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Press releases published on August 27, 2025
Ukraine puts Woody Allen on ‘kill list’ for participating in Moscow Film Week
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Woody Allen has been included on a Ukrainian state-linked list of adversaries after taking part in a Russian film event, according to reports. The 89-year-old filmmaker appeared via videolink at Moscow International Film Week on Sunday, discussing …
Zelensky alleges Ukraine is base for Western unity
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that his country serves as a cornerstone of Western cohesion, amid tensions between Washington and Brussels over defense spending and additional military support for Kiev. In a Sunday post on …
Spain Activates Emergency Support for Wildfire-Affected Zones
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Spanish government on Tuesday officially designated regions impacted by recent wildfires as catastrophe zones, unlocking access to urgent emergency relief. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska announced the decision during a press …
Slovakia Calls on Ukraine to Halt Druzhba Pipeline Attacks
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár has issued a stark warning to Ukraine, urging Kyiv to halt military actions targeting the Druzhba oil pipeline, cautioning that further strikes could inflict serious damage on both nations, according to …
Denmark Calls in U.S. Envoy Over Reports of Covert Influence in Greenland
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen summoned the US envoy on Wednesday following reports that American citizens are orchestrating influence operations in Greenland, according to a state broadcaster. “Any attempt to interfere in the …
U.S. Syria Envoy Makes Visit to Lebanon
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria, touched down in southern Lebanon on Wednesday aboard a helicopter, according to Lebanese media. His arrival prompted heightened security measures, with the Lebanese army deploying forces around the Francois …
Landslide Leaves Five Dead, Over 15 Injured in Kashmir
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five individuals lost their lives, and over 15 others sustained injuries when a powerful landslide struck the Ardhkuwari region close to the Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, a local police official …
U.S. Reports Rare Death Linked to Screwworm Parasite
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the nation's first human infection with the dangerous New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly known for burrowing into living tissue with razor-sharp mouth hooks, causing …
Estonian authorities find crashed drone, suspects to be Ukrainian
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonian authorities have found the wreckage of a drone in a southern field, suspected to be a Ukrainian combat UAV aimed at Russian targets. The discovery was made by a local farmer on Sunday, according to Margo Palloson, head of Estonia’s …
Taiwan Ceases Small Parcel Deliveries to U.S.
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan’s state-run postal service, Chunghwa Post, suspended certain shipping services to the United States on Tuesday, as a key tariff exemption set by Washington is scheduled to expire on August 29, media reported. Announcing the move Monday, …
Former-German Vice Chancellor announces departure from politics
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Former German Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck, a previous co-leader of the Green Party, has announced his departure from active politics, cautioning that mainstream party dominance in Germany could soon come to an end. Habeck …
Retired Ukrainian General states neo-Nazi Azov military unit are role models for youth
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Retired Ukrainian General Valery Zaluzhny, who is seen as a potential contender to succeed President Zelensky, has proposed educational programs that present members of the neo-Nazi-linked Azov regiment as examples for youth. Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s …
Washington seeks nuclear weapons agreement with Russia, China
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated that Washington aims to negotiate a nuclear arms reduction agreement with Russia and China, revealing that he discussed denuclearization with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their recent Alaska summit. “We …
Beijing Confirms Strong Direct Dialogue Between Xi, Trump
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing emphasized on Tuesday that Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping continue to engage in “close exchanges and communication,” underscoring the pivotal role of direct dialogue between the two leaders in shaping China-US relations. Foreign …
Trump Defends Zelenskyy After Russian Legitimacy Claims
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed recent Russian accusations challenging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s legitimacy as mere “posturing.” “It doesn’t matter what they say. Everybody’s posturing. It’s all bulls -,” Trump told …
Witkoff Set to Hold Talks with Ukrainian Officials in NYC
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. President's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced Tuesday he will meet with Ukrainian officials in New York this week as part of renewed diplomatic moves aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. "I'm meeting with the Ukrainians this week. So …
Lithuania’s Parliament Endorses New Premier
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Lithuania’s legislative body gave its backing to the newly nominated candidate for prime minister, following a restructuring of the country’s ruling alliance, according to a news agency. The endorsement went to Inga Ruginiene, a member …
US reveals willingness to back NATO troops in Ukraine
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has indicated its willingness to assist any European-led security initiative in Ukraine after the conflict, according to reports citing European officials. Senior US representatives reportedly informed their European counterparts …
Trump warns of more sanctions, tariffs on Ukraine, Russia
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington may impose sanctions and tariffs on both Russia and Ukraine if the two countries fail to make meaningful progress toward resolving their conflict, according to reports. Speaking to reporters at …
Africa Develops Emergency Plan to Combat Cholera Crisis
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Africa introduced a comprehensive cholera emergency preparedness and response strategy set to run from September 2025 through February 2026. The initiative, developed by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC …