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Press releases published on May 5, 2025

Romania’s George Simion Wins First Round of Presidential Elections
(MENAFN) In a significant lead, far-right politician George Simion secured a decisive victory in the initial phase of Romania’s presidential election re-run held on Sunday. Representing the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), Simion amassed more …

Israeli Military Chief Cautions Netanyahu on Endangering Hostages
(MENAFN) Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir cautioned Premier Benjamin Netanyahu and multiple Cabinet members that intensifying the military campaign in Gaza could jeopardize the safety of Israeli captives being held by the Palestinian faction Hamas. …

UN expert demands EU presidents to be prosecuted over Israel’s Gaza conflict
(MENAFN) Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has called for European Union leaders to be held legally accountable for supporting what she describes as Israel’s war crimes in Gaza. In an interview with The …

Piastri Wins Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
(MENAFN) McLaren’s Australian racer, Oscar Piastri, claimed the top spot at the Miami Grand Prix, marking the sixth event of the 2025 Formula One World Championship. The competition unfolded on Sunday at the Miami International Autodrome, located in Miami …

Musk reacts to footage of compulsory mobilization in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has responded to a widely circulated video depicting Ukrainian military personnel forcibly detaining a delivery worker in Lutsk, a city in western Ukraine. For months, Ukrainian authorities have been conducting aggressive mobilization …

Zelenskyy Criticizes Some European Politicians
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has openly criticized “some figures” in Europe for obstructing Ukraine’s progress toward European Union membership. Speaking at a joint news conference with Czech Leader Petr Pavel in Prague, Zelenskyy stated …

Trump Places 100 Percent Tariff on Foreign-Made Films
(MENAFN) The U.S. President announced on Sunday that he is authorizing the immediate initiation of a 100 percent tariff on all movies "produced in Foreign Lands." In a post on his Truth Social platform, the President stated, "The Movie Industry in America …

Peru Authorities Reports Discovery of Kidnapped Mine Guards
(MENAFN) Local media reported Sunday that the remains of 13 mine company security personnel, who were previously reported missing, have been discovered in the La Libertad department of northern Peru. According to reports, "Sources from the Executive Branch …

Trump talks about possible third term
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out seeking a third term in office, stating in a recent NBC News interview that he hopes to pass the presidency on to a strong Republican candidate after his current term. Although Trump noted that many people …

Orban clarifies no Ukraine in EU without Budapest’s consent
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made it clear that Ukraine cannot join the European Union without Hungary’s consent, intensifying a public dispute with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky over Kiev’s accession prospects. The …

Netanyahu Vows Revenge After Houthi Attack
(MENAFN) Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning on Sunday, pledging retaliation against both Yemen and Iran after a missile launched by Houthi forces struck the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The incident caused significant …