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Press releases published on May 22, 2025

Putin says Ukraine fetching men ‘like dogs on the street’
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized Ukraine’s mobilization efforts, accusing its authorities of rounding up men in the streets “like dogs.” Speaking at a meeting with members of ‘Business Russia’ on Tuesday, Putin contrasted …

Joint Effort Boosts Islamic Fund for Refugees
(MENAFN) The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has joined forces with Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), the American branch of the global humanitarian organization Islamic Relief, to strengthen the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees (GIFR). This partnership …

Moscow replies to UN aviation organization`s MH17 vote
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly denied responsibility for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, dismissing the recent vote by the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council as politically biased. The Russian Foreign Ministry …

Leader of Workers Party of Britain strongly suggests Zelensky to ‘grasp’ opportunity offered by Putin
(MENAFN) George Galloway, leader of the Workers Party of Britain, believes Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky should accept Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent proposal to restart direct peace negotiations. Galloway argued that Ukraine holds a " …

Putin Condemns Church Damage in Kursk
(MENAFN) Leader Vladimir Putin has accused Ukrainian armed forces of utilizing religious buildings in Russia’s Kursk Region as military bases during their unsuccessful assault. According to Putin, numerous churches endured significant destruction amid …

U.S., Philippine Coast Guards Conduct Historic Joint Maritime Exercise
(MENAFN) The U.S. Coast Guard and its Philippine counterpart conducted a historic joint exercise, marking the first time the two forces collaborated on a combined maritime drill, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday. "Marking …

Study: Stress Disrupts Emotional Control in People with Mental Health Disorders
(MENAFN) A new Australian study released Thursday highlights how acute stress can disrupt the brain’s emotional management abilities, particularly in individuals with mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. …

Russian businessman returned as European Jewish Congress leader
(MENAFN) Russian businessman and philanthropist Moshe (Vyacheslav) Kantor has been re-elected as president of the European Jewish Congress (EJC), securing nearly two-thirds of the vote during a general assembly held Wednesday in Jerusalem. Kantor …

Trump vows action after 2 Israeli Embassy staff members
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump and Israel’s envoy to the United States have strongly criticized a deadly shooting that took place late Wednesday near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The incident resulted in the deaths of two staff …

Hansi Flick Extends Contract with Barcelona
(MENAFN) Barcelona and head coach Hansi Flick came to an agreement on Thursday to extend his contract until June 30, 2027. "The German coach has signed a new contract on Wednesday at the Club offices in the presence of FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, …

Judge Says Trump Administration Violated Court Order
(MENAFN) A federal judge declared on Wednesday that the Trump administration breached a prior court ruling by deporting eight migrants from Texas to South Sudan, a "third-party" country not linked to their homeland. US District Judge Brian E. Murphy, based …

12 States File Lawsuit Against Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs
(MENAFN) Twelve U.S. states filed a legal challenge on Wednesday, urging a federal court to halt President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. The states claim Trump overstepped his legal bounds by declaring a national emergency to justify broad …

Democrats Press U.S. Education Secretary Over Sharp Budget Reductions
(MENAFN) U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced tough questions from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday regarding her proposal to significantly slash funding for her department. "We're putting forward a budget request that reduces department funding …

Kim Jong-Un Condemns Warship Accident
(MENAFN) On Thursday, North Korea revealed that a significant mishap had occurred the day before during the unveiling of a new naval vessel, as reported by an official Korean news agency. The unfortunate event took place in the eastern harbor city of …

Argentina's Economy Sees 6.1 Percent Surge in Early 2025
(MENAFN) Argentina's economy saw a robust 6.1% growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the national statistics agency, INDEC, released on Wednesday. In March, economic activity grew by 5.6% compared to the same month last …

Top Russian MP instructs Zelensky to ‘stop the clownery’
(MENAFN) Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for continuing to obstruct peace negotiations with Moscow. In an interview with RT on Monday, Slutsky urged Kiev …

Japan's Exports to US Decrease
(MENAFN) In April, Japan's exports to the United States experienced a decline for the first time in four months, as reported by a news agency, citing data from the government. The drop in exports was attributed to the tariffs imposed by U.S. Leader Donald …

International Family Forum Begins in Istanbul
(MENAFN) The International Family Forum commenced in Istanbul on Thursday, drawing officials and ministers representing 27 nations. The two-day gathering is being conducted under the theme, “Our Family, Our Future,” and is hosted by Türkiye’s Ministry of …

US confirms S-Africa boycotting G20
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has officially confirmed that the United States will not participate in upcoming G20 meetings hosted by South Africa. The move, which had been anticipated following media reports, highlights deepening tensions …

Fire breaks at Chevron oil platform off Angola coast
(MENAFN) A fire broke out early Tuesday morning on the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, operated by Chevron subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), off Angola's coast. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. local time …