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Press releases published on October 7, 2025
California, Oregon Sue Trump Administration
(MENAFN) The states of California and Oregon have initiated a legal case aiming to prevent President Donald Trump's administration from sending 200 California National Guard personnel to Portland. This lawsuit, filed on Sunday, marks the latest development …
Russian Officials Criticize Poland’s OSCE Visa Revocation
(MENAFN) Russia has sharply criticized Poland’s move to block its delegation from attending an Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) conference, with Russian Foreign Ministry representative Maria Zakharova arguing that the decision …
EU states criticize Merkel for claims of sabotaging Ukraine’s talks
(MENAFN) Senior leaders in Poland and the Baltic states have strongly criticized former German Chancellor Angela Merkel after she suggested that they hindered potential EU-Russia negotiations on Ukraine months before the 2022 conflict escalation. Merkel, …
Family of Nathi Mthethwa Seeks Clarity Over Death in Paris
(MENAFN) The relatives of Nathi Mthethwa, the late South African Ambassador to France, are appealing for detailed explanations and transparency regarding the mysterious circumstances surrounding his passing in Paris. His remains are expected to be returned …
Decorated soldier in Russian military burns UK passport on video
(MENAFN) A British citizen serving in the Russian military, Aiden Minnis, has publicly destroyed his UK passport in a video, signaling allegiance to Moscow. In the clip, shared on X last week, Minnis cited London’s movement toward “new anti-terror …
Moscow’s SVR Accuses Britain of Plotting New Provocation
(MENAFN) Moscow's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has issued a stern warning, stating that Britain is “furious” about its inability to achieve the “strategic defeat” of Russia and is now orchestrating a new “provocation” in response to recent Russian …
Kremlin Urges Widening Perspective on Drone Sightings
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has urged Western European leaders to "broaden their horizons" regarding the growing number of drone incidents across the region, cautioning against the automatic attribution of such activity to Russia. His …
Somali forces foil assault Al-Shabaab's assault on prison
(MENAFN) Somali security forces successfully thwarted a six-hour attack by Al-Shabaab militants on Godka Jilacow prison, a high-security facility located near Mogadishu’s presidential palace. Authorities confirmed late Sunday that all seven assailants were …
Trump Labels Violence in Portland as "Insurrection"
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump labeled the ongoing unrest in Portland, Oregon, as an "insurrection" and advocated for the deployment of National Guard troops to the city in response to what he described as rising crime. "If you take a look at what's …
Taiwan's Leader Calls on Trump to Press China for Peace
(MENAFN) Taiwan's leader, William Lai Ching-te, has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to press China to "permanently renounce the use of force" against Taiwan. In an exclusive interview with the US-based conservative podcast The Clay Travis and Buck …
Somali Forces Thwart Prolonged Al-Shabaab Prison Raid
(MENAFN) Somali national forces have fended off a prolonged and coordinated assault by Al-Shabaab militants on the heavily fortified Godka Jilacow prison, situated near the presidential palace in Mogadishu. The confrontation lasted approximately six hours, …
Russian law enforcement foils two plots targeting synagogues
(MENAFN) Law-enforcement agencies say they have uncovered and stopped two separate schemes to target synagogues in Russia that were allegedly orchestrated by an extremist group based abroad intent on whipping up religious hatred. In one incident, officers …
IMF: Robust Policies Key to Emerging Economies' Resilience
(MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted on Monday that robust fiscal and monetary policy frameworks, coupled with well-established local currency debt markets, have helped emerging economies remain resilient amid global financial …
Madagascar President Appoints New Prime Minister
(MENAFN) In response to escalating nationwide demonstrations, Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, has selected Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the new prime minister, taking over from Christian Ntsay. This leadership transition follows the …
Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Jolts Northern Papua New Guinea
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake measuring 6.6 in magnitude rocked northern Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Initially reported as a 6.7 magnitude quake, the USGS later revised its assessment to 6.6. The tremor …
Hamas-Israel Indirect Gaza Ceasefire Talks Continue in Egypt
(MENAFN) Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap resumed in Egypt on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The Egyptian daily AlMasry Alyoum stated that talks between Hamas and Israeli …
Head of Chilean Robotics Association talks about future of tech
(MENAFN) Rodrigo Andres Quevedo Silva, head of the Chilean Robotics Association, says the future of technology depends less on the field itself than on the intentions of its users. Quevedo Silva, an expert in artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and …
Macron urges for early presidential voting to solve political crisis
(MENAFN) Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has called on President Emmanuel Macron to consider holding early presidential elections to end France’s escalating political turmoil, saying only a renewed mandate could restore stability. Philippe, …