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Press releases published on May 22, 2025

North Korea’s Leader Denounces Warship Mishap as “Criminal Act”
(MENAFN) North Korea revealed on Thursday that a serious mishap took place a day earlier during the launch ceremony of a new warship, as reported by a North Korean news outlet. The event unfolded in the eastern port of Chongjin, where a 5,000-ton destroyer …

Ukrainian activists disfigure war memorial
(MENAFN) An anti-Soviet group in Kharkov, known as Decolonization.Ukraine, has defaced a local war memorial by grinding off the names of fallen soldiers commemorated on the monument. The activists, who had been pressuring the city council since February to …

Moscow describes Western Europe’s attempts as ‘complete fiasco’
(MENAFN) Western European countries have failed in their attempts to weaken Russia and are instead prolonging the conflict in Ukraine, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Grushko. In a statement to TASS on Monday, Grushko accused the UK, …

Kremlin excludes Putin attending Ukraine peace discussions
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the upcoming peace negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed. His remarks come after former U.S. President Donald Trump hinted he might travel to Türkiye …

Trump faces South African Leader with conspiracy notions
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump faced South African Leader Cyril Ramaphosa with conspiracy notions on "white genocide" that is happening in South Africa. However, Ramaphosa strongly rejected them. In their gathering in the Oval office, …

European Council Head Congratulates Syria’s Leader
(MENAFN) European Council President Antonio Costa extended his congratulations to Syrian Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday, following the European Union’s recent decision to revoke economic sanctions on Syria. Describing the move as a “real opportunity …

AIC Fosters Innovation Through Global Collaboration in the Auto Industry
(MENAFN) In a laboratory, the BYD electric vehicle is disassembled and spread out on the floor, its parts arranged as if it had undergone an autopsy, showcasing the cutting-edge technology within the car. "This is reverse engineering taken to its limits," …

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 …