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Press releases published on May 14, 2025

Moscow`s spy director claims UK possibly to fabricate provocation against Russia
(MENAFN) Russia’s foreign intelligence chief, Sergey Naryshkin, has suggested that the United Kingdom might stage a provocation against Russia, possibly involving chemical weapons in Ukraine, to falsely implicate Moscow. Speaking to TASS on Saturday, the …

Russia`s makes main demand from West
(MENAFN) As global attention focuses on a potential breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, prominent Russian analyst Fyodor Lukyanov argues that the real issue for Moscow isn't territorial control, but long-term security guarantees from the West. Although …

Duterte Wins Mayoral Elections Despite ICC Trial
(MENAFN) Former Philippine Leader Rodrigo Duterte has apparently secured a decisive victory in the mayoral contest of his hometown, based on unofficial tallies released Tuesday. This victory comes even while Duterte remains detained at the International …

Trump meets Syrian President while on trip to KSA
(MENAFN) According to a White House representative the USA Leader Donald Trump accepted to meet with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in his trip to KSA on Wednesday. Reported the reprehensive on Tuesday, requesting confidentiality. "The president agreed to …

Australian Astronomers Spot Five Baby Planets Using Groundbreaking Method
(MENAFN) Australian scientists have played a leading role in a major international research initiative that has identified five newly forming planets—some of the youngest ever found—thanks to a groundbreaking method, according to Monash University on …

Maduro accuses Kiev of being ‘world capital of Nazism’
(MENAFN) Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has harshly criticized the presidents of France, Germany, Britain calling them unfit for the rule for celebrating Victory Day in Kiev, which he referred to as “the world capital of Nazism and fascism.” Maduro’s …

Kremlin cautions of press misinformation on Ukraine discussions
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has cautioned that most media reports about diplomatic efforts between Russia and the United States to resolve the Ukraine conflict are inaccurate. Speaking to Russian journalists, Peskov said that while numerous …

Kremlin says Ukraine displaying no sign it is ready for discussions
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of not taking the necessary steps to engage in direct negotiations with Russia, while Moscow remains ready to begin talks at any time. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov highlighted that Ukrainian President Vladimir …

Kremlin reaffirms Putin declaring readiness for unconditional discussions with Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again expressed Moscow's readiness to engage in peace talks with Ukraine without any preconditions, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The statement followed a meeting between Putin and Steve …

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Around 60 Palestinians in Overnight Gaza Assault
(MENAFN) Israeli forces have killed nearly 60 Palestinians in overnight airstrikes on Gaza, with casualties including women and children, local media reported on Wednesday. According to a Palestinian news agency, Israeli warplanes targeted residential …

Ukraine Finalizes Key Steps for U.S.-Backed Reconstruction Fund
(MENAFN) Ukraine officially informed the United States on Tuesday that it has completed its internal procedures related to a key natural resources deal aimed at establishing a joint investment fund for the nation's reconstruction, a Ukrainian news agency …

Putin declares three days Victory Day ceasefire
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The truce will be in effect from May 8 to May 10, with all …

FSB declares ‘Ukrainian agent’ included in Russian general’s assassination arrested
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a suspected Ukrainian operative believed to be behind the assassination of Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, a senior Russian military official. The general, who served as deputy …

Ukrainian MP signals post-conflict terror threat
(MENAFN) Ukrainian MP Roman Kostenko has claimed that Ukraine’s intelligence agencies plan to carry out targeted killings of Russian officials and public figures for decades, even after active hostilities end. In an interview with Ukrainskaya Pravda, …

Russia officially acknowledges involvement of N-Korean troops in campaign to liberate Kursk Region
(MENAFN) Russia has officially acknowledged the involvement of North Korean troops in the campaign to liberate the Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces. Until now, Moscow had neither confirmed nor denied Pyongyang’s participation, citing that such military …

UN Lauds Turkey’s Role in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
(MENAFN) The United Nations on Tuesday commended Turkey for its continued efforts to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. When asked by Anadolu about the UN’s expectations for the upcoming round of peace …

UNICEF: Japan Struggles with Child Mental Health, Ranks 32nd Worldwide
(MENAFN) Japanese children continue to face significant mental health challenges, with the country ranking 32nd among 43 developed and emerging nations, according to a UNICEF report released Wednesday. While Japan's position in mental health improved from …

Gaming Powers Tencent’s First-Quarter Revenue Growth
(MENAFN) Tencent, one of China's leading technology firms, reported a 13% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, driven largely by strong performance in its gaming business. The company announced it generated 180.02 billion yuan ($25 billion) …

Kiev fires more than 100 drones into Russian border zone
(MENAFN) The Ukrainian military launched a large-scale drone strike on Russia overnight, targeting the Bryansk Region. Russian air defenses successfully intercepted a total of 115 drones between 8:30 p.m. Sunday and 4:35 a.m. Monday, with the majority …

Japanese Children Suffer from Poor Mental Health
(MENAFN) A recent UNICEF report, published on Wednesday, reveals that Japanese children continue to face significant mental health challenges, with Japan placing 32nd out of 43 advanced and developing countries. While the nation has slightly progressed …