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Press releases published on May 22, 2025

Fitch Drops Growth Forecast for 10 Developing Countries
(MENAFN) Fitch, a global credit rating agency, has announced a reduction in its expected medium-term growth rate for a group of 10 developing nations, adjusting its forecast from 4 percent to 3.9 percent. The agency updated its five-year potential GDP …

Tottenham Wins Over Manchester United
(MENAFN) Tottenham Hotspur emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final, held at San Mames Stadium on Wednesday. This triumph secured them the 2024-2025 Europa League title and capped off an unforgettable season, …

International Interest in Abraham Accords Increases
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that multiple nations are expressing readiness to join the Abraham Accords and formalize diplomatic relations with Israel. Speaking during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee session, …

Russia-Ukraine peace discussions doomed before they start
(MENAFN) Diplomatic attention has quickly shifted from Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations to the possibility of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul—potentially the first direct negotiations since spring 2022. Though initially triggered by Russian …

GITEX Europe 2025 Begins in Berlin
(MENAFN) GITEX Europe 2025, a prominent innovation gathering, officially commenced in Berlin, drawing in thousands of enterprises from around the globe. The exhibition opened its gates to technology enthusiasts and professionals on Wednesday in the German …

Bucharest Security Forum Starts on Thursday
(MENAFN) The ninth edition of the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum commenced on Thursday in Bucharest, drawing close to 200 participants including dignitaries, ambassadors, defense officials, and policy experts. Their goal is to address pressing …

India Denies Pakistan’s Explosion Accusations
(MENAFN) India has firmly dismissed Pakistan's accusations linking it to a recent suicide bombing in Balochistan province, which reportedly claimed the lives of five people, including three minors. The Indian government has labeled the allegations as “ …

Iran Agrees to Resume Indirect Nuclear Talks with U.S. in Rome
(MENAFN) Iran has agreed to take part in a fifth round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, following a proposal from Oman, according to a statement from Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday. The meeting is scheduled for …

Trump reacts to Zelensky’s demand for stricter Russia sanctions
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s repeated calls for tougher sanctions on Russia, stating that the decision is solely his to make. Zelensky has been urging for additional sanctions, accusing the …

EU Allocates Funding Supporting US Media Outlet
(MENAFN) The European Union has committed EURO5.5 million in emergency funding to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), aiming to support the Cold War-era broadcaster, which is commonly seen as a Western propaganda source. RFE/RL, initially established …

Rubio Criticizes Biden Administration
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused the previous administration under President Joe Biden of acting recklessly by largely ceasing diplomatic contact with Russia. While speaking before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, …

Premier state Senegal to boot all foreign troops
(MENAFN) Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced that all foreign military forces must leave the country by the end of July. Currently, French troops are the only foreign military personnel stationed in Senegal, operating under a defense …

EU imposes sanctions on Ukraine’s elected opposition president
(MENAFN) The European Union has sanctioned Viktor Medvedchuk, the exiled Ukrainian opposition leader, along with 20 other individuals and six entities, accusing them of involvement in "Russia’s destabilizing actions abroad." This move comes as part of the …

Al-Sharaa Hails EU Sanctions Lift as “Historic,” Costa Congratulates
(MENAFN) European Council President Antonio Costa extended congratulations to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday following the European Union’s announcement to lift economic sanctions on Syria, describing the move as a “real opportunity for …

Russian spy organization claims Kiev wants to exchange nationals for neo-Nazis
(MENAFN) Ukraine is deliberately delaying the return of Russian civilians captured during its brief incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region, intending to use them as bargaining chips to negotiate the release of Azov unit fighters, according to the Russian …

Iran discusses nuclear energy with US
(MENAFN) Foreign Ministry representative Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Wednesday that Iran has approved Oman's proposition for having the 5th stage of mediator nuclear discussions with the United States in Rome on Friday. In an announcement, Baghaei stated …

Russian foreign minister refuses to end the war
(MENAFN) Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister stated on Wednesday that Russia will not consent to an ultimate truce with Ukraine, no matter of the push from French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Lavrov stressed that …

India Expels Pakistani Official
(MENAFN) India on Wednesday ordered a Pakistani diplomat stationed at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to leave the country within 24 hours after designating him as "persona non grata." This move reflects growing tensions between the two nuclear- …

US Confirms Death of Israeli Embassy Workers in DC
(MENAFN) Two employees from the Israeli Embassy were tragically gunned down late on Wednesday night near the Capital Jewish Museum in the heart of Washington, DC. Authorities in the United States have confirmed the fatalities, suggesting the violence might …

Study Cautions of Rapid Ice Sheet Melting
(MENAFN) Recent scientific findings caution that uncontrolled melting of Earth's major ice masses—the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets—could result in substantial sea level increases and large-scale displacement from coastal zones, even if global …