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Press releases published on May 27, 2025

Russian Official Warns of OSCE Ignoring Nazism in Europe
(MENAFN) A high-ranking official from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Grigory Lukyantsev, has expressed grave concern about the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) worrying lack of attention to the re-emergence of Nazism across the …

Powerful Earthquake Shakes Crete, Triggers Tsunami Alert
(MENAFN) A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Crete in the early hours of Wednesday, according to a public broadcaster. Tremors were felt not only on Crete but also on the nearby island of Rhodes, prompting authorities to issue …

Trump backs Virginia sheriff who is found guilty of bribery
(MENAFN) US Leader Donald Trump on Monday made a statement in which he said that an entire and unconditional pardon for ex Virginia sheriff who had been sentenced guilty of bribery. Trump posted on his Truth Social media app, mentioning the Justice …

Russia Says It Intercepted Over 2,300 Ukrainian Drones
(MENAFN) Russia announced Tuesday it intercepted over 2,300 drones launched by Ukraine within the past week, as Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations over sustained air attacks for three nights running. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on …

Russian’s Lavrov Proposes Istanbul as Venue for Second Ukraine Peace Talks
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed on Tuesday that Istanbul could serve as the venue for the next round of direct negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. “As for the second round of …

EU Ministers Address Rule of Law in Hungary
(MENAFN) EU affairs ministers convened on Tuesday in Brussels to conduct a session addressing the current condition of democracy and the rule of law in Hungary, amid increasing pressure to possibly revoke Budapest’s voting privileges within the EU. “We are …

Lebanese Leader disarms Palestinian camps
(MENAFN) Lebanon's official media organization stated that the Lebanese Leader Joseph Aoun stated on Monday that 3 Palestinian camps in Beirut will start surrendering their arms in the middle of June. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam as well as …

Amazon’s Curated Juneteenth Collection Spotlights Freedom, Fashion, and Black Heritage
Juneteenth Today Guides Shoppers to Festive Apparel, Décor, and Educational Finds for June 19 Celebrations SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Digital culture hub Juneteenth Today has published “Amazon’s Juneteenth …

ECB head urges for greater dominance of euro
(MENAFN) Christine Lagarde, The European Central Bank Leader on Monday urges a stronger international dominance of the euro, cautioning that the worldwide supremacy of the US dollar is confronting growing doubt. Lagarde voiced her worry while talking at a …

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 …

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 …