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Press releases published on April 26, 2025

Western Europe emerges as major source of global instability
(MENAFN) Western Europe is once again emerging as a major source of global instability, prompting serious reflection in Moscow about the direction of its foreign policy. While increasing trade and political alignment with Asian countries suggests Russia …

Trump Holds Firm on China Tariffs Unless It Offers "Something Substantial"
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared Friday that he will not reduce tariffs on China unless the country offers "something substantial" in return. “We will not lower tariffs unless China gives us something substantial,” Trump stated to reporters …

Polish leader urges Ukraine to compromise
(MENAFN) Polish President Andrzej Duda has stated that Ukraine will need to make compromises in order to achieve a lasting peace settlement with Russia. In an interview with Euronews on Thursday, Duda emphasized that peace must be based on mutual …

China Highlights IAEA’s Key Role in Iran Nuclear Talks
(MENAFN) China has reaffirmed its support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, as stated by a Chinese envoy on Thursday. Li Song, China's …

Trump expresses frustration with Zelensky saying Putin ‘easier to deal with’
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has said he finds Russian President Vladimir Putin easier to negotiate with than Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. This statement comes amid ongoing efforts by the U.S. to broker a peace agreement between Russia …

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Over 84 in Gaza, Death Toll Hits 51,439
(MENAFN) Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 84 more Palestinians, pushing the death toll from Israel's ongoing offensive, which began in October 2023, to 51,439, according to the Health Ministry on Friday. The ministry reported that …

Powerful Earthquake Rattles Ecuador’s Pacific Coast
(MENAFN) A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador’s Pacific coast on Friday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake, which hit around 6:45 AM local time (11:45 GMT), had its epicenter near Esmeraldas, a city in …

Kremlin hails Trump’s stance on Crimea
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Crimea, noting that his view reflects Russia’s long-standing position on the matter. Speaking on Thursday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Trump’s statement—that …

UNRWA Reports Half Million Palestinians Displaced Amid Relentless Israeli Assaults
(MENAFN) Nearly 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to flee their homes in the past month due to relentless Israeli military assaults, according to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Friday. “Over the last month in Gaza, around …

WHO Chief Denounces Gaza Aid Blockade as Crisis Escalates
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, sounded the alarm on Friday about the escalating crisis in Gaza, describing it as an “awful and grim moment” as vital food and medical supplies run dangerously low. …

Russia Hails Putin-Witkoff Talks, Highlights Progress on Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russia reported on Friday that the latest discussions between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff were "constructive and useful." "A three-hour conversation took place, which was constructive and very useful," …

Estonia`s leader blocks controversial regulation against biggest Christian church
(MENAFN) Estonian President Alar Karis has refused to sign a controversial law aimed at the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC), arguing that it violates the country’s constitution. The ‘Amendment to the Churches and Congregations Act,’ which was …