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Press releases published on May 27, 2025

Trump Considers Tougher Sanctions on Russia
(MENAFN) U.S. Leader Donald Trump is currently deliberating over potential new punitive actions against Russia, as diplomatic strains with Russian President Vladimir Putin deepen. The root of the conflict lies in Moscow’s relentless offensive in Ukraine …

Gas Leak Blast in Tokyo Injures Ten, Rocks Nearby Buildings
(MENAFN) Ten individuals sustained injuries on Tuesday after an explosion rocked a construction site in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, according to reports from a news outlet. The incident occurred when a maintenance vehicle ignited, reportedly due to a gas …

Malaysia Hosts ASEAN-GCC Summit
(MENAFN) The second summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) took place on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The gathering marked another milestone in fostering regional …

Mass U.S. Deportation: 90 More Venezuelans Migrants Return Home
(MENAFN) A group of 90 Venezuelan migrants expelled by the United States landed in Caracas on Wednesday, according to an announcement from the Interior Ministry. The deportees—comprising 77 men, six women, and seven children—were flown from Texas to Simón …

ECB President Warns of Fragmentation in Global Economic Order
(MENAFN) European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde expressed concern on Monday about the increasing disintegration of the multilateral framework that has long governed international trade and the global economy. She highlighted the rise of …

Mexico Calls on U.S. to Reopen Border to Cattle Exports
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed urgent hopes on Monday for the United States to resume cattle imports "as soon as possible, following a 15-day halt imposed on May 11 due to a screwworm outbreak. “We are waiting for the border to open …

Merz Urges Israel to End Civilian Suffering in Gaza
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sustained his pointed critique of Israel's renewed military campaign in Gaza on Tuesday, urging Tel Aviv to take immediate steps to alleviate the plight of Palestinian civilians. Speaking during a joint press …

Germany’s Air Cargo Sector Faces Decline
(MENAFN) Frankfurt Airport, historically the leading air cargo gateway in Europe, has now ceded its top spot to Istanbul Airport, according to the German Aviation Association (BDL). The association attributed this shift to increasing operational expenses …

Gaza Bleeds: Israeli Forces Kill Five More Palestinians, Including Child
(MENAFN) Five additional Palestinians were fatally shot by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, marking the latest casualties in Israel’s relentless military campaign against the blockaded territory, medical officials reported Tuesday. According to a medical …

Nepali Climber Breaks Everest Record with 31st Ascent
(MENAFN) Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Everest for an unprecedented 31st time early Tuesday morning, further extending his own world record for the most successful climbs of the planet’s tallest peak. As reported by a …

Strüngmann Award ehrt herausragende Life-Science-Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer aus der DACH-Region und gibt 2025 Finalisten bekannt
Die diesjährigen Finalistinnen und Finalisten überzeugten durch unternehmerische Exzellenz und großes Innovationspotenzial ihrer therapeutischen Ansätze über unterschiedliche wissenschaftliche Fachrichtungen hinweg Das Gewinnerteam wird am 3. Juli 2025 …

Strüngmann Award Committee Announces 2025 Finalists Recognizing Outstanding Life Science Entrepreneurs in the DACH Region
The selected finalists have demonstrated entrepreneurial execution and translational potential for a range of scientific approaches The winner(s) will be officially announced on July 3, 2025, and will receive an EUR 100,000 cash prize Munich, Germany, May …

Iran applauds truce between Pakistan, India
(MENAFN) It was stated that the Iranian Leader Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday praised the truce between Pakistan and India. Pezeshkian stated at a shared media conference while meeting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Iran thought about securing …

Greek Coastguards Face Charges Over Shipwreck
(MENAFN) Seventeen individuals from Greece's Hellenic Coast Guard have been formally accused in connection with the 2023 Pylos shipwreck, considered one of the gravest maritime tragedies involving migrants in the Mediterranean in recent years. According to …

Chinese Dragon Boat Festival marks its 11th year
(MENAFN) A total of 49 groups from throughout Britain participated in the 2025 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which took place in Manchester on Sunday. Currently in its 11th year of celebration, regional British companies, community institutions, Chinese …

Lebanon Declares Deadline for Palestinian Camps to Surrender Weapons
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced on Monday that starting in mid-June, three Palestinian refugee camps in Beirut will begin the process of surrendering their weapons, according to a Lebanese news agency Aoun shared these details while …

Gunfire Kills Two in Philadelphia Park
(MENAFN) At least two individuals lost their lives and eight more sustained wounds in a large-scale shooting incident that occurred on Monday in the northeastern American city of Philadelphia, as per local news outlets. The gunfire broke out at Fairmount …

China Says Taiwan’s Ruling Party Supports Cyberattacks
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Chinese officials alleged that Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has supported a hacker collective responsible for digital attacks on a technology firm based in Guangzhou, the capital of southern China’s Guangdong province. …

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Securing U.S. Trade Deal
(MENAFN) The European Commission has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to securing a trade agreement with the United States amid ongoing tariff disputes, a top EU official confirmed. On Monday, Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and …

Iranian President Hails Pakistan-India Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday praised the ceasefire agreement reached between Pakistan and India, according to a news outlet. Highlighting Iran’s commitment to fostering lasting regional security and enhancing neighborly ties, …