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Press releases published on April 20, 2025

Vance strongly criticizes Zelensky over ‘absurd’ allegation
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky over what he called an “absurd” accusation that the United States is aligning with Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. In a recent interview with …

US Administration Plans Another Talk on Ukrainian War
(MENAFN) The administration of United States leader Donald Trump is organizing another meeting between special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Russian officials in an effort to align Moscow with the US approach for resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict, …

US Might Acknowledge Crimea as Russian Territory
(MENAFN) Based on media’s report early on Saturday, the United States could officially recognize Crimea as part of Russian territory as part of a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, citing individuals with knowledge of the discussions. In …

Maldives Aims to Broaden Medical Tourism Industry
(MENAFN) The Maldives is set to broaden its economic landscape by venturing into the medical tourism industry, which is anticipated to experience significant growth, as reported by a media outlet on Saturday. Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim stated …

Vance states Europe cannot remain ‘permanent security vassal’ of US
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has stated that Europe can no longer act as a “permanent security vassal” of the United States, emphasizing that the current arrangement is unsustainable and not in the best interest of either side. In an interview …

Man fined USD5,000 due to hugging Scholz
(MENAFN) A German man was fined €4,500 ($5,100) on Tuesday after sneaking into Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s motorcade and hugging him on the tarmac. The man, whose identity was kept anonymous, also had his driver’s license revoked for two and a half years. The …

Media reports EU urging Serbia’s Vucic not to visit Moscow
(MENAFN) The European Union has warned Serbia that President Aleksandar Vucic’s planned attendance at Russia’s World War II Victory Day celebrations on May 9 could jeopardize the country’s bid for EU membership. Vucic confirmed his participation in the …

Illegal Settlers Attack Palestinians in West Bank
(MENAFN) Armed, illegal Israeli settlers attacked the Bedouin village of Ras Ein al-Auja, located north of Jericho in the occupied eastern West Bank, on Saturday. Eyewitnesses and human rights organizations reported that the settlers vandalized Palestinian …

U.S. Protests Erupt Against Trump’s Policies
(MENAFN) On Saturday, demonstrations surged across the United States in a coordinated protest against President Donald Trump’s policies, as reported by media sources. Organized by the advocacy group 50501, the protests addressed a range of issues, …

Trump aides divided over trusting Moscow
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump's senior advisers are divided over whether Moscow genuinely seeks a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, according to The Wall Street Journal. A faction led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine envoy …

EU nation`s capital chooses mayor with Russian origins
(MENAFN) Daniel Sazonov, the son of Russian immigrants, has been elected as the new mayor of Helsinki, according to Finnish national broadcaster Yle, following Monday's municipal elections. Although both the conservative National Coalition Party and the …

Hungary adjusts constitution to prohibit gay marches
(MENAFN) Hungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that reinforces a ban on public LGBTQ+ events, previously introduced in the country. Last month, Hungarian lawmakers voted to prohibit gay parades and grant authorities the power to use …

US prevents G7 condemnation of Russia due to Ukraine attack
(MENAFN) The administration of US President Donald Trump has reportedly prevented the G7 from issuing a joint condemnation of Russia's recent missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. On Monday, Russia's Defense …

Trump envoy declares Putin wants lasting peace in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a permanent and legally binding resolution to the Ukraine conflict, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. Speaking to Fox News on Monday, Witkoff described his latest meeting with Putin as “ …

Lavrov emphasizes Russia ‘not chasing anyone’ for sanctions lifting
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that trade between Russia and the United States has significantly dropped due to what he called Washington’s "illegal sanctions." Despite this, he emphasized that Russia is not seeking to have the …

Russia Alleges Control of Two More Villages in Ukraine's Donetsk
(MENAFN) Russia announced on Saturday that its forces had seized two additional villages in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region within the past 24 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the capture of Shevchenko, a settlement in Donetsk. In a statement …

Tunisian Court Issues Prison Sentences in State Security Case
(MENAFN) A judicial tribunal in Tunisia has imposed severe incarceration penalties ranging from 13 to 66 years on individuals found guilty in the case labeled as “conspiracy against state security,” as per formal statements released on Saturday. According …

Number of Israeli Signers of Petition Rises to 140,000
(MENAFN) The tally of Israeli citizens endorsing petitions that advocate for the return of hostages held in Gaza — even if it requires suspending military operations — has surged to nearly 140,000 as of Saturday. This figure, reported by the initiative …

Sudan Red Crescent Head Says ‘war in Sudan doesn’t respect anything’
(MENAFN) As Sudan's catastrophic conflict progresses into its third year, the Secretary-General of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) has issued a grave warning about the intensifying threats confronting aid workers striving to support millions of at …

Soyuz MS-26 Crew Safely Returns to Earth After ISS Mission
(MENAFN) The Soyuz MS-26 crew successfully landed back on Earth early Sunday after their mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos. The descent capsule, carrying Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexei …