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Press releases published on October 2, 2025
Scaffold Collapse Claims Lives at Ethiopian Church
(MENAFN) At least 30 people lost their lives and more than 200 were injured Wednesday after a wooden scaffolding platform gave way at a church construction site in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, local media outlets reported. The incident took place at the …
Power Fully Reinstated at Ukraine’s Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
(MENAFN) Power has been completely reinstated at the decommissioned Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant following a Russian assault targeting energy infrastructure in Slavutych, Ukraine’s Energy Minister confirmed late Wednesday. Svitlana Hrynchuk reported that …
Tokyo Stocks Close Thursday with Mixed Results
(MENAFN) Tokyo’s stock market closed with contrasting moves on Thursday, as bargain-seeking investors pushed the Nikkei higher, while sluggish bank shares dragged down broader market sentiment. The Nikkei 225 index rebounded sharply, gaining 385.88 points— …
Global Anticipation Builds for Putin’s Valdai Address
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin’s yearly speech at the Valdai Discussion Club, scheduled for Thursday, is highly anticipated worldwide, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He noted that Putin will concentrate on the evolving international …
Iran Rebukes Israeli Attack on Global Sumud Flotilla
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, issued a forceful condemnation on Thursday targeting Israel’s interception of international humanitarian aid vessels and the detention of their passengers. Baghaei’s statement came just hours …
Ukrainian Military Recruitment Posters Appear in Berlin
(MENAFN) Ukrainian military recruitment posters have been discovered on the streets of Berlin, the German capital, as reported by a news agency on Wednesday. Images of these posters, which encourage Germans to seek "revenge for the country’s defeat in …
Musk Challenges Wikipedia with AI Encyclopedia
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has revealed plans to create a fresh online encyclopedia designed to compete with Wikipedia, which he and other detractors criticize for being politically skewed. Musk asserted that his version would be a “massive improvement” compared …
Poland Prolongs Border Controls with Germany, Lithuania
(MENAFN) Poland announced on Wednesday that it will prolong its temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania until April 4, 2026, aiming to curb irregular migration, Interior and Administration Minister Marcin Kierwinski said. “We are extending …
EU Leaders Gather in Copenhagen to Tackle Urgent Challenges
(MENAFN) EU heads of state gathered in Copenhagen Wednesday to confront urgent challenges surrounding defense enhancement, Ukraine’s security, and sanctions enforcement against Russia. Discussions zero in on strengthening Europe's military framework, …
Greek Trade Unions Call for Protection of Global Sumud Flotilla
(MENAFN) Greek trade unions voiced strong support on Wednesday for the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is currently en route to Gaza despite warnings of potential Israeli military action. A coalition of 76 unions and workers’ groups released a joint appeal …
EU Summit on “Drone Wall” Ends Without Concrete Decisions
(MENAFN) The much-anticipated EU summit aimed at establishing a “drone wall” to counter potential Russian incursions concluded as little more than a “talking shop,” with no substantial commitments or resolutions reached, according to a report by a news …
Rescue Underway for Students Trapped in Indonesia School Collapse
(MENAFN) Rescue teams in East Java, Indonesia, continue an intense search for students buried beneath the rubble of a collapsed school building since Monday, employing advanced technology including thermal drones. However, local officials reported Thursday …
Merz Aims to Reclaim Decision-Making Authority from von der Leyen
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is aiming to regain control over decision-making powers from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, according to a report by a news outlet on Tuesday, which referenced diplomats knowledgeable about the …
Trump Claims Denial of Nobel Peace Prize Would Insult US
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has implied that refusing to award him the Nobel Peace Prize would be a slight against the United States. Addressing senior military officials in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday, Trump expressed frustration over being …
Taiwan Emerges as Top Global Buyer of Russian Naphtha
(MENAFN) During the first half of 2025, Taiwan became the largest worldwide importer of Russian naphtha, according to a report published Wednesday by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The Helsinki-based non-governmental organization …
S. Korea’s Kang Kyung-wha Becomes First Female Ambassador to U.S.
(MENAFN) South Korea has officially appointed former Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha as its ambassador to the United States, marking a historic first for Seoul’s diplomatic representation in Washington, the Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday. Kang, who …