENAFN) Estonia's parliament has passed a law that could force the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC) to sever its longstanding ties with Russia, drawing criticism from Moscow as a violation of religious freedoms. The church, previously known as …

Trump declares he simply ‘likes’ Musk
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump offered glowing praise for Elon Musk during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, saying he simply likes the billionaire entrepreneur and has no other reason for keeping him in a key advisory role. Musk currently heads the …

US embassy water fountain becomes ‘blood-red’ over Gaza
(MENAFN) Five Greenpeace UK activists were arrested on Thursday after staging a dramatic protest at the US embassy in London, where they poured biodegradable red dye into the building’s pond to symbolize the bloodshed in Gaza. According to Greenpeace, the …

Ex-Treasury director says US seems like ‘problematic emerging market’
(MENAFN) Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has issued a stark warning about the financial risks stemming from President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, likening current market instability in the U.S. to that seen in volatile …

Merely half dozen Western countries willing to give troops to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Just six Western nations have so far agreed to send troops to Ukraine once the conflict with Russia ends, AFP reported on Thursday, citing unnamed European officials. The vast majority of Ukraine’s allies remain hesitant to commit, reflecting …

Trump learns from last Soviet president
(MENAFN) The ongoing turmoil triggered by President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies—dubbed the "Great Trump Toddler Tariff Tantrum"—is emblematic of his brash, impulsive, and spectacle-driven leadership style. Despite the chaos, it's important to …

CIA documents expose secret study for Hitler in 1950s
(MENAFN) Recently analyzed declassified documents reveal that the CIA secretly searched for Adolf Hitler in South America for nearly a decade after his presumed death in 1945. Despite possessing an autopsy report confirming his suicide, US intelligence …

RFK Jr. vows to expose reason of ‘autism epidemic’
(MENAFN) U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has unveiled a major federal initiative aimed at investigating the root causes behind what he calls the "autism epidemic," with results expected by September 2025. During a televised …

US senator demands Trump investigation for market manipulation
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has urged Congress to investigate President Donald Trump for possible insider trading and market manipulation following his sudden shift in trade policy, which triggered a major stock market surge. Schiff, a Democrat, …

Lavrov says US going after Ukraine peace as Western Europe ignores main reasons
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has asserted that the US is actively pursuing a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict, unlike the European Union and the UK, who, according to him, overlook the underlying causes of the crisis. Russia …

Zelensky brands Putin aide ‘separatist born in Ukraine’
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has lashed out at Kirill Dmitriev, a top adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, labeling him a "separatist born in Ukraine." Dmitriev, who was born in Kiev in 1975 and now serves as Russia’s presidential …

Media reports Trump envoy in Russia for high-level discussions
(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for US President Donald Trump, has arrived in Russia to engage in talks with President Vladimir Putin, Axios reports. If confirmed, this meeting would mark the third since Trump began efforts to normalize US-Russia …

Trump confesses he responded to stock market dip
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump acknowledged that his decision to pause additional tariff increases was partially influenced by a steep decline in U.S. financial markets. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump admitted he was closely monitoring investor reactions, …